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DOJ may be able to release potentially embarrassing Biden audio recordings unless courts step in

Former President Joe Biden is fighting to block the release of recordings made with his ghostwriter, as legal battles over the tapes reignite debate about his memory, privacy rights, and the Justice Department’s handling of the material.

Obama Presidential Center's Black-owned construction companies hope for lasting legacy

Four Black-owned construction firms joined forces with a major industry partner to build the Obama Presidential Center, creating a groundbreaking collaboration they hope will reshape opportunities and leadership in the construction industry for generations to come.

Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran

A behind-the-scenes account reveals how President Donald Trump pushed for an immediate signing of a fragile Iran agreement at Versailles, capping months of tense negotiations, military escalation, and growing pressure to bring the conflict to an end.

ICE looking to sell warehouse designated for detention center, report says

Federal officials are reportedly considering selling a $145 million warehouse in Salt Lake City that was purchased earlier this year for a planned ICE detention center, a move that has drawn praise from local activists while legal challenges continue.

Iran’s man in charge: Who is the negotiator leading Tehran through talks with the US?

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 …

Exclusive: Trump administration plans to use homeland security funds to pressure states into election changes

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.

James Talarico Launches First Major General Election Ad in Texas Senate Campaign

James Talarico has launched his first major general election television advertisement in Texas, highlighting affordability concerns and his legislative record as he campaigns for the U.S. Senate.

Trump’s Iran agreement embraces sanctions relief, a policy he and his team once denounced

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 …

James Talarico Launches First Major General Election Ad in Texas Senate Campaign

James Talarico has launched his first major general election television advertisement in Texas, highlighting affordability concerns and his legislative record as he campaigns for the U.S. Senate.

DHS scraps plans to turn Georgia warehouse into detention mega center, city says

The Trump administration is abandoning plans for a massive immigration detention center in Georgia, ending a controversial project that drew fierce local opposition and political pushback.

Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran

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.

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap

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.

Italian foreign minister cancels trip to US over Trump’s comments about Meloni

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.

‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts

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.

Average US gas price drops below $4 - barely

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.