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The July military coup in the west African country of Niger has once again brought attention to the fact that the US government runs a global military empire that serves Washington’s special interests, and not the national interest.

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said he was "surprised" to learn about the recommended prosecution against him by a Georgia special grand jury.

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) asked this week for the GOP floor leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, to step down from his top post amid health concerns.

Former President Donald Trump was greeted with loud cheering as he entered the stadium for the Iowa vs. Iowa State game on Saturday.

California lawmakers voted Thursday to raise taxes on gun and ammunition to use the funds to pay for gun violence prevention programs and school safety improvements.

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) doubted the doctor's assertion that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is healthy.

Alaska's board of education voted last week to approve a measure banning trans-identifying men in women's sports.

A recent survey has revealed that a significant majority of Americans believe that President Biden's age might impede his efficacy should he secure a second term.

California's legislature advanced Senate Bill 94 last week, which would allow California prison inmates serving a sentence of life without parole (LWOP) to petition for re-sentencing if the offense occurred before June 5, 1990, and they have completed at least 25 years of their sentence. 

The Wisconsin Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection held a hearing debating the consideration of nominating a new Administrator of Elections.