Kash Patel lashes out as lawmakers question excessive drinking
The FBI director offered a brash defense to questions centering on a recent news report alleging that his excessive drinking impaired his ability to do the job.
Why the Iran war is hurting the economy
There isnt much Congress or Trump can do about it, experts warn
Trump shares post calling for Obamas arrest
The repost on social media was among a flurry of late-night posts in which President Donald Trump railed against his political opponents.
Justice Dept. charges shipping company in deadly Key Bridge collapse
Prosecutors accused the Singapore-based company and subsidiaries of failing to maintain proper systems on the Dali cargo ship, which crashed into the Baltimore bridge in 2024.
Hegseth to face questions on Iran, Europe in defense budget hearings
The defense secretary appears before Congress as a ceasefire with Tehran falters and lawmakers object to the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany.
As he prepares to meet Xi, Trump no longer pushes for change in Chinas system
In his first term, the president demanded fundamental shifts in Chinas economic model. Now, he has copied parts of how Beijing does business.
Lawmaker pushes for more ICE oversight after indictment for visit
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-New Jersey) plans to introduce a bill to strengthen scrutiny by members of Congress as her own legal battle is about to escalate.
The complicated history of American presidents visiting China
From Nixon visiting during the Cold War to Clinton navigating the optics of being welcomed in Tiananmen Square, presidential trips to China have always been fraught.
Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save new House maps
Some top Virginia Democrats express little hope that the appeal will affect this Novembers congressional elections and instead will focus on running in existing districts.
Supreme Court hands Alabama major boost in redistricting fight
Alabama legislators are hoping to boost the GOP in Novembers midterm elections in the wake of last months Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.
House ethics panel pledges full and thorough investigation of Rep. Cory Mills
The Republican, whom President Donald Trump has endorsed for another term, has denied domestic violence and other allegations and sought to portray them as politically motivated.
Alito extends temporary order allowing mail distribution of abortion pill
The justices are weighing whether to uphold an appeals court decision that means patients would need to pick up the pill in person.
Trump seeks to pause federal gas tax as prices soar amid Iran conflict
Congress would have to approve the proposal, and passing the savings on to drivers, rather than oil companies, would be difficult to enforce.
Nonprofit sues to stop Trumps changes to Reflecting Pool, a historic site
President Donald Trumps order to apply a blue-tinted surface to the Lincoln Memorials Reflecting Pool needed federal review, a D.C.-area foundation says.
DeSantiss new House map sparks bipartisan anger in Puerto Rican hub in Florida
The governor said his state needed to redistrict to account for population growth. But in a majority-Hispanic area, that growth could work against him.
Confident in Chinas power, Xi is ready to host an unpredictable Trump
Holding no illusions about making lasting deals at this weeks summit, Chinas leader looks to project Beijing as an alternative to U.S. volatility on the world stage.
Trump calls Irans response to peace plan unacceptable as ceasefire is tested
Details of Irans response were not immediately clear. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said recently that he hoped the response would be a serious offer.
Abraham Foxman, influential leader of Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86
As the ADLs national director for nearly 30 years, he battled antisemitism and other forms of prejudice, building the group into a powerful watchdog.
Lawyers for the global elite arent buying Trumps gold card visa
Even Melanias former lawyer is warning people away from Trumps program designed to make immigration easier for the wealthy.
Republicans who denied 2020 election results could be governors next year
Electing such candidates for governor would give deniers key oversight of the 2028 presidential election in swing states like Arizona, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
DOJ sees fallout after push to prosecute former FBI director James Comey
Several prosecutors have left the Justice Department, others are considering doing so, and at least one major case has been disrupted.
With GOP wins on election maps, Democrats have a steeper climb to victory
Republicans are eight seats closer to keeping control of the House, making Democrats climb toward reclaiming power in November more difficult.
White House prepares to replace FDA leader Marty Makary amid agency turmoil
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary has faced criticism over his leadership of the agency that oversees vaccine and drug approvals.
Virginias high court strikes down voter-passed House map favoring Democrats
The finding is a major setback for Democrats in their effort to counter GOP-led redistricting in other states. The measure approved April 21 gave Democrats an edge in four districts.
In Rome, Rubio is gifted documents detailing his Italian heritage
The secretary of state was in Italy to help smooth relations between the U.S. and the Vatican after President Trumps repeated criticism of Pope Leo XIV.
Anti-woke Vivek Ramaswamy confronts racism in his run for Ohio governor
Vivek Ramaswamy built a political brand casting racism as an obsession of Democrats. As a Republican running for Ohio governor, hes facing racism on the right.
As Marcomentum sweeps the internet, Rubio, White House swear off 2028 talk
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has won over some former critics while Vice President JD Vance struggles with Trumps shadow.
U.S. strikes Iran in response to attacks on warships, military says
The burst of violence cast fresh doubt on efforts by Washington and Tehran to reach a negotiated settlement that would end hostilities.
Judge rules DOGEs cuts to humanities grants were unconstitutional
A federal judge said more than $100 million in cuts to NEH grants were discriminatory, ruling in a case that revealed the inner workings of DOGE.
Tennessee lawmakers approve new House map to eliminate Democratic-held seat
Republicans in the state could hold a 9-0 advantage in the U.S. House with their new map, after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act last week.
Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl and will take maternity leave
Viviana was born May 1, making Leavitt the first White House press secretary to give birth while in the job. She has not yet set a date to return to work.
U.S. intelligence says Iran can outlast Trumps Hormuz blockade for months
A confidential intelligence community assessment delivered to the White House also finds that Iran retains a substantial missile and drone arsenal.
Rubio visits Rome aiming to repair White House ties with Pope Leo
Relations between the United States and the Vatican are at a low point over President Donald Trumps attacks on Leo, who is a leading critic of the war in Iran.
Democrats see Senate control within reach but some big hurdles remain
The political terrain remains forbidding, but the presidents crumbling approval ratings and the Iran wars weight on the economy offer the party an opening.
Undeterred by polls and courts, Trump honors ballroom donors at White House
Amid the war with Iran, surging gas prices and backlash to his immigration policies, the president continues to dedicate extensive time to his signature project.
Federal workers had their annual award show. Many were too afraid to show up.
A year after the U.S. DOGE Service dramatically slashed the civil service, government workers are still spooked about getting on the Trump administrations bad side.
Judge denies request to return 2020 ballots seized from Fulton County, Georgia
The FBIs seizure of Fulton Countys voting materials has stoked alarm among election officials and democracy advocates.
Court releases purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein
The note, which was discovered by Epsteins former cellmate, had been under seal for years. No court or investigative agency has vouched for its authenticity.
Sen. Susan Collins discloses essential tremor diagnosis to explain shaking
The Maine senator who is up for reelection this year described her condition as extremely common with absolutely no impact on my ability to do my job.
Justice Department launches civil rights probe into prosecutor in Virginia
Fairfax County Commonwealths Attorney Steve Descano (D) has been under attack from Republicans over his handling of cases involving immigrant defendants.
Trump hosts UFC fighters in Oval Office, touts Iran progress
The unusual White House scene highlighted President Donald Trumps diverse set of priorities as he juggles a war with event planning.
