
Stop Improper Federal Payments: Data Tools States Need
States need better data tools and federal incentives to prevent $236 billion in annual improper payments. Three key databases could transform benefit fraud prevention nationwide.

The SAVE Act backed by Trump ignites fierce debate between Republicans and Democrats over voter verification. Discover what's really at stake in this political battle.

President Trump announces the US may wind down military operations against Iran but insists other nations must step up to secure the critical Strait of Hormuz waterway.

Rep. Scott Perry suggests Iran should cover the Pentagon's $200 billion supplemental funding request, arguing countries that start wars should pay the costs.

Trump's Pearl Harbor reference during a meeting with Japan's prime minister sparked controversy as he defended keeping Congress uninformed about the Iran strike that killed Soleimani.

Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy AG Todd Blanche met privately with House Oversight lawmakers about Jeffrey Epstein files, sparking Democratic criticism as Bondi faces a subpoena.

On day 19 of the Middle East conflict, Trump issues stark warnings about targeting Iran's gas infrastructure while Gulf energy facilities face unprecedented attacks.

Kharg Island processes 90% of Iran's oil exports, making it a strategic yet highly risky potential target. Discover the military, economic, and diplomatic consequences at stake.

Voter ID laws enjoy bipartisan public support, yet Republicans face fierce resistance passing them. The SAVE Act's Senate stall reveals a complex political reality.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's decisive primary victory signals a new era for Illinois Democrats as she prepares to fill Dick Durbin's Senate seat after decades of his leadership.

Daniel Biss secured the Democratic nomination for Illinois' 9th Congressional District in a primary race where candidates' positions on Israel became the defining issue.

Rep. Dan Crenshaw attributes his Texas primary defeat to viral misinformation about stock trading. The congressman says false insider trading claims swayed GOP voters against him.