House Republicans forced a vote on a proposal tied to the size of the U.S. Supreme Court, and the result underscored a familiar divide inside the Democratic Party over how far to go in changing the federal judiciary. The failed measure also showed how both parties are trying to frame the court as an election issue.

Hospital groups say a Medicaid payment proposal advanced under CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz would reduce hospital funding by hundreds of billions more than lawmakers already cut. The dispute centers on how far federal regulators can go in limiting state-directed Medicaid payments to hospitals.

FAA safety workers’ union leaders say President Donald Trump’s proposed 2027 federal pay freeze could push aviation safety inspectors and technicians to retire earlier and make hiring harder at the agency. The warning comes as the FAA is trying to expand staffing and modernize the nation’s air traffic system.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s public online attack on a woman surfaced as he faced deepening scrutiny over leaked Signal chats, staff upheaval and leadership turmoil at the Pentagon. The clash added another flashpoint to a department already under investigation and political pressure.

California lawmakers have approved a bill that would bar law enforcement agencies, including federal agents, from using wearable electroshock gloves in the state until 2030. The measure now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom and would also require a state study on the devices' safety and community impact.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law on July 11, 2026, marking the most significant federal housing legislation in decades. The bipartisan package reshapes federal housing policy, rental oversight, and local development incentives at a time of high housing costs nationwide.

A mass shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building on September 2 left two victims dead, injured several others, and wounded three police officers before the gunman was found dead. Court records and witness accounts indicate the suspect had been facing eviction and had threatened violence before the attack.

Vice President JD Vance drew criticism after saying the country was about to "celebrate" 9/11 heroes while speaking at a rally in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The remark came days before the 25th anniversary observances and quickly became part of a broader political fight in the Michigan Senate race.

A federal judge has ruled that New York cannot enforce its $75 billion Climate Change Superfund Act, dealing a major setback to the state’s effort to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate-related infrastructure costs. The decision could reshape how New York and other states pursue climate liability cases.

Multiple budget analyses found Donald Trump did not add the most debt in raw dollars, but he ranked first when the increase is measured on a per-year basis during his first term. The distinction has become a recurring point in national debates over federal borrowing and deficit policy.

Gun rights advocates are pressing the U.S. Supreme Court to hear another Second Amendment dispute as the justices consider which firearms cases to add to their next term. The push comes amid broader litigation over how far federal and state gun rules can reach across state lines.

A Minneapolis police weapons arrest at an apartment reported to be linked to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s son drew national attention after social media posts mischaracterized who was taken into custody. Public records and police statements cited by multiple outlets indicate the person arrested was a 22-year-old roommate, not Omar’s son.