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Hegseth Ousts Army Chief of Staff, 2 Other Army Leaders
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has asked U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the decision.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:09:39 EDTHegseth: Troops May Carry Personal Guns on Bases
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed an order Wednesday letting U.S. service members carry personally owned guns on military installations, marking a significant shift in long-standing policy.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:07:45 EDTWife of RNC Chair Running for Congress
Sydney Gruters, the wife of Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters, is running for Congress in Florida. Sydney Gruters, the executive director of the New College Foundation, aims to succeed Rep. Vern Buchanan, who's vacating his 16th Congressional District seat.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:49:57 EDTCalif. All-Party Governor's Primary: Split Dem Vote Lifts GOP
California's top-two primary system could produce an unusual outcome in the governor's race, with Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco running first and second, not necessarily because of a surge in GOP support, but because of a crowded Democrat field.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:00:29 EDTICE Detains Milwaukee Mosque Leader, Sparks Outrage
The president of Wisconsin's largest mosque was detained by federal immigration agents, drawing accusations Thursday from local officials and religious leaders that the arrest was motivated by his criticism of Israel.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:14:48 EDTCourt Imposes New Rules on East Calif. Border Agents
A federal judge in California ruled Wednesday that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents violated a prior court order restricting warrantless immigration arrests during an enforcement operation in a Sacramento Home Depot parking lot last year.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:28:18 EDTSchool Drops Suspension of Student Over Pro-ICE Poster
A California school district has rescinded the suspension of a high school student who posted pro-Immigration and Customs Enforcement flyers on campus, following intervention from a free speech advocacy group.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:10:56 EDTRepublicans Fret as Georgia Senate Primary Turns Into 'Mess'
The Georgia Senate race, which was once seen as a prime pickup opportunity for Republicans, has unraveled amid a contentious primary.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:50:51 EDTInterior Pushes Staff Exits Through Resignation, Retirement
The U.S. Department of the Interior will offer employees new opportunities to leave the agency as part of a plan to improve efficiency, it said in a statement on Thursday.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:43:44 EDTTodd Blanche: No Trump Case Officials Remain at DOJ, FBI
Newly appointed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said last week that officials who were involved in criminal prosecutions of President Donald Trump no longer remain at the Justice Department and FBI.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:08:06 EDTReport: ActBlue May Have Misled Congress on Foreign Donations
ActBlue, a major fundraising platform for Democrats, may have misled congressional Republicans on how it vets donations from foreign citizens, The New York Times reported.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:34:33 EDTDemocrats Sue to Block Trump Mail Voting Order
Top Democrats and party committees filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday seeking to block a Trump administration executive order that would impose new restrictions on voting by mail ahead of the midterm elections.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:59:04 EDTVance Sets April 7-8 Hungary Visit With Orban
Vice President JD Vance will travel to Hungary on April 7-8 to meet with Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the White House said Thursday, ahead of parliamentary elections that will determine the fate of the nationalist prime minister.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:36:22 EDTTop Dem: Bondi Still Must Testify Despite Firing
Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, said Thursday the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi will not prevent congressional investigators from seeking her testimony.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:15:10 EDTLawsuit Challenges Florida Proof-of-Citizenship Law
Civil rights organizations filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging a new Florida voting law that requires proof of citizenship, arguing the measure could disenfranchise eligible voters and violate the Constitution.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:27:26 EDTUS Embassy Tells Americans to Leave Iraq Immediately
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Thursday warned American citizens to leave Iraq immediately, citing threats of attacks by Iran-aligned terrorist militias in central Baghdad within the next 24 to 48 hours.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:05:30 EDTWall St Mixed as Worries Linger Before Holiday Break
U.S. stocks ended slightly mixed Thursday after paring deeper losses, as diplomatic signals from the Middle East helped calm markets rattled earlier by U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of tougher action against Iran ahead of a long holiday weekend.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:06:37 EDTGas Prices Top $4 in 18 States; 7 More May Follow
Gas prices continue to climb across the United States, with drivers in a growing number of states paying more than $4 per gallon, according to AAA.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:54:27 EDTJames Carville: Trump Faces 'Tyson Punch' Election Loss
Democrat strategist James Carville delivered a blistering and deeply personal critique of President Donald Trump on Tuesday, warning of political defeat and potential legal consequences.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:27:47 EDTDrugmakers Face 100 Percent Tariff Unless They Cut Prices or Make Drugs in US
The Trump administration said on Thursday it will impose 100% tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals imported into the United States unless manufacturers agree to government drug pricing deals or commit to making their products domestically.The move is intended to push...
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