Maxine Waters, 87, refuses to retire, could chair powerful committee

The gerontocracy is firmly in control of the U.S. government.

Iran threatens key Red Sea strait if US launches ground operation

Iran on Wednesday threatened the safety of vessels attempting to pass through a key Red Sea strait amid the Strait of Hormuz’s closure. The Bab el-Mandeb strait, located approximately in between Yemen and Djibouti, is 1,200 miles off the Strait of Hormuz and could be subject

Trump makes public call for clean 18-month 702 extension

President Trump made his first public call for a clean extension of the nation’s warrantless spy powers Wednesday, pointing to the ongoing conflict in Iran as a rationale. Trump, through legislative channels, has called for an 18-month extension of Section 702 of the Foreign

Trump: ICE officers 'rehabbing a fake image' by helping with bags at airports, cleaning

President Trump on Wednesday praised U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers for their work at airports this week as lengthy security wait times stack up amid the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding lapse. “I am so proud of our ICE Patriots! They were

Meta and Google Found Liable in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial

In a landmark ruling that could affect thousands of future cases, Google and Meta were found liable Wednesday for inducing depression and anxiety in a woman who obsessively used social media as a child. It was the first jury trial in which tech companies were sued for their

Florida extends Democratic winning streak: 5 takeaways

Democrats in Florida had a good night on Tuesday, flipping two state Legislature seats in districts President Trump carried two years ago to give the party a boost as it looks to make inroads in red states ahead of November. The party scored wins in contests for a Florida state

NBA takes key step toward adding Las Vegas, Seattle teams

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is laying the groundwork for an expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas. The NBA board of governors voted to "authorize the league to formally explore potential team expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle," the league said in a Wednesday

Meta, YouTube found liable in landmark social media trial

A California jury on Wednesday found social media giants Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial, determining the companies were negligent in their design or operation of the platforms. It caps off the nearly two-month trial against Meta, the parent

Author: Iranians worried 'their story will end like Afghanistan'

Iranian author and journalist Tara Kangarlou said Tuesday that Iranian citizens are concerned “their story will end like Afghanistan,” amid uncertainty about the country’s post-conflict future. Kangarlou told NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas that “ordinary Iranians” were currently

'We heard a thud': Plane hits coyote during takeoff at Rhode Island airport

Erin Drozda and her wife are supposed to be in Costa Rica, but their travel plans got interrupted by a coyote.

Appeals court upholds ICE mass detention policy

A federal appeals court upheld the Trump administration’s policy allowing mass detention of migrants awaiting deportation without bond. In a 2-1 ruling Wednesday, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was justified in

Trump Makes Shocking Carve-Out in Cruel Cuba Fuel Blockade

President Donald Trump has been facilitating shipments of oil to private businesses in Cuba while cutting off government-run institutions for months. Since capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January, the United States has barred Cuba from receiving any Venezuelan

Can Russia and China turn the Iran War into a long war Washington can’t win?

Russia and China are helping Iran to prolong the U.S.-Israeli air and missile campaign, making it a long, grinding war that the U.S. cannot win on its own terms.

Graham says he would prefer Iran diplomacy 'because war literally is hell'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who has encouraged President Trump to invade Kharg Island as part of the Iran war, on Wednesday said he would prefer a negotiated end to the conflict, arguing that war “literally is hell.” “Not only do I support @POTUS and his team's efforts to

Trump demands 'clean 18-month extension' of key spy powers

The president voiced public support as GOP hard-liners steel for a fight over the Section 702 surveillance program.

Democrats send new DHS funding offer

United Airlines unveils new premium seats that can transform into a couch

United Airlines has unveiled new cabin designs with premium seating that will give passengers more space to stretch out on long-haul flights.

MAGA Election Fraud Activist Found Guilty of Election Fraud

In a failed attempt to prevent voter fraud, a Wisconsin man was convicted of … voter fraud. Harry Wait, a 71-year-old MAGA loyalist, was found guilty of election fraud and identity theft in Racine County, Wisconsin, on Tuesday. In 2022, he admitted to unlawfully requesting the

Trump administration allows high-ethanol gasoline to be sold this summer, easing smog rules

The Trump administration will allow high-ethanol gasoline to be sold year-round, lifting restrictions on the fuel that are typically in place to limit smog. While this year’s announcement comes amid high prices due to the war in Iran, the Trump administration also made the same

Here are Iran's 5 conditions for ending war after rejecting US ceasefire plan

Iran offered a counterproposal Wednesday to end the war in the region after rejecting a ceasefire plan backed by the Trump administration. Leaders in Tehran are asking for sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and a complete end to “aggression” from the U.S. and Israel, among

Rwanda’s war in Congo is undermining US mineral security

At a moment of mounting geopolitical instability, and as the U.S. conducts major military operations in the Middle East and confronts fragile global supply chains, critical minerals have moved to the center of national security planning. Yet in Central Africa, this strategy

Senate deal reached to cap insulin costs

A bipartisan quartet of of senators on Wednesday unveiled legislation to cap the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for patients on private insurance. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the Improving

John Roberts tasked with taming Supreme Court: Join the live discussion

Why is tension simmering between the Supreme Court justices on the bench this week? When should we expect a ruling in Anthropic's legal battle with the Department of Defense? Who's leading the fight for refunds around President Trump's tariffs — and do they want to be? Plus,

Most say US military action against Iran has gone too far: Survey

Nearly 6 in 10 Americans think U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far, according to a new AP-NORC poll, as the escalating conflict shows few signs of slowing down. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey, released Wednesday, found that 59

Iran, US swap ceasefire demands while Trump deploys more troops

Plus: TSA reports highest wait times in history {beacon} It’s Wednesday. Happy Opening Day!! ⚾🌭 Have you seen the 🎥 clips of a robot walking out with first lady Melania Trump at the White House this morning? I don’t know how I feel about this… In today's issue: Iran rejects

Republican Rep. Declines to Defend Trump From Claim He’s a Pedophile

When Texas Representative Pete Sessions went on C-SPAN to take questions from everyday Americans on Wednesday morning, he was probably expecting something a bit more polite than what he got. Instead, the Republican lawmaker received a call from “Jack, in Silver Spring,

What to know about the US, Iran proposals to end war

The Trump administration has reportedly floated a 15-point plan to Iran to end war there. It was met with a flat-out rejection from Tehran, with Iranian leaders opting to instead issue its own plan, as the war nears the one-month mark. The U.S.’s 15-point plan to end the war

Trump administration ordered to unfreeze Chicago transit funds

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to temporarily unfreeze nearly $2 billion destined for Chicago public transportation projects. The Chicago Tribune was the first to report U.S. District Judge Thomas M. Durkin’s decision to grant the Chicago Transit

Mike Johnson Caught in Obvious Lie About Trump and the Shutdown

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson was caught lying while trying to explain why President Trump rejected bipartisan plans to reopen the government and get TSA workers paid. “Mr. Speaker, it seems as if the Republicans and Democrats are talking past one another right now. Is

Enlist and expand in practice: What the Shield of the Americas could become

The Shield of the Americas Summit sent a message that the Americas are central to U.S. foreign policy and that the U.S. is now testing this approach in practice with Special Envoy Kristi Noem traveling to Honduras, Costa Rica, Guyana, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic to

Gas prices are $1 higher than they were leading up to the Iran war

The average price of gasoline in the U.S. is now a dollar higher than it was in the days before the war with Iran. The average U.S. gas price on Wednesday was a little over $3.98 per gallon, up from approximately $2.98 cents a month ago, according to AAA. While gasoline prices

Democrat Meeks moves to subpoena Rubio, Witkoff, Kushner for Iran war hearing

Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks (N.Y.) moved Wednesday to subpoena Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner before the House Foreign Affairs Committee regarding the war in Iran. Meeks, the ranking member on the panel, introduced motions to

New York Times knocks updated Pentagon reporting restrictions in new filing

The New York Times is seeking a new order to force the Pentagon to lift new media restrictions following a federal court ruling last week that found similar rules unconstitutional. A motion filed Tuesday on behalf of the outlet lambastes the Pentagon’s latest rules as

Philadelphia prosecutor threatens to arrest ICE agents

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Wednesday threatened to arrest agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deployed to the city's airport to help with security amid Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staffing shortages. “This is how it

Progressive Caucus formally opposes more money for Iran war

Leaders of the House Progressive Caucus announced Wednesday that the group will oppose any more funding for the Iran war. Behind Chairman Greg Casar (D-Texas), the CPC is attacking President Trump’s expected $200 billion request for more war funding as an “outrageous” waste of

Johnson says supplemental Pentagon funds ‘probably’ in reconciliation as Senate moves forward

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday said that supplemental funding for the Pentagon due to strikes in Iran would “probably” be part of a second Republican-only reconciliation bill, and that he is “glad” the Senate is moving forward on such a measure. Johnson in a press

Hawley bill to end FDA approval mifepristone picks up Senate GOP support

Sen. Josh Hawley’s (R-Mo.) bill to revoke the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the drug mifepristone for use in terminating pregnancies is picking up Senate Republican support, as the push to stop its shipment across state lines is becoming a top priority of the

Talarico hits back at Hegseth pastor who called for his death: 'I still love you'

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D) responded with “love” after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s pastor suggested the Democrat should be "crucified." “Jesus loves. Christian Nationalism kills,” Talarico wrote Tuesday in a post on social platform X. “You may pray for my

Army ups maximum enlistment age to 42, relaxes rules on recruiting drug convicts

The U.S. Army has raised the maximum enlistment age to 42 and also relaxed rules on recruting individuals with drug convictions as the service continues to widen its recruiting pool. The maximum age for eligible recruits is a bump up from the previous enlistment age of 35 and

Former Trump Attorney General Spotted Stuck in 3-Hour-Long TSA Line

Nobody is safe from airport chaos as President Donald Trump refuses to fund the Transportation Security Administration. Former Attorney General Bill Barr was one of thousands of travelers stuck in a three-hour security line at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston

Watch live: White House holds briefing as Iran dismisses US ceasefire proposal

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters Wednesday afternoon after the U.S. reportedly proposed a 15-point peace plan to bring an end to the Middle East conflict and as strikes in the region persist. Pakistani intermediaries who delivered the proposal

Biden-era DOJ memo: Trump hoarded classified documents relevant to his businesses

Senate Democrats could leverage these findings in an upcoming hearing with former special counsel Jack Smith.

Why tens of millions of Americans now believe the end is near

A third of Americans believe the world will end in their lifetime, and this belief is influencing how they think about global threats and how they respond to them, with many taking more extreme measures to avert them.

Trump Pillages Another Country to Fix Fertilizer Crisis Amid Iran War

U.S. fertilizer prices have skyrocketed ahead of a crucial spring growing season for farmers as Iran continues its retaliatory blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But instead of admitting that Trump’s war has farmers at home suffering, White House officials are blaming former

Navarro: Supreme Court ruling on tariffs 'best possible outcome' for administration

Peter Navarro said Wednesday that the Supreme Court striking down the bulk of President Trump's emergency tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was the “best possible outcome” for the administration. “Even though we lost the IEEPA

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Is Hitting Republican States Hard

President Donald Trump’s behemoth spending bill is forcing Republican lawmakers to consider dramatic budget cuts in many states. Lost tax revenue from Trump’s tax cuts and added costs for new requirements for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are

Pirro deputy admits feds couldn't find criminal evidence against Powell

An assistant U.S. Attorney acknowledged to a federal judge earlier this month that the Justice Department had no criminal evidence against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Andrew Massucco, a deputy to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, made the

Mace: 'I'll be voting against the funding if we're putting troops on the ground'

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Tuesday that she would oppose any new funding for the U.S. war with Iran if it involved putting troops on the ground, becoming the latest Republican to show hesitation over the Pentagon’s $200 billion request. “I’ll be voting against the funding if

GOP framework still ‘best landing spot’ for DHS funding, Thune says

The majority leader said it was an “open question” whether the Senate would leave for a two-week recess.

Hegseth: Military chaplains will no longer display rank

U.S. military chaplains will no longer wear their rank insignia, instead displaying insignia that reflects their religious affiliation, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced as part of two major changes to the group. In a memo signed Tuesday and announced in a video