POLITICS
Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is now displayed at the Capitol after a 3-year delay
Read full article: Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is now displayed at the Capitol after a 3-year delayVisitors to the Capitol in Washington now have a visible reminder of the siege there on Jan. 6, 2021, and the officers who fought and were injured that day.
Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran war
Read full article: Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran warThe U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have raised concerns among Democrats and others about diminishing American stockpiles of certain weapons.
Trump grieves with families during return of soldiers killed in war in the Middle East
Read full article: Trump grieves with families during return of soldiers killed in war in the Middle EastPresident Donald Trump joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed in Kuwait.
Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels
Read full article: Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartelsPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels as his administration looks to demonstrate it remains committed to sharpening U.S. foreign policy focus on the Western Hemisphere.
Iran war deaths could resurface Trump’s complicated history with military sacrifice
Read full article: Iran war deaths could resurface Trump’s complicated history with military sacrificePresident Donald Trump visited Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to view the dignified transfer for six soldiers killed during his war with Iran.
Dealing with Iran war is 'easy,' Trump says. College athlete pay? Not so much
Read full article: Dealing with Iran war is 'easy,' Trump says. College athlete pay? Not so muchPresident Donald Trump says questions about the war in Iran are “easy” compared to efforts to better regulate college sports.
Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfare
Read full article: Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfareA top Pentagon official says a fight with Anthropic centered on how the military could someday use artificial intelligence in autonomous weapons.
Man convicted in political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitary
Read full article: Man convicted in political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitaryA Pakistani business owner who tried to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time
Read full article: Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second timeThe Food and Drug Administration’s controversial vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is once again leaving the agency.
A $220 million ad blitz and a public split with Trump mark the end of Kristi Noem’s DHS tenure
Read full article: A $220 million ad blitz and a public split with Trump mark the end of Kristi Noem’s DHS tenureHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has lost her job after criticism over a flashy ad campaign tied to President Donald Trump’s deportation push.
Justice Department official eyes cases against Cuba leaders as Trump floats 'friendly takeover'
Read full article: Justice Department official eyes cases against Cuba leaders as Trump floats 'friendly takeover'The top Justice Department prosecutor in Miami is considering criminal investigations of Cuban government officials.
Gonzales' departure clears path for Republican gun rights 'absolutist' in Texas congressional race
Read full article: Gonzales' departure clears path for Republican gun rights 'absolutist' in Texas congressional raceA gun-rights YouTuber in Texas who goes by the “AK Guy” on social media has a clear path to the GOP nomination for Congress after Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales ended his reelection campaign over revelations of an affair.
US to send anti-drone system to the Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say
Read full article: US to send anti-drone system to the Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials sayAn anti-drone system developed by an American company and proven to work in Ukraine soon will head to the Middle East to help defend against Iranian drones.
Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the Wallis
Read full article: Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the WallisNational Symphony Orchestra director Jean Davidson has left the Kennedy Center to lead the Wallis Annenberg Center in Los Angeles, as turmoil grows under President Donald Trump’s control.
Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor
Read full article: Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governorGeorgia’s races for governor and U.S. Senate are taking shape as candidates qualify and begin their sprint to the May 19 party primaries.
The US attack on an Iranian warship did not violate international law, experts say
Read full article: The US attack on an Iranian warship did not violate international law, experts sayLegal experts say a U.S. submarine’s deadly attack on an Iranian warship does not appear to have violated international or American military law.
Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
Read full article: Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources sayRussia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region.
Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none
Read full article: Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is noneThe Florida Bar has walked back what it said was an erroneous statement indicating that it had an open investigation into Lindsey Halligan, a former top federal prosecutor in Virginia.
South Florida university probes racist group chat tied to a local GOP official
Read full article: South Florida university probes racist group chat tied to a local GOP officialFlorida International University has launched an investigation into a group chat linked to a local GOP official that included violent racist slurs, antisemitic comments and misogynistic language.
Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the US
Read full article: Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the USBelarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 18 more prisoners as part of his recent effort at a rapprochement with the United States.
Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government help
Read full article: Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government helpStranded Americans across the Middle East say they’ve been left to navigate flight cancellations and confusing government guidance on their own.
Congress is on track for record retirements. In Illinois, that's created a candidate frenzy
Read full article: Congress is on track for record retirements. In Illinois, that's created a candidate frenzyThe signs that Illinois is having one of its most frenzied primaries in years are everywhere.
Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war
Read full article: Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to warDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn negative attention for his comment that the press has emphasized casualties in the Iran war because it wants to make President Donald Trump look bad.
Talarico became famous with viral videos. Can Republicans turn that against him?
Read full article: Talarico became famous with viral videos. Can Republicans turn that against him?After James Talarico won the Democratic Senate nomination in Texas, Republicans are racing to paint him as too progressive.
As Texas braces for messy Senate runoff, Georgia Republicans fear similar fate unless Trump endorses
Read full article: As Texas braces for messy Senate runoff, Georgia Republicans fear similar fate unless Trump endorsesPresident Donald Trump has yet to endorse a candidate in Georgia's Republican primary.
Explosions rock Iran's capital, and more attacks target Israel as US warns bombing will intensify
Read full article: Explosions rock Iran's capital, and more attacks target Israel as US warns bombing will intensifyExplosions are sending up plumes of smoke in Iran's capital city as the United States says the most intense bombing of the weeklong campaign is coming.
Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties
Read full article: Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China tiesThe Trump administration in recent weeks has taken forceful steps in one Latin American country after another aimed at curbing the influence and economic dominance of China.
Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say
Read full article: Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources sayOfficials say Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East over strikes from Israel and the U.S. have left some of America’s partners in the Gulf frustrated over a lack of notice or adequate defense.
Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'
Read full article: Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude.
Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump
Read full article: Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about TrumpThe Justice Department has released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an earlier review.
Study suggests Trump's unproven autism claims influenced care
Read full article: Study suggests Trump's unproven autism claims influenced careLast year, President Donald Trump promoted unproven ties between Tylenol and autism and touted an old generic drug as a treatment for the developmental condition.
Trump's pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma
Read full article: Trump's pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red OklahomaPresident Trump's plan to nominate U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as Homeland Security secretary will leave an unexpected Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma.
Democrats confront how to rebuild Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition as bruising primary fights loom
Read full article: Democrats confront how to rebuild Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition as bruising primary fights loomDemocrats are gearing up for a bruising presidential primary as they argue over how to rebuild a winning coalition.
Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court term
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court termA New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to charges that he brought dozens of homemade explosive devices to a Washington, D.C., church that was preparing for an annual Mass celebrating the start of the Supreme Court’s term.
Trump turns to an Oklahoma senator with a fighter's reputation as his next choice to lead DHS
Read full article: Trump turns to an Oklahoma senator with a fighter's reputation as his next choice to lead DHSPresident Donald Trump’s plans to nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to take over as Homeland Security secretary follow a notable political rise for the plumbing company owner who was first elected to Congress in 2012.
FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information
Read full article: FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance informationThe FBI is investigating “suspicious activities” on an internal system that the bureau says contains sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations.
The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement
Read full article: The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcementPresident Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsement
Read full article: Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsementSen. John Cornyn is going on offense against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as they fight for a Republican Senate runoff, and President Donald Trump’s endorsement hangs over it all.
Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Trump gets a life sentence for molesting 2 children in Florida
Read full article: Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Trump gets a life sentence for molesting 2 children in FloridaA Florida handyman who was sentenced to life in prison for molesting two children had been convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but was pardoned by President Donald Trump.
Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to congressman's office over TikTok ban gets 7 years in prison
Read full article: Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to congressman's office over TikTok ban gets 7 years in prisonA Wisconsin man who allegedly told police he tried to set fire to a Republican congressman’s office last year because he was angry that the lawmaker backed a bill requiring TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell off its U.S. operations has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is 'that simple.' It depends who's doing the talking
Read full article: On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is 'that simple.' It depends who's doing the talkingPresident Donald Trump's administration is trying to explain why it struck Iran and killed its supreme leader without clear support from Congress or allies.
More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss
Read full article: More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court lossSome two dozen states are challenging President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs in court.
Panel reviewing Trump's White House ballroom project gets an earful from the public opposed to it
Read full article: Panel reviewing Trump's White House ballroom project gets an earful from the public opposed to itA federal panel reviewing President Donald Trump's White House ballroom got an earful from members of the public.
'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right
Read full article: 'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the rightOn its own, the phrase “Christ is king” sums up a core tenet of the Christian faith, that Jesus is the divine ruler of the universe.
Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats' redistricting plan as it heads to voters
Read full article: Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats' redistricting plan as it heads to votersFormer President Barack Obama is promoting a Democratic effort to redraw congressional lines in Virginia, the latest front in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department
Read full article: Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education DepartmentAs the Trump administration dismantles the Education Department, the agency is pulling back on its role policing discrimination in America’s schools.
Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America
Read full article: Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin AmericaHonduras' new leader was elected with the President Donald Trump's backing and has now ordered a review of economic agreements with China.