Sen. Ted Cruz returned to Texas after a photo went viral earlier this week of him boarding a plane, sparking online scrutiny as the state braces for a potentially historic winter storm.
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces mounting pressure as Republican majority shrinks to just 218-213 after recent departures, forcing strict attendance rules.
The Navy announced an apology and a path to reinstatement for service members discharged over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate as the Pentagon moves to review and correct past separations.
A new Pentagon document says its defense strategy is pivoting toward burden-sharing as the U.S. plans a "more limited" role in deterring North Korea and other parts of the world.
Federal officials give Minnesota 60-day ultimatum amid alleged childcare fraud scandal involving millions in taxpayer dollars and compliance issues.
A threatening letter allegedly sent to the California GOP reportedly calls for violence against ICE agents, including detailed bomb-making instructions.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces New York's pre-K and 3-K enrollment is open to all children regardless of immigration status, with ICE agents denied school access without warrants.