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Trump’s Iran strategy depends on economic pain. The pain is mounting

Iran’s deepening economic crisis is pushing workers into debt and poverty as inflation erodes wages, housing costs soar and US economic pressure intensifies.

Trump’s top general is ‘looking for an off-ramp’ from Iran war as US military options remain limited, sources say

Trump’s top general is privately pushing for an off-ramp from the Iran war, warning that escalating airstrikes could backfire and that US military options have serious limits.

White House renews its attempt to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

The Trump administration is again targeting Fed Governor Lisa Cook, reviving mortgage-fraud allegations she says are baseless as the fight over Federal Reserve independence intensifies.

Don Lemon tells judge he was a target of Trump before indictment in ask to drop criminal case

Don Lemon is asking a judge to dismiss charges stemming from his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church, arguing the prosecution violates his First Amendment rights.

Trump distances himself from voter frustration with GOP: ‘They’re not angry at me’

Trump says voters are angry with Republicans, not him, as Democrats gain ground heading into the 2026 midterms.

Kamala Harris jabs at Joe Biden’s old faith in a post-Trump ‘epiphany’ for Republicans

Kamala Harris is calling for a tougher, more “ruthless” Democratic Party as she weighs another presidential run in 2028.

Taiwan’s leader boards armored vehicle to escape mock ‘decapitation strike’

Taiwan’s president has taken part in an unprecedented emergency drill simulating a Chinese attempt to eliminate the island’s leadership, as Taipei intensifies preparations for a potential conflict.

Trump-backed Andy Ogles loses reelection bid and other Tennessee primary results

Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated Trump-backed Rep. Andy Ogles in the Republican primary for Tennessee’s redrawn 5th District, delivering another setback to the president’s endorsement power.

How the right wing decided to care about women’s basketball in Indiana

The WNBA has become an unlikely front in America's culture wars, as debates over transgender athletes, race and politics increasingly overshadow the action on the court.

Trump again tries to curb birthright citizenship and ‘birth tourism’ through executive action

President Trump has signed new executive orders targeting birth tourism and narrowing birthright citizenship exceptions, renewing a legal and political battle after the Supreme Court rejected his broader effort earlier this year.

Trump officials say they’re strengthening Head Start with proposed rule. Critics say they’ll gut it

The Trump administration has proposed sweeping changes to Head Start, arguing they will expand access and reduce costs, while critics warn the plan would weaken protections for low-income children and families.

Trump grows angry over reports on depleted munitions — believing it weakens him in Iran negotiations

President Trump is demanding an investigation into leaks about shrinking U.S. weapons stockpiles, arguing the disclosures undermine America's leverage as he weighs further military action against Iran.

Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Gina Hinojosa Brings Voting Rights Discussion to Houston Ahead of November Election

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa visited Houston to discuss the legacy of the Voting Rights Act, its impact on American democracy, and the future of voting rights and representation in Texas.

Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC’s first official director in a year

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new CDC director, placing a veteran public health and military physician at the helm of the nation's leading health agency after a year of leadership turmoil and intense debate over …

Court confirms that temporary deportation protections for Haitians are no longer in place

A federal judge has cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, a decision with far-reaching consequences for immigrant families, employers and the U.S. workforce.