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NASA's Artemis III mission is starting to take shape
The Artemis III crew possesses a mix of training and experience that should help to accomplish the mission.
US, Iran offer mixed messages on peace deal timing
The U.S. and Iran are offering mixed messages on a possible peace deal, with Iranian officials disputing President Trump's announcement that a ceasefire would be finalized Sunday Iran's state-run Fars News Agency reported early Sunday that Tehran "has neither finalized nor
Buc-ee's to open westernmost location soon, with more new stores on the way
Buc-ee's is heading where it's never been before: the West.
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel
The United Kingdom’s Armed Forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet attempting to sail through the English Channel on Sunday in a “blow” to the Kremlin amid its more than four year war with Ukraine. “In the early hours of this morning, I directed our Armed Forces to intercept
Trump's appointments are worse than you think
Determined not to repeat the “mistake” of his first term, when experienced Cabinet officials sometimes derailed his worst impulses, Trump has made many staggeringly unqualified appointments since his reelection in 2024.
Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Republican Senate runoff
President Trump early on Sunday endorsed Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) over former college football coach Derek Dooley in Tuesday's Georgia GOP Senate runoff. "Mike is strongly supported by the most Highly Respected MAGA Patriots in Georgia and beyond, and many Republicans in the
Trump congratulates New York Knicks on NBA Championship victory
President Trump congratulated the New York Knicks on their first NBA Championship win in over 50 years. "Congratulations to Jim Dolan and the New York Knicks!!!" Trump wrote on Truth Social early Sunday, referencing the Madison Square Garden Sports CEO who owns the Knicks.
‘UFC Freedom 250’ at the White House: 5 things to watch
Anticipation is building for "UFC Freedom 250," a prime-time fight night set to play out just steps from the White House and seen as an informal kickoff to the “America 250” celebrations the Trump administration is planning this summer. The multimillion-dollar project is the
‘Time is not on our side’: Ukraine presses Trump for help with children stolen by Russia
Ukraine’s top official responsible for returning children kidnapped by Russia is urging greater U.S. assistance in delivering justice for more than a million families across his country. One of the darkest aspects of Russia’s war against Ukraine is its campaign of abducting
The Memo: Trump’s UFC fight night risks landing with a thud
President Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday Sunday with a night of UFC fights on the South Lawn of the White House. It’s yet more proof that Trump is radically different from other presidents. And the spectacle carries risks as well as rewards, even as it plays into
Supreme Court’s docket loaded as decision season nears climax
The Supreme Court is in its final sprint. President Trump’s agenda is on the line as the justices dash to hand down their remaining decisions by their self-imposed deadline of the end of June. With 20 argued cases left, the court’s pace is exactly on par with this time last
How Substance Use Became a Trojan Horse to Undermine Abortion Rights
In the first two years of post- Dobbs America, 412 people were charged with “pregnancy-related” crimes, with 399 of these being related to substance use—including alcohol. These charges, which most frequently alleged either child abuse or neglect of the fetus, were made
Bowser reinstates limited youth curfew in DC
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) reinstated a curfew for minors on Friday, extending restrictions aimed at deterring underage crime and disorderly conduct in Washington neighborhoods for another two weeks. “Effective tonight, all youth under 18 are subject to an 11PM curfew—and
Karen Bass's brother joins lawsuit against Los Angeles over Palisades fire
The brother of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) has joined a lawsuit blaming the city and others for the devastation caused by the deadly 2025 Palisades fire, according to multiple reports. Kenneth Bass and his wife, Cindy, sued the city last month in L.A. Superior Court,
Oversight Democrat hails Trump name removal from Kennedy Center: ‘Really important moment for this country’
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, hailed the removal of President Trump’s name from the renowned Kennedy Center on Saturday as a symbolic win for “democracy and the rule of law.” “It’s [The Kennedy Center] a tribute to one of
Trump taps James McDonald as US Attorney for Manhattan, replacing DNI pick Clayton
President Trump said on Saturday that he plans to tap James McDonald to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, replacing Jay Clayton, who was nominated as director of national intelligence earlier this week. Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth
Sunday shows preview: Will US, Iran finalize peace deal amid reported optimism?
The U.S. and Iran moved closer this week to reaching an agreement aimed at ending the conflict, easing nuclear tensions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but it remains to be seen whether the claim of a deal President Trump has made repeatedly over the past three months will
Amazon security research reportedly led to the White House’s Anthropic Fable ban
According to the Wall Street Journal, the export control directive that led to Anthropic cutting off access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 was triggered in part by cybersecurity research from Amazon and conversations between CEO Andy Jassy and the White House. According to the report,
Trump creates tricky terrain for Hilton in California governor's race
President Trump's voter fraud accusations in California are already highlighting the tricky terrain facing gubernatorial nominee Steve Hilton as he navigates running as a Trump-endorsed Republican in a state where the president is hugely unpopular. The British political
Cavaliers guard James Harden arrested in Houston
James Harden is facing charges after he was arrested early Saturday morning in Houston, Texas.
House Democrat slams US-Iran peace deal as ‘basically a surrender document’
Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton (Mass.) criticized the reported details of an agreement with Iran, after President Trump said the U.S. and Iran plan to sign the peace framework on Sunday. “This is a terrible deal,” Moulton told MS NOW on Saturday. “It’s basically a surrender
Iranian envoy in Mexico signals US, Tehran could be ‘friends’ if Israel sidelined
The Iranian ambassador to Mexico signaled on Friday that his country and the U.S. could have a good relationship in the future, so long as President Trump does not take foreign policy cues from Israel. “If the U.S. closes its eyes to Israel’s interest, Iran and the U.S. can be
Washington isn't broken — it's transactional
Companies that understand the high-stakes legislative negotiations in Washington and build coalitions with diverse economic classes are positioning themselves ahead of the next wave of policy-driven opportunity.
Burgum blames Dems for high gas prices, not Strait of Hormuz turmoil
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum shifted blame around rising gas prices amid the Iran war to Democratic state officials on Friday. “The price of gasoline varies across our whole country largely right now by state policy and state taxes, not by the underlying fundamentals,”
AI Is about to escape human control — and nobody has a plan
Anthropic has called for a global pause on the development of powerful AI systems, warning that they are slipping beyond human control and could have catastrophic consequences if not properly regulated.
Trump says Iran deal 'scheduled to be signed' Sunday, trashes Obama-era pact
President Trump confirmed plans to sign a new framework for a peace deal with Iran on Sunday. “The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow,” Trump wrote Saturday afternoon on Truth Social, adding, “Our relationship with Iran is a much different and better one than previous
Rogan vents frustration with Trump agenda: ‘What the f--- we doing?’
Podcaster Joe Rogan voiced fresh frustration with President Trump on Friday, questioning whether his administration is delivering on the promises that helped fuel Trump’s return to the White House. During the most recent episode of his show, Rogan and author Cameron Hanes
What Congress gets wrong about the Arctic Refuge and America's sportsmen
While development has its place, public lands are meant to serve the broader public over the long term — not just short-term returns.
Will America's 250th anniversary mark the end of our nation’s noble dream?
On the 250th anniversary of our republic, what is “united” about the United States of America?
TSA launching TSA Gold+ program at US airports. What is it?
A recently announced initiative spearheaded by the Transportation Security Administration aims to "achieve world-class security and customer experience," according to the agency.
House conservatives mount push to codify Trump border policies
Hard-line conservatives in the House are mounting an uphill push to codify President Trump’s border policies, demanding a vote by July 4 and warning that policies that have significantly cut down crossings at the southern border could be easily reversed once he leaves office.
Iran peace deal expected to be finalized 'in the next 24 hours': Pakistan
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran could be finalized “in the next 24 hours.” Pakistan has been mediating the peace talks between the two sides, and Sharif wrote in a social media post that the nations “are closer
When it comes to retirement, a year can change everything
People who keep working into their 60s report more purpose and stronger social ties.
Maher jabs Trump over UFC: ‘The emperor is holding gladiator games on his birthday’
Late night host Bill Maher took aim at the upcoming UFC event at the White House, ridiculing the decision to hold the event on President Trump’s birthday this Sunday. “Our redneck president is turning 80, and to celebrate there is a UFC fight on the lawn,” the comedian said