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House Democrats' old guard strikes back in California
The California primaries were supposed to be the first major triumph of younger Democrats' campaign to oust aging House incumbents. That's not how it's shaking...
Scott Pelley fired from "60 Minutes" following testy exchange
Nick Bilton, the newly installed executive producer of "60 Minutes," has fired Scott Pelley after the veteran anchor assailed him in front of staff members...
Trump confirms profanity-laced Netanyahu call over Lebanon
President Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Lebanon during a tense call, as Axios first reported. Why...
The last holdouts from the Kristi Noem era of the Department of Homeland Security
Some of the most senior officials who survived the purge after former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's departure have been associated with the contracting practices...
"People are not happy": Lebanon vote has House Democrats at each others' throats
An impending House vote to constrain the Trump administration from joining Israel's war in Lebanon has some Democrats fuming that one of their own members...
Thune hits breaking point with Trump
The shift the past few weeks has been subtle but unmistakable: John Thune sounds like a man who's had it with President Trump.Why it matters:...
Google pushes water standards amid data center backlash
Facing mounting scrutiny over data center water consumption, Google on Wednesday released a set of guidelines it says should become the industry standard.Why it matters:...
Republican support for marriage equality, LGBTQ+ rights sinks: poll
Data: Gallup Values and Beliefs survey; Chart: Avery Lotz/AxiosRepublican support for marriage equality has continued to plummet with fewer than 4 in 10 saying same-sex...
U.S. and Iran in fresh clashes as peace talks stall
U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged strikes Tuesday as peace talks remained stalled and tensions escalated across the Middle East.The big picture: The confrontation widened beyond...
"He's never done that": Jeffries stuns colleagues by withholding Wasserman Schultz endorsement
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Tuesday he has not yet decided whether to support Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's (D-Fla.) reelection amid anger over...
Trump loyalist Pulte gets oversight of vast U.S. intel
President Trump on Tuesday picked Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte to lead the U.S. intelligence community, elevating a MAGA loyalist to one of...
Trump dodges AI rules for now with latest executive order
President Trump signed a narrowed executive order on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity Tuesday. Why it matters: The new order lets the White House kick the...