Scrutiny of lawmakers absent from Washington because of mysterious health issues is ramping up as two House members — Reps. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) and Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) — have missed weeks of votes. The absences come as leaders in both parties are encouraging full participation from their members, given the razor-thin margins in the House. Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5879055-kean-wilson-missing-votes/ #Congress #HouseofRepresentatives #TomKeanJr #FredericaWilson
FT. WORTH, TX — Local millennial Chad McCallister finally figured out how to appropriately use "6-7" in casual conversation, thus effectively ending the popularity of the fad.
Trump and the chancellor have had a rocky relationship over the conflict in the Middle East, with Trump last month singling Merz out over his alleged support of Iran developing nuclear weapons.
"It doesn't mean they're out committing crimes necessarily," Chief Judge Charles Beach said. "Some might be. But they're actively being searched for right now by law enforcement."
This week, our "Missing" series looks at the case of Sara Bushland, who got off a school bus 30 years ago and was never seen again. Bushland's sister continues to push for answers on what happened in 1996. Though she was reported missing days later, the Washburn County Sheriff's Office reports it took six months for deputies to start checking locations and conducting interviews. Then, it took another two years before a full-scale investigation was launched. Decades later, a possible break came in the case after details were revealed about Bushland's home life, the abuse she endured and what happened in the weeks leading up to her disappearance. NewsNation's Marni Hughes speaks with Sara's sister about her never-ending search to find out…
The Department of Homeland Security is stressing a dramatic turnaround in border security after Biden, with illegal crossings plummeting under President Trump.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS ) announced that April marked twelve consecutive months of zero releases of illegal aliens apprehended at the southwest border into the U.S. interior. This milestone reflects a significant shift from the situation under the former Biden-Harris regime. DETAIL: DHS reports a 94 percent drop in illegal border apprehensions compared to the former Biden regime, with daily crossings in April 2026 lower than what agents encountered in a single hour at the height of the border crisis in 2023. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that “the days of catch and release are over,” highlighting enforcement policies that send illegal aliens back to their home…Open
State of the Union: The Trump administration has waged a pressure campaign against the island nation. The post CIA Director Ratcliffe Visited Cuba for Talks appeared first on The American Conservative .
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba on Thursday for talks with senior officials, including “Raulito” Castro, the grandson of Communist Party of Cuba head Raúl Castro, the CIA told The Hill. Ratcliffe delivered President Donald Trump’s message that Washington is open to engagement only if Havana makes “fundamental changes.” In addition to Castro, who has served as an informal intermediary with Washington, Ratcliffe met with Interior Minister Lázaro Álvarez Casas, Cuba’s intelligence chief. The talks covered intelligence cooperation, economic stability, and security concerns. The Cuban government said the meeting came at Washington’s request. “The information presented by the Cuban side, along with the exchanges…Open
