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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 16: U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) speaks to reporters outside of a House Oversight Committee hearing on Washington, D.C. at the Rayburn House Office Building on May 16, 2023 in Washington, DC. Yesterday two of Connolly's staff members were attacked and injured by a man wielding a bat who came into his district office in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Virginia Democrat Gerry Connolly dies at 75 after battle with esophageal cancer

Democrat Virginia Representative Gerry Connolly died Wednesday morning after battling esophageal cancer, his family announced.

This picture taken on August 24, 2024 shows a bill, with cash for the tip, left on a restaurant table in Los Angeles. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris agree on very little, but the two presidential rivals have found common ground in calling for the elimination of taxes on tips -- a populist move that many criticize as economically irresponsible. Tipping culture in the United States is fundamentally different from most other countries, as customers are encouraged to tip generously on everything from take-out coffee to cocktails. A tip ranging between 15 and 20 percent of the price is considered normal at most restaurants. (Photo by Chris DELMAS / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Senate approves bill allowing $25K tax break for tipped workers in unanimous vote

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday that would eliminate taxes on tips of up to $25,000.

(L) U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard arrives for a National Day of Prayer event hosted by President Donald Trump in the Rose Garden at the White House on May 1, 2025 in Washington, DC The National Day of Prayer is a congressionally recognized observance that calls on people of all faiths to participate in a day of prayer and reflection. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) / (R) WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 03: Chairman Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) speaks during a nomination hearing with the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Capitol Hill on April 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. The committee held the nomination hearing for Scott Kupor, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Eric Ueland, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budget. Senators spoke with the witnesses about their history in government, goals for their roles and actions U.S. President Donald Trump has taken in his first few months of office. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Sen. Rand Paul: federal air marshals surveilled Tulsi Gabbard in 2024

GOP Kentucky Senator Rand Paul says that he received records which confirmed that federal air marshals had surveilled the now-Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard whenever she would fly domestically in 2024.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addresses troops at the Al-Udeid air base southwest of Doha on May 15, 2025. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Hegseth demands official Pentagon review into ‘catastrophic’ Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called for the Pentagon to launch an investigation and detailed review into the botched Afghanistan withdrawal that transpired during the Biden administration in 2021.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 19: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the loved ones of fallen Palm Beach County Sheriff's Deputies as he posthumously awards Medals of Sacrifice during a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House on May 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump awarded Medals of Sacrifice to Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputies Ralph "Butch" Waller Jr., Corporal Luis Paez, and Deputy Ignacio "Dan" Diaz, who died in a line-of-duty crash on November 21, 2024. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump honors 3 slain Florida officers and their families with first-ever ‘Medals of Sacrifice’ ceremony

The families of three Florida law enforcement officers killed in action last year were presented with honorary presidential medals at the first-ever “Medals of Sacrifice” ceremony — presented by President Donald Trump.

Navy contract scandal: Retired 4-star Admiral convicted of bribery in exchange for $500k annual salary

A retired four-star U.S. Navy Admiral has been convicted of bribery, as well as multiple conspiracy charges — making him the highest-ranking military member to ever be convicted of committing federal crimes while serving on active duty.