Texas Gov. Abbott orders civil arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled state
Texas Republican lawmakers returned to the Capitol without Democrats, who fled to block a vote on a GOP-drawn congressional map.
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State Department may require certain visa applicants to post $15,000 bond
The State Department said in a notice that it is launching a "visa bond pilot program" that aims to curb overstays for visitors who come to the U.S. for business or tourism.
EU delays retaliatory tariffs for 6 months after deal with U.S.
On July 27, Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission and President Trump agreed to a deal that included a 15% tariff on most goods from the EU.
Fighter jets scrambled after planes violate Trump airspace over New Jersey
Three civilian planes flew in the restricted airspace Saturday, and there were four more violations on Sunday, NORAD said.
Noem says "Alligator Alcatraz" to be model for ICE state-run detention centers
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says possible new locations include Arizona, Nebraska and Louisiana.
Nancy Mace launches campaign for South Carolina governor
Rep. Nancy Mace launched a campaign for South Carolina governor Monday after days of teasing the announcement.
New Medicaid federal work requirements mean less leeway for states
More than a dozen states are seeking their own versions of Medicaid work requirements. But the incoming new federal standards pose new questions.
Longtime Trump insider May Davis Mailman departs White House
May Davis Mailman is the highest-ranking official to leave so far during the second term without being pushed out.
Dems negotiated for release of billions in exchange for batch of Trump nominees, sources say
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was negotiating with Republican leadership for the release of billions in government funds for the National Institutes of Health, World Food Program and other spending, sources said.
Texas Democratic legislators flee state to protest GOP's redistricting plan
Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump.
Tariff rates are "pretty much set," Greer says
"These tariff rates are pretty much set," Jamieson Greer said in an interview Friday with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Ex-DOJ attorneys are running for office — some to fight Trump policies
A number of ex-DOJ attorneys are running office after resigning from a department they say has been contaminated by politics.
Dr. Oz says applications for $50 billion rural hospital fund will go out in September
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said the applications for a rural hospitals fund will go out in "early September" in the wake of Medicaid cuts.
Canadian trade minister "encouraged by the conversations" despite U.S. raising tariff
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said"we're prepared to stick around and do the work needed" after leaving Washington without a trade deal in recent days.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 3. 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and CMS administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz join Margaret Brennan.
In talks with Trump and NATO countries, Zelenskyy says Putin is "bluffing"
Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy and numerous NATO leaders held a virtual meeting Wednesday ahead of Friday's scheduled Trump-Putin summit.
Trial over California National Guard deployment concludes
The trial over President Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer reached its third and final day Wednesday.
Trump visits Kennedy Center and announces honorees. See the full list.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Threat over after Alaska's capital sees record glacier-related flooding
Alaska's capital of Juneau faced record floodwaters due to rainwater and snowmelt flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier.
Former Atty. General Eric Holder talks with House Democrats about redistricting
Holder gave House Democrats an overview on the latest in the GOP Texas redistricting effort.
Staffing shortages at VA health systems on the rise, watchdog finds
The VA's Office of Inspector General found facilities reported 4,434 staffing shortages this fiscal year, which is a 50% increase from fiscal year 2024.
Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade approved despite strong opposition
The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will take place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials.
Falling tree kills family as Chattanooga flooding prompts water rescues
Four people have died in heavy rain and flooding that hit near Chattanooga in Tennessee, officials said.
Taylor Swift announces release date of new album, "The Life of a Showgirl"
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.