Most say Supreme Court avoids anti-Trump rulings: Survey
A survey found that 57% of respondents believe the Supreme Court is avoiding making rulings that President Trump might refuse to obey. The poll was released by Marquette School of Law....
Bolton Says Ceasefire Benefits Iran
Former national security adviser John Bolton argues that a ceasefire benefits Iran, which has received relief from attacks after two to three weeks. He claims this is a mistake and was wrong in supporting the pause in ho...
Highlights of Pope Leo's Africa Trip
Pope Leo's historic visit to Africa focused on promoting peace and development. His trip sparked a feud with US President Donald Trump over the war in Iran....
South Africa's President Suspends Police Chief After Court Charges
Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended police chief Fannie Masemola following court charges against him. The suspension is due to the critical role Masemola plays in fighting crime....
Authorities foil mass shooting plot at New Orleans festival
A man was arrested for planning a mass shooting at an unnamed event in New Orleans. PBS NewsHour reports that JazzFest, which runs until May 3, may have been the target....
Melania Trump Hosts First Lady's Lunch
First lady Melania Trump will host the 113th annual First Lady's Luncheon to discuss her "Fostering the Future" initiative, which aims to secure educational opportunities and scholarships for children in foster care....
Warner Bros to be acquired by Paramount in $81 billion deal
Warner Bros shareholders approved a takeover bid from Paramount. The acquisition still needs regulatory reviews before it can proceed....
Ocasio-Cortez Mocks Republicans Complaining About Virginia Redistricting Loss
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) mocked Republicans complaining about the Virginia redistricting loss and said she looks forward to picking up additional House seats in midterm elections....
Senate Republican Predicts Democrats Will Shut Down Government Before Midterms
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) predicted that his Democratic colleagues will shut down the government before the midterms to sow chaos in Washington....
Iran standoff differs from Venezuela and Cuba
Unlike other countries, Iran's blockade has major economic implications due to its crucial role in global energy trade. This was highlighted by PBS NewsHour....
In the Fog of War, America Needs News It Can Trust
The author argues that during wartime, Americans need unbiased news they can trust to make sense of the complex narratives masquerading as journalism....
Spy Powers Proposal Doesn't Have Warrant Requirement Demanded by Critics
A new draft proposal to extend the nation's spy powers includes reforms but stops short of adding a warrant requirement demanded by privacy hawks on the left and right....
Warner Bros. Discovery Board Approves Sale to Paramount
The board of Warner Bros. Discovery voted to sell the media company to Paramount, paving the way for a new company that would be one of the largest providers of entertainment, live sports, and news....
Judge Tosses Loomer Defamation Suit Against HBO and Maher
A federal judge tossed out a lawsuit filed by conservative activist Laura Loomer against HBO and show host Bill Maher for a joke made about her relationship with President Trump....
GOP, Democratic super PACs announce over $400M in ad reservations
Two super PACs associated with Republican and Democratic House leadership announced their midterm ad reservations, totaling more than $400 million. Republicans will spend $128 million, while Democrats plan to shell out a...
Minorities in Congress flex muscles with mixed results
Congress experienced a chaotic week with surprise resolutions and petitions disrupting the legislative schedule, leading to a flurry of votes on war powers, immigration, and surveillance laws....
Trump changes medical marijuana regulations
President Trump reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana as less-dangerous, but did not legalize its use under federal law. Details of the order were reported by PBS NewsHour....
Americans grow more negative about economy: Gallup
A new survey by Gallup found that nearly half of respondents rated the economic conditions in the country as 'poor', a 10-point increase since January....
Watch live: Jeffries gives remarks amid DHS, redistricting battles
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will speak with reporters as the battle over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding persists and days after Virginia voters approved a Democratic-friendly redistricting measur...
Cruz on possible Spirit Airlines bailout: 'Terrible idea'
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) ripped the Trump administration's potential bailout of Spirit Airlines, calling it a 'terrible idea'. The deal could see the administration owning as much as 90 percent of the airline....