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Parents, pols concerned about new homeschooling bill being called 'direct assault on families'
Conservative lawmakers in Illinois are sounding the alarm about a bill that could drastically change homeschooling rules in the Prairie State.
Former NY rep dead at 87, pol served 30 years in House
Former Rep. Nita Lowey, who represented New York in Congress for 32 years and became the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, died at 87, her family said....
Trump invokes 18th century Alien Enemies Act to declare invasion of Tren de Aragua, speed deportations
Claiming the United States was being invaded by a Venezuelan gang, President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
US senator's adorable pet bulldog seen in official government portrait: 'She makes us smile'
"Babydog represents the genuine enthusiasm and trust West Virginians have in his ability to bring positive change.”
Andrew Cuomo ramps up campaign staff with political vets for mayoral-run comeback
Cuomo officially kicked off his bid for mayor Saturday, running to unseat Mayor Eric Adams in the Democratic primary.
Trump 'enthusiastic' about Nassau Exec. Blakeman's reelection campaign
Beyond the support of his enthusiastic Nassau County constituents, Bruce Blakeman said he's got a powerful friend in Washington backing him for four more years.
Hollywood star reveals feud with former classmate Matt Gaetz: 'We are adversaries'
The 42-year-old actor did not hold back his disdain for Gaetz when the politician's name came up during a recent interview.
Harris follows Biden, Obama to powerhouse agency in major post-VP move
Harris will join former President Joe Biden, whose CAA deal was announced just two weeks ago. Biden was also represented by the agency before entering the White House.
Lawmakers push to ban DeepSeek from US government devices: report
US lawmakers plan to introduce a bill on Thursday that would ban DeepSeek's chatbot application from government-owned devices, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
NJ politician caught berating cop in profanity-laden rant during traffic stop: 'I'm the one who hired you!'
A longtime New Jersey politician unleashed a profanity-laden rant at a cop for pulling him over last month — telling the officer that he’s his “boss,” bodycam footage shows.
'Not a dime' for Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass until they're removed from office: 'Shark Tank' star
Kevin O’Leary is doubling down on his calls for top California politicians Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass to resign from office on the heels of Speaker Johnson confirming "discussions" on...
Ex-official returns toilet, sinks she took from her office after losing re-election
Lima's successor joked that his staff would be using "a communal potty" until their missing toilet was returned.
New Georgian president sworn in; predecessor says he is not legitimate leader
"I am taking legitimacy with me, I am taking the flag with me, I am taking your trust with me," outgoing President Salome Zourabichvili said.
State funeral begins for former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reform
Manmohan Singh died on Thursday at 92 years old.
Dem Washington pol, 30, pressured aide into relationship and forced him to run her errands – including painting house: $750K lawsuit
Clouse, 30, fired Hersey just 30 minutes after he reported the relationship and alleged sexual harassment to county authorities on July 29, he alleges.
Top Dem donors furious at Biden's Hunter pardon, lame duck prez's 'selfish choice' threaten to stop donations
Top donors are reportedly threatening to withhold funding for his future presidential library.
Live updates: Union bigs show love for Trump's labor pick
Follow The Post’s live updates for the latest news, reactions and analysis as President-elect Donald Trump makes cabinet selections and meets with politicians ahead of his inauguration.
Dem lawmaker rants about 'the white man' during a hearing on the Dismantle DEI Act
Crockett argued white men in the United States haven't faced oppression because they weren't forced off their lands and sent to a foreign country as slaves.
Bill Clinton predicts that USA is more likely to elect a female if she’s ‘a conservative Republican woman’
The former Democratic president said it was because that was what Margaret Thatcher did and added, "I still think we'll have a female president pretty soon."
State Senate candidate killed in suspected DUI crash: 'True public servant'
A Democratic candidate for a seat in the Arizona Senate was killed in an early morning DUI crash in Tucson on Friday, police confirmed.