A Congressional Budget Office estimate reveals that President Trump's planned 'Golden Fleet' of nuclear-powered battleships could cost over $455 billion, significantly exceeding initial projections and sparking political pushback.
Progressive former public health official Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate primary, narrowly defeating establishment-backed candidate Haley Stevens. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in a key midterm election determining Senate control.
Left-wing insurgent Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary against Haley Stevens, raising the stakes for a pivotal November battleground race that could decide control of the US upper chamber.
Farmers, landowners, and firefighters are urging a temporary ban on disposable barbecues in England and Wales due to extreme wildfire risks driven by dry weather and heatwaves.
A Senate Democrats report reveals major U.S. banks harbored concerns about Jeffrey Epstein's suspicious financial transactions for years but failed to report them to the Treasury Department until after his 2019 arrest.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Democrats leading Republicans in handling the economy (37% to 36%) for the first time in nearly a decade, as Trump's approval rating slips to 35% amid rising living costs and gasoline prices.
Jay Clayton was sworn in as US Director of National Intelligence following a contentious Senate confirmation hearing marked by his refusal to directly acknowledge Donald Trump's 2020 election defeat.
A compromise between acting AG Todd Blanche and two Republican senators regarding a $1.8bn weaponization fund and tax immunity has been criticized by Democrats and legal experts as weak and easily reversible by Donald Trump.
Argentine President Javier Milei claims an 'anti-Argentina campaign' criticizing the national football team was financed by the US Democratic party and the governments of Brazil and Mexico. Analysts suggest this narrative distracts from his plummeting popularity and austerity measures, while social media researchers found no evidence of a large-scale coordinated operation.
Iranian-affiliated hackers are suspected in cyberattacks on water utilities across 7 US states, while AI labs face security breaches. Google's Chrome browser now receives twice-weekly security updates aided by AI tools, and a study finds AI chatbots effective in pig-butchering scams.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Senate to pass the Clarity Act, accusing Democrats of political delays and warning the US risks losing its digital asset leadership without clear regulation. The bill aims to establish a federal framework for crypto markets.
A senior US Democrat, Jamie Raskin, threatens a congressional investigation into Fifa's financial and political ties to Donald Trump and his family, including a $20bn privatization plan involving Jared Kushner's brother, if Democrats win the House in November.
Senate negotiations on the CLARITY Act are stalled over ethics language limiting profits from digital assets for senior officials, including the President and Vice President, with Democrats seeking stronger restrictions to secure their votes.
A new report argues Democrats must prioritize working-class values like economic security, self-reliance, and patriotism to build a winning coalition, rather than catering to social justice priorities favored by college-educated liberals.
The Trump administration acknowledged in court filings that $7.5bn in clean energy grants were terminated based solely on political criteria, targeting Democratic states that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
The 2023 midterm elections pose high stakes for Trump's presidency, as a predicted Democratic House majority could lead to two years of investigations and a potential third impeachment, with Decision Desk HQ forecasting a 224-211 Democratic majority.
Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego announced he will collaborate with Republicans on a counterproposal for the CLARITY Act's ethics provisions, calling the recently released draft "not a serious effort" due to its perceived shortcomings in barring federal officials from digital asset involvement.
Democrats are set to finalize their 2028 presidential nominating schedule, likely moving away from Iowa and New Hampshire to elevate more racially diverse states like South Carolina or Nevada. This overhaul aims to give greater influence to Black and Latino voters, reflecting the party's diverse coalition.
Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego criticized the ethics provisions in the Senate Republicans' proposed CLARITY Act as "not a serious effort," stating they fall short. He announced plans to work with Republican Senator Thom Tillis on a counterproposal to the draft, which aims to bar federal officials, including the President, from issuing or sponsoring digital assets.
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley denied a friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a House Oversight Committee hearing, despite past emails calling Epstein 'family.' Staley, who resigned from Barclays over his Epstein ties, faces an industry ban and a shareholder lawsuit, while Barclays and JPMorgan Chase have also faced legal scrutiny regarding Epstein.
The US House approved a non-binding resolution 214-208 to remove forces from Iran hostilities, a symbolic rebuke to President Trump amid intensifying attacks. A Senate attempt failed. Lawmakers cited an 'illegal war' lacking clear mission, while opponents defended the mission.
The White House is pushing back against Senate Democrats' rejection of the latest CLARITY Act draft, citing ethics provisions as a major sticking point. The dispute over crypto market legislation highlights deep divisions among lawmakers, risking delays to broader regulatory reform.
US Democrats, led by Reps. Khanna, Suozzi, and Dingell, introduced a bill to create an Industrial Bank for American Manufacturing. Funded by up to $15bn annually from China tariffs, it aims to revitalize domestic manufacturing, particularly in de-industrialized areas, supporting small and medium-sized businesses.
Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, allege IRS chief Frank Bisignano lied to Congress about staffing levels, citing internal reports and news that contradict his testimony. They demand an explanation, warning of potential penalties for false statements.
