The tax overhaul and President Trump's tough stance on the world stage has left the Republican party in a strong position to hold on to its majority through the midterm elections in November, says the former press secretary to Vice President Mike Pence.
For the full interview, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/will-the-democratic-wave-be-more-like-a-ripple).
Some U.S. lawmakers are calling on social media platforms X, Facebook and Instagram to explain why they aren't imposing new labels on deceptive AI-generated political advertisements that could fake a candidate's voice or actions.
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday proposed raising the legal age that people in England can buy cigarettes by one year, every year until it is eventually illegal for the whole population and smoking will hopefully be phased out among young people.
A man illegally brought a loaded handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see Gov. Tony Evers, and returned at night with an assault rifle after posting bail, police said Thursday.
Michael Whitaker, who was nominated by President Biden to lead the FAA, was grilled by a Senate committee on how he would handle current situations with the agency.
