Trump is downplaying the need to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices have soared in the week since the U.S. and Israel launched their…
California US Rep. Darrell Issa to retire in move that raises stakes for GOP holding House control
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just three months after declaring “I’m not quitting,” California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa announced…
Gun rights ‘absolutist’ clears path to GOP nod after Gonzales exit
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The abrupt decision by U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales to not seek reelection clears the…
Kristi Noem defends Homeland Security’s performance in heated testimony
WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrapped up two days of scrutiny in Congress on Wednesday,…
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting…
House votes on Iran war powers resolution in test of Trump’s strategy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is preparing to vote Thursday on a war powers resolution to halt President…
Virginia court allows Democratic-led redistricting referendum
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — For the second time, Virginia’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that voters can cast ballots…
Republicans try again on Homeland Security funding, citing Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are invoking the war in Iran and the prospect of retaliatory terrorist attacks as…
Trump will endorse soon in Texas Senate runoff between Paxton and Cornyn
DALLAS (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he soon will endorse a Republican candidate in the Texas…
Arkansas man accused of murder wins sheriff nomination
An Arkansas man accused of killing his teenage daughter’s alleged abuser won the Republican nomination for local sheriff…
Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats’ midterm hopes
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — James Talarico did not mention Donald Trump when he greeted exuberant supporters at his…
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales dragged into primary runoff after affair allegations
Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas was forced into a primary runoff with his GOP opponent in…