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Scoop: GOP moderates warn Johnson not to repeat McCarthy's deal

House Speaker Mike Johnson, flanked by reporters standing in front of a yellow wall.

Ethics office suggests full-scale House Ethics investigation into Rep. Andy Ogles

Rep. Andy Ogles

New Orleans attack mirrors global pattern of using vehicles as terror weapons

Law enforcement officers cordon off the area around the site of the overnight attack in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Updated Jan 2, 2025 - Business

Las Vegas explosion suspect was a veteran, Army confirms

Police in Las Vegas
Jan 2, 2025 - World

Scoop: Biden discussed plans to strike Iran nuclear sites if Tehran speeds toward bomb

Biden leaning over Sullivan who is speaking in his ear

Meta's Nick Clegg to step down, will be replaced by well-connected Republican

Photo illustration of Nick Clegg, head of global policy and communications at Facebook.

Scoop: California tribes sue to ban private casino "banked" games

Tommy Wu and Jill Diaz train newly hired black jack dealers at Larry Flynt's Lucky Lady Casino in Gardena, Calif. on March 16, 2017.
Jan 2, 2025 - Economy

What will happen if the U.S. commits to bitcoin

Illustration of a stack of Bitcoins with an American flag planted on top.

Trump crosscurrents and the uncertainties ahead

Illustration of the American flag with red and white arrows pointing away from the stars.

Mike Johnson scrambles to shut down a GOP revolt

House Speaker Mike Johnson, wearing a blue suit and speaking into microphones while flanked by reporters, photographers, security and aides.
Jan 2, 2025

Dockworkers to resume contract negotiations as strike threat looms

Hands holding up strike signs that are fashioned out of shipping containers

Arctic blast tied to polar vortex puts U.S., Europe in deep freeze

Map showing forecast low temperatures on Jan. 7 as Arctic air moves into the U.S.
Updated Jan 2, 2025
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Axios New Orleans

What we know about the New Orleans terrorist attack

Photo shows Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and officials inspecting Bourbon Street.
Jan 2, 2025 - Business

U.S. on edge after New Orleans attack, Las Vegas Cybertruck bomb

Democrats rage as Johnson restricts their ability to oust him

House Rules Committee ranking member Jim McGovern, with his hands gripping his forehead, wearing a blue suit and sitting at a committee dais with water glasses.
Updated Jan 1, 2025 - Business

Cybertruck containing fuel, fireworks explodes at Trump's Vegas hotel

The Trump International Hotel Las Vegas stands along the Las Vegas Strip one day before the Nevada Republican presidential caucus on February 07, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"Largest" explosives cache "in FBI history" seized from farm, prosecutors say

The US Flag flies above a sign marking the US Department of Justice (DOJ) headquarters building on January 20, 2024, in Washington, DC.
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