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US Seizes Iran Ship as Trump Warns Tehran

20 April, 2026

NEWSMAX - The U.S. attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship it said had tried to evade its blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, and Iran's joint military command vowed to respond. It was the first interception since the blockade of Iranian ports began last week. The seizure came ho...

U.S. negotiators prepare for more peace talks as Trump repeats threats to Iran

19 April, 2026

NPR - After briefly reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has again closed the vital economic waterway, saying it will restrict ships from passing through as long as the U.S. continues its blockade.

IRGC gunboats said to fire at tanker off Oman coast as Iran reimposes Hormuz clo…

18 April, 2026

Times of Israel - Iranian media says Tehran has not agreed to 2nd round of talks with US * IDF confirms it carried out first strikes against Hezbollah since ceasefire, says operatives violated truce * Macron says Hezbollah killed French UNIFIL soldier

Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'

17 April, 2026

NBC News - Trump touted the announcement, but said the U.S. blockade will "remain in full force" until a peace deal is reached.

Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire in fighting between Israel and Hezb…

17 April, 2026

AP - A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel started at midnight local time. The Israeli and Lebanese governments agreed to the ceasefire following more than a month of war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon....

Hegseth, Caine Hold Briefing After U.S. Expands Blockade

16 April, 2026

WSJ - Washington and Tehran are yet to confirm a date for a second round of talks but have already agreed in principle to meet.

Trump says war 'very close to over'

15 April, 2026

ABC News - President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military and government sites. Trump set a deadline for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face broad strikes on its critical infrastructure. Hou...

Push to resume peace talks intensifies as U.S. Iran ports blockade enters Day 2

14 April, 2026

CBS News - Efforts are underway to get the U.S. and Iran back to the negotiating table even as the U.S. blockade of Iran's ports enters its second day. Also, Lebanese and Israeli officials are set

US set to begin naval blockade of Iran's ports

13 April, 2026

Reuters - The U.S. military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war with Iran, jeopardizing ‌a fragile two-week ceasefire.

Trump Says U.S. Will ‘Blockade’ Strait of Hormuz After Peace Talks Fail

12 April, 2026

New York Times - Vice President JD Vance said that talks between the U.S. and Iran had not produced a deal. Iran’s top negotiator had suggested further talks were possible.

US and Iranian officials meet with Pakistani mediators in Islamabad

11 April, 2026

AP - The White House provided a list of the U.S. officials involved in negotiations for ending the Iran war, including Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law.

NASA shares update after Artemis II astronauts return 'happy and healthy�…

11 April, 2026

FOX News - Now that the Artemis II astronauts have safely returned to Earth, NASA is already eyeing its next mission. Artemis II entry flight director Rick Henfling said during a news conference Friday evening that the agency is preparing for its next flight. The Artemis III mission, currently sched...

Vance heads to Islamabad for Iran talks

10 April, 2026

ABC News - President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military and government sites.

Netanyahu: Israel will begin 'direct negotiations' with Lebanon on dis…

09 April, 2026

CNN - The talks will focus on establishing peaceful relations and will start ‘as soon as possible,’ Israel’s PM says. Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah and reopening the Strait of Hormuz remain sticking points in a tenuous agreement to pause fighting in Iran.

New Deadline Looms for U.S. and Iran as Truce Wavers

09 April, 2026

New York Times - Fractures were already emerging in the limited cease-fire. Vice President JD Vance will lead a U.S. delegation in talks this weekend.

Hegseth Declares ‘Decisive’ Victory Over Iran as Cease-Fire Takes Hold

08 April, 2026

WSJ - Pentagon Holds Press Conference on Operations in IranThe U.S. has agreed to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks, subject to the “immediate” reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran signaled it would keep asserting control over the waterway.

Trump threatens to attack bridges, power plants as his deadline for Iran deal ne…

07 April, 2026

Washington Post - As officials detailed the rescue of two airmen whose fighter jet was shot down, the president brushed off concerns about whether bombing infrastructure constitutes a war crime.

President Trump to give update on Iran war in speech at the White House

06 April, 2026

FOX News - President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver an update on the war against Iran from the White House on Monday. Trump says he will hold a press conference along with members of the military at 1 p.m. ET. The conference lands around the time Trump's 48-hour window for Iran to reopen the S...

Missing F-15 airman rescued in 'daring' raid, Trump says

05 April, 2026

ABC News - President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes attack targeting military and government sites, officials said.

More than halfway to the moon: See where Artemis II is right now

04 April, 2026

USA TODAY - In the nearly three days since the first crewed lunar mission in 50 years launched, Artemis II astronauts have made it over 160,000 miles away from Earth and are closing the distance to the moon every second.

U.S. Hiring Defied Expectations With 178,000 New Jobs

03 April, 2026

WSJ - The unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in March. U.S. job growth blew past expectations last month, a resilient rebound that defied concerns about a pending downturn. The gains compared with February’s loss of a revised 133,000 jobs.

Trump replacing Pam Bondi as attorney general, Todd Blanche to step in

02 April, 2026

ABC News - President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Pam Bondi was being ousted as his attorney general in a post on his social media platform, saying she'll move to a role working in the private sector.

Trump Says US Forces Will 'Finish the Job' Soon in Iran War's 1st…

02 April, 2026

NEWSMAX - Trump got a wide audience and a chance to articulate clear objectives for the war in Iran after weeks of shifting signs of whether he's winding down or ready to escalate military operations — even as Iran kept up its attacks on Israel and Persian Gulf neighbors and airstrikes pounded Tehra...

Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case, with Trump attending

01 April, 2026

CBS News - The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, a case that tests one of the cornerstones of his immigration agenda.

Trump claims Iran’s president wants a ceasefire ahead of his address to American…

01 April, 2026

AP - Trump made the claim on his Truth Social website. Iran had no immediate response to Trump’s post. The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush is slated to go to the Middle East along with three destroyers, two U.S. officials said. The carrier strike group consists of more than 6,000 sailors. It c...

Supreme Court rules against ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ minors

31 March, 2026

Washington Post - The major ruling on the Colorado law casts doubt on similar prohibitions in nearly 30 states. It is the latest decision by the high court rolling back protections for LGBTQ+ people.

Rubio: US Will Meet Objectives in Iran Within Weeks

31 March, 2026

NEWSMAX - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that the U.S. is targeting Iran's military capabilities and expects to achieve its objectives in "a matter of weeks, not months."

After 160 years, Supreme Court to settle birthright citizenship for illegal immi…

30 March, 2026

Washington Times - You don’t have to go very deep into the U.S. Constitution to see the word “citizen” appear. It’s first used in Article I, Section 2, where the founding document says to serve in the House of Representatives someone must have been a citizen for seven years.

Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran

29 March, 2026

Washington Post - If the president approves the plans, the war could become significantly more dangerous for U.S. troops than in the first four weeks.

After rejecting Senate deal, House passes short-term DHS funding bill

28 March, 2026

The Hill - House lawmakers on Friday passed a Republican bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in its entirety for eight weeks, after GOP leaders rejected a Senate-passed bill that would exclude money for immigration enforcement.

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigrati…

27 March, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate early Friday morning approved Homeland Security funds to pay Transportation Security Administration agents and most other agencies, but not the immigration enforcement operations at the heart of the budget impasse that has jammed airports, disrupted travel and imposed fi...

Israel Says It Killed Iranian Naval Commander as Trump Pressures Tehran

26 March, 2026

New York Times - Israel said an airstrike killed a key player in Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump warned Iran to consider his peace proposal “before it is too late.”

Revolutionary Guards seize control of Iran as supreme leader becomes 'holog…

25 March, 2026

FOXNews - "Nobody knows who to talk to," President Donald Trump said Tuesday at the White House, describing what he portrayed as both chaos and opportunity inside Iran’s leadership. "But we're actually talking to the right people, and they want to make a deal so badly."

The Back-Channel Diplomacy Behind Trump’s Iran U-Turn

24 March, 2026

WSJ - The president backtracked on his threat to strike Iran’s power plants after a series of closed-door discussions led by Middle Eastern intermediaries.

Trump puts Cuba talks in his toughest hawk’s hands: Marco Rubio

24 March, 2026

USA TODAY - MIAMI — For Marco Rubio, disdain of the Cuban government was practically a birthright. Raised among Cuban exiles in Florida, his political ascent from local politician to U.S. senator was propelled by an unwavering hardline toward Fidel Castro and his successors.

Senate confirms Mullin to lead Homeland Security

24 March, 2026

Washington Times - The Senate voted Monday to install one of its own, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, as the new secretary at Homeland Security, giving President Trump a chance to change the narrative of a department many Americans say has crossed lines in its zeal to arrest illegal immigrants.

Supreme Court skeptical of states receiving mail-in ballots past Election Day

24 March, 2026

Washington Times - Several Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism Monday over states that allow ballots to be received and counted days after Election Day, though they worried about where to draw lines and whether tossing out late-arriving ballots would also eliminate early voting.

Trump says 'very good' Iran talks, hints at 'total resolution…

23 March, 2026

ABC News - President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes attack targeting military and government sites, officials said.

Axios: US Begins Planning for Possible Iran Peace Talks

22 March, 2026

NEWWSMAX - Initial discussions are underway inside the Trump administration about a potential diplomatic path to end the three-week war with Iran, even as officials expect fighting to continue in the near term, according to a report by Axios on Saturday citing U.S. and other sources familiar with th...

Trump says he is considering 'winding down' Iran military efforts

21 March, 2026

ABC News - President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israel strikes attack targeting military and government sites, officials said.

European allies, Japan announce readiness to assist with reopening Strait of Hor…

20 March, 2026

Just the News - Five European countries and Japan announced Thursday that they are ready to assist with reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid the war with Iran.

U.S. War Planes and Helicopters Kick Off Battle to Reopen Hormuz

20 March, 2026

WSJ - It will still likely take weeks for the U.S. to clear out Iran’s web of assets, which have harassed traffic through a chokepoint for 20% of the world’s oil exports.

Hegseth Says ‘No Time Set’ on Ending Operations in Iran

19 March, 2026

WSJ - ‘It will be at the president’s choosing,’ defense secretary says in a briefing. Pete Hegseth said Iran was a terror state that couldn’t be trusted to abandon its nuclear program on its own terms.

Trump calls out 'non-responsive 'Allies'' in warning to Iran…

18 March, 2026

FOX New - President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social Wednesday that, "I wonder what would happen if we 'finished off' what’s left of the Iranian Terror State, and let the Countries that use it, we don’t, be responsible for the so called 'Straight?'"

Gulf States Want the U.S. to Cripple Iran’s Regime Before Ending the War

18 March, 2026

WSJ - In a pivot for a region that had courted Tehran, Gulf leaders now insist that Iran must be rendered incapable of future attacks.

Israel: Top Iranian Officials Killed in Strikes

17 March, 2026

NEWSMAX - Iran's top security official and the head of the Revolutionary Guard's Basij militia were both killed in overnight strikes in a blow to the country's leadership. Both security official Ali Larijani and Gen. Gholam Reza Soleimani were "eliminated last night," Israeli Defense Minister Israel...

Trump to Announce Hormuz Ship Escort Coalition

16 March, 2026

NEWSMAX - The Trump administration is preparing to announce that several countries have agreed to form a naval coalition to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday. The announcement could come this week.

U.S. and China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit

15 March, 2026

CNBC - Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials launched a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday to iron out kinks in their trade truce ⁠and clear a smooth path for U.S. President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March.

Trump Vows To Keep Strait of Hormuz Open as America Sends Warships, Global Coali…

15 March, 2026

New York Sun - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized the use of ‘an element of an amphibious ready group and attached Marine expeditionary unit’ to safeguard shipping through the strait.

US Hits Iran's Kharg Island; Vital Oil Facilities There Spared, for Now

14 March, 2026

NEWSMAX - “For reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island,” Trump wrote on social media. "However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider thi...

Iran live updates: Hegseth says US 'decimating' Iranian military, …

13 March, 2026

ABC News - President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israel strikes attack targeting military and government sites, officials said.

Trump Will Tap Oil Reserve to Blunt Price Spike From Iran War

12 March, 2026

NEWSMAX - Said the president on Wednesday: "I filled it up once and I'll fill it up again, but right now we'll reduce it a little bit, and that brings the prices down."

International Energy Agency announces release of crude oil from global strategic…

11 March, 2026

Just the News - The International Energy Agency announced Wednesday that its member countries, which includes the United States, would release 400 million barrels of oil from reserves.

Republicans eye second GOP-only megabill, but it faces uphill climb

11 March, 2026

The Hill - DORAL, Fla. – House Republicans want to usher through a second massive spending package as the 2026 midterm elections ramp up, a tall order for a fractured GOP conference and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who commands a razor-thin majority.

3 Ships Hit Along Vital Oil Route; Countries Move to Release Reserves

11 March, 2026

New York Times - The Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for a fifth of the world’s oil, is all but closed as fighting in the Middle East expands.

Markets bet that Trump will end Iran war soon despite threats from both sides

10 March, 2026

Reuters - Trump threatened to escalate the war but also said it could be over soon. Iran said it would decide when the war ended and in the meantime keep blocking the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump on Oil Prices: ‘I Have a Plan’

09 March, 2026

NEWSMAX - President Donald Trump said he has a plan to address surging oil prices triggered by the ongoing war with Iran. "I have a plan for everything, OK?" Trump said in an interview Monday. "You'll be very happy." His comments come amid reports that his administration has been discussing a possib...

Trump issues warning as Iran names new leader and oil prices spike

09 March, 2026

USA TODAY - As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran entered its 10th day, oil prices soared over fears of a prolonged conflict, Tehran appointed a new supreme leader and President Donald Trump demanded "unconditional surrender."

Iranian clerics say next supreme leader chosen as Tehran’s fuel supplies hit by …

08 March, 2026

CNN - Iranian clerics say supreme leader chosen, no name given. Overnight, Israel launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran, targeting Tehran’s energy resources.

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight …

07 March, 2026

DORAL, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels as his administration looks to demonstrate it remains committed to sharpening U.S. foreign policy focus on the Western Hemisphere even while deal...

Trump moves to loosen Russia oil sanctions as Iran war spikes gas prices

07 March, 2026

Washington Examiner - On Friday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that his department had permitted India to resume buying Russian oil after the United States imposed sanctions last fall. The Cabinet secretary also teased that more oil supplied by Russian companies will see a reprieve from ...

Trump says he wants Iran's leadership structure gone and has preferences fo…

06 March, 2026

NBC News - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump indicated Thursday that he wants to see Iran's leadership structure fully removed and that he has some names in mind for a "good leader."

Trump fires DHS secretary Kristi Noem, replaces her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin

05 March, 2026

ABC News - President Donald Trump on Thursday said Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security secretary. Trump made the announcement on social media Thursday afternoon saying he was "pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator...

NATO Chief Rutte to Newsmax: Trump's Iran Mission Has Broad Allied Support

05 March, 2026

NEWSMAX - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte told Newsmax on Wednesday there is "widespread support" among alliance members for President Donald Trump's campaign targeting Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities, even as some European leaders have voiced public criticism of the operation.

Strikes resume on Iran, as the U.S. military says Tehran's defenses are �…

04 March, 2026

NPR - Israel's military said it had begun a "broad wave of strikes" in Tehran Wednesday morning. U.S. officials touted early gains, while Democrats warned the war could widen.

Trump says Iran's Air Force, Navy and air defense are 'gone,' sla…

03 March, 2026

FOX News - President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Israel have successfully eliminated Iran's air force, navy and leadership on Tuesday. Trump made the statement on his Truth Social account, noting that Iran's replacement leaders have reached out in hopes to talk with the U.S.

Hegseth vows swift victory at Pentagon briefing as Iran strikes enter third day

02 March, 2026

Times of Israel - Final three Beit Shemesh missile strike victims identified as teen siblings Yaakov, Avigail and Sarah Biton * 19 wounded in Beersheba missile impact; Air Force bombs dozens of targets in Tehran * ‘Fake news’: Netanyahu’s office dismisses Iran army claims PM’s fate unclear after pur...

Trump: Diplomatic solution in Iran remains possible and "much easier now…

01 March, 2026

CBS News - President Trump told CBS News on Saturday evening that he believes U.S. and Israeli attacks that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have been effective and could create a pathway to diplomacy.

US and Israel launch attack on Iran; Tehran retaliates

28 February, 2026

AP - The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and U.S. President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” by rising up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979.

Bill Clinton to face lawmakers in Epstein probe for rare testimony by a former p…

27 February, 2026

NBC News - Former President Bill Clinton is set to face questions Friday from members of the Republican-led House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, making him the first sitting or former president to testify before members of Congress in more than 40 years.

Cuba says it killed 4, captured 6 Cuban nationals on U.S. boat planning an '…

26 February, 2026

NBC News - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would conduct an independent investigation before responding. Four people on the boat were killed, the Cuban Interior Ministry said.

The US and Iran hold indirect talks in Geneva

26 February, 2026

AP - Iran and the United States held indirect talks Thursday in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear negotiations, viewed as a last chance for diplomacy, as America has gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships to the Middle East to pressure Tehran into a deal.

Trump Hails 'Turnaround for the Ages' in SOTU Address

25 February, 2026

NEWSMAX - President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to declare that America has staged what he called one of the greatest comebacks in modern history, telling lawmakers and the nation that after just one year back in office, the country is experiencing "a turnaround for the ages."

Mexico Is Caught Between Trump and the Cartels

24 February, 2026

New York Times - President Trump has demanded President Claudia Sheinbaum confront cartels. The killing of El Mencho suggests it might be working but could come at a cost.

Trump: High Court 'Accidentally' Boosted Presidential Powers

23 February, 2026

NEWSMAX - President Donald Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court on Monday morning after its 6-3 ruling last week struck down his sweeping trade tariffs, finding he lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose them.

U.S. trade partners delay meetings, demand clarity after the Supreme Court guts …

23 February, 2026

The Washington Times - Nations that negotiated trade deals with President Trump are demanding clarity from the U.S. and scrutinizing their options after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs that formed the backbone of the agreements.

Mexican military kills cartel boss 'El Mencho' in US-backed raid

23 February, 2026

Reuters - One of Mexico's most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or "El Mencho," was killed in a military raid, sparking widespread retaliatory violence.

Monster storm dropping 3 inches of snow per hour

23 February, 2026

ABC News - A massive winter storm is barreling through the Northeast, dumping more than 1 foot of snow and prompting the first blizzard warning for New York City in nearly a decade.

TSA Still Operating PreCheck After Homeland Security Announces Suspension of Two…

22 February, 2026

New York Sun - As the partial government shutdown enters its second week, air travelers using TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are at the mercy of DHS as it shifts personnel to other areas.

Over 40 million Americans on alert for winter storm conditions over the weekend

21 February, 2026

ABC News - A significant nor’easter is expected to march up the East Coast on Sunday into Monday, bringing significant snow for the I-95 corridor and placing New York City under a blizzard warning for the first time in nearly a decade, with the last one coming in March 2017.

Cuba Nears Collapse as a New U.S. Blockade Strangles the Country

20 February, 2026

New York Times - An analysis of ship movements shows that the Trump administration is isolating the island at one of its most vulnerable moments.

Washington intensifies military buildup in Middle East as Trump considers strike…

19 February, 2026

Washington Times - President Trump could order strikes on targets in Iran as early as this weekend, reports this week indicated, as the Pentagon continues a massive military buildup in the region and U.S. negotiators continue diplomatic talks with Iranian officials.

King Charles says 'law must take its course' after Andrew's arres…

19 February, 2026

CNN - The former prince has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct after new revelations in the Epstein files.

Supreme Court implements new rules to help justices spot conflicts of interest

18 February, 2026

Washington Times - The Supreme Court announced new rules Tuesday designed to help identify all of the parties involved in a case, allowing the justices to figure out if they have conflicts of interest that demand their recusal.

DHS shutdown has no clear off-ramp: 5 takeaways

17 February, 2026

The Hill - There’s no end in sight for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown as both sides point fingers while seemingly moving no closer to a resolution.

Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US

16 February, 2026

Reuters - The U.S. dispatched a second aircraft carrier to the region and is preparing for the possibility of a sustained military campaign if nuclear talks do not succeed, U.S. officials told Reuters.

Rubio's Munich Speech Draws Global Praise, Signals New Chapter for Alliance

15 February, 2026

NEWSMAX - Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered what supporters are calling a defining foreign policy speech at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, outlining President Donald Trump's vision for a revitalized transatlantic alliance rooted in sovereignty, shared heritage, and renewed Wester...

New ISS crew blasts off after previous crew’s rare evacuation

15 February, 2026

WNG - Four astronauts successfully launched on a space flight to the International Space Station on Friday morning. Their SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, carried by a Falcon 9 rocket, lifted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida at around 5:15 a.m. EST. It was expected to arrive at the station around 3:15 p....

Homeland Security Shutdown Looks Set To Drag On, Bringing New Headaches for Air …

15 February, 2026

New York The Sun - ‘Both sides could dig in and just let this thing drag on,’ Senate Majority Leader John Thune says.

Trump says he will issue executive order to get voter-ID requirements before mid…

14 February, 2026

CNBC - President Donald Trump on Friday said he will issue an executive order “shortly” laying out the “legal reasons” for national voter-identification requirements. Trump, in posts late Friday to Truth Social, said he wants voter-ID laws implemented for the 2026 midterm elections, even though legi...

200,000 rally against Iran’s regime in Munich as world leaders meet at security …

14 February, 2026

Times of Israel - Rubio says UN plays ‘no role’ in resolving conflicts: ‘It could not solve the war in Gaza’ * Anti-Hamas militia says they are destroying terror group’s tunnels in Gaza.

Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing c…

13 February, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.

GOP’s SAVE America Act passes House, heads for showdown with Democrats in the Se…

12 February, 2026

Washinton Times - House Republicans passed voter ID legislation amid vehement Democratic opposition, putting pressure on the Senate to act on the bill this election year. The bill, known as the SAVE America Act, would require a photo ID at the polls and proof of citizenship, such as a passport or bi...

U.S. payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, more than expected; unemployment rate …

11 February, 2026

CNBC - Job growth was stronger than expected to start 2026, providing some relief to concerns about the state of the U.S. labor market. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000 for January, above the Dow Jones consensus estimate for 55,000, according to seasonally adjusted figures the Bureau of Labor S...

Democrats demand new restrictions to Trump’s immigration crackdown and threaten …

10 February, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic leaders say a proposal from the White House is “incomplete and insufficient” as they are demanding new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and threatening a shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.

U.S. and Iran representatives meet for in-person talks about Tehran’s nuclear pr…

09 February, 2026

OAN - United States and Iranian representatives met in Muscat, the capital of Oman, for negotiations regarding the future of Tehran’s nuclear program after a U.S.-mediated ceasefire ended a 12-day conflict last summer, marking the first face-to-face summit since the war.

Netanyahu to Meet Trump This Week for Crucial Iran Talks

08 February, 2026

NEWSMAX - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday to discuss U.S. negotiations with Iran after Iranian and U.S. officials held indirect nuclear talks in Oman on Friday. "The prime minister believes that all negotiations mus...

China Bombshell: Patel says Biden-era FBI ‘buried’ truth about CCP’s ties to bio…

07 February, 2026

Just the News - FBI Director Kash Patel says his agency has resumed an aggressive counterintelligence offensive against China and its Communist Party (CCP) that had been sidelined during the Biden presidency but is concerned the prior administration may have "buried" the truth about dangerous biolab...

DHS tallies all the criminal migrants California let go from prisons, jails sinc…

07 February, 2026

Washington Times - California’s failure to honor ICE deportation “detainer” requests has led to 4,561 migrants with criminal records being released back into communities since President Trump took office, the Department of Homeland Security said Friday as it begged the state to cooperate in turning ...

U.S. rejects flawed New START arms accord

06 February, 2026

Washington Times - The Trump administration rejected continuing to abide by the expired New START agreement limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons, because it fails to curb Moscow’s strategic arsenal and excludes China’s rapid expansion of its nuclear forces, a senior State Department official sa...

Winter Olympics 2026 live updates: Opening ceremony officially kicks off Milan G…

06 February, 2026

NBC News - Milan's historic San Siro stadium served as the main venue for the roughly 3 1/2-hour opening ceremony. But athlete processions also took place at competition venues in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d’Ampezzo. For the first time in history, two cauldrons were lit in different locations: A...

U.S., Iranian officials in Oman for new talks as leaders look to avoid regional …

06 February, 2026

Washington Times - U.S. and Iranian diplomats arrived in Oman on Friday for negotiations aimed at preventing armed conflict, marking the first time the two nations have officially met for talks since May.

What to know about the congressional fight over ICE restrictions, and another po…

05 February, 2026

ABC News - A partial government shutdown has recently come to an end, but another one may be on the horizon if Democrats and Republicans can't hammer out an agreement on potential restrictions to put on immigration enforcement tactics that have been put in the spotlight after two fatal shootings by ...

DHS withdrawing 700 personnel from Minnesota

04 February, 2026

CNN - The border czar said 2,000 personnel remain, and a complete immigration enforcement drawdown depends on ‘cooperation’

Trump signs funding bill to end shutdown after package clears House

04 February, 2026

CBS News - The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown.

Witkoff to arrive in Israel to meet Netanyahu, Zamir ahead of nuclear talks with…

02 February, 2026

Times of Israel - US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in Israel on Tuesday for meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, according to two senior Israeli officials.

Gaza Crossing to Egypt Reopens in Step Forward for Fragile Cease-Fire

02 February, 2026

New York Times - Israel and Egypt had disagreed for months about how to resume operations at the Rafah border crossing, which has been largely closed since May 2024.

Judge refuses Minnesota’s bid to rescind Trump’s ICE surge

31 January, 2026

The Hill - A federal judge on Saturday rejected an effort by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) to block the surge of immigration resources the Trump administration has sent to the state.

Trump names former Federal Reserve official Warsh as the next Fed chair to repla…

30 January, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Fed, a decision likely to result in sharp changes to the powerful agency that could bring it closer to the White House.

China-based millionaire accused of bankrolling far-left unrest in Minneapolis

30 January, 2026

FOX News - As agitators and federal law enforcement continue to clash in Minneapolis, the funding behind the groups fueling the anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unrest is beginning to come to light.

Democrats and White House reach deal to avert shutdown and fund Homeland Securit…

30 January, 2026

AP - Democrats and the White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.

Trump urges Iran to deal on nuclear ambitions, or else U.S. fleet will act with …

28 January, 2026

Washington Times - President Trump told Iran on Wednesday that “time is running out” to make a deal on its nuclear ambitions and that a U.S. armada is ready to make the Islamic republic pay if it does not come to the table.

220 million Americans on alert for extreme cold

27 January, 2026

ABC News - Some 220 million Americans are on alert for extreme cold temperatures forecast to follow the weekend's record-breaking winter storm. The extreme cold warnings and cold weather advisories stretch from Texas and Florida in the South to New York in the Northeast and Detroit in the Midwest.

Trump says Walz called him with 'request' as tensions flare in Minneso…

26 January, 2026

FOX News - Trump says Walz wants to ‘work together’ as Minneapolis tensions flare. President deploys border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota following fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration officer.

US, Russia, Ukraine Talks Down to 1 Issue

26 January, 2026

NEWSMAX - The most difficult issue to resolve is the lone remaining item in trilateral talks between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker told Newsmax on Monday as negotiations inch closer to a potential peace agreement.

U.S. warships approach Iran amid reports of widespread brutality by ayatollah’s …

26 January, 2026

Washington Times - A key Iranian military commander warned U.S. President Trump that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is ready to fight — “finger on the trigger” — if America attacks the Islamic regime.

How much snow did the winter storm bring? See lists of snowfall totals.

26 January, 2026

CBS News - The winter storm that brought dangerous weather to much of the country over the weekend dumped snowfall totals higher than 20 inches in multiple states. As millions dig out, and frigid temperatures set in, many are wondering: How much snow did we actually get?

House passes final government funding bills in milestone, overcoming Democratic …

23 January, 2026

The Hill - The House on Thursday approved its final slate of 2026 funding bills, overcoming Democratic demands and GOP divisions and marking a significant milestone for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) as he’s sought to rebuild Congress’s “muscle memory” on government funding.

Russia, Ukraine sit for tense talks on thorny territorial issue

23 January, 2026

Reuters - Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met in Abu Dhabi on Friday to tackle the vital issue of territory, with no sign of a compromise, as Russian attacks plunged Ukraine into its deepest energy crisis of the four-year war.

Ryan Wedding, former Olympian turned FBI most wanted fugitive, arrested

23 January, 2026

ABC News - Ryan Wedding, the former Olympic snowboarder investigators said has been leading a major drug ring, has been arrested, U.S. officials announced Friday.

Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at Davos, but many top US allies aren’t parti…

22 January, 2026

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his Board of Peace to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in Israel’s war with Hamas, insisting that “everyone wants to be a part” of the body that could eventually rival the United Nations — despite many U.S. allies opting...

Trump speaks at World Economic Forum as he digs in on Greenland

21 January, 2026

The Hill - President Trump is speaking at the World Economic Forum, where he’s facing off with European leaders amid his push to seize Greenland. Here’s what to expect from the president’s trip to Davos, Switzerland, as some Trump allies on Capitol Hill suggest the president should back off his effo...

Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on G…

20 January, 2026

Reuters - President Donald Trump said there was "no going back" on his goal to control Greenland, refusing to rule out taking the Arctic island by force and rounding on allies as European leaders struggled to respond.

Trump to Meet Global CEOs in Davos, With US Policy in Focus

19 January, 2026

NEWSMAX - President Donald Trump is expected to meet global business leaders in Davos on Wednesday, sources familiar with the matter said, as the U.S. President's presence looms large over ‍the annual gathering of the global elite in Switzerland.

Polar vortex has big plans for late January

18 January, 2026

USA TODAY - Our old wintertime friend the polar vortex is set to funnel bitterly cold air south from Canada two more times in January, once over the weekend of Jan. 17 and again about a week later.

Trump announces escalating tariffs on Denmark and other European nations to forc…

17 January, 2026

FOX News - President Donald Trump announced the United States would impose 10% tariffs on multiple European countries unless Denmark agrees to the "complete and total purchase of Greenland," warning that global security and U.S. national defense were at stake.

Somali Subpoenas: Congress moving quickly to investigate cash-in-luggage exodus …

16 January, 2026

Just the News - Two powerful committee chairmen in Congress are moving quickly to investigate why Somali immigrant couriers were moving hundreds of millions of dollars out of U.S. airports in their luggage to overseas destinations the last few years, and whether there is any connection to a massive ...

UN Security Council to discuss Iran’s deadly protests after US request

15 January, 2026

AP - The U.N. Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss Iran’s deadly protests at the request of the United States, even as President Donald Trump left unclear what actions he would take against the Islamic state.

Trump says U.S. control of Greenland is necessary for Golden Dome project, NATO …

14 January, 2026

Washington Times - NATO needs the U.S. to take control of Greenland to be an effective deterrent to China and Russia, and anything less is “unacceptable,” President Trump said Wednesday.

U.S. Evacuates Some Personnel From Qatar Air Base as Trump Weighs Iran Strike

14 January, 2026

WSJ - The move, which has been described as a precaution, comes after the president has threatened to intervene to support Iranian protesters.

Supreme Court appears to favor states' arguments for transgender athlete ba…

13 January, 2026

Just the News - Supreme Court justices appeared Tuesday to favor states' arguments for keeping transgender athlete bans in female sports.

Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000, activists …

13 January, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spiked Tuesday to at least 2,000 people killed, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days after authorities severed communications during a crackdown.

Trump Says Iran Wants to Negotiate as Protest Death Toll Rises to at Least 544

12 January, 2026

NEWSMAX - President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its bloody crackdown on protesters, a move coming as activists said Monday the death toll in the nationwide demonstrations rose to at least 544.

Trump-Powell clash intensifies with DOJ probe into Fed chair

12 January, 2026

The Hill - Tensions between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have reached a fever pitch after Powell confirmed the Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a criminal inquiry into him.

Netanyahu: Once regime in Tehran falls, Israel and Iran will become partners aga…

11 January, 2026

Times of Irael - IDF said ready to react to attack * Yair Netanyahu, PM’s son, reportedly made member of Likud Central Committee * Hundreds rally at PM’s office against police handling of Arab crime wave

Trump calls for limiting credit card interest rates to 10% for one year

10 January, 2026

Just the News - President Donald Trump said Friday night that beginning January 20, he'll be calling for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates of 10%, which will coincide with the one-year anniversary of his second term.

Payrolls rose by 50,000 while jobless rate fell to 4.4%

09 January, 2026

WSJ - December job gains were below the 73,000 economists expected and weaker than the revised 56,000 jobs added in November.

Anti-government protests spread in Iran

09 January, 2026

CNN - Authorities cut internet access and telephone lines after Thursday’s protests over crippling economic conditions in the country.

Report: Slain Minneapolis Woman Played Active Part With an Anti-ICE Group

09 January, 2026

NEWSMAX - The woman who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Wednesday has been described as an anti-ICE "warrior" and was part of a group of activists who worked to "document and resist" the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last for Years

08 January, 2026

New York Times - In a wide-ranging interview with The Times, President Trump said “only time will tell” when it comes to how long the U.S. aims to control the country.

US moves to seize oil tanker in North Atlantic, sources say

07 January, 2026

ABC News - Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared in a federal court in New York City on Monday, following their capture by U.S. forces over the weekend in a military operation in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas.

Maduro opponent Machado vows to return to Venezuela, wants election

06 January, 2026

Reuters - Venezuela's main opposition leader Maria Corina Machado praised President Donald Trump for toppling her enemy Nicolas Maduro and declared her movement ready to win a free election.

Ousted Maduro pleads not guilty to US narcotics charges

05 January, 2026

NEW YORK, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday to narcotics charges after President Donald Trump's stunning capture of him rattled world leaders and left officials in Caracas scrambling to respond.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won’t seek third term as fraud scandal churns

05 January, 2026

CNN - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz this morning issued a statement saying he was dropping his bid for a third term as a welfare-fraud scandal in his state intensified. In a later news conference, he largely read from that statement and didn’t take questions.

Maduro to appear in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations

05 January, 2026

CBS News - Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear before a federal judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking.

Trump’s plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry faces major hurdle…

04 January, 2026

AP - President Donald Trump’s plan to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing President Nicolás Maduro in a raid isn’t likely to have a significant immediate impact on oil prices.

U.S. captures Maduro after strikes; Trump says "we're going to run the…

03 January, 2026

CBS News - After the U.S. carried out an attack inside Venezuela, President Trump said Nicolás Maduro was captured and flown out. Trump said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela temporarily.

Patel says FBI thwarted ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve attack in North Caroli…

02 January, 2026

Just the News - FBI Director Kash Patel said Friday that the bureau thwarted an ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina.

Deadly Swiss fire likely caused by champagne sparklers, official says

02 January, 2026

CNN - New image appears to show moment the bar caught fire as authorities consider whether acoustic tiling contributed to spread.

What’s in Store for the Economy in 2026?

01 January, 2026

US News - Reduced uncertainty over tariffs, stimulus from the tax and spending package and continued investment in artificial intelligence could drive the economy in 2026.

HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations

31 December, 2025

CBS News - The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.

HUD uncovers billions in 'questionable payments' under Biden administr…

30 December, 2025

FOX News - A report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently revealed billions in taxpayer funds that went to "questionable" rental assistance recipients under former President Joe Biden. The recipients included approximately 30,000 deceased tenants and thousands of pot...

Winter storm brings blizzard conditions and dangerous wind chills to US Upper Mi…

29 December, 2025

AP - A potent winter storm threatened blizzard-like conditions, treacherous travel and power outages in parts of the Upper Midwest as other areas of the country braced Monday for plunging temperatures, strong winds and a mix of snow, ice, and rain.

US offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy sa…

29 December, 2025

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United States is offering Ukraine security guarantees for a period of 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, though he said he would prefer an American commitment of up to 50 years to deter Russia from further attempts...

Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive

28 December, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — President Donald Trump will host his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Sunday to try to close out a peace agreement that would end nearly four years of war that began with Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Winter weather hits Northeast as new storm system moves across country

27 December, 2025

abc nEWS - Heavy snow fell from southern Connecticut through the Hudson Valley and into parts of upstate New York on Friday as most of Long Island saw anywhere from 2 to 6 inches of snow.

Trump says US launched strike on ISIS terrorists in Nigeria

26 December, 2025

ABC News - President Donald Trump said in a post on his social media platform Thursday that he launched a "powerful and deadly strike" on ISIS terrorists in Nigeria, whom he claimed have been "targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians."

Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of…

25 December, 2025

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to shed indifference in the face of those who have lost everything, such as in Gaza, those who are impoverished, such as in Yemen, and the many migrants who cross the Mediterranean Sea and the Amer...

Federal judge says Trump administration must restore disaster money to Democrati…

24 December, 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to reallocate federal Homeland Security funding away from states that refuse to cooperate with certain federal immigration enforcement.

US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarte…

23 December, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, as government and consumer spending, as well as exports, all increased.

Trump admin pausing all off shore wind project construction due to national secu…

22 December, 2025

FOX News - President Donald Trump's Department of Interior announced on Monday that, effective immediately, leases for all large-scale offshore wind projects being constructed in the United States will be paused.

U.S. seizes second merchant ship off of Venezuelan coast

21 December, 2025

OANN - Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that United States military forces have intercepted a second merchant ship off the coast of Venezuela.

Thune looks beyond healthcare to tackle affordability message

20 December, 2025

Washington Examiner - EXCLUSIVE — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) sees room for bipartisan deal-making beyond healthcare next year as Republicans try to keep affordability from becoming a 2026 stumbling block.

TikTok signs deal to create new US joint venture

19 December, 2025

ABC News - TikTok has signed a deal to form a new U.S. joint venture controlled by mostly American investors that include Oracle Corporation, Silver Lake and MGX, according to an internal memo sent by TikTok CEO Shou Chew and obtained by ABC News.

What we know after authorities find Brown shooting suspect dead

19 December, 2025

USA TODAY - The dayslong manhunt to find the killer responsible for opening fire on students at Brown University, killing two and wounding nine, ended on Dec. 18 as authorities said they found the suspect dead, but questions remain about his motives and ties to a separate fatal shooting of an MIT pr...

U.S. Inflation Hit 2.7% in November, Less Than Expected

18 December, 2025

WSJ - Consumer prices rose 2.7% in November from the previous year, according to a delayed government report, slowing from a 3% rate in September.

Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than…

18 December, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while announcing he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for Christmas.

Republicans force House vote to extend ACA subsidies, defying Speaker Johnson

17 December, 2025

AP - Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.

US job growth beats expectations in November; unemployment rate at 4.6%

16 December, 2025

Reuters - U.S. job growth rebounded in November after nonfarm payrolls declined in October because of government spending cuts, but the unemployment rate was at 4.6% as the labor market weakens against the backdrop of economic uncertainty stemming from President Donald Trump's aggressive trade polic...

Republicans pitch second, smaller partisan bill to address affordability

15 December, 2025

The Hill - Some Republicans are hoping to pursue another partisan legislative package to boost the party ahead of the midterm elections, but President Trump and GOP leaders are signaling that nothing will come close to the scope of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Director Rob Reiner and wife Michele stabbed to death, son arrested for murder

15 December, 2025

ABC News - Director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found killed in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, and the couple's son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested for murder, according to police.

Eleven dead after gunmen open fire on Jewish event in Australia

14 December, 2025

Washington Examiner - Two gunmen opened fire at a Jewish event in Bondi Beach, Australia, on Sunday, the first day of Hanukkah, killing at least 11 people and also resulting in the death of one gunman.

Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidie…

13 December, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — For one Wisconsin couple, the loss of government-sponsored health subsidies next year means choosing a lower-quality insurance plan with a higher deductible. For a Michigan family, it means going without insurance altogether.

Flooding in Washington state triggers evacuation orders, water rescues

12 December, 2025

WNG - Rivers across western Washington state swelled to historic levels by Thursday after days of heavy rain from an atmospheric river. A state of emergency has been declared for the dire flooding situation, according to a Thursday statement from Gov. Bob Ferguson. Some areas received over a foot of...

U.S seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast in major escalation

11 December, 2025

NBC News - Attorney General Pam Bondi alleged the tanker was involved in an illicit oil shipping network in a post on X that showed video of the seizure.

The Fed meeting is likely to feature a rate cut and a lot more. Here’s what to e…

10 December, 2025

CNBC - The Federal Reserve is poised to deliver its third straight interest rate cut Wednesday, while simultaneously firing a warning shot about what’s ahead.

Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federa…

09 December, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is considering a Republican-led drive, backed by President Donald Trump’s administration, to overturn a quarter-century-old decision and erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president.

In landmark case, Supreme Court to rule on Trump's bid to control independe…

08 December, 2025

ABC News - For more than 100 years, independent government agencies have regulated American monetary policy and stock trades, transportation systems and election campaigns, consumer product safety and broadcast licenses all free from direct political interference and supervision by the White House.

Trump Orders DOJ, FTC Task Forces to Probe Food Price Fixing

07 December, 2025

NEWSMAX - President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order directing the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission to create new Food Supply Chain Security Task Force units to investigate price fixing and other anti-competitive behavior across food-related industries.

US-Ukraine talks on security 'framework' to continue Saturday, State D…

06 December, 2025

ABC News - LONDON -- American and Ukrainian representatives will continue discussions on a possible framework for a peace deal to end Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor on Saturday, the State Department said in a statement, following meetings between the two teams in Miami this week.

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Advisers Vote To Stop Recommending the Hepatitis B Vaccine for…

04 December, 2025

The New York Sun - The vaccine advisory committee suggests most parents should wait until their babies are 2 months old to have them vaccinated.

Republican avoids upset in Tennessee's House race

03 December, 2025

CNN - Republican Matt Van Epps will win the special US House election for Tennessee’s 7th District, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, preventing an upset but emboldening Democrats as they were on track to over-perform in a normally deep-red district.

Vaccine Panel to Weigh Significant Changes to Childhood Shots

02 December, 2025

New York Times - Advisers to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appear poised to delay hepatitis B shots and discuss revising the use of other vaccines.

Supreme Court ruling next year could reshape transgender rights beyond sports

01 December, 2025

Just the News - In seven weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases involving challenges to the constitutionality of laws in Idaho and West Virginia that prohibit transgender women and girls from participating on women’s and girls’ sports teams. A decision in these cases cou...

Rubio and Witkoff are meeting with Ukraine’s negotiators as Trump pushes to brok…

30 November, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Top Trump administration officials are meeting Ukrainian negotiators in Florida this weekend, pushing to broker an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine and setting the stage for key talks planned this week in Moscow with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Ukrainian president’s top man resigns amid probe

29 November, 2025

WNG - The senior adviser had led Ukraine’s negotiations for a peace deal with Russia. A U.S.-written plan for peace is on the table. In his television address, Zelenskyy said that Yermak represented Ukraine’s position accurately and patriotically. But, the president added that he wanted to halt any ...

Key lawmaker says leftist attacks on military seek to undercut immigration enfor…

28 November, 2025

Just the News - A house lawmaker who helped expose a major Biden-era border scandal says he believes leftist attacks on the military, including a viral video from six Democrat senators, are aimed at undercutting President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement and returning the country to lawless, o...

How Virginia Held the First Thanksgiving and Gave Us Freedoms to Be Thankful For

27 November, 2025

The Daily Signal - According to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, “Captain John Woodlief and thirty-seven men sailed from Bristol, England, on the ship Margaret and reached Berkeley Hundred nearly three months later in December 1619.

Alleged Witkoff-Kremlin call on Ukraine was 'standard negotiation,' Tr…

26 November, 2025

ABC News - LONDON and KYIV, Ukraine -- The Kremlin's top foreign policy aide, Yury Ushakov, confirmed there is a "preliminary agreement" for U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff -- and likely Jared Kushner -- to visit Moscow next week, as the White House claims momentum toward a...

Ukraine agrees to peace deal, US official says

25 November, 2025

FOX News - Ukraine has agreed to a peace deal that would see an end to the war with Russia, a U.S. official told Fox News. Some minor details of the agreement are still to be sorted out, the official said.

U.S. and Ukraine hail progress in talks as they work on 'refined' peac…

24 November, 2025

NBC News - Ukrainian team head home from Geneva as Zelenskyy said Kyiv was still looking for compromises on a plan to end the war with Russia.

Ukraine and Western allies meet to discuss a US peace plan that has sparked alar…

23 November, 2025

GENEVA (AP) — Top European and Ukrainian envoys conferred in Geneva on Sunday ahead of talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio over President Donald Trump’s proposal to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Trump praises Mamdani after White House meeting: "I want him to do a great …

22 November, 2025

CBS News - President Trump and incoming New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said they looked forward to working together in a remarkable scene at the White House.

Here's what's in Trump administration's proposed Russia-Ukraine p…

21 November, 2025

CBS News - Trump administration officials have proposed a 28-point peace plan designed to end the Russia-Ukraine war — a framework that would require Ukraine to give up territory...

Hiring Defied Expectations in September, With 119,000 New Jobs

20 November, 2025

WSJ - Delayed report shows jobless rate ticked up to 4.4%, its highest level in four yearsJob growth accelerated in the month heading into the government shutdown, with gains well above the 50,000 new jobs expected by economists.

Iran Ready to Restart Nuclear Talks With Trump

19 November, 2025

NEWSMAX - Iran signaled it is ready to resume nuclear talks with the United States, with a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saying Tehran is open to dialogue if Washington engages on "equal footing" and respects its conditions.

UN Security Council endorses U.S. plan for Gaza; none oppose

18 November, 2025

WNG - The 15-member body on Monday night approved President Donald Trump’s postwar plan for the reconstruction of Gaza in a 13-0 vote, with both Russia and China abstaining. The decision came after an impassioned argument from U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz, who characterized Gaza as it existed Monday a...

Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

17 November, 2025

CBS News - In a reversal, President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say.

Dangerous storm strikes Southern California: Latest

16 November, 2025

ABC News - Heavy rain has been pounding Southern California this weekend, and officials say at least one person has died because of the storm. Evacuation warnings and orders in Los Angeles County were lifted Saturday night, according to LA County Fire Department Capt. Brian Kight. Although rain is s...

Trump Announces Rollback Of Tariffs On Key Grocery Staples Amid Affordability Th…

15 November, 2025

Daily Caller - President Donald Trump revised the scope of his global tariffs Friday, scrapping levies on several grocery staples in an effort to address mounting concerns about stubbornly high food prices.

Trump says he will order DOJ to probe Epstein's ties to Democrats, banks

14 November, 2025

CBS News - President Trump accused Democrats of using what he calls the "Epstein hoax" to defect blame for the government shutdown.

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43…

13 November, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.

House to vote on bill to end shutdown around 7 p.m. ET Wednesday, Rep. Scalise s…

12 November, 2025

CNBC - The U.S. House of Representatives will vote early Wednesday evening to end the longest government shutdown in history, Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) said. “We’ll start the process probably around four, five o’clock. The actual vote on the bill to fund the government will probably come later, aro...

Bill to end government shutdown passes the Senate, now heads to the House for fi…

11 November, 2025

AP - The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party.

US Senate advances bill to end federal shutdown

10 November, 2025

Reuters - If the Senate eventually passes the amended measure, it still must be approved by the House of Representatives and sent to President Donald Trump for his signature, a process that could take several days.

Skyrocketing ACA premiums force some to make agonizing tradeoffs

09 November, 2025

CNN - The increased cost of coverage has left some enrollees trying to avoid getting care or forgoing health insurance entirely.

Trump signals no shutdown compromise with Democrats as senators hold a rare week…

08 November, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are working through the weekend for the first time since the government shutdown began more than a month ago, hoping to find a bipartisan resolution that has eluded them as federal workers have gone unpaid, airlines have been forced to cancel flights and SNAP benefits have...

Hundreds of flights canceled as FAA reductions take effect

07 November, 2025

NBC News - Over 1,000 flights have also been delayed as airports grapple with flight cuts and staff shortages.

The FAA is set to start cutting flights to contend with delays and staffing shor…

06 November, 2025

NBC News - Flights will be reduced by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports, the transportation secretary said. The list of affected airports will be released today.

Election Day 2025 results: Democrats sweep major races

05 November, 2025

CBS News - Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year. Follow live results here.

Key races in New Jersey, Virginia, and beyond test party strength in pivotal ele…

04 November, 2025

FOX News - Nearly 10 months into President Donald Trump's second term in the White House, voters in contests from coast to coast head to the polls on Tuesday in statewide and local elections.

Tariffs Are Trump's Favorite Foreign Policy Tool. The Supreme Court Could C…

02 November, 2025

NEWSMAX - President Donald Trump sees tariffs — or the threat of them — as a powerful tool to bend nations to his will. He has used them in an unprecedented way, not only as the underpinning of his economic agenda, but also as the cornerstone of his foreign policy in his second term.

Trump threatens to use military force in Nigeria to stop slaughter of Christians

02 November, 2025

Just the News - President Donald Trump threatened Saturday to unleash U.S. military force in Nigeria and withhold foreign aid in a bid to stop the mass slaughter of Christians in that African country.

FBI Stops 'Potential Terrorist Attack' in Michigan

31 October, 2025

NEWSMAX - Multiple people who had been allegedly plotting a violent attack over the Halloween weekend were arrested Friday in Michigan, FBI Director Kash Patel said in a social media post.

Trump hails success of summit with China’s Xi, with deals on tariffs, rare earth…

30 October, 2025

Washington Times - President Trump said he has secured trade deals with China after meeting Thursday with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a high-stakes summit aimed at reducing tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

Fed to Lower Rates Amid Data Shortage

28 October, 2025

US News - The government shutdown has left economic policymakers with little recent data to consider.

Hurricane Melissa live updates: Jamaica braces for its worst storm in history

27 October, 2025

ABC News - Hurricane Melissa, now a powerful Category 5 storm, is bearing down on Jamaica and is forecast to be the worst storm in the island's history. Dangerous winds, rain, flooding and storm surge are in the forecast, with the worst of the destruction unfolding from noon on Monday to noon on T...

US and China agree on trade framework ahead of leaders' meeting

26 October, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Top Chinese and U.S. economic officials agreed on the framework for a trade agreement on Sunday as U.S. President Donald Trump said he was confident of hashing out a deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they meet in the coming days.

Suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris

26 October, 2025

NPR - The Paris prosecutor said on Sunday that a number of suspects have been arrested over the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris last weekend.

Pentagon sending carrier strike group to Caribbean under Trump’s drug crackdown

24 October, 2025

Washington Times - The Department of Defense is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier and a strike group to the Caribbean, an escalation in the Trump administration’s efforts to target suspected drug-smuggling vessels.

Annual Inflation Picked Up Slightly to 3% in September

24 October, 2025

WSJ - CPI report was delayed by government shutdown. Inflation rose modestly last month from August’s 2.9% reading, as U.S. consumers continued to feel the strain from rising prices.

Heat’s Rozier and Trail Blazers’ Billups charged in sports betting and Mafia-bac…

23 October, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are among more than 30 people charged in connection with schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia, authorities said on Thursday.

Trump takes his first direct shot at Putin

23 October, 2025

The Hill - President Trump on Wednesday took his most significant and direct action yet against Russian President Vladimir Putin in a so-far-unsuccessful push to get the Kremlin leader to end his yearslong war with Ukraine.

North Carolina approves redistricted maps with new GOP House seat

22 October, 2025

OAN - North Carolina Republican lawmakers have approved new congressional district maps in both the state Senate and House, adding an additional GOP seat. On Tuesday, the state Senate approved Senate Bill 249, reworking District 1 and District 3. The House followed suit on Wednesday, officially pass...

Senate GOP chatter rises on filibuster reform to end shutdown

22 October, 2025

The Hill - Senate Republicans are increasingly chattering about changing the filibuster’s rules if Democrats do not end the shutdown, even though Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says he opposes weakening a tool safeguarding the minority’s power.

No plans for Trump and Putin to meet in 'immediate future,' White Hous…

21 October, 2025

ABC News - There are no plans for President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet "in the immediate future," the White House said in a statement on Tuesday -- calling off a summit that was expected in Budapest in the coming weeks.

Appeals court allows Trump's deployment of National Guard in Portland

21 October, 2025

NBC News - The Trump-appointed judges implied that they believed the lower court judge didn't show enough deference to the president's decision making.

Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts Snapchat, Robinhood and many other online…

20 October, 2025

AP - Amazon said its cloud computing service was recovering from a major outage that disrupted online activity around the world. Amazon Web Services provides remote computing services to many governments, universities and companies, including The Associated Press.

Israel says Hamas violated ceasefire with 'multiple attacks' leading t…

19 October, 2025

FOX News - `The Israeli military conducted strikes against Hamas in Gaza after accusing the terrorist organization of repeatedly violating its ceasefire agreement on Sunday.

After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to ‘stop where they a…

17 October, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called on Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Patel says FBI found more weaponization crimes, close to solving command and fun…

17 October, 2025

Just The News - Follow the money: Among other things, FBI boss says probes have found fascinating connections between traditional anarchist groups like Antifa and transgender activist groups that are incubating in places like social media platforms favored by gamers.

Tomahawks take center stage in Trump's Russia-Ukraine diplomacy

17 October, 2025

ABC News - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that discussions over a transfer of military assets from the United States -- including its coveted Tomahawk cruise missiles -- has motivated Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet President Donald Trump in Budapest, a new diplomatic...

Former Trump adviser John Bolton expected to surrender to authorities after indi…

17 October, 2025

NBC News - The former national security adviser is charged with 18 total counts of retaining and transmitting classified defense information.

Trump says he will meet with Putin in Hungary

16 October, 2025

CNN - The president made the announcement after ‘productive’ call with the Russian leader

Senate fails to advance funding bill for 10th time on Day 16 of shutdown

16 October, 2025

CBS News - The Senate failed again to advance a bill to end the shutdown, and GOP leaders plan to bring up individual funding bills later in the day. Follow live updates here.

Trump speaks with Putin ahead of Zelenskyy's White House visit

16 October, 2025

NBC News - The president has expressed frustration with his inability to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

U.S. Special Operations helicopters near Venezuela expand Caribbean mission

16 October, 2025

Washington Post - The helicopters were engaged in training exercises, according to a U.S. official, that could serve as preparation for expanded conflict against alleged drug traffickers.

US-led coordination center overseeing Gaza rebuilding to be operational in comin…

16 October, 2025

ABC News - A U.S.-led coordination center based in Israel that will oversee implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza is expected to become operational in coming days, two U.S. officials tell ABC News.

Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect …

15 October, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.

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