8 Children Killed in Louisiana Mass Shooting, 3 Others Injured
Eight children were killed and three others injured — including two women and a teenager — in a mass shooting in Louisiana, police announced Sunday. Authorities described the incident as 'tragic.'...
5 Shot, Including 3 University of Iowa Students, in Iowa City Nightlife District
Five people were shot early Sunday in downtown Iowa City near the University of Iowa campus following a fight in a nightlife district. Authorities confirmed three of the victims are University of Iowa students....
CERTAIN Act Would Shield Permits From Political Interference, Backers Say
The bipartisan CERTAIN Act aims to protect lawfully issued permits from political meddling and increase accountability during project reviews. Supporters say the legislation is essential for the U.S. to build infrastruct...
Russian Strikes Kill at Least 2 in Ukraine as Kyiv Hits Drone Factory Inside Russia
Russian drone strikes killed at least two people in Ukraine on Sunday, including a 16-year-old boy in Chernihiv whose body was recovered from rubble. In a retaliatory move, the Ukrainian military struck a drone factory i...
Iran's Strait of Hormuz Closure Sparks Political Debate Over Gas Prices
Iran's restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are dominating policy discussions in Washington. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) argued Sunday that the strait must be 'open to all' shipping traffic. Energy Secretary C...
GOP Infighting Erupts Over Rep. Salazar's Dignity Act Immigration Bill
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) is facing a wave of criticism from right-wing commentators and fellow Republicans over her Dignity Act immigration reform and border security legislation. Salazar has pushed back defiantl...
Rep. Swalwell Resigns After Four Women Allege Sexual Assault
Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell resigned following sexual assault allegations from four women, amid claims that the Democratic establishment had long ignored reports of his alleged misconduct....
FBI Director Kash Patel Vows to Sue The Atlantic for Defamation
FBI Director Kash Patel announced Sunday that he will file a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic after it published a report detailing alleged heavy drinking and absences from the bureau. Speaking on Fox News, Patel ...
Humanoid Robot Wins Beijing Half-Marathon, Beating Human World Record
A humanoid robot claimed victory at a Beijing half-marathon featuring over 300 robots from more than 100 teams, including international participants. The race highlights China's growing advancements in robotics amid its ...
Opinion: High Minimum Wages Harm Working Families, Policy Critics Argue
A commentary piece argues that high minimum wage laws are counterproductive and that pro-growth policies creating jobs are a better path to helping struggling families....
Eddie Murphy Receives AFI Life Achievement Award at Star-Studded Hollywood Ceremony
Eddie Murphy was honored with the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award Saturday night at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The ceremony featured tributes from Spike Lee, Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle, and num...
NYC Mayor Mamdani Calls Working Relationship With Trump 'Productive'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) described his relationship with President Trump as 'honest, direct, and productive' in a Sunday interview on NBC's Meet the Press, despite the two having previously traded public at...
FBI and DOJ Ease Hiring Standards Amid Staffing Crisis After Mass Departures
The FBI and Justice Department are relaxing hiring requirements and accelerating recruitment following a wave of resignations and firings. Current and former officials warn the changes represent a lowering of long-accept...
Trump Accuses Iran of Ceasefire Violation, Announces New Talks in Islamabad
President Trump accused Iran of violating the two-week ceasefire by firing on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including a French vessel and a UK freighter, and announced a second round of in-person talks to be held Monday...
AI and Robotics Seen as Enhancing Rather Than Replacing Human Space Exploration
A new analysis argues that advances in artificial intelligence paired with robotics will augment human capabilities in space exploration rather than render astronauts obsolete. The piece contends the technologies will ex...
North Korea Tests Short-Range Ballistic Missiles
North Korea conducted a new round of short-range ballistic missile launches. South Korea's military is analyzing whether the missiles were fired from a submarine, a land-based launcher, or both platforms....
Analysis: Ukraine War's Psychological Dimension Critical Beyond Military and Economic Factors
A commentary argues that the conflict in Ukraine involves a significant psychological battle alongside military and economic dimensions. The piece contends that winning on this front is essential to the broader outcome o...
Commentary: Trump's Use of Profanity and Christian Nationalism Seen as Defining Danger
An opinion piece in The Hill argues that what distinguishes Trump's rhetoric is the combination of frequent profanity with Christian nationalism and racial and religious insults. The author contends this fusion signals a...
Obama and NYC Mayor Mamdani Meet for First Time at Bronx Child Care Center
Former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met for the first time at a child care center in the Bronx, where they sang with children during the visit....
Critics See Long Road to Restoring Education Department as More Offices Face Closure
The Office of English Language Acquisition has become the latest Education Department office targeted for elimination after a year of efforts to dismantle the federal agency. Critics say the continued program closures ar...