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NASA’s overall proposed budget wanes as moon ambitions grow

Lawmakers warn cuts to science and other programs could undermine U.S. competitiveness as the race to the moon intensifies.

A tale of two kings: King Charles’ DC visit is sparking discourse on Trump’s royal desires

A White House’s X post of President Trump and the King Charles III with the caption “TWO KINGS” and a crown emoji peeved Democratic members of Congress

Critics warn of loopholes as Congress debates extending spy powers

Trump has urged Republicans to rally behind an extension without changes, but debates rage on in Congress as experts point out gaps in oversight and privacy of Americans’ personal data.

In the aftermath of White House Correspondents’ dinner attack, members of Congress disagree on how to solve political violence

Members of Congress are divided on political violence after Saturday’s assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ dinner.

How religion has become a focal point of the second Trump administration

The president isn’t afraid to continue pushing the envelope when it comes to mixing politics and religion—sparking criticism from religious leaders, including the Pope.

As “axis of autocracy” takes shape, U.S. faces strain on two fronts

Lawmakers questioned senior military officials on growing coordination among China, Russia and North Korea and the impact of the Iran conflict on Indo-Pacific strategy.

Shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner, Trump rushed to safety

The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner ended abruptly when loud bangs erupted outside the ballroom, causing panic among attendees.

Lawmakers warn China is gaining ground in AI race

WASHINGTON–Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are warning that China’s push to acquire artificial intelligence technology poses a growing national security threat, as concerns mount over how Beijing is accessing and acquiring U.S. systems and materials. China remains heavily…

Families of gun violence victims demand action on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON–Maryland mother Giselle Mörch, 65, lost her only son to a gunshot wound during a robbery in 2017. Jaycee Webster was only 20 years old when he was shot in his home in Prince George’s County. His sister, grandfather, aunt…

Florida Democrat resigns just before her Ethics Committee hearing

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned moments before a hearing Tuesday where the House Ethics Committee might have decided to recommend her expulsion from Congress.