Select a country

Trump called her ‘garbage.’ Rep. Ilhan Omar says she remains unfazed.

“There’s this creepy obsession that he seems to have on me that just feels pretty obnoxious,” the Minnesota Democrat said of the president.
Post Politics

Trump called her ‘garbage.’ Rep. Ilhan Omar says she remains unfazed.

“There’s this creepy obsession that he seems to have on me that just feels pretty obnoxious,” the Minnesota Democrat said of the president.

Donald Trump is known for firing people. But not this year.

Some Republicans watching Trump’s second term say there’s a different dynamic this term: The president is surrounded by people who don’t challenge him.
Post Politics

Donald Trump is known for firing people. But not this year.

Some Republicans watching Trump’s second term say there’s a different dynamic this term: The president is surrounded by people who don’t challenge him.

VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs

Strains on the system could grow with the elimination of as many as 35,000 mostly unfilled health care positions, including doctors, nurses and support staff.
Post Politics

VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs

Strains on the system could grow with the elimination of as many as 35,000 mostly unfilled health care positions, including doctors, nurses and support staff.

Judge orders return of evidence against Comey, citing constitutional concerns

U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ordered the FBI to return emails and other electronic communications it seized from Comey confidant Daniel Richman.
Post Politics

Judge orders return of evidence against Comey, citing constitutional concerns

U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ordered the FBI to return emails and other electronic communications it seized from Comey confidant Daniel Richman.

House Democrats release photos from Epstein estate of Trump, other public figures

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released 19 images, many of them previously published, including some of Bill Clinton, Woody Allen, Steve Bannon and others.
Post Politics

House Democrats release photos from Epstein estate of Trump, other public figures

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released 19 images, many of them previously published, including some of Bill Clinton, Woody Allen, Steve Bannon and others.

Admiral’s top military lawyer to be summoned in House boat strike inquiry

Adm. Frank Bradley’s legal adviser has emerged as a key figure as members of Congress assess whether the killing of two men violated the law of armed conflict.
Post Politics

Admiral’s top military lawyer to be summoned in House boat strike inquiry

Adm. Frank Bradley’s legal adviser has emerged as a key figure as members of Congress assess whether the killing of two men violated the law of armed conflict.

DOJ sues Georgia county as Trump pushes debunked 2020 election fraud claims

President Donald Trump has increasingly pressured his administration to find widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, despite those claims having been debunked and dismissed in dozens of cases by the courts.
Post Politics

DOJ sues Georgia county as Trump pushes debunked 2020 election fraud claims

President Donald Trump has increasingly pressured his administration to find widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, despite those claims having been debunked and dismissed in dozens of cases by the courts.

Republican lawmakers tell Trump something he’s not used to hearing: No

In a pair of nearly simultaneous votes this week in the Indiana legislature and in Congress, GOP lawmakers issued unusual displays of defiance.
Post Politics

Republican lawmakers tell Trump something he’s not used to hearing: No

In a pair of nearly simultaneous votes this week in the Indiana legislature and in Congress, GOP lawmakers issued unusual displays of defiance.

Delaware’s acting U.S. attorney resigns amid fight over Trump’s appointees

Julianne Murray, an ex-chair of the Delaware Republican Party who the Justice Department appointed as interim U.S. attorney in the state, announced her departure.
Post Politics

Delaware’s acting U.S. attorney resigns amid fight over Trump’s appointees

Julianne Murray, an ex-chair of the Delaware Republican Party who the Justice Department appointed as interim U.S. attorney in the state, announced her departure.

National Trust sues to stop Trump’s ballroom construction

The organization, which is charged by Congress with historic preservation, is seeking to halt construction on one of the president’s priorities.
Post Politics

National Trust sues to stop Trump’s ballroom construction

The organization, which is charged by Congress with historic preservation, is seeking to halt construction on one of the president’s priorities.

House Democrats release photos of Epstein with Trump, other public figures

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released more than a dozen photos showing the convicted sex offender and Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Steve Bannon and others.
Post Politics

House Democrats release photos of Epstein with Trump, other public figures

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released more than a dozen photos showing the convicted sex offender and Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Steve Bannon and others.

Why Mormonism may have an answer for our toxic politics

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox draws on teachings from his Mormon faith to ‘disagree better.’ Studies show his approach could change public attitudes.
Post Politics

Why Mormonism may have an answer for our toxic politics

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox draws on teachings from his Mormon faith to ‘disagree better.’ Studies show his approach could change public attitudes.

The minority voters who powered Trump to a second term are drifting away

Extended conversations with Black, Latino and Asian American voters who cast ballots for Trump in 2024 showed mixed feelings about the president and their votes.
Post Politics

The minority voters who powered Trump to a second term are drifting away

Extended conversations with Black, Latino and Asian American voters who cast ballots for Trump in 2024 showed mixed feelings about the president and their votes.

Trump asserts he has pardoned county clerk convicted in Colorado case

Trump says he has pardoned Tina Peters, a major cause for MAGA supporters. She was convicted in state court, and it’s unclear if his act has any impact.
Post Politics

Trump asserts he has pardoned county clerk convicted in Colorado case

Trump says he has pardoned Tina Peters, a major cause for MAGA supporters. She was convicted in state court, and it’s unclear if his act has any impact.

Kilmar Abrego García released from ICE custody

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said the government could not indefinitely detain Kilmar Abrego García, a 30-year-old immigrant from El Salvador who is fighting his deportation.
Post Politics

Kilmar Abrego García released from ICE custody

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said the government could not indefinitely detain Kilmar Abrego García, a 30-year-old immigrant from El Salvador who is fighting his deportation.

Oklahoma Black Lives Matter leader indicted on alleged misuse of donations

Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson deposited at least several million dollars into personal accounts instead of the organization’s accounts, authorities said.
Post Politics

Oklahoma Black Lives Matter leader indicted on alleged misuse of donations

Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson deposited at least several million dollars into personal accounts instead of the organization’s accounts, authorities said.

Senate blocks Democrats’ bill to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies

The chamber also blocked a Republican bill to give Americans up to $1,500 to spend on health care instead of extending the subsidies.
Post Politics

Senate blocks Democrats’ bill to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies

The chamber also blocked a Republican bill to give Americans up to $1,500 to spend on health care instead of extending the subsidies.

Kristi Noem testifies before House panel on worldwide threats

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem testifies before a House panel in a hearing that is expected to focus largely on the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Post Politics

Kristi Noem testifies before House panel on worldwide threats

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem testifies before a House panel in a hearing that is expected to focus largely on the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

Billionaires are spending massive sums on politics. A backlash brews.

An anti-oligarch protest in a small Indiana town shows the depth of the national backlash against the concentration of wealth and power.
Post Politics

Billionaires are spending massive sums on politics. A backlash brews.

An anti-oligarch protest in a small Indiana town shows the depth of the national backlash against the concentration of wealth and power.

Republicans struggle to unite on health care as Obamacare subsidies expire

Recent weeks have showcased a free-for-all of competing GOP ideas and reinforced deep partisan divisions over the issue.
Post Politics

Republicans struggle to unite on health care as Obamacare subsidies expire

Recent weeks have showcased a free-for-all of competing GOP ideas and reinforced deep partisan divisions over the issue.

Why these red state Republicans are resisting Trump’s efforts to expand GOP power

Republicans hold a 40-10 advantage in the state senate but may still reject Trump’s pressure. ‘Hoosiers are very independent.’
Post Politics

Why these red state Republicans are resisting Trump’s efforts to expand GOP power

Republicans hold a 40-10 advantage in the state senate but may still reject Trump’s pressure. ‘Hoosiers are very independent.’

Trump launches $1 million ‘gold card’ program for fast-tracked visas

Critics have pointed out that such programs create a two-tier immigration system, disproportionately benefiting wealthy individuals.
Post Politics

Trump launches $1 million ‘gold card’ program for fast-tracked visas

Critics have pointed out that such programs create a two-tier immigration system, disproportionately benefiting wealthy individuals.

Calibri font banished as U.S. diplomacy returns to Times New Roman

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the Biden administration’s shift to a sans serif font, to assist people with vision issues, a “wasteful” diversity move.
Post Politics

Calibri font banished as U.S. diplomacy returns to Times New Roman

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the Biden administration’s shift to a sans serif font, to assist people with vision issues, a “wasteful” diversity move.

Lawmakers launch bipartisan, last-minute bids to force vote on ACA subsidies

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has launched a last-minute bid to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.
Post Politics

Lawmakers launch bipartisan, last-minute bids to force vote on ACA subsidies

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has launched a last-minute bid to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.

Bipartisan lawmakers launch last-minute bid to force vote on extending ACA subsidies

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has launched a last-minute bid to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.
Post Politics

Bipartisan lawmakers launch last-minute bid to force vote on extending ACA subsidies

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has launched a last-minute bid to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.

House passes Pentagon bill pressuring Hegseth to release boat strike evidence

The Senate could approve the measure in coming days, and lawmakers expressed confidence that President Donald Trump will sign it into law.
Post Politics

House passes Pentagon bill pressuring Hegseth to release boat strike evidence

The Senate could approve the measure in coming days, and lawmakers expressed confidence that President Donald Trump will sign it into law.

House group launches long-shot bid to force vote on ACA subsidies

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has launched a last-minute bid to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.
Post Politics

House group launches long-shot bid to force vote on ACA subsidies

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has launched a last-minute bid to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.

Trump finally confirms using vulgar slur about several countries in 2018

Trump previously denied using the language about Haiti, El Salvador and several African countries — before his nonchalant admission at a rally Tuesday.
Post Politics

Trump finally confirms using vulgar slur about several countries in 2018

Trump previously denied using the language about Haiti, El Salvador and several African countries — before his nonchalant admission at a rally Tuesday.

Supreme Court wrestles with death penalty in cases of intellectual disabilities

The justices wrestled with whether to allow Alabama to execute a man with low cognitive function, a ruling that could set new rules for states’ death rows.
Post Politics

Supreme Court wrestles with death penalty in cases of intellectual disabilities

The justices wrestled with whether to allow Alabama to execute a man with low cognitive function, a ruling that could set new rules for states’ death rows.