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Politics — 6788 articles

Vance says ‘no chance’ US will get into prolonged Middle East war amid Iran tensions

Vice President JD Vance told the Washington Post that “there is no chance” the U.S. will get into a protracted war in the Middle East as tensions rise with Iran.

Denver mayor orders ICE agents detained if they ‘assault or shoot’ residents

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced an executive order directing city authorities to detain ICE agents using excessive force during immigration operations.

Kansas law invalidates transgender driver’s licenses and birth certificates

Kansas invalidated driver’s licenses and birth certificates for transgender residents under a new law. About 1,700 people must get new IDs at $26 each.

WATCH: Dem senator who ditched Trump’s SOTU caught praising naked bike riders, ‘patriots’ in frog suits

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon credited Portland Frog Brigade protesters with defeating Trump’s National Guard deployment to Oregon Tuesday.

Hillary Clinton comes out swinging after GOP grilled her during marathon Epstein deposition

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spent roughly six hours at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center for a deposition before the House Oversight Committee.

Kennedy warns ayatollah wants to ‘drink our blood out of a boot’ as Iran tensions escalate

A Senate Republican warned against Iran’s nuclear threat as President Donald Trump’s deadline for a deal with the country fast approaches.

Vulnerable House Dem lashes out at Trump’s ‘racist’ SOTU challenge: ‘That was uncomfortable’

Rep. Janelle Bynum called Trump’s State of the Union challenge “racist” after he asked Congress to stand for prioritizing American citizens over immigrants.

Trump pushes Congress to pass SAVE Act during State of the Union; no meddling with tariffs

Republican divisions emerge over Trump’s tariff policies as the president pushes Congress to pass the SAVE Act and restrict congressional stock trading.

Federal prosecutor admits ‘extraordinary’ timing in Abrego Garcia smuggling case charges

Federal prosecutor defends human smuggling charges against Salvadoran migrant two years after traffic stop amid claims of vindictive prosecution.

Vance says America ‘cannot give power back to congressional Democrats’ following their behavior at SOTU

Vice President JD Vance slams the behavior of Democrats at the State of the Union speech and warns against giving them power in November’s midterm elections.