Oregon’s legislative leaders will kick off their 2025 session with a shared focus on improving affordability for Oregonians ...

TikTok's fortunes took a positive turn on Thursday as a growing number of U.S. officials said its Chinese owner should have ...

The flagship U.S. aid program on HIV/AIDS is in jeopardy, a senior Republican warned on Thursday, after U.S. officials said four nurses in Mozambique performed abortions that are banned under the ...

The House speaker's move comes after he removed Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, a defense hawk who advocated for providing aid to ...

U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent on Thursday faced sharp questions from both Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, ...

America’s allies and enemies watched as Trump’s pick for defense secretary failed to quell concerns about his character and ...

with the social media company’s most vocal Republican, Joel Kaplan, less than three weeks before President-elect Donald Trump enters office. Kaplan has been a prominent voice for conservatives ...

“There is no doubt he does wield a lot of influence over Republicans right now due to his proximity to Trump,” said Chris Pack, former communications director for the National Republican ...

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"I know I won't always agree on every detail with every Republican, but I do know that I will always have input, collaboration, and respect," Cassel said. The announcement came after Tampa Rep.

State Representative Hillary Cassel announced on Friday that she would be switching from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. In a statement released on X, the social media platform ...