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Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP PhotoHow Trump is gaining an advantage in the nitty-gritty battle for delegates NEW YORK (AP) — Set aside the polls, the fundraising numbers or Donald Trump’s name recognition as metrics of his early dominance of the...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:(AP Photo)Some critics see Trump’s behavior as un-Christian. His conservative Christian backers see a hero For eight years, Donald Trump has managed to secure the support of many evangelical and conservative Christians despite...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Dick Durbin - D, IL. (AP Photo)Senate Judiciary panel to consider ethics rules for Supreme Court WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote Thursday on a new ethics code for the Supreme Court, an...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP PhotoGOP and FBI are at odds as Republicans move to stop the agency’s new headquarters after Trump probes WASHINGTON (AP) — When Speaker Kevin McCarthy suggested recently he might stop the FBI from relocating its downtown...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:The Hill Screen CaptureWinners and losers from the second fundraising quarter The end of the second fundraising quarter marks a new glimpse into how campaigns are faring ahead of November’s high-stakes elections. Most of the...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP PhotoHouse Republicans push through defense bill limiting abortion access and halting diversity efforts WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a sweeping defense bill Friday that provides an expected 5.2% pay raise for service...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP PhotoThe US House majority is in play next year after a weak GOP midterm showing and recent court ruling SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Republican Rep. David Schweikert used to win his wealthy, suburban Phoenix congressional...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP PhotoFBI Director Chris Wray defends the ‘real FBI’ against criticism from House Republicans WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Chris Wray defended the “real FBI” during a contentious congressional hearing Wednesday, rejecting a...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., nominee to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrives for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill on July 11, 2023. | Francis Chung/Politico...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Then-President Donald Trump at the Ellipse near the White House on Jan. 6, 2021.Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images fileDozens of witnesses have testified as the Jan. 6-focused grand jury probes Trump WASHINGTON — Federal...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP PhotoThe US will provide cluster bombs to Ukraine and defends the delivery of the controversial weapon WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday defended what he said was a “difficult decision” to provide cluster...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP PhotoTrump valet Walt Nauta pleads not guilty in classified documents case MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump’s valet, Walt Nauta, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he helped the former president hide classified documents...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Phil Sears / AP fileDeSantis faces GOP pushback for Trump-LGBTQ video Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) presidential campaign is facing pushback after his team shared a video attacking former President Trump over his past comments...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Patriot missile batteries from the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment stand ready at sunset in Poland on April 10, 2022. Credit Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Smith/U.S. Department of DefenseAmerica’s front line of...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:STOCK IMAGE/Getty ImagesSupreme Court strikes down Biden student loan debt forgiveness program The Supreme Court on Friday struck down the Biden administration's program to forgive student loan debt for more than 43 million...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Kevin Lamarque/ReutersBiden slams SCOTUS affirmative action decision: 'Discrimination still exists in America' Saying "affirmative action is so misunderstood," Biden said, "I believe our colleges are stronger when they are...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesMcCarthy feels the heat as frustrated conservatives grow more aggressive Six months into the new Congress, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is increasingly bending to the...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Former President Donald Trump speaks at the New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women Lilac Luncheon on June 27, 2023.Trump’s version of US election law rejected once and for all The dual track realities of American...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:In this handout photo released by Russian Presidential Press Service on Monday, June 26, 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin Video address to the participants and guests of the 11th International Youth Industrial Forum...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:(AP Photo)Russian mercenaries’ short-lived revolt could have long-term consequences for Putin Russian government troops withdrew from the streets of Moscow and people flocked to parks and cafes Sunday following a short-lived...