Colom flips Mississippi Senate, Dems win 55 seats
Democratic candidate Scott Colom flipped Mississippi’s U.S. Senate seat, bringing the upper chamber to a 55 seat Democrat majority. …
Interest on the debt cost $1.4 trillion last year, audit finds
Interest costs on the national debt totaled $1.4 trillion in fiscal 2026, according to an audit of Treasury's books released…
Midterms spend tops record breaking $11.8B
Political parties spent a record-breaking $11.8 billion in advertising for the 2026 midterm elections, with varying results across the country. …
Illinois Quick Hits: Treasurer announces changes to disability savings program
(The Center Square) – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs says the state’s updated disability savings program can help keep people who…
Wisconsin Supreme Court says it will hear Act 10 case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a lawsuit seeking to overturn Act 10 in the state, a move that is…
Trump honors veterans at Arlington, defends military operations abroad
President Donald Trump reflected on American veterans’ service and sacrifice in an address delivered at Arlington National Cemetery Wednesday, while…
Illinois redistricting reform faces political hurdle; lawmakers asked to surrender power
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker pushing to change how legislative districts are drawn faces a political hurdle: persuading…
Texas has the most veterans, second most servicemembers killed in war on terror
Texas has the most veterans in the country – nearly 1.5 million – and the second most killed in the…
Minnesota ICE detention facility opens after $496M federal purchase
The federal government opened a new detention facility in Minnesota on Monday, a move it says will help U.S. Immigration…
Data center grid bill faces lame-duck Senate floor fight
Bipartisan legislation supporters say will shield households from data center grid upgrade costs is dividing lawmakers of both parties after…
White House, Congress clash on investigation threats
The White House warned Democrats in Congress against stepping over Constitutional lines while members prepare for investigations into the Trump…
VA seeks $727M for suicide prevention programs reviews don’t cover
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking $727 million in fiscal 2027 for its suicide prevention programs, a 31%…