Trump urges world to help open Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Embassy in Baghdad hit
The Pentagon identified the six service members who were killed when a U.S. refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq while supporting operations in Iran.
Push for GOP voting law has many switching sides on filibuster issue
Some Republicans, just like Democrats in 2022, are eager to change the Senates rules in an effort to pass a national election law.
GOP, fearing tough fight for Texas Senate seat, paints Democrat as radical
Talarico, who is looking to flip Texas blue in his quest for the U.S. Senate, says the attacks from Republicans are a distraction from real issues.
Trump says U.S. bombed Kharg Island, striking core of Irans oil economy
About 90 percent of the countrys oil exports move through facilities on Kharg Island, located some 15 miles from the mainland in the Persian Gulf.
Sinema acknowledges affair with Senate bodyguard while in office
The acknowledgement is part of a legal filing to dismiss an alienation of affection lawsuit against the former senator from Arizona.
Court blocks Justice Department subpoenas of Federal Reserve
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg cited lack of evidence against central bank chief Jerome H. Powell and suggested the subpoenas aimed to pressure him.
Hegseth vows thorough probe of school strike that Trump blamed on Iran
The announcement appeared to tacitly acknowledge a growing body of evidence that U.S. forces, not Iran, were responsible for the deadly attack.
Trump is counting on his favorite Mormon to deliver health care wins
Chris Klomp, a political unknown a year ago, is now steering the $2.6 trillion health department. Several controversial appointees have since left.
Can Florida save Trumps plan to keep GOP in power?
Republicans in Florida say they may not be able to deliver the type of redistricting bonanza that would give the party breathing room in the midterms.
U.S. Air Force refueler crashes in Iraq while supporting Iran war
Rescue efforts are ongoing, officials said, after the KC-135 tanker was involved in an apparent accident with another KC-135.
In anti-Muslim post, Tuberville suggests New Yorks Mamdani is the enemy
The Alabama senator, who is running for governor, has previously called for the mass expulsion of Muslims from the United States.
Former NFL players decry White House video mixing big hits, airstrikes
The Trump administration released a video on X using footage of Ray Lewis, Chad Ochocinco and other former NFL players juxtaposed with war footage.
U.S. sailors injured in fire aboard aircraft carrier supporting Iran war
The incident, in a laundry room on the USS Gerald R. Ford, is another setback during the ships extended deployment.
Rep. Clyburn, 85, to seek reelection amid Democrats generational debate
The announcement from Clyburn, who turns 86 in July, comes as younger Democrats are challenging the old guard in primaries throughout the country.
AI money is already influencing the midterms. And more is coming.
Candidates backed by AI companies have found early success of the 20 candidates in the Texas and North Carolina primaries who received AI funds, only one lost her race.
How GLP-1s are changing the ways Americans buy medicine
Consumers are paying in cash in a hotly competitive marketplace, creating a rare phenomenon for a relatively new class of prescription drugs: falling prices.
DHS pick Markwayne Mullin once hired felon who illegally stored guns at work
Sen. Markwayne Mullin denied knowing about the employees criminal record, but the employee says he did. A cache of weapons was found at Mullins business.
Police say Jan. 6 plaque is unlawfully hidden from public at U.S. Capitol
Two police officers argue in a court filing that their lawsuit should continue because a law required a prominent display for the plaque.
Trump to tout economic agenda on tour as Iran war stirs prices, GOP dissent
The Ohio and Kentucky stops are meant to promote economic gains, but rising oil prices and Republican dissent over Iran threaten to complicate the message.
House Republicans struggle to craft legislative agenda ahead of midterms
At a retreat in Florida, the House GOP plotted its next steps but the path ahead is murky, and elections are looming.
Government appeals order that court will search Post reporters devices
The Justice Department appealed a judges order that blocked officials from searching a Washington Post reporters electronic devices in a leak investigation.
Former Virginia first lady Dorothy McAuliffe launches congressional campaign
McAuliffe, whose husband is one of the Democratic Partys most prolific fundraisers, is running in a newly redrawn district that still needs voter and court approval.
Democrats ask what happened to millions earmarked for Trumps library
ABC, Meta, Paramount and X reportedly agreed to pay at least $63 million in settlements with the president. The original fund was dissolved last year.
RFK Jr.s vaccine advisers drop proposal to revisit covid-19 shot
Some members of the CDCs vaccine advisory panel have publicly questioned the safety and manufacturing of the shots, including raising a debunked theory that DNA contaminants in the vaccines are harmful.
Trumps pick advances in race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Clay Fuller, a district attorney, led among Republicans to replace the former congresswoman in deep-red Georgia, while Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Mississippi) fended off a primary challenge.
Ed Martin faces disciplinary proceedings over actions as D.C. U.S. attorney
The senior Justice Department official faces disciplinary proceedings over a letter he sent to Georgetown Universitys law school about its DEI practices.
Titanic statue of Trump and Epstein on the Mall draws praise, scorn
The statue, depicting them embracing on a replica of the Titanic bow, is the third placed on the Mall by the artists depicting a connection between Trump and Epstein.
White House tells House GOP to avoid mass deportation talk ahead of midterms
White House tells GOP House members to avoid talk of mass deportations ahead of the midterms, backing away from public discussion of a key campaign pledge.
Whistleblower claims ex-DOGE member says he took Social Security data to new job
The Social Security inspector generals office is investigating allegations that the former DOGE engineer took sensitive data on a thumb drive in a major potential security breach, said people familiar with the process.
Voting machine company Smartmatic says DOJ is targeting it to bolster false 2020 claims
The company asked a judge to dismiss foreign bribery charges filed against it last year, alleging a vindictive and selective prosecution.
Democrats argue Trumps China policy risks strategic failure
A new report, issued ahead of the presidents summit with Xi Jinping, takes aim at the administrations record on trade, diplomacy and other aspects of American power.
In Trumps Washington, Congress has little power left
Trumps second presidency has accelerated the growth of executive power at the expense of the legislative branch, raising concerns about the balance of powers.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes Supreme Court emergency rulings
During a public forum, Jackson and conservative Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh offered differing views of President Trumps wins before the high court.
Trio named to replace Alina Habba as U.S. attorney is also serving illegally, judge says
The decision comes amid a growing standoff over U.S. attorney appointments among all three branches of government.
U.S. orders more diplomats to leave Middle East
The State Departments most recent directives apply to personnel in Turkey and Saudi Arabia, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by Iranian counterattacks.
Trumps wearing of baseball cap during dignified transfer draws criticism
President Trump faced continued blowback for wearing a USA-emblazoned cap during a dignified transfer ceremony for soldiers killed in the war with Iran.
Early Iran strikes cost $5.6 billion in munitions, Pentagon estimates
The figure, accounting for the wars first two days, is likely to intensify concerns in Congress that U.S. forces are churning through a scarce supply of advanced weaponry.
Rep. Kevin Kiley leaves GOP, further shrinking Speaker Johnsons majority
During a news conference, Kiley said he will continue to caucus with House Republicans for the remainder of this term but pledged to be an independent voice.
FBI obtains voting data from Arizona GOPs 2020 review that confirmed Trumps loss
A federal grand jury in Arizona has subpoenaed records from a review Republican lawmakers conducted of the 2020 presidential results that confirmed Trump lost.
Trump says Australia should grant Iranian womens soccer team asylum
Trump said that if Australia doesnt take the players, criticized by Iranian hard-liners for their behavior during the Womens Asian Cup, the U.S. will.
GOP Rep. Ogles says Muslims dont belong in American society
The Tennessee lawmakers post is part of a larger trend of House Republicans leaning on Islamophobic rhetoric.
White House fires GOP NTSB member, who calls it political hit job
J. Todd Inman frequently represented the National Transportation Safety Board in news conferences after the deadly American Airlines crash in D.C. last year.
Live Nation, Ticketmaster agree to settle antitrust lawsuit with Justice Department
Officials have alleged that Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment held an illegal monopoly over concerts and other live events.
A wartime presidency defined by Trumps unique political style
President Trump is recasting the role of wartime leader in his image, breaking from generations of practice as he attacks his domestic enemies and revels in memes.
After slashing federal jobs, Trump administration ramps up hiring
The hiring push is unfolding under new rules designed to give the White House greater influence over the governments 2-million person civilian workforce.
