Trump threatens Fed chair Powell
Donald Trump threatened to fire Jerome Powell if he doesn't leave as Fed chair in May. This marks an escalation in their ongoing spat....
New Hampshire man who works for FAA accused of threatening to kill Trump
Dean DelleChiaie, 35, of Nashua, was expected to make an initial court appearance Tuesday on a charge of interstate communication of a threat against the president....
2 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Carrollton shopping center
A shooting occurred at a shopping center in Carrollton, Texas, leaving two people dead and three others injured. Police have taken the suspect into custody....
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans Think Prices Will Be Higher a Year from Now
A new poll by The Economist/YouGov finds that nearly 6 in 10 Americans believe prices will be higher than they are currently a year from now....
House Progressives Knock DCCC for Picking Sides in Contested Primary
House progressives in leadership positions have knocked the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) for endorsing a candidate in a contested primary....
Ken Griffin Predicts Democrats Will Take House in November
Billionaire investor Ken Griffin said it's 'almost a certainty' that Democrats will take back the House in November. This is based on historical trends of midterm elections, where control often swings to the opposing par...
U.S. job openings largely unchanged in March despite Iran conflict
Employers posted 6.87 million jobs in March, compared to 6.92 million in February, the Labor Department reported Tuesday....
Trump urges Iran to ‘wave the white flag’ amid escalating Middle East conflict
Former President Donald Trump said Iran should “wave the white flag of surrender” during a televised interview on May 5, 2026, as the nation faces mounting pressure over its involvement in the ongoing war in the Middle E...
Iran War Affects Jet Fuel Prices
The Iran war has sent jet fuel prices sky-high, affecting air travelers. NPR reports that some passengers may be newly incentivized to stick to a carry-on as airlines increase checked bag fees....
US, Iran Exchange Fire During Fragile Ceasefire
The US and Iran exchanged fire as the US military launched an operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred during a fragile ceasefire between the two nations....
Vehicle-ramming incidents: recent attacks worldwide
At least two people were killed and three others were seriously injured when a driver plowed into people in a busy shopping area in the German city of Leipzig Monday....
Pennsylvania Sues AI Company for Misrepresenting Chatbots as Doctors
The state of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, alleging that their AI chatbots were posing as licensed medical professionals and providing false medical advice. The lawsuit claims this occurred multi...
Iran ceasefire holding despite attacks on UAE, ships
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US-Iran ceasefire is holding despite Iranian attacks on the UAE and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. However, Reuters reports that Hegseth's comments contradict earlier statements...
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills three
A suspected hantavirus outbreak has killed at least three people and sickened four others on a cruise ship. CBS News' article reports that officials are investigating the source of the outbreak, while Reuters reports tha...
Hapag-Lloyd Says Strait of Hormuz Transit Not Yet Possible
The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd stated that transits through the Strait of Hormuz are not yet possible, despite the US beginning to escort vessels through the waterway. This assessment has not changed since yeste...
White House says Trump's deals with pharmaceutical companies offer billions in savings
The White House estimates that President Donald Trump's deals with pharmaceutical companies to drop some of their U.S. prescription drug prices could save $529 billion over the next 10 years....
Trump Accuses Pope of Endangering Catholics with Iran Stance
President Trump accused Pope Leo XIV of endangering many Catholics by supporting Iran's nuclear development. The Pope's stance was described as 'condoning' the development....
Bear attack injures two hikers at Yellowstone National Park
Two hikers were attacked by one or more bears at Yellowstone National Park, marking the first time in 2026 that a bear has injured people at the park....
Minimum withdrawal from $500,000 retirement account
The IRS requires individuals with retirement accounts to withdraw a certain amount of money each year. If you have a $500,000 retirement account, the minimum withdrawal is determined by your age and account balance....
RFK Jr. Launches Initiative to Reduce Psychiatric Medication Use
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced an initiative to reduce the use of psychiatric medications, citing over-medicalization as a major issue in the US....