Politics

Donald Trump is set to appear in a CNN Town Hall on May 10, as he seeks to bolster his support for his second presidential run.

Donald Trump set to appear at CNN presidential town hall

The Homeland Security Department is asking the Defense Department for 1,500 troops to assist with administrative work at the border.

Biden administration aims to send 1,500 troops to southern border

The mayor of El Paso, Texas, estimates 10,000 to 12,000 immigrants will cross the border in his city after Title 42 ends May 11.

El Paso declares emergency, mayor says 12K migrants could cross May 11

House Speaker Emerita Pelosi is asking Attorney General Garland to surge DEA assistance to San Francisco for help with fentanyl crisis.

Pelosi asks DEA for help combatting drug cartels in San Francisco

Congress is considering whether to reapprove a warrantless surveillance program, FISA Section 702, but some lawmakers are expressing concern.

Lawmakers may reapprove warrantless surveillance, want FBI reform first

GOP megadonor Peter Thiel is reportedly holding out on funding Republican candidates in the 2024 U.S. election over social issues.

GOP megadonor Peter Thiel reportedly plans to not back anyone in 2024

Republican-led Nebraska, South Carolina fail to pass abortion bans

Pair of GOP-led states fail to pass abortion bans — by 1 vote

Two U.S. Army helicopters collided and crashed in Alaska on April 27 while returning from a training flight. Three soldiers were killed.

3 soldiers dead in Alaska helicopter collision: April 28 rundown

At 80 years old, Biden's age is a concern among voters. But in business, age means experience. Here are the oldest executives in Five For Friday.

Rupert Murdoch, Warren Buffett top the list of 5 oldest executives

National debt was around $258 billion after WWII. How did the country go from that to $31.4 trillion in 2023? It's quite the bipartisan effort.

Here’s how much national debt climbed under each US president since WWII

House Republicans unveiled a new border security bill that includes money for more border wall and new asylum rules.

GOP unveils border bill as Biden admin seeks to open more migrant centers

President Biden is facing criticism for holding a "cheat sheet" of reporter questions during a recent press conference at the White House.

President Biden’s notes at press conference branded ‘cheat sheets’ by critics

The Senate voted 50-49 to overturn an EPA rule that would create significantly stricter emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks.

Manchin and Senate GOP vote to overturn EPA emissions rule

Two senators have introduced a banking reform bill that would allow banks to work with cannabis companies in states where it's legal.

Senators push bill to make banking easier for cannabis businesses

The U.S. is hosting South Korea's president who is expected to make a speech to a joint session of Congress.

South Korean president to address Congress: April 27 rundown

Can the government foreclose on a property, sell it to collect unpaid taxes, and keep a surplus profit? The Supreme Court will answer that question.

94-year-old’s Supreme Court case could change property rights nationwide

Florida lawmakers will consider a change to the state law that would allow Gov. DeSantis to run for president without having to resign.

Florida considers ‘resign-to-run’ law changes as DeSantis eyes WH run

The White House warned it would veto a Republican debt ceiling proposal that includes spending cuts. Here are three ways Biden may try to bypass Congress.

If Biden goes nuclear on the debt ceiling, there’s no going back

Four bipartisan senators introduced a bill that would ban kids under 13 from social media and require parent's permission for kids 13-17.

Senators introduce bipartisan bill to ban kids under 13 from social media

The Equal Rights Amendment would guarantee equal legal rights to all Americans, regardless of sex.

Schumer: Senate to vote on Equal Rights Amendment, introduced 100 years ago

The Republican-led House Committee on Homeland Security unveiled a new plan to tackle the border crisis and hire more Border Patrol agents.

House GOP unveils immigration bill to restart border wall, hire more agents

Despite concerns over his age, President Joe Biden is expected to launch his bid for reelection, according to various sources.

Biden to announce reelection bid despite concerns over his age

Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats are hoping Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, or any justice, will testify before them May 2.

Senate Judiciary Dems still seek Chief Justice Roberts’ testimony

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told a supportive crowd that he's not backing down from his fight with Disney despite increased GOP opposition.

DeSantis keeps up attacks on Disney as some GOPers balk