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US and Philippines Launch Major Combat Exercises Amid Chinese Objections
The United States and the Philippines commenced one of their largest-ever joint combat drills, aimed at deterring potential aggression in the Asia-Pacific region. China has objected to the exercises....
Supreme Court declines to hear Massachusetts parental rights case over school pronoun policies
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal from Massachusetts parents who argued schools must obtain parental consent before encouraging a child's pronoun or name change in the classroom. The parents had i...
Maryland set to become first state to ban dynamic pricing in grocery stores
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced he will sign legislation banning dynamic pricing in grocery stores, making Maryland the first state in the country to enact such a prohibition....
House Democrat calls Trump 'not well' after report advisers withheld military rescue details
Rep. Daniel Goldman (D-N.Y.) said Sunday that President Trump is "not well" following a Wall Street Journal report alleging Trump's advisers limited his knowledge of rescue operations for two pilots downed in Iran becaus...
Opinion: Trump administration's cuts to energy aid LIHEAP threaten vulnerable households
A commentary warns that eliminating the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) amid an oil price shock would lead to rising utility arrearages, increased shut-offs, and greater hardship for low-income America...
Man kills eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana domestic violence shooting
A man shot and killed eight children — seven of them his own — early Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana, in an incident of domestic violence that spanned three locations. Two women were also seriously injured, including...
FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over job performance report
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million lawsuit Monday against The Atlantic after the magazine published a story citing more than two dozen sources alleging he feared losing his job and was difficult to reach after ...
Google Denies Role in $125 Million Indonesia Education Ministry Corruption Case
Former Google executives have denied the company's involvement in a corruption scandal tied to Indonesia's Education Ministry, in which prosecutors allege a Chromebook procurement project caused approximately $125 millio...
Iran Ceasefire on Edge as Vance Heads to Pakistan, Trump Warns of Renewed Bombings
With a U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire in less than two days, Vice President Vance is heading to Pakistan alongside Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for peace talks, even as tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz...
Amy Winehouse's Father Loses London Court Bid Over Memorabilia Profits
A London judge ruled Monday against Mitch Winehouse, father of the late singer Amy Winehouse, who had sued friends of his daughter for profiting from the sale of her memorabilia after her death....
Canadian PM Carney Says Country's Economic Ties to U.S. Now a 'Weakness'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned Sunday that Canada's deep economic integration with the United States has become a vulnerability amid global uncertainty driven by Trump's tariff and trade policies, calling for...
Democrats Urged to Reclaim Cannabis Legalization Ahead of 4/20
On the annual cannabis holiday, a commentary piece argues Democrats risk a significant political mistake by ceding the marijuana legalization issue to President Trump and calls on the party to reassert leadership on the ...
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Religious Preschool Challenge to LGBTQ+ Enrollment Mandate
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a case brought by Catholic parishes in Colorado challenging a state mandate requiring them to enroll children of same-sex couples to qualify for public preschool funding. PBS NewsH...
Fetterman Says Democrats' Response to Iran War Is 'Disappointing'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) criticized his own party's reaction to the U.S. military conflict with Iran, saying it has been 'very disappointing' and suggesting some Democrats appear to be 'rooting for Iran' due to their ...
Six Crew Members Still Missing After Overturned Ship Found Near Saipan
An overturned vessel that disappeared following a typhoon was spotted Saturday near Saipan, the U.S. Coast Guard said, but all six crew members remain missing. Debris found nearby included a partially inflated, partly su...
7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Off Northern Japan Triggers Tsunami Alert, Mega-Quake Warning
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off northern Japan on Monday, prompting a short-lived tsunami alert that was later lifted. Japanese authorities issued an advisory noting a slightly elevated risk of a potential mega-qua...
Book Bans Remain Near Record Highs in 2025, ALA Reports
The American Library Association reported that 4,235 unique book titles were challenged in 2025, making it the second-highest year on record, just below the 4,240 challenges logged in 2023....
Progressives Question Hasan Piker's Influence on Democrats Ahead of Midterms
Left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has become an influential voice among young progressives, but his criticism of Israel and other controversial statements are raising concerns that his prominence could hurt Democrats...
Melania Trump to Attend White House Correspondents' Dinner for the First Time
First Lady Melania Trump will join President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner this week, making her the first time she has attended the annual event. Trump had previously announced he would att...
U.S. Tariff Refund System Launches, Covering $166 Billion in Duties Ruled Illegal
A U.S. government online portal opened Monday allowing businesses to apply for refunds on tariffs the Supreme Court ruled were illegally imposed by President Trump. The Hill reports Customs and Border Protection will man...