Johnson touts ‘bipartisan’ path for FISA reauthorization, but obstacles remain

A top Democrat says he isn't participating in conversations with Republican leaders at this time.

The holy war America needed

Pope Leo XIV has been butting heads with Trump and the GOP over their use of Christianity to justify war and their mistreatment of immigrants, calling for an end to the conflict and advocating for grace, charity and forgiveness.

Are you ready for universal Trump pardons?

President Trump has reportedly boasted that he will issue pre-emptive presidential pardons to hundreds, if not thousands, of administration staff and officials, which could raise questions about the potential for abuse of the Pardons Clause and the potential for unethical or

Hegseth ends mandatory flu vaccine for service members

The Pentagon is ending mandatory flu vaccines for service members, phrasing the change as giving troops “medical autonomy” and “freedom to express their religious convictions,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday. “Our new policy is simple. If you, an American

Graham releases blueprint for GOP immigration enforcement funding plan

Senate Republicans are expected to adopt the budget resolution later this week.

Southern Poverty Law Center says it's being investigated by DOJ

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) announced Tuesday that it is under investigation by the Department of Justice, a move that comes after the Trump administration has repeatedly admonished the civil rights group. SPLC’s interim CEO Bryan Fair said the group does not have

Hegseth Ends Flu Vaccine Mandate—Ensuring Everyone’s About to Get Sick

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth doesn’t think soldiers living and fighting together in close quarters or aboard warships need to take the flu vaccine. “Under the disastrous Biden administration, this Pentagon waged an unrelenting war on our warriors on many fronts, including

House Republican 'would not be surprised' if foreign adversaries to blame for dead, missing US scientists

Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.), who sits on the House Oversight Committee, said late Monday that he would “not be surprised” if foreign adversaries were responsible for the mysterious deaths and disappearances of nearly a dozen American scientists over the past few years. “I would

Trump calls for Iran to release 8 women amid ceasefire talks

President Trump on Tuesday urged Iran not to execute eight women accused of crimes against the Islamic Republic amid ceasefire talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. “To the Iranian leaders, who will soon be in negotiations with my representatives: I would greatly appreciate the

Why the Venezuela playbook will fail with Iran

Iran is not Venezuela and treating it as such is a naïve and dangerous miscalculation.

Trump says currency swap with UAE under consideration

President Trump said Tuesday that the United States is weighing a currency swap with the United Arab Emirates amid the war with Iran. Trump said on CNBC that the UAE had been hit by missiles from Iran amid the war and, when asked if a currency swap was under consideration, he

Watch live: House Democrats speak as Trump's Iran ceasefire deadline nears

House Democrats, who have been openly critical of President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the U.S. military operation in Iran, will speak with reporters Tuesday morning after a closed-door meeting. Their remarks come as a temporary truce between the Trump

Ocasio-Cortez: Patel 'a person who's easily manipulated'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Monday accused FBI Director Kash Patel of being "a person who's easily manipulated" following reporting in The Atlantic that described episodes of excessive drinking and alleged that Patel's colleagues are alarmed over his behavior.

Trump to Recite Eyebrow-Raising Scripture at Bible Reading Event

President Trump is not exactly known for his piousness, but one Bible verse seems to have struck his fancy—probably because it was used by evangelical Christians to sing his praises while they tried to overthrow the government on January 6. In the Old Testament, 2 Chronicles

Gunman at historic pyramids in Mexico kills 1, injures 13

The shooting took place shortly after 11:30 a.m., when dozens of tourists were at the top of the Pyramid of the Moon.

Trump DOJ Launches Investigation Into Prominent Civil Rights Group

The Southern Poverty Law Center revealed Tuesday that it’s under criminal investigation by the Justice Department for previously using paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups. The nonprofit public interest group announced that the Trump administration appears to be

Budget Leak Reveals DHS Is Creating Smart Glasses for ICE

The Department of Homeland Security is developing smart glasses that would allow federal agents to identify people using biometric data in real time. Journalist Ken Klippenstein, citing a budget request from DHS, reports that these devices, slated to be released by September

US forces board sanctioned vessel without incident, Pentagon says

The U.S. forces boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean overnight without incident, the Pentagon announced Tuesday morning. The Pentagon said U.S. personnel performed a “right-of-visit, maritime” interdiction and boarded the “stateless sanctioned” M/T Tifani in the

Trump invokes Defense Production Act to boost oil, coal and energy infrastructure

President Trump on Monday invoked wartime authority under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to try to push for more oil, gas and coal. The DPA gives the president the authority to increase the production of certain items to advance national security. Trump this week issued five

'Many families are struggling'

Hot air balloon with 13 aboard makes emergency landing in California backyard

A hot air balloon carrying 13 people made an emergency landing in a Southern California backyard due to low fuel and a shift in winds.

US soldier says wife detained by ICE: 'She followed the rules'

The wife of a U.S. Army soldier is reportedly facing deportation after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during an immigration appointment in Texas last week. Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano, 51, told CBS News Sunday that his wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega,

Trump says Fed nominee should cut rates right away

President Trump on Tuesday said he would be disappointed if the Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh does not cut interest rates right away — comments that came moments before Warsh's scheduled confirmation hearing on the Hill. When asked if he’d be disappointed if Warsh

Xi says for first time Strait of Hormuz should be reopened

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be maintained, his first comments on the key waterway a month into its closure by Iran following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran. Xi made the comments in a phone call with Saudi

Trump Threatens to Start Bombing Iran Before Peace Talks Even Resume

President Donald Trump doesn’t sound particularly optimistic ahead of peace talks with Iran. Speaking on the phone to Joe Kernan of CNBC’s Squawk Box Tuesday morning, Trump signaled that the U.S. was ready to resume attacks if negotiations with Iran were unsuccessful. “Well, I

Liberals launch effort to counter Turning Point USA on college campuses

A liberal group is looking to counter the influence of conservative Turning Point USA on college campuses by launching its own club that invites students to fight back against “authoritarianism” and “corporate greed.” More Perfect University (MPUniversity), founded by the

Watch live: Pentagon officials brief reporters on budget request

Pentagon officials will give remarks Tuesday morning on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request — which includes $1.5 trillion in defense spending. The request includes $1.1 trillion in “base discretionary” spending and $350 billion for “critical Administration

Tucker Carlson Apologizes for Endorsing Trump Amid Massive Fallout

Donald Trump appears to have finally lost one of his most influential supporters. Ex–Fox News host Tucker Carlson disavowed the president Monday night during an interview with his brother, Republican operative and speechwriter Buckley Carlson, telling his audience that he was

Trump: 'I'd love somebody to buy' Spirit Airlines

President Trump came out against a potential merger between American Airlines and United Airlines in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, but suggested Spirit Airlines should be bought. "I'd love somebody to buy Spirit, it's 14,000 jobs. Maybe the federal government should help

Trump on extended ceasefire with Iran: 'I don't want to do that'

President Trump said Tuesday that he does not want to extend the ceasefire with Iran, with the deadline slated to expire Wednesday. Trump, when asked by CNBC if he would consider lengthen the ceasefire if peace talks this week make progress, responded, “I don’t want to do

Schumer: Patel ‘grave risk’ to rule of law, national security

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Monday said a report in The Atlantic magazine alleging excessive drinking by FBI Director Kash Patel demonstrates that Patel is “a grave risk to the rule of law and to American national security.” “Over the weekend, more damning

Obama says Higher Ground production company to go independent

Former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama's production company Higher Ground will go independent after launching with Netflix after eight years, multiple outlets reported. In a Saturday interview with historian Jon Meacham at an event in Philadelphia honoring

The pride flag is back at Stonewall, but the fight against erasure is far from over

The Stonewall legacy is not only what happened in 1969, but the refusal, generation after generation, to accept erasure as the final word.

Tucker Carlson 'sorry for misleading people' with Trump support

Pundit Tucker Carlson is expressing regret for voicing support for President Trump. Carlson, who has been a sharp critic of Trump's war in Iran, said during a recent episode of his podcast and online show that prominent people on the right who backed Trump ahead of the 2024

New technology could help Nancy Guthrie case: Genealogist

A renowned DNA expert believes genome sequencing opens the door in the Nancy Guthrie case

House Republican on Patel reported alcohol use: ‘As long as it doesn’t affect his job ... I’m cool’

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) defended FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday following a report in The Atlantic alleging Patel has engaged in excessive alcohol use and other behaviors that have alarmed colleagues at the bureau. “I don’t know anything about his drinking. I’ve not

How a new evaluation model dumbs down Advanced Placement scores

For many popular exams, recent score reports reflect not a surge in student mastery, but a quiet lowering of the bar.

Watch live: House Republicans give remarks amid DHS funding battle, Iran war unease

House Republican leaders will speak to reporters Tuesday morning after their closed-door meeting as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown persists. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is also facing pressure as unease grows within the GOP over President Trump's conflict

Senate Democrats press Warsh on asset divestiture plan ahead of confirmation hearing

Senate Democrats on the Banking Committee on Monday issued a strong push to delay Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing, citing qualms with the potential next Federal Reserve chair’s financial assets in the absence of transparent disclosures. “Without the ability to review Mr.

Trump approval mired at lowest of second term: Survey

President Trump's approval rating has sunk to the lowest point of his second term amid Trump's back-and-forth with Pope Leo XIV and as the U.S. conflict in Iran persists, according to a new survey. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released this week, found Trump's approval rating stands

Watch live: Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to replace Powell at Fed, faces confirmation hearing

Kevin Warsh, President Trump's pick to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, will testify Tuesday morning before the Senate Banking Committee. Trump announced Warsh, a former Fed board member, as his nominee in January as tensions rose between the president and Powell

Watch live: RFK Jr. testifies before House panel on HHS budget

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is back on Capitol Hill Tuesday, testifying before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are likely to press Kennedy on

Trump Aides Panic That He Keeps Derailing Iran Talks

President Donald Trump’s addiction to social media posting is hurting negotiations with Iran. Talks last weekend seemed to be going well, with a deal close to being reached. But then, Trump went online and claimed that Iran had agreed to specific provisions, such as handing

Live updates: Trump leans against extension for Iran as ceasefire deadline arrives, talks in flux

President Trump on Tuesday said he isn't interested in extending the ceasefire with Iran that ends in a matter of hours. "I don’t want to do that. We don’t have that much time,” he told CNBC on Tuesday morning. Potential peace talks in Pakistan are in flux, as Vice President

Hybrid work has stabilized — the Fed's data explain why

The durability of work from home is not a vibe. It is a measured, model-consistent and market-encoded shift.

House Democrat sings 'The Gambler' during eulogy for songwriter

A Tennessee Democrat is offering a musical ode following the death of a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, singing a Kenny Rogers tune on the floor of the House. "You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, know when to run," Rep. Steve Cohen

Parents helping Gen Z become homeowners through generational wealth

The positive trend comes at a time when many around the U.S. are faced with affordability challenges.

Tick bites causing highest rate of ER visits in a decade: CDC

During the second week of April, 71 out of every 100,000 emergency room visits were for tick bites, according to the agency.

Trump praises Tim Cook on departure from Apple: 'I have always been a big fan'

President Trump praised Tim Cook’s tenure as the CEO of Apple on Tuesday, a day after the company announced Cook would step down from the role. “I have always been a big fan of Tim Cook, and likewise, Steve Jobs, but if Steve was not taken from the Planet Earth so young, and

Trump versus Pope Leo: A self-inflicted knockout blow

The pope is ahead on points, the only knockout blow struck by Trump was to his own chin.