As Iran enters a critical new phase of negotiations with the United States, parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged as one of the country’s most influential figures, balancing hardline credentials, political ambition, and the challenge of securing support for …

The Trump administration is proposing to tie federal homeland security funding to a series of election reforms, prompting debate over federal authority, election administration, and the potential financial impact on states.

A newly signed agreement with Iran is drawing scrutiny as critics point to a stark contrast between the Trump administration’s current willingness to offer sanctions relief and the years-long opposition that President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of …

A sea of bright pink cleats has become one of the most unexpected trends of the 2026 World Cup, turning the tournament into a global showcase of fashion, branding, and player individuality.

The United States built a commanding 2-0 lead over Australia in Seattle, capitalizing on an early own goal and a set-piece header from Alex Freeman in a physical, high-tempo World Cup clash.

A family from Ankeny is turning a hard-to-get ticket win into a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Seattle to watch the United States face Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A new U.S.–Iran framework deal is being hailed as an economic lifeline for Tehran, but critics warn it may hand the Islamic Republic too much financial leverage too quickly.

As Iran celebrates a landmark agreement with the United States, growing resistance from hardline factions and a weary public threatens to complicate the deal's future.

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has eased fears of a prolonged energy crisis, but analysts warn the world’s depleted oil reserves could still drive fuel prices higher in the months ahead.

A diplomatic rift deepens as Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni trade sharp words, prompting Italy's foreign minister to cancel a planned U.S. visit.

Tensions from a heated pre-World Cup friendly linger as the United States prepares to face Australia in a high-stakes group-stage clash, with questions swirling around Christian Pulisic's fitness and the Americans' physical edge.

As criticism of the Trump administration's Iran agreement grows, Vice President JD Vance finds himself at the center of a political gamble that could shape his future ambitions and standing within the Republican Party.

U.S. gas prices have fallen below $4 a gallon for the first time in months, but experts warn that supply disruptions and tight oil markets could keep fuel costs elevated through the summer.

Republican senators are increasingly questioning President Trump's emerging Iran agreement, raising doubts about whether a final nuclear deal can survive Congress.

As the World Cup enters its second week, hydration breaks are sparking controversy, England is riding a wave of optimism after a big win, and key group-stage clashes are set to shape the tournament's next chapter.