National Political News
The latest updates and headlines from across the country.
White House hails this year's record tax refunds for Americans
The White House spent tax day arguing that record tax refunds have boosted the U.S. economy. But it may not be enough to offset the setbacks from higher ener...
Apr 15, 2026From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: U.S. pivots to economic warfare on Iran
If the U.S. and Iran aren't able to soon come to a deal to end the war or extend the ceasefire that expires next week, the Trump administration is setting th...
Apr 15, 2026Democrats' war powers resolution dies in Senate, more expected
Senate Democrats' war powers vote failed Wednesday after Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer vowed to flood the floor with such measures until the war ...
Apr 15, 2026Judge halts ICE's attempt to turn Maryland warehouse into migrant detention space
A federal judge has issued an injunction preventing ICE from moving ahead with plans to turn a warehouse in Maryland into migrant detention space, the state'...
Apr 15, 2026Nationwide redistricting brawl nears the end Tuesday in Virginia referendum
Virginia's redistricting referendum next week marks the beginning of the end of a nationwide battle to use mid-decade redistricting to help gain control of t...
Apr 15, 2026White House says prospects of deal with Iran are 'good' but Trump has not extended ceasefire
President Trump has not agreed to a formal extension of the ceasefire with Iran, but the U.S. is engaging with Pakistani mediators and is open to a second ro...
Apr 15, 2026Trump ready to formally submit plans for 250-foot Triumphal Arch
President Trump will formally submit the plans on Thursday for his 250-foot Triumphal Arch in Washington, the White House announced.
Apr 15, 2026ICE sets 1 million deportation target for 2026, 2027
It was long rumored -- and denied -- but ICE has now made its goal of a million deportations a year official.
Apr 15, 2026California Gov. Newsom sets date for special election to finish out Swalwell's term
A special election to finish out the remainder of Eric Swalwell's term in Congress will take place this summer following his resignation in the wake of multi...
Apr 15, 2026DHS employee walking dog is slain by immigrant with long rap sheet
Homeland Security said one of its employees was slain by an immigrant from the United Kingdom whom the Biden administration approved for citizenship and who ...
Apr 15, 2026Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress
Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members. Yet for many of the women of Capitol Hill, the mo...
Apr 15, 2026House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump
Days after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was ousted by an opposition campaign with an anti-corruption message, Democrats want to try the same playboo...