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McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalizationRepublican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has returned to the Senate after a long absence. The 84-year-old senator has not been to the U.S. Capitol since June 14, when he was hospitalized for a fall in his home. His three-month absence from the Senate generated a flood of criticism and online speculation, as the Kentucky senator initially remained…
Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leaderWhile Vice President JD Vance is seen as a potential successor to President Donald Trump, attendees at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas are divided on their 2028 candidate preferences. Names like Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz and Ron DeSantis are frequently mentioned, but no clear favorite emerges. Some attendees say their decision hinges on Trump’s…
DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets is being investigated by House RepublicansRepublicans on the House Oversight Committee have launched an investigation into a controversial DEA strategy that allowed large fentanyl shipments to reach the streets. The committee's chairman, Rep. James Comer, sent a letter Monday to Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting records related to this tactic. Concerns have been raised in New Mexico,…
Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filedA Florida grand jury found that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration “misappropriated” $10 million in taxpayer money it diverted to a charity run by his wife and was later used for political purposes. But the grand jury said it did not have enough information to file criminal charges against any individual. DeSantis on Thursday did not dispute…