Politics

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche moved closer to Senate confirmation Sunday after formally rescinding a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” and narrowing tax protections included in President Donald Trump’s IRS settlement.

Colorado Democratic congressional nominee Melat Kiros brushed aside concerns about communists inside the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) faction of the Democratic Party on Friday, arguing Republicans were using the issue to blunt the socialist movement’s growing influence ahead of the midterm elections.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got into a fiery clash with CNN host Dana Bash over the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines, and autism.

Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno finally delivered a fierce public rebuke of embattled Rep. Max Miller, who has been accused of abusing Moreno’s daughter Emily.

Iran’s negotiators signaled to the US that they could reopen the Strait of Hormuz before President Trump called off massive strikes on the country this weekend, according to reports — but the IRGC is already denying any deal.

Donald Trump canceled a planned US attack on Iran after the country agreed to a peace deal framework, including opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Unopposed Queens Assembly candidate Brian Romero launched a GoFundMe to pay his $2,600 rent after quitting his job to run for office.

Kamala Harris left Joe Biden off her list of the most effective US presidents, naming FDR, JFK, LBJ and Barack Obama instead.

Gavin Newsom faces transparency criticism after releasing tax returns to select media outlets barred from copying the 718-page documents.

Kamala Harris on Friday signaled she’d support abolishing the Electoral College and packing the Supreme Court – an indication that the former vice president has moved further to the left since her disastrous 2024 presidential campaign.