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Such attempts try to engineer outcomes while acting like political favors can substitute for market incentives.

Local election officials say they can no longer account for the seized materials.

President Trump sparked amusement by recounting a story of a "very famous" friend for whom Ozempic didn't work. Vice President JD Vance humorously ruled himself out, leading to a lighthearted exchange that briefly overshadowed policy discussions. Trump then pivoted to discussing drug price negotiations.

Anthony Kazmierczak faces federal assault charges after he appeared to spray the congresswoman with liquid from a syringe

Senate Democrats and some Republicans blocked a government funding package, jeopardizing a Friday deadline and signaling ongoing negotiations. Democrats opposed the bill due to Homeland Security funding, demanding reforms to ICE's immigration crackdown. A shutdown could impact agencies like the IRS and court operations, though many departments are already funded.

"We don't want a show vote. We want a successful vote," House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said.

The survey of likely Democratic voters suggests the March 3 primary is a toss-up less than three weeks out from early voting.

Rapper Nicki Minaj has made headlines after switching gears from critic to fervent supporter of President Trump, proudly unveiling her 'Trump Gold Card.' This prestigious card is part of an initiative that fast-tracks residency for wealthy immigrants willing to invest significantly.

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Jonathan Freedland on the need for a new western alliance to stand up to the US president

The King is being questioned for dipping into world politics.

Suzanne Bellsnyder used to work for Republicans in Austin. Now she’s challenging them to do better for rural Texas, where she lives and operates two newspapers and a growing Substack newsletter.