Threats pile up as Indiana Republicans confront pressure from Trump on redistricting
Read full article: Threats pile up as Indiana Republicans confront pressure from Trump on redistrictingRepublicans in the Indiana Senate are facing threats as President Trump pushes for lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map.
Trump ventures deeper into anti-immigrant language by calling people from Somalia 'garbage'
Read full article: Trump ventures deeper into anti-immigrant language by calling people from Somalia 'garbage'President Donald Trump has intensified his anti-immigrant rhetoric, calling Somali immigrants in the U.S. “garbage” during a Cabinet meeting.
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say
Read full article: Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources sayThe Pentagon’s watchdog has found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen.
Trump pushes for more restrictions on Afghan refugees. Experts say many are already in place
Read full article: Trump pushes for more restrictions on Afghan refugees. Experts say many are already in placeThe Trump administration is promising a stricter anti-immigration agenda after an Afghan national was being charged in the shooting of two National Guard members.
Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died
Read full article: Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has diedPresident Donald Trump said that one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by an Afghan national near the White House had died, calling the shooter who had worked with the CIA in his native country a “savage monster.”.
Trump says lax migration policies are top national security threat after National Guard members shot
Read full article: Trump says lax migration policies are top national security threat after National Guard members shotPresident Donald Trump says Wednesday's attack on two National Guard members near the White House highlights the dangers of lax migration policies.
Two National Guard members shot just blocks from the White House
Read full article: Two National Guard members shot just blocks from the White HouseTwo West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the U.S. capital have been shot blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence that the mayor characterized as a targeted attack.
Trump paints Zelenskyy into a corner with his new plan to end Russia's war on Ukraine
Read full article: Trump paints Zelenskyy into a corner with his new plan to end Russia's war on UkrainePresident Donald Trump is resurfacing his argument that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy doesn’t “have the cards” to continue on the battlefield.
Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor
Read full article: Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governorFormer Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has decided not to run for Ohio governor next year.
Trump administration threatens to withhold $75M from Pennsylvania over immigrant truck drivers
Read full article: Trump administration threatens to withhold $75M from Pennsylvania over immigrant truck driversThe Trump administration has threatened to withhold nearly $75 million in funding if Pennsylvania does not immediately revoke what the administration claims are illegally issued commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants.
Care packages and cardstock turkeys: first and second ladies visit Marines and their relatives
Read full article: Care packages and cardstock turkeys: first and second ladies visit Marines and their relativesMelania Trump and Usha Vance traveled together for the first time, heading to North Carolina for a visit with Marines and military families.
Indiana lawmaker under pressure to back Trump's redistricting push is victim of a swatting
Read full article: Indiana lawmaker under pressure to back Trump's redistricting push is victim of a swattingAn Indiana lawmaker who who has yet to make a decision on whether to back President Donald Trump’s push to have Republicans redraw the state’s congressional boundaries was the victim of a swatting call that brought sheriff’s deputies to his home.
Indiana Senate won't vote on redistricting, defying Trump's push
Read full article: Indiana Senate won't vote on redistricting, defying Trump's pushThe leader of the Indiana state Senate, a Republican, has said that his chamber will no longer meet in December as planned to vote on redistricting, citing lack of support from his members.
Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers' licenses
Read full article: Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers' licensesThe Transportation Department’s new restrictions that would severely limit which immigrants can get commercial driver’s licenses to drive a semitrailer truck or bus have been put on hold by a federal appeals court.
California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants
Read full article: California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrantsCalifornia state officials say they plan to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses given to immigrants after discovering the expiration dates went past when the drivers were legally allowed to be in the U.S. The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally.
At 'Make America Healthy Again' summit, Vance praises RFK Jr. for defying convention
Read full article: At 'Make America Healthy Again' summit, Vance praises RFK Jr. for defying conventionVice President JD Vance has praised Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for questioning established science and embracing nontraditional voices in health care.
Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says
Read full article: Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president saysSouth Africa's leader says that U_S_ President Donald Trump’s decision that the United States government boycott the Group of 20 summit next weekend is “their loss."
Trump urges Israel to pardon Netanyahu in corruption case, sparking concerns over US influence
Read full article: Trump urges Israel to pardon Netanyahu in corruption case, sparking concerns over US influencePresident Donald Trump has urged Israel to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a corruption case.
What to know about Trump's plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend
Read full article: What to know about Trump's plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividendPresident Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United States, raise money for the federal government and give him diplomatic leverage.
Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
Read full article: Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdownThe Senate has taken the first step to end the government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies.
Democrats seize on Trump administration's efforts to fight food stamp payments
Read full article: Democrats seize on Trump administration's efforts to fight food stamp paymentsThe Trump administration’s legal efforts to fight having to fully fund food stamps for millions of vulnerable Americans is creating an opening for Democrats eager to use the longest government shutdown in U.S. history to paint the president as callous and out of touch.
JD Vance hopes his Hindu wife converts to Christianity, sparking debate on interfaith marriage
Read full article: JD Vance hopes his Hindu wife converts to Christianity, sparking debate on interfaith marriageVice President JD Vance’s recent comments about hoping his Hindu wife converts to Christianity have sparked discussions about interfaith marriages.
Trump says US to boycott G20 in South Africa, repeating allegations about treatment of white farmers
Read full article: Trump says US to boycott G20 in South Africa, repeating allegations about treatment of white farmersPresident Donald Trump says no U.S. government officials will be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment of white farmers.
Trump administration moves to loosen restrictions it once supported on a harmful pollutant
Read full article: Trump administration moves to loosen restrictions it once supported on a harmful pollutantThe Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores, air-conditioning companies and others to reduce powerful greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of 'mass chaos' in skies if shutdown continues
Read full article: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of 'mass chaos' in skies if shutdown continuesTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck.
Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats
Read full article: Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by DemocratsThe Trump administration is indicating in court that it will only partially fund the federal food assistance program as the government shutdown reaches into a second month.
Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark
Read full article: Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month markContinued staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities are causing delays at airports as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark.
JD Vance calls for reduction in legal immigration at Turning Point event
Read full article: JD Vance calls for reduction in legal immigration at Turning Point eventVice President JD Vance called for a significant reduction in legal immigration during an appearance at a Turning Point event at the University of Mississippi.
Colorado says relocation of Space Command to Alabama is 'punishment' for mail-in voting
Read full article: Colorado says relocation of Space Command to Alabama is 'punishment' for mail-in votingColorado officials say the relocation of U.S. Space Command to Alabama was illegally motivated by President Donald Trump’s desire to punish Colorado for allowing mail-in voting.
What Israel's deadly strikes in Gaza, and Trump's response, reveal about the ceasefire
Read full article: What Israel's deadly strikes in Gaza, and Trump's response, reveal about the ceasefireIsrael’s intense bombardment of the Gaza Strip this week marked the most serious challenge yet for a fragile, U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
White House urged firing live bombs, not dummies, for Trump's visit to Navy celebration: AP sources
Read full article: White House urged firing live bombs, not dummies, for Trump's visit to Navy celebration: AP sourcesThe White House pressed Navy officials to launch 2,000-pound live bombs instead of dummy explosives during a recent military demonstration for the service’s 250th anniversary celebration that President Donald Trump attended.
Judge extends order barring the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the shutdown
Read full article: Judge extends order barring the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the shutdownA federal judge in San Francisco has indefinitely blocked the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the government shutdown.
Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown
Read full article: Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdownVice President JD Vance says that he believes U.S. military members will be paid at the end of the week as the Trump administration reconfigures funding in the second-longest government shutdown.
The Latest: Judge orders senior Border Patrol official to meet her daily to discuss use of force
Read full article: The Latest: Judge orders senior Border Patrol official to meet her daily to discuss use of forceU.S. District Judge Sara Ellis has ordered a senior U.S. Border Patrol official to meet with her daily “to hear about how the day went” after weeks of confrontations between immigration agents and the public in the Chicago area.
Israel's top diplomat says Turkish troops will have no role in Gaza force
Read full article: Israel's top diplomat says Turkish troops will have no role in Gaza forceIsrael’s foreign minister says his government will not allow Turkish troops to take part in a future international peace force in Gaza.
Trump's redistricting push hits roadblocks in Indiana and Kansas as Republican lawmakers resist
Read full article: Trump's redistricting push hits roadblocks in Indiana and Kansas as Republican lawmakers resistRepublicans in Indiana and Kansas are resisting pressure from President Donald Trump to redraw congressional districts.
Rubio says mediators of Gaza ceasefire shared information to uncover a recent threat
Read full article: Rubio says mediators of Gaza ceasefire shared information to uncover a recent threatSecretary of State Marco Rubio says Israel, the U.S. and the other mediators of the Gaza ceasefire deal are sharing information to disrupt any threats and that allowed them to identify a possible impending attack last weekend.
Trump mulls asking Israel to free Palestinian leader Barghouti as US looks to Gaza's post-Hamas rule
Read full article: Trump mulls asking Israel to free Palestinian leader Barghouti as US looks to Gaza's post-Hamas rulePresident Donald Trump is suggesting he could call on Israel to release imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, the most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian leader.
Vance denies the US dictates to Israel as he meets with Netanyahu over Gaza ceasefire
Read full article: Vance denies the US dictates to Israel as he meets with Netanyahu over Gaza ceasefireU.S. Vice President JD Vance is seeking to ease concerns in Israel that the Trump administration is dictating terms to its closest ally in the Middle East.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to meet with Israel's Netanyahu amid Gaza ceasefire efforts
Read full article: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to meet with Israel's Netanyahu amid Gaza ceasefire effortsU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to visit Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday.
The Latest: Trump hosts GOP senators at White House as shutdown drags on
Read full article: The Latest: Trump hosts GOP senators at White House as shutdown drags onSenate Republicans projected a unified front at the White House Rose Garden Tuesday, arriving at President Donald Trump’s invitation as they refuse to yield to Democratic demands for health care funds into the fourth week of the government shutdown.
Vance is optimistic about Gaza ceasefire but notes 'very hard' work to come
Read full article: Vance is optimistic about Gaza ceasefire but notes 'very hard' work to comeU.S. Vice President JD Vance and other envoys projected optimism about Gaza’s fragile ceasefire agreement during a visit to Israel even as they acknowledged significant challenges remain.
California police say shrapnel hits and damages a patrol vehicle during Marine Corps drills
Read full article: California police say shrapnel hits and damages a patrol vehicle during Marine Corps drillsCalifornia authorities say metal shrapnel from an exploding artillery shell hit and damaged a state highway patrol vehicle as the Marine Corps fired live rounds over a freeway during exercises observed by Vice President JD Vance.
Plan to fire artillery over a highway during Vance visit irks California's Newsom
Read full article: Plan to fire artillery over a highway during Vance visit irks California's NewsomA plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended by Vice President JD Vance has drawn strong objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
JD Vance dismisses bipartisan outrage over racist and offensive Young Republican group chat
Read full article: JD Vance dismisses bipartisan outrage over racist and offensive Young Republican group chatThe public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers has prompted bipartisan calls for those involved to be removed from or resign their positions.
Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on
Read full article: Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags onFederal workers furloughed or working without pay are feeling the financial squeeze and fear being swept up in the Trump administration's layoffs.
US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech
Read full article: US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speechThe Trump administration has revoked the visas of six foreigners deemed by U.S. officials to have made derisive comments or made light of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last month.
Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday
Read full article: Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthdayPresident Donald Trump has posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was fatally shot last month while speaking at Utah Valley University.
After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Read full article: After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefireIsrael and Hamas have taken a significant step in the ceasefire agreement for the Gaza war by releasing hostages and prisoners.
Crypto spent millions to defeat Sherrod Brown and elect allies. It's ready for a repeat in 2026
Read full article: Crypto spent millions to defeat Sherrod Brown and elect allies. It's ready for a repeat in 2026The cryptocurrency industry spent millions last year to unseat a longtime critic, Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in Ohio, and install its allies in Washington.
Trump sees peace — and personal vindication — within reach in Gaza
Read full article: Trump sees peace — and personal vindication — within reach in GazaPresident Donald Trump is celebrating a breakthrough in the two-year conflict in the Middle East, calling it something people said could never be done.
Trump says he's open to health care deal but government must reopen first
Read full article: Trump says he's open to health care deal but government must reopen firstPresident Donald Trump cracked the door slightly to negotiations with Democrats on the health care subsidies they’ve made central to the shutdown fight, then abruptly closed it Monday, leaving the two sides once again at a seemingly intractable impasse.
The Oval Office meeting didn't stop a shutdown, but the Trump 2028 hats and a sombrero set a tone
Read full article: The Oval Office meeting didn't stop a shutdown, but the Trump 2028 hats and a sombrero set a toneHalfway through Donald Trump’s inaugural White House meeting with congressional leadership, the red "Trump 2028" hats appeared on the president’s desk.
North Carolina governor signs criminal justice bill into law after Ukrainian refugee’s death
Read full article: North Carolina governor signs criminal justice bill into law after Ukrainian refugee’s deathNorth Carolina’s Democratic governor has signed into law a criminal justice measure pushed by the Republican-controlled legislature in response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte train.
Republicans are relishing a role reversal in the shutdown fight. Can Trump keep them united?
Read full article: Republicans are relishing a role reversal in the shutdown fight. Can Trump keep them united?Republican leaders have presented a united stance as they try to keep the government open and berate Democrats for demanding health care policy changes in exchange for their votes.
Both parties blame each other on 1st day of government shutdown as tourist sites close
Read full article: Both parties blame each other on 1st day of government shutdown as tourist sites closeThe government shutdown has sparked intense political battles, with both parties blaming each other even as major job cuts — and major disruptions to iconic sites like the Liberty Bell and Pearl Harbor — have begun taking hold.
Trump calls for using US cities as a 'training ground' for military in unusual speech to generals
Read full article: Trump calls for using US cities as a 'training ground' for military in unusual speech to generalsPresident Donald Trump is proposing using American cities as training grounds for the armed forces.
Democrats vote down GOP funding bill, putting government on path to shutdown
Read full article: Democrats vote down GOP funding bill, putting government on path to shutdownSenate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday.
Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok deal
Read full article: Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok dealRep. John Moolenaar has requested an urgent briefing from the White House after Trump supported a deal giving Americans a majority stake in TikTok.
DHS ‘immediately’ increasing security after deadly shooting at ICE facility in Dallas
Read full article: DHS ‘immediately’ increasing security after deadly shooting at ICE facility in DallasThe Department of Homeland Security says it will increase security following the deadly shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas.
Man who opened fire on ICE facility hoped attack would give agents ‘real terror,’ FBI says
Read full article: Man who opened fire on ICE facility hoped attack would give agents ‘real terror,’ FBI saysThe gunman who opened fire on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas hated the U.S. government and wanted to incite terror by killing federal agents.
Deadly shooting on Dallas ICE office reflects widely varying security levels
Read full article: Deadly shooting on Dallas ICE office reflects widely varying security levelsU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities have varying security levels, with some heavily secured and others more exposed.
Black pastors say Charlie Kirk is not a martyr, while decrying racism and political violence
Read full article: Black pastors say Charlie Kirk is not a martyr, while decrying racism and political violenceA debate has been sparked among Black pastors who are trying to square a heroic view of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist who was gunned down in Utah this month, with the insulting statements about people of color that were key to his political activism.
Some admirers of Charlie Kirk hope response to his death signals start of a religious revival
Read full article: Some admirers of Charlie Kirk hope response to his death signals start of a religious revivalWith Vice President JD Vance calling Charlie Kirk “a martyr for Christianity,” some Kirk admirers suggest his assassination will galvanize throngs of people — notably young conservatives — to become more engaged in evangelical and Catholic churches.
Trump has managed another Republican makeover since Kirk's assassination, this time on free speech
Read full article: Trump has managed another Republican makeover since Kirk's assassination, this time on free speechAs they mourn slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump, members of his administration and a broader universe of supporters have seemed to impose a double standard on speech.
The Latest: Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence
Read full article: The Latest: Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidencePresident Donald Trump has promoted unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without offering new medical evidence.
Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk's faith and his mark on the conservative movement
Read full article: Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk's faith and his mark on the conservative movementPresident Donald Trump and his supporters have paid tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a memorial service in Arizona.
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point taps his widow as its next leader. Questions about its future remain
Read full article: Charlie Kirk's Turning Point taps his widow as its next leader. Questions about its future remainTurning Point USA, the organization Charlie Kirk founded to mobilize young conservatives, has seen a massive surge in interest and support since the activist’s assassination last week.
Kimmel's future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments
Read full article: Kimmel's future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk commentsJimmy Kimmel’s television future is hanging in the balance after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s killing.
Harris says Buttigieg was her 'first choice' for 2024 running mate but the pairing was too risky
Read full article: Harris says Buttigieg was her 'first choice' for 2024 running mate but the pairing was too riskyIn an excerpt of former Vice President Kamala Harris's new book, she says she would have picked Pete Buttigieg as her running mate last year but America wasn’t ready for the pairing.
JD Vance says national unity is impossible with those celebrating Charlie Kirk's killing
Read full article: JD Vance says national unity is impossible with those celebrating Charlie Kirk's killingVice President JD Vance says the national unity he's “desperate” for after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk cannot be had with people who condone political violence.
DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk's shooting matches suspect, FBI director says
Read full article: DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk's shooting matches suspect, FBI director saysFBI Director Kash Patel says DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matches that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing.
Rubio seeks answers from Israel on way forward in Gaza after Qatar strike
Read full article: Rubio seeks answers from Israel on way forward in Gaza after Qatar strikeU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he will be seeking answers from Israeli officials about how they see the way forward in Gaza following Israel's attack on Hamas operatives in Qatar that has upended efforts to broker an end to the conflict.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist's views, authorities say
Read full article: Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist's views, authorities sayA 22-year-old Utah man who was booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist’s provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting.
Vance arrives in Arizona with Charlie Kirk's casket aboard Air Force Two
Read full article: Vance arrives in Arizona with Charlie Kirk's casket aboard Air Force TwoVice President JD Vance flew to Salt Lake City aboard Air Force Two to pick up Charlie Kirk's casket and transport it to his home state of Arizona.
How Charlie Kirk shaped a generation of young people into a conservative force
Read full article: How Charlie Kirk shaped a generation of young people into a conservative forceCharlie Kirk began plotting a way to mold young minds into conservatism at an age when he was still sorting out his own path.
The Latest: Officials ask for public’s help in finding Charlie Kirk shooter
Read full article: The Latest: Officials ask for public’s help in finding Charlie Kirk shooterOfficials have released a new video of a person of interest in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a college event in Orem, Utah.
Utah governor pleads for public’s help in finding person who shot Charlie Kirk on university campus
Read full article: Utah governor pleads for public’s help in finding person who shot Charlie Kirk on university campusThe shooter who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk and then vanished off a roof and into the woods remained at large more than 24 hours later.