More than 100 million Americans are under air quality alerts as smoke from wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota blankets parts of the U.S. and releases microscopic particles into the atmosphere that can raise serious health risks. Shifting winds have pushed thick haze
President Trump’s efforts to win congressional approval of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act at all costs are frustrating Republicans who see him as picking the wrong fights with his party ahead of a crucial midterm election. The frustrations were
CNN host Michael Smerconish said major television networks acted with “condescension” by not airing President Trump’s primetime speech on election fraud on their channels, saying viewers should be trusted to evaluate the president’s remarks for themselves. Several of the
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) says he is reviewing whether his administration could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his anticipated visit to the city for the U.N. General Assembly this fall. The mayor made these comments an interview with Lulu
As Ukraine continues its strategic strikes against Russian infrastructure, author Andrew Chakhoyan draws parallels between the current conflict and the American Revolutionary War to argue that Western allies must provide the necessary support to ensure Kyiv's sovereignty.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday accused the U.S. of repeatedly breaching its ceasefire agreement with Tehran, calling President Trump’s signature on the memorandum of understanding “utterly worthless and devoid of credibility.” Khamenei said in written
Two U.S. service members were killed, and one is still missing after Iran hit two military bases in Jordan on Friday, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom). Additionally, four American service members were “medically evacuated” to hospitals in Jordan and have since been
Research from the University of Connecticut suggests that the long-term decline in male labor force participation is driven by diminished expectations regarding the rewards of work formed during childhood.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) on Saturday threw his support behind Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley's revived gubernatorial campaign, just a day after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez's (D) abrupt exit from the race. "I'm all in on making sure Wisconsinites continue to have a
The prudent course is to hold firm against any weakening of USMCA’s terms.
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) announced on Saturday that he will run for a Senate seat representing the Palmetto State following the sudden passing of longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham (R). “For years, Senator Lindsey Graham fought hard to save America and defend South Carolina,”
A federal appeals court on Friday allowed the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to move forward with proposed changes to its mail-in ballot delivery procedures while legal challenges continue, but the Trump administration rule remains stalled under a separate court order. A
Anti-abortion groups are turning up their activism after a prohibition on Medicaid funding going to abortion providers like Planned Parenthood was left out of Republicans’ reconciliation 3.0 framework. The dynamic threatens to exacerbate the tension between Republicans and
As a recent example of that tactic, look no further than the “reporting” surrounding longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell.
The Democratic Party still holds a slim advantage in their chances to retake control of the U.S. House this November, according to a new poll released on Saturday. A Washington Post-Ipsos survey found that registered voters prefer Democrats by 3 percentage points, with 48
Confidence in the Supreme Court’s decision-making is falling among Americans, according to a new Washington Post-Ipsos poll, with nearly of half of adults believing that the justices are guided by political ideology rather than the rule of law. The poll, conducted earlier
Democratic strategist James Carville on Friday criticized President Trump following his primetime speech this week, in which the president claimed that the U.S. election system needed urgent attention for vulnerabilities. Carville joined Republicans in opposing the decision of
The operational reality of a functioning agency is harder to fake than the documents that describe it, but only if someone is actually looking.
The TSA’s upgrade to 3D computed tomography (CT) scanners could create an annoying issue — and perhaps a pricey one — for certain travelers.
A critical year is ahead for the nation's two largest reservoirs, with no relief after a record-low snowpack and a continuing drought.
A drop in demand could mean lower prices on certain grocery items, but the relief may be short-lived.
A senior Iranian adviser threatened on Friday to launch a wider war in the Middle East following days of intense fighting, warning that “full-scale offensive operations” could resume if U.S. military strikes do not cease. “Iran will no longer limit itself to retaliatory,
These radical voices are seeking to remove all of the moderating elements of our system.
President Trump wants the U.S. to host the World Cup again, but next time he suggested the country should do it alone. The president celebrated the success of this year’s tournament at the FIFA World Cup reception in New York City’s Trump Tower on Friday evening ahead of the
Epstein survivor Jess Michaels said Friday that she left a meeting with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche this week “disappointed, disturbed and undaunted.” Blanche agreed to meet with survivors of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein under pressure from
Enough lip service. Enough ignoring the real pain of so many of your constituents. It’s just enough. Pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act.
Insurance coverage just changed for as many as 56 million Americans when it comes to the popular GLP-1 medications used to promote weight loss.
The U.S. military is widening its attacks across Iran, striking a port facility, energy infrastructure and bridges as President Trump looks to squeeze the Iranian regime. Iran has also retaliated against nearby allies, targeting U.S. bases in the region, along with power and
U.S. Central Command confirmed on Saturday that two American service members were killed in Jordan and another is missing in action after Iran launched retaliatory strikes in the region. The U.S. has widened its attacks against Tehran this week as President Trump looks to
President Trump on Friday doubled down on his accusations of widespread voter fraud and interference by China in the 2020 presidential election in a series of social media posts. Trump delivered a highly anticipated primetime address to the nation on Thursday, in which he
President Trump’s selective release of classified documents about the 2020 election doesn’t change the core conclusion of the intelligence community: that not a single vote was altered in the contest. Nonetheless, Democrats say the president is clearly laying the groundwork to
The U.S. military is widening its attacks across Iran, striking a port facility, energy infrastructure and bridges as President Trump looks to squeeze the Iranian regime. Iran has retaliated against nearby allies, targeting U.S. bases in the region, along with power and
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will rejoin the Democratic primary race for Wisconsin governor following the sudden exit of Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez (D), who ended her bid on Friday over an ongoing scandal related to campaign finance errors. Crowley teased on
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband was charged with a misdemeanor hit-and-run on Friday, weeks after he allegedly crashed into an unoccupied parked car and left the scene. Paul Pelosi, 86, was charged under a California state law that requires drivers
Iranian attacks on at least two military bases in Jordan this week reportedly injured several U.S. service members when their facility was struck, CBS News reported Friday. The extent of the injuries is unclear as is when they occurred, though both the U.S, and Jordan have
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has suspended campaign fundraising efforts for more than two dozen House Democrats who voted to cut off billions of dollars in U.S. military aid to Israel earlier this week. More than 100 House Democrats voted in favor of an
President Trump’s primetime address Thursday from the White House alleged vulnerabilities in the American election system, but the information shared largely didn’t reveal anything new and didn’t provide evidence that any election results from years past were fraudulent. The
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) blasted President Trump’s primetime speech on Thursday in which he cast doubt on the security of U.S. election systems, warning that the president would use it as a precursor to meddle in the upcoming midterms. Newsom likened the speech to the
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Food producer Taylor Farms released a statement on the Cyclospora outbreak Friday, confirming that it's "voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the US market." Reuters reports that, according to a source, Taylor Farms told customers like Yum
AIPAC site removes option to give to more than a dozen Democrats, removes Pelosi plaudits.
