In 2020, then-Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard introduced legislation calling on the federal government to drop all charges against Edward Snowden, the National Security Agency contractor who in 2013 revealed the existence of the bulk collection of American phone records by the NSA before fleeing to Russia.

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden did not deviate greatly from Noem's executive agenda, but there are early differences between the administrations.

From driver’s license changes to citizenship inquiries, the state GOP is following Trump’s lead on immigration

Two New York Republicans are headed to the Trump cabinet with Rep. Elise Stefanik as United Nations ambassador and Lee Zeldin as EPA administrator.

Tennessee's Republican-dominant Statehouse is on track to become the latest state to adopt immigration enforcement policies designed

There is recent history of one candidate coming up for a vote and not getting a majority. In 2024, judicial candidate James Smith of the Columbia area — a former Democratic candidate for governor and former legislator — was the sole candidate in a race for a seat. Smith lost a floor vote.

GOP lawmakers are largely willing to overlook the hundreds of ... Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) slammed Trump’s action as “un-American.” “Let’s be clear. President Trump didn’t just pardon protesters — he pardoned some people ...

Rep. Elise Stefanik opened her confirmation hearing Tuesday for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations by pledging to implement President Donald Trump’s “America First” mandate and roll out a review of U.

Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to champion President Donald Trump's "America first" agenda on the global stage.

Among those Trump fired: chef and humanitarian Jose Andres from the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition.

Tuesday marks President Donald Trump's first full day in office. Keep up with the USA TODAY Network's coverage of his top priorities for Americans.

First, while some in GOP circles try to suggest that Trump is ... It shows how this is becoming a Kim Jong-Un-style cult of personality, where the sycophants try to outdo one another in their ...