US Senate votes against war in Iran
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For the first time since the Iran war started, the U.S. Senate approved a war powers resolution to block further military action against Iran.

House committee approves new social media rules for children

Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.

UK prime minister Keir Starmer resigns after 2 years
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Another political shakeup is coming across the pond as Keir Starmer is out as British prime minister after just two years.

Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information

A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024. 

Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool

Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.

Report: White House delaying release of voting machine security study

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a new report implying that voting machines could face software vulnerabilities ahead of the November midterm elections.

Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates

With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.

Trump faces criticism over Iran peace deal
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World leaders may be praising President Trump for signing a tentative peace deal with Iran, but he's facing ana avalanche of criticism from U.S. lawmakers from both parties.

Janeese Lewis George wins DC mayor Democratic primary

Janeese Lewis George has won the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor, according to The Associated Press.

Record $500M lawsuit payouts bleed WA state budgets

Washingtonian tax dollars are paying out an astronomical increase in lawsuits. Now, lawmakers are struggling to find a solution.

White House shares details on Iran peace deal
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After days of speculation, the White House is sharing more details about its tentative peace deal with Iran, though the official text has still not been released.

Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules

Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.

Trump administration warns governors to crack down on unemployment insurance

The U.S. government wants states to do more to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs and is threatening to withhold federal dollars until they do.

Kristi Noem warns of 'coordinated' effort to funnel Chinese nationals into US

Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleges China is running a coordinated "travel agency"-style operation to funnel Chinese nationals across U.S. borders using documents and buses.