Coast Guard defends dropping hate label for swastikas, nooses, Confederate flags
The Coast Guard changed its policy to reclassify displays of swastikas, nooses and hate symbols as "potentially divisive" rather than "hate incidents."
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House Dem serving since 1993 announces she won’t seek re-election
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, a Democrat who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than 30 years, announced that she will not run for re-election in 2026.
House GOP campaign chair wants Trump ‘out there on the trail’ in midterm battle for majority
GOP campaign chair calls Democratic 2025 election wins a "wake up call" for Republican voters ahead of crucial 2026 midterm elections and party strategy.
Muslim civil rights group CAIR sues Texas over Abbott’s ‘terrorist’ designation
CAIR filed a federal lawsuit challenging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's designation of the group as a "foreign terrorist organization" and "transnational criminal organization."
Immigrants fined up to $1.8 million for remaining in US sue Trump administration
A lawsuit challenges fines of up to $1.8 million imposed on immigrants remaining in the U.S. illegally despite their efforts to comply with federal immigration laws.
Eric Swalwell announces run for California governor, vows to be ‘protector and fighter’
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced on Thursday he is launching a campaign for California governor in 2026.
Missouri attorney general takes new legal aim at mail-order abortion pills over safety concerns
Missouri attorney general sues FDA over generic mifepristone approval, alleging safety concerns and hospital complications from mail-order abortion pills.