Trump and Iran Spar Over Strait of Hormuz as Ceasefire Deadline Approaches
President Trump and Iranian officials are in a standoff over control of the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S. deployment of a naval blockade to the critical oil and gas transit route. The strait reopened Friday, one da...
Sen. Murphy Urges Global Progressives to Learn from Hungary's Orbán Defeat
Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) addressed the inaugural Global Progressive Mobilization conference in Barcelona on Saturday, urging U.S. and international progressives to draw lessons from the electoral defeat of former H...
NPR Reports on Policies Affecting Housing and Food Affordability for Americans
NPR journalist Jennifer Ludden discussed her reporting on policies impacting access to housing and food as affordability continues to rank as a top concern for a growing number of Americans....
Sen. Ruben Gallego, Held Up as Democratic Model, Faces New Scrutiny
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego, widely praised by colleagues as a model for the Democratic Party's future following his 2024 Senate win, is now facing increased scrutiny. He had been celebrated for his authenticity and ab...
Witnesses Detail Deadly Israeli Strikes on Medics in Lebanon
Witnesses have described three Israeli strikes that killed four paramedics and wounded six others in Lebanon, drawing condemnation from the United Nations' human rights office. The attacks on ambulances are being cited a...
FBI Director Kash Patel Threatens to Sue The Atlantic Over Drinking and Absence Report
FBI Director Kash Patel threatened legal action against The Atlantic after the magazine reported that colleagues have grown alarmed by episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences. Patel dismissed the reportin...
Arizona Midterms Open With Focus on Maricopa County's Controversial Election Chief
Arizona's midterm election season is underway with significant attention on Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap, a Republican and self-described election skeptic who oversees elections in the Phoenix-area county, the st...
US-Iran Tensions Escalate Over Hormuz Blockade and Military Boarding Plans
The U.S. military is preparing to board Iran-linked vessels and seize commercial ships in international waters as Trump moves to expand a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has announced re-closing. Ira...
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week With Clear Northern Hemisphere Views
The annual Lyrid meteor shower is at its peak this week and will be visible across the globe, with the best views expected in the Northern Hemisphere. Observers will benefit from favorable conditions as the crescent moon...
DOJ Refuses to Assist France's Criminal Probe Into Elon Musk's X
The Justice Department has informed French authorities it will not cooperate with their investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The DOJ's Office of International...
Appeals Court Allows Trump's White House Ballroom Construction to Continue Through June
A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted the Trump administration a stay allowing full White House ballroom construction to proceed through June. The Hill notes this came one day af...
Federal Judge Blocks Nexstar-Tegna Broadcast Merger Pending Antitrust Lawsuit
A federal judge has blocked the proposed merger between Nexstar and Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved. Nexstar's attorneys argued the deal had already been vetted and approved by both the Federal Communication...
New York's Race-Based STEM Program Faces Constitutional Lawsuit
The New York State Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) is being sued over its race-based eligibility criteria, which plaintiffs allege discriminate against white and Asian-American students in violation of the Co...
Megyn Kelly Criticizes Trump and Hegseth Over Religious Rhetoric: 'Just Don't Lie'
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly publicly rebuked President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over recent controversial religious statements and imagery. Trump had posted an AI-generated image depicting himsel...
Report Highlights Ten Scientists Linked to Government Research Who Are Missing or Dead
A new report identifies ten scientists with connections to government research programs who are either missing or deceased. The circumstances surrounding the cases have drawn scrutiny given their ties to federal research...
U.S. Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats Draw Legal and Strategic Criticism
The United States has carried out additional attacks on boats alleged to be involved in drug trafficking. Critics argue the strikes are both legally questionable and largely ineffective, characterizing them as politicall...
Teen Driver Fatalities Rise 17% in Two Years; Summer Remains Most Dangerous Season
Teen driver fatalities have increased by a significant 17.2% over the past two years, with summer identified as the most dangerous season for young motorists. The data also highlights geographic variation in where the ri...
Bill Maher Slams Swalwell Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Late night host Bill Maher publicly condemned former California Rep. Eric Swalwell following sexual misconduct allegations against the ex-lawmaker, saying he always considered Swalwell 'a creep' and criticizing Democrats...
Trump Signs Executive Order to Speed Up Psychedelic Drug Review
President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to relax restrictions on psychedelics such as ibogaine and accelerate research into their potential medical uses, including for severe depression...
Poll: Majority of Americans Say Trump's Immigration Agenda Is 'Too Aggressive'
A Politico poll released Saturday found that 51 percent of Americans believe President Trump's immigration agenda is 'too aggressive.' Another 26 percent said it is 'about right,' while 11 percent said it is 'not aggress...