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Democrats' 2028 Presidential Field Takes Shape With Beshear, Gallego in Focus
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has emerged as a notable voice targeting Vice President Vance, while Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation has drawn renewed attention to Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) as potential contenders in ...
Ohio Gov. DeWine Faces Pressure to Take a Stand on Death Penalty Before Leaving Office
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, who imposed an informal moratorium on executions in 2019, has yet to publicly state whether he supports abolishing capital punishment or plans to commute sentences for the 113 people on Ohio's ...
Trump Contradicts Energy Secretary, Says Gas Prices Will Drop Below $3 Before Next Year
President Trump publicly disagreed with Energy Secretary Chris Wright's assessment that gas prices may not fall below $3 per gallon until next year. In a phone interview with The Hill, Trump called Wright 'totally wrong'...
US Forces Kill 3 in Strike on Suspected Drug Trafficking Boat in Caribbean
U.S. Southern Command conducted a strike Sunday on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, killing three individuals. The military posted video of the attack, noting the vessel was traveling along known narco-trafficking ...
Op-Ed: US Must Rebuild Domestic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Base
A commentary in The Hill argues the United States has become a leader in drug discovery and design but has hollowed out its domestic production capacity. The piece contends President Trump's policies aim to reverse this ...
Democrats' Senate Votes on Israel Sanctions Reveal Party's Foreign Policy Tensions
More than three dozen Democratic senators backed Sen. Bernie Sanders's effort on Israel-related measures, signaling a shift in the party's foreign policy posture. The votes are seen as a political and strategic challenge...
Iran Threatens Retaliation After US Seizes Cargo Ship, Blockades Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military threatened retaliation after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Gulf of Oman. The U.S. has declared a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump stating American soldiers will...
GOP Sen. Kennedy Urges Trump to Drop 'Holy War' With Pope Ahead of Midterms
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) warned that Republicans risk losing November's midterm elections if they fail to focus on cost-of-living concerns. Speaking on Fox News, Kennedy urged President Trump and Vice President Vance to...
Swalwell Gubernatorial Campaign Ends After Sexual Assault Accusations; Media Coverage Questioned
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) ended his gubernatorial campaign following sexual assault accusations. Two opinion pieces examine different angles: one questions why those aware of his conduct did not act sooner, while the...
5 Injured, Including Students, in Shooting Near University of Iowa
A shooting near the University of Iowa left five people injured, including students. The investigation remains ongoing....
Senate Set to Vote This Week on Reconciliation Bill Funding ICE and Border Patrol
The Senate could vote as early as this week on a budget blueprint for a second reconciliation bill that includes funding for ICE and Border Patrol. Majority Leader John Thune faces pressure from hardline conservatives wh...
Iowa Governor's Race Tightens as Democrat Rob Sand Gains Ground
The Cook Political Report has shifted Iowa's gubernatorial race from 'likely Republican' to 'toss-up,' as Democrat Rob Sand campaigns to succeed retiring Gov. Kim Reynolds. A Democratic win would be the state's first in ...
Republicans Brush Off Contempt Plan as Democrats Press to Question Ex-AG Bondi
House Republicans who backed efforts to subpoena former Attorney General Pam Bondi have dismissed Democrats' push to hold her in contempt. The split reflects differing views between the parties on what further testimony ...
Senate Republicans Eye Alito Retirement as Potential 'October Surprise' to Boost Midterm Odds
Republican senators worried about their narrow three-seat majority are privately hoping Justice Samuel Alito retires, which they believe could rally conservative voters before November's midterms. GOP members say they ar...
8 Children Killed in Mass Shooting in Louisiana
Eight children between the ages of 1 and 14 were killed in a mass shooting in Louisiana, according to police. No further details on suspects or motive were immediately available....
FBI Staffers Raise Concerns About Director Kash Patel's Conduct, Report Says
FBI staff members have raised concerns about the leadership and behavior of Director Kash Patel, according to a report discussed on NPR. The concerns were detailed by a staff writer at The Atlantic who spoke with current...
Businesses Can Now Apply for Refunds on Tariffs Struck Down by Supreme Court
Importers who paid tariffs later ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court can begin applying for refunds starting Monday. The government has been ordered to return approximately $160 billion in unlawfully collected tariff pay...
Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children, Including 7 of His Own, in Shreveport Mass Shooting
A man identified as Shamar Elkins fatally shot eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, seven of whom were his own, police said. Elkins was fatally wounded after fleeing the scene following the mass shooting....
U.S. Army Raises Enlistment Age to 42 Amid Recruitment Shortfalls
The U.S. Army has raised its maximum enlistment age to 42, a move analysts say is aimed at addressing lagging recruitment numbers in recent years. The change reflects broader efforts to adjust enlistment standards to mee...
Two U.S. Embassy Officials Die in Car Crash in Mexico After Drug Lab Raid
Two U.S. Embassy officials and two Mexican counterparts were killed in a car crash in the Mexican state of Chihuahua on Sunday. According to Reuters, the group had earlier participated in shutting down a drug lab in the ...