POLITICS
New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward
Read full article: New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkwardA global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has created a financial windfall on the other side of the world in New Mexico that is both enviable and politically sensitive in a Democratic-dominated state.
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District
Read full article: Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd DistrictDenise Powell has won the Democratic primary in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District in a contest focused on the state’s “blue dot” status in presidential elections.
China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict
Read full article: China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflictChina’s Xi Jinping has warned President Donald Trump that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly.
Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House committee
Read full article: Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House committeeCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has backed away from a previous claim that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed people.
Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House vote
Read full article: Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House voteSupporters of a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia have reached a critical threshold to force a vote in the House.
US deportations to El Salvador double as Bukele aligns himself with Trump agenda
Read full article: US deportations to El Salvador double as Bukele aligns himself with Trump agendaOfficial figures show that the number of people deported to El Salvador from the United States nearly doubled in the first months of 2026.
Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say
Read full article: Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists sayEnvironmental groups say the expected closure of a detention center in the Florida Everglades is linked to their lawsuit.
Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter US
Read full article: Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter USThe Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and have bought tickets for the soccer tournament pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the United States.
US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall
Read full article: US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefallPresident Donald Trump's trade war with Beijing has sent U.S.-China trade into a freefall and forced companies on both sides of the Pacific to regroup.
Fani Willis vows to sue over new Georgia law that removes party labels in Atlanta-area elections
Read full article: Fani Willis vows to sue over new Georgia law that removes party labels in Atlanta-area electionsGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a law requiring nonpartisan elections for most local officials in Atlanta's five most populous counties.
FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health department
Read full article: FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health departmentDr. Marty Makary's resignation from his post atop the Food and Drug Administration is widening a leadership gap that already existed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraud
Read full article: Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraudThe Trump administration is expanding its fraud-busting initiative in federal health programs.
Louisiana advances plan for new US House districts as Georgia joins redistricting effort for 2028
Read full article: Louisiana advances plan for new US House districts as Georgia joins redistricting effort for 2028Republican senators in Louisiana have advanced a plan to eliminate one of two majority-Black U.S. House districts for this year's elections.
Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leader
Read full article: Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leaderThe Trump administration says a former executive at a private prison operator will serve as the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
Read full article: The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to TaiwanU.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence.
Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin
Read full article: Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken MartinDemocratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is losing the confidence of some Democratic officials, who are concerned about the direction of the party's political machine barely a year into his term.
From 'The Hills' villain to LA mayoral contender: Spencer Pratt’s viral video-fueled campaign
Read full article: From 'The Hills' villain to LA mayoral contender: Spencer Pratt’s viral video-fueled campaign“The Hills” reality television show villain Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles, positioning himself as a savior and promising to tackle the city's disorder and dysfunction.
As Trump heads to China, past US flubs on US policy toward Taiwan can be a warning
Read full article: As Trump heads to China, past US flubs on US policy toward Taiwan can be a warningAmerican presidents have navigated a verbal tightrope for nearly 50 years regarding official U.S. policy toward Taiwan and China.
Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
Read full article: Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to TaiwanThe welcoming ceremony for U_S_ President Donald Trump as he arrived in Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has included a military honor guard, a military band and hundreds of Chinese youths waving flags and chanting, “Warm welcome!”.
Obama meets with Talarico, aiming to boost Democrat's bid for US Senate in Texas
Read full article: Obama meets with Talarico, aiming to boost Democrat's bid for US Senate in TexasFormer President Barack Obama has met with U.S. candidate James Talarico in Texas, backing a campaign seen by Democrats one of their best chances of winning in the conservative state.
Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security request
Read full article: Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security requestRepublican senators say they need more details on a $1 billion security proposal for the White House, including a proposed $220 million to secure President Donald Trump’s new East Wing ballroom.
Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for now
Read full article: Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for nowPresident Donald Trump won't have to pay an $83 million defamation award to a longtime advice columnist until the U.S. Supreme Court gets a chance to review the case or reject an appeal.
Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said
Read full article: Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially saidPresident Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said.
Trump's FDA chief is out after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion activists
Read full article: Trump's FDA chief is out after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion activistsMarty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration chief.
Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game
Read full article: Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end gameDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the rising cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles.