POLITICS
Southern Democrats see hope for first time in years, seek to build on discontent of midterm voters
Read full article: Southern Democrats see hope for first time in years, seek to build on discontent of midterm votersDemocrats see hope for political gains in the Deep South this year despite disappointments in previous elections.
Trump attends Texas-Tennessee game with no apparent disruption to coaches' communications
Read full article: Trump attends Texas-Tennessee game with no apparent disruption to coaches' communicationsEncouraging fans to get inside Neyland Stadium earlier than usual with President Donald Trump coming to Tennessee's college football game against Texas sure worked Saturday.
Prosecutor accused of misconduct in 'Broadview Six' case resigns, says US attorney 'scapegoated' her
Read full article: Prosecutor accused of misconduct in 'Broadview Six' case resigns, says US attorney 'scapegoated' herA prosecutor who has been accused of misconduct over a failed attempt to bring felony charges against six protesters of the federal immigration crackdown in Chicago has resigned.
Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
Read full article: Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by CongressPresident Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress.
Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third timeThe Supreme Court has turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump.
AI ads are popular in the 2026 midterms, but state laws haven’t stopped a lack of disclosure
Read full article: AI ads are popular in the 2026 midterms, but state laws haven’t stopped a lack of disclosureCampaign advertisements that use AI to attack rival candidates are not uncommon in the 2026 midterms, some more obviously fake than others.
Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead
Read full article: Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states insteadPresident Donald Trump has vowed to campaign in 35 of the most competitive battleground races in the final sprint to November’s midterm elections.
Takeaways from Trump-Xi summit: Lots of pomp and even more punting on tensions in US-China relations
Read full article: Takeaways from Trump-Xi summit: Lots of pomp and even more punting on tensions in US-China relationsPresidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have wrapped up their Washington summit, focusing on personal rapport rather than substantial agreements.
New Jersey’s lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment and ethics complaints
Read full article: New Jersey’s lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment and ethics complaintsNew Jersey’s Democratic lieutenant governor has resigned after being pushed out by the governor over accusations of ethics lapses and inappropriate behavior with women.
Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
Read full article: Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for nowThe Supreme Court is allowing states to resume using a controversial federal tool to check voter eligibility before the November elections.
CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction
Read full article: CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restrictionThe White House has signaled that CNN will be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump’s Saturday trip.
Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of election
Read full article: Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of electionSenator Ted Cruz targeted Muslim Americans at the recent Republican midterm convention, declaring that Sharia law “has no place in America.”.
CDC vaccine policy recommendations grind to a halt under Health Secretary Kennedy
Read full article: CDC vaccine policy recommendations grind to a halt under Health Secretary KennedyThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine recommendation process has been blown up in the past year, and decision-making has ground to a halt.
In China, the Xi-Trump summit is seen as projecting image of the country’s rise
Read full article: In China, the Xi-Trump summit is seen as projecting image of the country’s riseU.S. President Donald Trump’s elaborate reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C., has impressed the Chinese public.
Pope Leo XIV affirms need for media to cover public figures when asked about Trump ban
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV affirms need for media to cover public figures when asked about Trump banPope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him as he responded a question about the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House by affirming the importance of journalists covering public figures.
Xi says he'll see Trump again soon as he wraps up US visit with a look at the Constitution
Read full article: Xi says he'll see Trump again soon as he wraps up US visit with a look at the ConstitutionPresident Donald Trump has confirmed he'll have two more meetings with China’s Xi Jinping later this year.
Protesters of Xi's policies push for change in earshot of White House visit with Trump
Read full article: Protesters of Xi's policies push for change in earshot of White House visit with TrumpPresident Donald Trump warmly welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but protesters gathered outside the White House.
US weighs new limits on Cuban travel at the UN as Havana decries Trump's economic squeeze
Read full article: US weighs new limits on Cuban travel at the UN as Havana decries Trump's economic squeezeThe Trump administration is considering imposing new restrictions on Cuban officials traveling to the United Nations, another step to squeeze the government in Havana.
FBI employees in Trump Mar-a-Lago case seek clarity on subpoenas in Florida 'grand conspiracy' probe
Read full article: FBI employees in Trump Mar-a-Lago case seek clarity on subpoenas in Florida 'grand conspiracy' probeFormer FBI employees involved in the investigation into President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents have been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury in a broad Florida-based conspiracy probe.
Trump's state dinner for Xi features sea bass and a long list of tech titans
Read full article: Trump's state dinner for Xi features sea bass and a long list of tech titansDonald Trump has hosted a state dinner for China's leader Xi Jinping, highlighting the glitzier side of diplomacy with a tech-heavy guest list and lavish details.
Trump administration turns to Supreme Court as third-country deportations are thrown into question
Read full article: Trump administration turns to Supreme Court as third-country deportations are thrown into questionA ruling to halt deportations of people to countries other than their own has thrown a core immigration policy of the Trump administration into question, at least temporarily, and prompted a desperate appeal to the Supreme Court.
Trump relishes showing Xi his Marine One chopper and new White House helipad
Read full article: Trump relishes showing Xi his Marine One chopper and new White House helipadPresident Donald Trump showed off some of his favorite things at the White House to China's leader, Xi Jinping, on Thursday.
California Supreme Court orders Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballots
Read full article: California Supreme Court orders Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballotsThe California Supreme Court has ruled that a Republican California sheriff must return over 650,000 ballots he seized following a November 2025 special election that favored Democrats.
Melania Trump takes China's first lady on a museum outing that's watched for diplomacy and style
Read full article: Melania Trump takes China's first lady on a museum outing that's watched for diplomacy and styleFirst ladies Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan have toured the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art, celebrating cultural ties between the United States and China during China’s diplomatic visit to Washington.
40 days to midterms, election officials say new US cyber plan comes too late
Read full article: 40 days to midterms, election officials say new US cyber plan comes too lateThe nation’s cybersecurity agency has released an election infrastructure security plan 40 days before November’s midterms.
US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messaging
Read full article: US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messagingAn ad running on Fox News and Newsmax showing images of President Donald Trump and calling for the defeat of communism was paid for by the U.S. government.
8 sailors in Lincoln carrier group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says
Read full article: 8 sailors in Lincoln carrier group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader saysThe Navy's top civilian leader says eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group attempted suicide during an extended deployment to support the Iran war.
The Latest: Trump-Xi state dinner includes tech titans, sea bass and glitzy diplomacy
Read full article: The Latest: Trump-Xi state dinner includes tech titans, sea bass and glitzy diplomacyPresident Donald Trump is hailing the friendship he’s forged with Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader's highly anticipated state visit.
Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from the aging power grid
Read full article: Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from the aging power gridThe Energy Department says it will spend almost $2 billion to try to squeeze more electricity out of the nation’s aging and stressed power grid.