President Trump is facing an economic squeeze as the Iran war drives up oil prices and the U.S. job market sputters. Friday brought a double dose of bad economic news for Trump: an unexpected loss of jobs in February and another surge in oil prices driven by growing conflict in
During his recent State of the Union address, President Donald Trump took a few minutes to talk about the affordability crisis that’s been gripping the nation—which is to say, he threw some balderdash in the direction of Democrats. Blaming the high prices he once referred to as
Democrat James Talarico is now staring down the challenge of a tough general election against a still-undecided Republican rival after emerging victorious from his own bruising primary that offered a rare boost to Democrats in a deep red state. Democratic turnout surged on
President Trump on Thursday tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to replace Kristi Noem as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), creating a vacancy in the U.S. Senate and setting off a scramble to replace him. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) has 30 days to
New data showed childhood obesity has hit a record high in recent years, while federal changes such as cuts to food assistance programs and a revamped food pyramid reignite debates over how to handle the issue. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report late
A federal judge on Saturday voided layoffs at Voice of America (VOA) while also ruling that the U.S. Agency for Global Media's (USAGM) acting CEO, Kari Lake, unlawfully ran the independent federal agency. U.S. District Court of Washington, D.C., Judge Royce Lamberth wrote that
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is still evolving after primary night, with a looming endorsement from former President Donald Trump expected to shape the Republican runoff.
President Trump on Saturday rejected the United Kingdom's reported offer to send two aircraft carriers to the Middle East amid the U.S. conflict with Iran, warning that the U.S. "will remember" — seemingly alluding to the U.K.'s hesitance to get involved in the war. "The United
A threat of severe weather across the nation's midsection continued Saturday, a day after powerful storms whipped up tornadoes that killed four people in southern Michigan and two people in eastern Oklahoma. The National Weather Service said strong thunderstorms and a risk of
President Trump on Saturday accused Iran of bombing an Iranian girls' school, while several media outlets reported that the explosions were likely caused by U.S. airstrikes. A reporter asked Trump about the strike while aboard Air Force One, after the president attended the
Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary on Saturday vowed that Tehran will respond to attacks from U.S. military bases in the Persian Gulf amid the U.S. military operations. "When the enemy attacks us from regional bases, we respond to it and will respond; this is
President Trump on Saturday said attending more dignified transfer proceedings for slain U.S. service members is a "part of war" after attending the dignified transfer of six service members killed in Kuwait following the start of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. A reporter
President Trump on Saturday honored the six U.S. service members killed by an Iranian retaliatory strike in Kuwait during a dignified transfer event at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. Trump attended the proceedings for Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake, Minn.;
The Trump administration’s launch of joint strikes with Israel on Iran last weekend has put the Middle East on edge as the countries ramp up military operations in the region. President Trump said during an event with Latin American leaders on Saturday that “tremendous
The U.S. military and its allies across the Middle East are struggling to combat Iran’s swarms of cheap attack drones as the war enters its second week. Pentagon officials this past week reportedly conceded in closed-door briefings with lawmakers that waves of
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to direct the more than $220 million that went to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's ad campaign that led to her firing toward the Los Angeles fire recovery. "While Kristi Noem
The State Department on Saturday condemned what it described as an “unprovoked” Iranian drone attack in Azerbaijan that reportedly injured several people, affirming U.S. support for Middle East allies as hostilities grow in the region. “These strikes are flagrant violation of
The growing conflict in Iran, spearheaded by U.S. and Israeli strikes followed by retaliatory attacks by Iran on Gulf partners, has resulted in a surge in domestic gas and oil prices. The U.S. national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped 14 percent since last week
A majority of Americans are opposed to ongoing U.S. military action in Iran even as President Trump forcefully vows to press on with the operation until the Iranian regime surrenders, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. The poll, released Friday, found that 56 percent
Cindy McCain, the widow of the late Arizona Sen. John McCain (R), said she was one of the thousands of Americans fleeing Middle Eastern countries amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. “I want to thank all who were involved in getting me and my party out of Dubai,”
Late-night comedian Bill Maher said he’s “cautiously optimistic” about President Trump’s ongoing military operation against Iran, “unless he puts boots on the ground.” “I just don’t get what liberals don’t get about liberation,” he said during Friday's episode of "Real Time
Greene has had to deal with some truly vile death threats of her own in recent years — surely she knows better. Irresponsible words and conjecture, most especially in the “Age of Trump,” can go sideways in an instant.
The crisis warrants presidential attention: the lake affects air quality for millions of Americans, sustains major Western industries, and supports a multibillion-dollar regional economy.
Sen. Steve Daines’s (R-Mont.) decision not to seek reelection — and last-minute switcheroo for his preferred candidate — caught the political world off-guard this week as it slammed the door on a competitive election process in polarizing fashion. Daines, a two-term senator,
President Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court again on Friday, voicing deep frustration with “a number” of recent decisions that have included the rejection of his signature tariff policy and his attempts to federalize the National Guard, among other setbacks. “I think the
President Trump on Saturday announced a new coalition to counter drug trafficking and cartels during the inaugural “Shield of the Americas" summit in Miami. “On this historic day, we come together to announce a brand-new military coalition to eradicate the criminal cartels
The results are transformative and undeniable.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warned this week that soaring jet fuel prices tied to conflict in the Middle East could soon push airline ticket prices higher. Kirby, following an event at Harvard University, noted that while the demand for air travel was still strong, the
If we are to survive as a republic, we must remain faithful to the constitutional structure that afforded us the stability that we have enjoyed for over two centuries.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rebuffed concerns that Russia is supporting Iran amid the U.S.’s ongoing military operation in the Middle East. Hegseth said “no one’s putting us in danger” when asked by CBS News’s Major Garrett about reports that Russia provided information to
With less than a year to go before the 2026 midterms, lawmakers in both chambers of Congress are making decisions as campaign season inches closer. In total, 63 congressional lawmakers and one House delegate, 39 of them Republicans, are not seeking reelection. Of that group, 12
(NEXSTAR) – Paying taxes is hard enough, so leaving additional money on the table should be avoided at all costs. Last week, the Internal Revenue Service advised parents and families not to overlook available tax credits that could significantly lower their tax burdens – or
President Trump is reportedly considering an order requiring financial institutions to check customers' citizenship, which could erode trust in financial services, create confusion and hardship for customers, and raise constitutional concerns.
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) announced Friday that he would not seek reelection to his newly redrawn southern California seat, adding uncertainty to the GOP's efforts to cling to its narrow House majority in the midterms. Issa, who has served in the House since 2001, wrote in a
Estefany Rodriguez's attorneys say she was complying with immigration officials and had no active case when agents took her into custody.
President Trump vowed early Saturday to press on with U.S. military operations against Iran, declaring the country would be “hit very hard,” even after its president apologized for attacks against regional neighbors. “Today Iran will be hit very hard! Under serious