Democrats' early 2028 primary calendar set to prioritize Black and Latino voters, organized labor
Read full article: Democrats' early 2028 primary calendar set to prioritize Black and Latino voters, organized laborDemocrats’ process for picking a 2028 presidential nominee will likely kick off in states where candidates will need to appeal to key supporters such as Black and Latino voters and union members.
Dr. Anthony Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt vote
Read full article: Dr. Anthony Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt voteDr. Anthony Fauci has declined a request to appear voluntarily before a second Senate panel.
US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaints
Read full article: US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaintsA civil rights agency accused of halting a sexual harassment case filed on behalf of female prison guards is now blaming an administrative judge for doing so in error.
Judge refuses to block Trump administration from building border wall along tribe's reservation
Read full article: Judge refuses to block Trump administration from building border wall along tribe's reservationA federal judge has refused to block the Trump administration from taking steps to build 62 miles of international border wall along part of a Native American tribe’s reservation without its consent.
Appeals court sides with Trump in fight over subpoena of gender-affirming care provider
Read full article: Appeals court sides with Trump in fight over subpoena of gender-affirming care providerA federal appeals court says President Donald Trump’s goal of ending gender-affirming care is not improper and cannot be the basis for quashing a subpoena.
House Democrats PAC adds $6 million to Cleveland spending after Ohio's Miller opts to stay in race
Read full article: House Democrats PAC adds $6 million to Cleveland spending after Ohio's Miller opts to stay in raceA super PAC affiliated with U.S. House Democrats plans to increase its campaign advertising reservations in Cleveland, Ohio, by roughly $6 million on Friday, in response to Republican Rep. Max Miller’s decision to proceed with his reelection campaign despite allegations of abuse by his ex-wife Emily Moreno.
With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players
Read full article: With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European playersWhile talks to end the Iran war have stalled, the Trump administration appears to be reaching out to a broader swath of countries that might be able to help pressure Tehran or ease its hardline position where traditional mediators haven't succeeded so far.
Trump says USS Lincoln's record time at sea during Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'
Read full article: Trump says USS Lincoln's record time at sea during Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'President Donald Trump is downplaying concerns about the USS Abraham Lincoln's extended deployment in the Middle East.
US Rep. Russell Fry endorses Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Republican Senate runoff
Read full article: US Rep. Russell Fry endorses Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Republican Senate runoffCongressman Russell Fry says he's supporting Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina's Republican Senate primary runoff.
AP Exclusive: US military base schools put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity
Read full article: AP Exclusive: US military base schools put new emphasis on Western civilization and ChristianityThe Department of Defense is introducing a course centered on Western civilization and Christianity this fall in the schools it operates for military families.
AP Exclusive: US military base schools put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity
Read full article: AP Exclusive: US military base schools put new emphasis on Western civilization and ChristianityThe Department of Defense is introducing a course centered on Western civilization and Christianity this fall in the schools it operates for military families.
Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue during appeal
Read full article: Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue during appealPresident Donald Trump's administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the White House to continue construction on its $400 million ballroom project while it appeals a lower court’s order to halt the work.
Trump focuses on violent crime reduction as he boosts GOP candidates at New York police academy
Read full article: Trump focuses on violent crime reduction as he boosts GOP candidates at New York police academyPresident Donald Trump has highlighted his record on crime and safety during a visit to New York, pivoting to one of his strongest issues as he looks to boost Republicans in battleground races ahead of the November midterms.
In Republican-led Iowa, the GOP nominee for governor introduces an anti-establishment message
Read full article: In Republican-led Iowa, the GOP nominee for governor introduces an anti-establishment messageZach Lahn, the Republican nominee for Iowa governor, says he's bringing a different message to Iowans.
Jared Kushner to visit Israel and Egypt next week with Board of Peace officials to talk Gaza
Read full article: Jared Kushner to visit Israel and Egypt next week with Board of Peace officials to talk GazaPresident Donald Trump’s son-in-law and negotiator Jared Kushner will travel to the Middle East next week to try to advance plans for an end to the conflict in Gaza after a deal recently announced by the Trump administration ran into Israeli opposition.
Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers
Read full article: Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriersPresident Donald Trump is ordering the U.S. Navy to remove the advanced system used to launch fighter jets from its newest type of aircraft carriers and return to using older steam catapults that he has long said he prefers.
Graham Platner to speak at labor rally, one of his first public events since ending Maine campaign
Read full article: Graham Platner to speak at labor rally, one of his first public events since ending Maine campaignFormer Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is scheduled to be the featured speaker at a Labor Day rally in what may be one of his first public appearances since a sexual assault allegation ended his candidacy.
New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
Read full article: New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS LincolnThe Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln.
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
Read full article: Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard UniversityA judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit that accused Harvard University of ignoring harassment of Jewish students.
Blanche seeks to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in first speech as attorney general
Read full article: Blanche seeks to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in first speech as attorney generalAttorney General Todd Blanche is seeking to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in his first speech since taking the reins of the beleaguered agency, promising rank-and-file staff that he will lead them with integrity.
The Latest: Kennedy Center board votes to close for renovations and add Trump’s name to the building
Read full article: The Latest: Kennedy Center board votes to close for renovations and add Trump’s name to the buildingThe Kennedy Center will move forward with a two-year closure of the performing arts venue to allow for substantial renovations.
In the Reflecting Pool saga, the National Park Service's mission is tested by Trump's demands
Read full article: In the Reflecting Pool saga, the National Park Service's mission is tested by Trump's demandsPresident Donald Trump’s botched repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have landed the National Park Service in a tight spot, forced to serve the public while managing his controversial demands.
As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts
Read full article: As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple frontsAbdul El-Sayed made history this month in Michigan by becoming the first Muslim nominated by the Democratic Party to run for the U.S. Senate.
Trump's vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
Read full article: Trump's vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades agoThe biggest obstacles to President Donald Trump’s order on vaccines may be the logistical challenges it poses for parents, health providers and drugmakers in the United States.
Mission Improbable: A onetime Republican is trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida
Read full article: Mission Improbable: A onetime Republican is trying to prove Democrats can win in FloridaDavid Jolly, a former Republican now running for Florida governor as a Democrat, is trying to revive the state's political battleground status.
Judge postpones hearing over whether Tate brothers should stay in custody as they fight extradition
Read full article: Judge postpones hearing over whether Tate brothers should stay in custody as they fight extraditionA federal judge in Miami has postponed a hearing on whether social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody.
Democrats are gathering to give final approval to their 2028 presidential primary calendar
Read full article: Democrats are gathering to give final approval to their 2028 presidential primary calendarDemocrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, setting the stage for a wide-open contest to succeed President Donald Trump and chart a path ahead as the party’s voters oscillate between progressive and more moderate candidates.
Rubio and Bessent stayed on decoy flight from Turkey as Trump switched planes, official says
Read full article: Rubio and Bessent stayed on decoy flight from Turkey as Trump switched planes, official saysSecretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent flew out of last month’s NATO summit in Turkey on what was effectively a decoy plane, while President Donald Trump was secreted onto another plane following an Iranian threat.
Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state
Read full article: Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue stateRepublicans in Minnesota see a chance to regain influence after a fraud scandal rocked state government.
ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
Read full article: ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuseImmigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks is facing criticism from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who call it unnecessary and cruel.
US government charges 11 people in scheme to obtain green cards through sham marriages
Read full article: US government charges 11 people in scheme to obtain green cards through sham marriagesThe Department of Justice has charged nearly a dozen people with participating in a multimillion-dollar scheme to help hundreds of Chinese nationals fraudulently obtain green cards through sham marriages to U.S. citizens.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving the Trump administration
Read full article: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving the Trump administrationWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be leaving the Trump administration at the end of the month to spend time with her young family.