Missile defense race shifts to space; experts say real battle is in first minutes after launch
America's missile defense strategy shifts from relying on retaliation to building layered space defenses. Former officials say deterrence isn't enough.
House Republicans threaten to force Russia sanctions vote after giving leadership ‘one last chance’
House Republican Reps. Don Bacon and Brian Fitzpatrick plan a possible discharge petition to force a vote on Russia sanctions for the Ukraine war, citing an urgent need for action.
Congressional Bills H.J.Res. 142 and S. 3705 Signed into Law
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the President signed into law: H.J.Res. 142, which nullifies legislation enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia (D.C.) on December 20, 2025, titled D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and S. 3705, the “Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act,” which requires the Architect
Heavily-redacted audit finds Minnesota Medicaid had widespread vulnerabilities
A Minnesota Medicaid review found vulnerabilities that could save taxpayers more than $1 billion, but key fraud risk details remained redacted from public.
Alsobrooks becomes first Senator to endorse Crockett in Texas Senate race
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) endorsed Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) in the Democratic primary for Senate in the Lone Star State, becoming the first Senator to back the congresswoman. In a Wednesday release, Alsobrooks endorsed Crockett and Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in their respective Senate races. “In the Senate, we need leaders who are both…
ICE nabs Iranian national with rape, sodomy convictions after Virginia Democrats move to curb cooperation
ICE arrests Iranian national with alleged sodomy charges in Virginia weeks after Gov. Spanberger reversed immigration cooperation pact with federal agents.
FCC Chair Pushes Back on Allegations of Censorship Over Stephen Colbert Interview
Late night talk show host Stephen Colbert arrives at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 12, 2022. Jae C. Hong/AP Photo The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday pushed back against allegations of censorship from CBS late-night host Stephen Colbert and a Democratic Texas Senate candidate. FCC Chairman