Porter McConnell deactivates X account amid health concerns over father Mitch McConnell
State Dept. blocks Mamdani aide’s planned Iran UN meeting
Elaine Chao issues statement after returning from China amid McConnell hospitalization
Cook Political Report shifts 4 gubernatorial races toward Democrats
Duckworth becomes first US senator to visit Taiwan since Trump-Xi summit
Employers plan to hire in second half of 2026, but can’t fill open roles
White House upgrades front door with security fortifications at North Portico
Romney says 80-year-olds shouldn’t run the country, rules out 2028 bid
Trump fires Election Assistance Commission members ahead of midterms
Credit regulators overhaul lending rules as CFPB removes 15 years of guidance
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Trump names personal lawyer James McDonald to lead Manhattan federal prosecutor’s office
