Senate adding Iran sanctions to Russia bill
President Donald Trump had urged Congress to add in penalties against Iran.
Headlines
- All
- Africa
- Asia
- Business
- Culture
- Environment
- Europe
- Gaming
- Markets
- Middle East
- Movies & TV
- Music
- Politics
- Science
- South America
- Tech
- World News
Trump 'close to making a decision' on 'massive attack' against Iran
President Trump said Thursday that he is weighing a significant escalation in combat operations against Iran following the U.S. military's 12th day of consecutive strikes Wednesday. The president told Axios that he is “considering a massive attack” against the country that
Hasan Piker frames 9/11 Times cover — more evidence the DSA hates America
Is anyone going to stand up against this? Say this is wrong?
Leavitt deflects questions about new conditions on Saudi nuclear deal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt did not offer any new information regarding the civilian nuclear deal Thursday after President Trump made it conditional on Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel. “The president is always the final dealmaker, as you know,
China says AI development comes from 'greater self-reliance and strength' amid stolen tech claims
China defended the country's development of artificial intelligence, stating it comes from "greater self-reliance and strength" after a top White House official accused a Chinese startup of improperly using Anthropic's latest model and accessing restricted Nvidia chips. Lin
Senate GOP blocks measure to end Iran war despite concerns about lack of endgame
Senate Republicans on Thursday defeated a motion to advance a war powers resolution that would direct President Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from hostilities against Iran, even though a growing number of GOP lawmakers are voicing concerns about mounting casualties and how long
Ossoff leads Collins by 9 points in Georgia Senate race: Poll
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff (Ga.) holds a 9-point lead over Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) in a new AARP poll, with less than four months remaining before voters in the Peach State decide whether to give Ossoff a second Senate term. The survey, which bipartisan pollsters Fabrizio
Trump 'running out of patience' with Thune over SAVE America Act: Leavitt
President Trump expressed growing frustration with Senate Republicans and Majority Leader John Thune over their failure to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act before the August recess.
House rebukes Iran war; Trump’s next side hustle raises eyebrows
🛑 Plus: Eggs, fruit pouches & more recalled over food safety concerns {beacon} Happy Thursday. Well, that Red Sox’s 15-game winning streak was fun while it lasted. In today's issue: 4 Republicans help House Dems pass bill to rebuke Trump’s Iran war Lawmakers scramble to
Could a flat-rate COLA help fix Social Security?
A new analysis examines how a flat-rate Social Security COLA could affect retirees and the program's long-term finances.
Trump administration won't intervene in Tate brothers extradition: White House
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that President Trump and his administration have no plans to intervene in the extradition process of social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate. “No. We’ve already answered that question,” Leavitt told reporters
Chick-fil-A warns cyberattack may have exposed customer data in multiple states
Some Chick-fil-A loyalty members may have had their personal information exposed following a recent cyberattack, the company said.
Darline Graham Tries to Bury Ties to Lawmaker Who Killed Abortion Ban
Newly-minted Senator Darline Graham, stepping in for her recently deceased brother Lindsey, only has one political donation on record—and it was to a South Carolina state senator who helped kill an abortion ban. The Daily Beast reported on Tuesday that Graham in 2020 donated
Hunter Biden: Trump 'would have his claws into my family' without pardon
Hunter Biden in a recent interview said President Trump “would have his claws into my family” if former President Biden had not given him a pardon. “If my dad had not pardoned me, then Donald Trump would have his claws into my family for however long he held power, and so what
Mark Sanford launches Senate bid in South Carolina special election
The former representative, South Carolina governor and presidential candidate enters a crowded field to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
These are the Republicans who voted for the Iran war powers resolution
Four Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House voted on Thursday to approve a war powers resolution to place pressure on the Trump administration to wind down its military operations against Iran. The symbolic vote, which does not carry the force of law, reflects growing
How far can Congress take its inherent contempt powers?
In this age of original intent, surely it means something that the people who wrote the document intended to deny Congress the authority to summarily punish third parties.
‘Figure out a way to get it done’: Scalise warns pressure is building on Senate GOP to move on reconciliation
The House Majority leader also said Senate Republicans no longer have “the excuse of the filibuster.”
Senate panel vote on Trump nominees derailed after Warren raises background check concerns
Lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday took the unusual step of delaying a public hearing to consider three of President Trump’s nominees, after Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said their FBI background checks raised “significant questions.” The Banking panel had
Thune: ‘I can’t count to 50’ GOP votes on reconciliation 3.0 framework
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday the votes aren’t there in the Senate to advance a House-passed budget resolution that would pave the way for a $95 billion reconciliation bill to fund the war in Iran, farm aid and election-related reforms. “As I’ve said
Another cyclospora outbreak not linked to lettuce under investigation: FDA
At least 72 cases have been linked to this outbreak.
Homicide levels trending lowest in more than a century: Research
The U.S. is on track to reach a new historic low in the annual homicide rate in 2026, according to a new report released Thursday. The rate of reported homicides in the first half of 2026 was 18 percent lower than it was during the same period in 2025, according to data from
Overlooking Asian American voters could cost Democrats the midterms
With the 2026 midterms fast approaching, this continued oversight could prove catastrophic for Democrats.
Stephen A. Smith: Nolan Wells death 'resonates' with Black community
Stephen A. Smith said Wednesday the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells “resonates particularly in the Black community.” The political and sports commentator said Wednesday to NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo that the circumstances and lack of answers surrounding the case are “highly
Ocasio-Cortez leading potential 2028 Democratic presidential nominees in New Hampshire survey
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is leading a field of possible candidates for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination in New Hampshire, according to a new poll. In the Granite State Poll from the University of New Hampshire, Ocasio-Cortez garnered 22 percent backing
Watch live: House Democrats outline agenda as midterm elections loom
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Thursday morning to outline the party's accomplishments and goals as the midterms loom. Since this congressional term began, lawmakers on the left have focused much of their efforts
Four Republicans Join All Democrats to Order Trump to End Iran War
Four Republicans joined every Democrat in the House of Representatives Thursday to pass a war powers resolution to rein in President Trump on the Iran war. The resolution passed 214-208, with Republican Representatives Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Brian Fitzpatrick of
Republican State Lawmaker Accused of Seducing 15-Year-Old Girl
A Republican state delegate and teacher from West Virginia has been charged with seducing a 15-year-old girl who is a student at his school. Investigators have accused David Elliott Pritt of using Snapchat and the multiplayer game Roblox to start talking to the girl outside of
Republicans’ Criminal Referral of Jack Smith Exposed as Total Nonsense
House Republicans are trying to file criminal charges against former special counsel Jack Smith. Representative Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a criminal referral for Smith to the Department of Justice Wednesday, urging the department to investigate
The Problem With Middle-Class Socialism
Have you heard the news? The socialists are winning. Zohran Mamdani is the mayor of New York. Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier, having won their respective Democratic primaries in deep-blue congressional districts, are set to become members of the U.S. House. So is
Attorney general nomination receives intense scrutiny
The Senate Judiciary Committee recently held two days of hearings regarding the nomination of Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general amid concerns over his potential loyalty to former President Donald Trump.
4 Republicans help House Democrats pass Iran war powers resolution
The House on Thursday passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s military action in Iran. The lower chamber voted 214-208 to pass the resolution, sponsored by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.). Four Republicans joined all Democrats in
Oil prices spike as Houthis say they struck Red Sea tankers
Oil prices have jumped as the conflict with Iran escalates, this time with attacks on ships in the Red Sea by the Houthi militia group aligned with Tehran. On Thursday, international benchmark Brent crude crossed the $100 mark, with futures trading at about $101 per barrel, up
Google hit with $1B fine in Europe
The European Union fined Google about $1 billion on Thursday for violating its digital competition law, finding the company improperly favored its own products in Google Search and limited developers from directing users to third-party app stores. The EU's executive arm, the
Trump Threatens to Turn Iran War Into an Even Bigger Conflict
The U.S. president issued another threat against Iran Thursday, pledging to hold the country “responsible” for attacks carried out by Houthis the night before against Saudi Arabian ships. “A year ago the United States of America attacked, very powerfully, the Houthis, for their
Appeals court blocks Trump administration from revoking TPS for Haitians until at least Monday
A federal appeals court has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from ending deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants living in the U.S., at least for another few days. More than 300,000 Haitians were set to lose their temporary protected
Lawmakers prepare bill requiring AI ‘kill switch’
Lawmakers are preparing to introduce an "AI Kill Switch Act" that would require AI companies to shut down or throttle their systems on orders from the Department of Homeland Security, according to a report from Politico. Reps. Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) are
House approves 'Department of War' renaming in annual defense bill
House lawmakers approved the renaming of the Defense Department to the “Department of War” in the body’s vote for the annual defense policy bill on Wednesday. The fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a $1.15 trillion spending request for national
Watch live: White House holds briefing as Iran tensions fuel fears of wider conflict
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters on Thursday morning as the administration faces scrutiny over its strategy in Iran, the broader conflict in the Middle East and as the death toll rises for American troops. President Trump has issued a slew of
Watch live: Trump pick to lead CFPB faces Senate confirmation hearing
Brian Johnson, President Trump's pick for director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) is testifying Thursday morning before the Senate Banking Committee. Johnson served in various roles at the agency during Trump's first administration. Office of Management and
Vote on health emergency preparedness nominee delayed
Sean Kaufman's history of questioning vaccine safety took center stage at his confirmation hearing last week.
Trump Secretary Puts Americans in Danger Over “DEI Bike Lanes”
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is so afraid of seeming woke that he’s willing to make roadways more dangerous. Earlier this month, Duffy announced that the Trump administration would gut funding for so-called “DEI bike lanes”—even though the Federal Highway Administration
Don't wire foreign enemies into America's power grid
As America modernizes its electric grid, policymakers should focus on the software and control systems that carry the greatest security risks.
Stirewalt: Both parties should be 'ashamed' of 'incoherent immigration system'
NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt said Wednesday both parties “should be ashamed” of the state of the country’s immigration system. “Both of these parties should be ashamed of the fact that we have an incoherent, ridiculous immigration system in the United States, which, whether
Apple’s OpenAI lawsuit is about who gets to define the post-smartphone era
Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Hayden Field, The Verge’s senior AI reporter, about the major trade secrets lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI and what this tells us about OpenAI’s future. By now I’m sure most Decoder listeners are familiar with Apple’s allegations in this
Homan on how ICE has improved since January
White House border czar Tom Homan on Wednesday discussed how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has changed since January, when two U.S. citizens were killed in Minneapolis by federal immigration authorities. “You know, I was honest with the American people, you know, in
Trump says nuclear deal depends on Saudis normalizing Israel relations
President Trump on Thursday said the nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia is contingent on the Saudis normalizing relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. “The Civil Nuclear Deal (There will be no enrichment of material!) being made between the United
Nearly 1.6 million eggs recalled over salmonella concerns: Full list of products impacted
Both white and cage-free brown eggs are impacted.
Rubio: Trump military policy for Iran is 'head for an eye'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned early Thursday that President Trump is prepared to direct an outsized military response to Iranian aggression as the two sides continue to exchange fire nearly five months into the conflict. Rubio responded to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas
The Americas' common agenda has a clear voice: Marco Rubio
In recent history, hardly anyone else at the highest administration level has a better knowledge and understanding of the Western Hemisphere.