Immigration Scrutiny Drove Record Volatility in U.S. Naturalizations Last Year
New data shows that last year was one of the most volatile on record for U.S. naturalizations, as shifting immigration policies and increased government scrutiny dampened many eligible immigrants' willingness to complete...
Trump's CDC Pick Signals Administration Shift Away from Vaccine Skepticism
Trump's nomination of Erica Schwartz, a career civil servant and former deputy surgeon general, to lead the CDC is being interpreted as the clearest signal yet that the administration is moving away from vaccine-skeptic ...
Trump-Pope Leo XIV Feud Marks Unprecedented Clash Between U.S. President and American Pontiff
The public dispute between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV this week is being described as an unprecedented moment in modern history, with Trump becoming the first U.S. president to openly clash with the head of the Rom...
Tens of Millions Flow Into Virginia Redistricting Referendum Ahead of Tuesday Vote
Tens of millions of dollars are being spent on both sides of a Virginia redistricting referendum set for Tuesday. Democratic lawmakers are asking voters to approve a new congressional map that could net Democrats as many...
Trump Skips NRA Annual Convention for Second Consecutive Year
President Trump is absent from the National Rifle Association's annual convention in Houston this weekend, marking his second consecutive year skipping the event. The move is raising questions about the NRA's waning infl...
Trump administration extends Russian oil sanctions waiver despite earlier reversal signals
The Trump administration reversed course on Friday and extended a waiver permitting countries to purchase Russian oil and petroleum products. The license covers transactions from Friday through May 16, posted by the Trea...
Newsom Demands RFK Jr. Answer for Past Comments About Black Children on ADHD Medication
California Governor Gavin Newsom called on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to explain comments he made in a 2024 interview suggesting Black children on certain ADHD medications were being 're-pa...
Tech CEO Charged With Running $420M Fraudulent AI Business
Federal prosecutors charged a technology CEO with running a $420 million AI business fraud scheme through a company called iLearning. The Justice Department alleges the firm 'fabricated virtually all its customer relatio...
Trump Addresses Young Conservatives in Phoenix, Teases UFO File Release
President Trump spoke at a Turning Point USA rally in Phoenix on Friday, receiving roaring ovations when discussing his Iran policies. He also announced he had directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to begin releasing g...
Conflicting Claims Surround Strait of Hormuz, Iran Nuclear Talks, and Lebanon Ceasefire
President Trump declared Iran had agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz and suspend its nuclear program, calling the strait 'open for business,' but Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf immediately contradicte...
Senate Approves Short-Term Renewal of FISA Surveillance Program
The Senate passed a short-term renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) program, a controversial tool used by U.S. intelligence agencies. The renewal comes amid ongoing debate over the program's scope ...
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Attempt to Seize Rhode Island Voter Data
U.S. District Court Judge Mary McElroy dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit seeking personal details about Rhode Island voters, ruling that federal law does not permit the DOJ to conduct the 'fishing expedition it s...
Arizona Judge Expands County Election Official's Authority Ahead of Midterms
A judge ruled in favor of the top election official in Maricopa County, Arizona's most populous county, granting his office greater authority in running elections. The ruling concludes a prolonged legal dispute with the ...
One in Three Americans Making Financial Sacrifices for Health Insurance
A new report finds that one-third of Americans are being forced to make financial sacrifices to maintain health coverage, with concerns especially acute following the expiration of expanded Affordable Care Act subsidies....
Ex-Kennedy Center Staffer Describes Chaos and Cronyism Under Trump Leadership
Josef Palermo, a laid-off Kennedy Center staffer, published an account in The Atlantic alleging widespread chaos and cronyism following President Trump's takeover of the institution. The Kennedy Center is expected to shu...
Weekly Political Roundup: Trump's Iran Claims, Pope Leo Feud, and Resignations in Congress
PBS NewsHour commentators David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart reviewed a turbulent week in politics, including Trump claiming Iran had 'agreed to everything' in nuclear talks, a public feud between Trump and Vice Presiden...
Anthropic CEO Meets White House Officials in 'Productive' Introductory Session
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with senior Trump administration officials at the White House on Friday in what the White House called a 'productive and constructive' introductory meeting. The meeting drew attention amid ...
Trump Administration Agrees to Release Second Avenue Subway Funding After MTA Lawsuit
The Trump administration agreed to release previously withheld federal funding for the New York MTA's Second Avenue subway extension following a lawsuit filed by the transit authority. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy...
Trump Seeks Resolution of $10B IRS Lawsuit, Raising Conflict-of-Interest Concerns
President Trump is seeking to resolve his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, prompting concern from critics who warn he could arrange a favorable settlement by negotiating with a Justice Department under his own contro...
EPA Appoints Industry and Academic Scientists to Science Advisory Board
The EPA announced new appointments to its Science Advisory Board, filling seats with academics, chemical industry players, and other scientists. The move comes over a year after the Trump administration dismissed the boa...