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Latest Political News

Breaking stories, congressional updates, and expert analysis from Washington and beyond

White House Announces Major Infrastructure Package Worth $1.2 Trillion
White House
February 6, 2026Sarah Mitchell

White House Announces Major Infrastructure Package Worth $1.2 Trillion

The administration unveils a sweeping infrastructure proposal targeting roads, bridges, broadband, and clean energy across all 50 states.

White House
Senate Passes Bipartisan AI Regulation Bill in Historic Vote
Congress
February 6, 2026James Robertson

Senate Passes Bipartisan AI Regulation Bill in Historic Vote

In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation, the Senate approves comprehensive artificial intelligence oversight legislation with a 72-28 vote.

Congress
Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Digital Privacy Case This Term
Supreme Court
February 5, 2026Catherine Wells

Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Digital Privacy Case This Term

The court agrees to take up a case that could redefine Americans' digital privacy rights in the age of surveillance technology.

Supreme Court
New Polls Show Tightening Race in Key Battleground States
Elections
February 5, 2026Michael Torres

New Polls Show Tightening Race in Key Battleground States

Polling data reveals shifting dynamics in swing states ahead of the midterm elections, with suburban voters emerging as the decisive bloc.

Elections
Federal Reserve Signals Policy Shift Amid Economic Uncertainty
Economy
February 4, 2026David Park

Federal Reserve Signals Policy Shift Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Federal Reserve chair indicates potential changes to monetary policy as inflation concerns persist alongside strong employment data.

Economy
Bipartisan Group Proposes Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Immigration
February 4, 2026Ana Rodriguez

Bipartisan Group Proposes Comprehensive Immigration Reform

A coalition of senators from both parties introduces a sweeping immigration bill addressing border security, DACA, and visa reform.

Immigration
Pentagon Releases Annual National Security Strategy Update
National Security
February 3, 2026Col. Thomas Blake (Ret.)

Pentagon Releases Annual National Security Strategy Update

The Department of Defense outlines shifting priorities in an increasingly complex global landscape with new technological threats.

National Security
House Committee Advances Major Healthcare Reform Bill
Healthcare
February 3, 2026Dr. Rachel Greene

House Committee Advances Major Healthcare Reform Bill

The Energy and Commerce Committee votes to advance legislation expanding Medicare coverage and reducing prescription drug costs.

Healthcare
Climate Summit Produces New International Emissions Agreement
Climate
February 2, 2026Emma Collins

Climate Summit Produces New International Emissions Agreement

World leaders agree to accelerated emissions reduction targets at the global climate conference, with the US playing a central role.

Climate