EPA Administrator Testifies in Senate Environment Hearing
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin testified before a Senate committee on President Trump's budget request, arguing for reduced funding for the agency....
California dreaming is a political reality
The state's political landscape is heating up with the race for governor, the fight for control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the potential presidential race in 2028....
House GOP clears hurdle for FISA, ICE funding
The House voted 216-210 along party lines to adopt a rule for consideration of two major pieces of legislation: reauthorization of foreign spy powers and budget blueprint for immigration enforcement....
Comey Indicted on Threat Charges Related to Trump Photograph
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted in North Carolina on charges of making threats against President Donald Trump related to a social media post....
Iran executes at least 21 people since start of war: UN human rights chief
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said that Iran has executed at least 21 people since the US and Israel launched strikes against the country....
Google launches AI tool to predict flash floods up to 24 hours ahead
Google's new Flood Hub uses AI to flag flash-flood risk up to 24 hours in advance, which experts say could add valuable warning time....
Antibiotic resistance is growing in US
The world urgently needs new antibiotics to combat growing antibiotic resistance, but companies that develop them are often punished by the market, The Hill reports. Al Jazeera does not mention this story....
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana's Congressional Map
The Supreme Court ruled against Louisiana's congressional map, which created a second-Black majority district. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) praised the decision as a 'victory for the Constitutio...
Senate Panel Advances Kevin Warsh's Nomination for US Fed Chair
The Senate panel has approved Trump's nominee Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as US Fed chair on a party-line vote, reports Al Jazeera....
Comey Indicted Over Instagram Post
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted over an Instagram post he made last year. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the indictment 'was not an audition' for the attorney general job and that he was 'absolute...
Meta Fined by EU Over Underage Users on Facebook and Instagram
The European Union accused Meta of violating its digital rules by failing to identify and prevent minors from using their platforms. The EU's executive branch said this was a clear violation of the Digital Services Act (...
WATCH: Hegseth calls congressional Democrats, some Republicans 'biggest adversary' in Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that congressional Democrats and some Republicans are the biggest adversaries in the war with Iran. He made this statement during a budget hearing before the House Armed Services Commi...
Senate Republican Expresses Skepticism Over Comey Indictment
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) expressed skepticism over the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, saying he hopes the Justice Department has stronger evidence than 'just a picture in the sand'....
Washington's Energy Crisis Leaves Moscow as Only Option
A Senate Republican wrote that Russia's war chest will replenish due to U.S. policy, which is self-inducing an energy crisis....
Boebert Criticizes British Royal Family's List for Congress
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) criticized the British royal family for a list of 'do's and don'ts' that she said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) gave members ahead of King Charles III's address to Congress....
Pentagon Estimates $25 Billion Cost for War Against Iran
The Pentagon's acting chief financial officer estimated that the U.S. war against Iran has cost approximately $25 billion so far, with most of the expenses being ammunition....
King Charles visits 911 Memorial in New York
King Charles III visited the 911 Memorial in New York City as part of his US trip. It was the first visit to the Empire State by a reigning British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II's visit in 2010....
DOJ reviews DOJ’s Epstein files release
The Government Accountability Office will review the Department of Justice's compliance with Congress's mandate to release the Epstein files. The review follows a similar investigation by the inspector general at the dep...
Supreme Court siding with anti-abortion center raises 1st Amendment fears
The Supreme Court sided with an anti-abortion center, First Choice Women's Resource Centers, in a procedural victory. The high court’s ruling is a challenge to a New Jersey investigation of its practices....
Virginia Supreme Court blocks redistricting certification
The Virginia Supreme Court denied a motion to appeal a lower court order blocking the state from certifying the results of a redistricting referendum. The decision deals a blow to Democrats....