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Live updates - Hegseth spars with Democrats over Iran war, while Trump rejects Tehran's latest proposal. Follow live updates. He'll return tomorrow to face the Senate.
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Pentagon puts Iran war cost at $25 billion as Hegseth berates skeptics -- WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday castigated members of Congress in both parties for questioning the war in Iran, during a contentious Capitol Hill hearing dominated by a conflict that the Pentagon said had cost $25 billion and 14 American lives so far.1 hour ago
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana map, another blow to Voting Rights Act -- WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana's voting map, finding that lawmakers had illegally used race when drawing up a new majority-Black district and potentially setting off a scramble in the middle of primary season as states consider drawing new maps.1 hour ago
House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain -- A large group of Democrats joined Republicans to pass the bill in a 235-191 vote. The extension would still need a sign-off from the Senate and President Trump.2 hours ago
The Fed will have a new leader, but Powell isn't leaving and that puts Trump's low interest rates on ice3 hours ago
Kraft gets a prime spot at another high-profile Trump event: the British Royal State Dinner4 hours ago
Trump administration keeps Calenda in charge of US attorney's office in R.I., sidesteps nomination, Senate confirmation3 hours ago
Trump posts AI-generated photo holding firearm, days after White House pointed a finger at Mass. Democrats' rhetoric7 hours ago
Excessive bonuses and efforts to conceal them: State ethics panel bring allegations against Carlo DeMaria - Former Everett mayor Carlo DeMaria used his position to enrich himself with excessive bonuses that he then hid in the city's budget, ethics officials said.2 hours ago
Former congressman Barney Frank has entered hospice care, longtime friend says -- "His mind is alert," a longtime friend said. "But his body, I think, is starting to give out."4 hours ago
The current darling of the Massachusetts Republican Party is . . . a Democrat -- Massachusetts Republican Party members on Saturday rallied around Democratic state Auditor Diana DiZoglio's demand for an audit of the Legislature.14 hours ago
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Powell says he'll remain at Fed after chair term ends, as board keeps key interest rate unchanged4 hours ago
Skeptical Democrats confront Hegseth about Iran war for the first time since conflict started4 hours ago
King Charles III and Queen Camilla kick off New York trip by honoring victims at the 9/11 Memorial6 hours ago
Conservative justices appear to lean toward Trump as Supreme Court hears arguments on TPS. Here's how it played out.3 hours ago
Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms3 hours ago
Supreme Court weakens a landmark Civil Rights-era law and aids GOP efforts to control the House7 hours ago
Supreme Court mulls Trump administration push to end protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria4 hours ago