President Donald Trump understands better than anyone else alive that his hold on his supporters—and on plenty of swing voters, too—depends on the mere perception that he’s strong, wins everywhere, always acts boldly, and wields absolute mastery over his eternally feckless,
President Donald Trump’s losses in court are suddenly piling up on many crucial fronts at once. Most of his tariffs were just ruled illegal, prompting him to explode in fury. An appeals court blocked T rump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. And a judge
Lawmakers and the Trump administration are debating different scenarios to avoid a lapse in federal funding but consensus remains elusive.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) on Sunday said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fled a Navy base near Chicago during a visit from Democrats. Trump border czar Tom Homan confirmed late last month that the Trump administration was discussing using Naval Station Great
President Trump is set to visit Washington, D.C.’s Museum of the Bible on Monday morning. Trump will also give remarks while at the museum amid a meeting of his Religious Liberty Commission. The administration signaled Trump's visit is intended to underscore its defense of
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) on Sunday called the Trump administration’s “Patriot 2.0” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action in her state “political theater" and a "power grab." “Look, I'll say this, I'm a former prosecutor. I'm a former attorney general. I've
President Trump on Sunday called on foreign companies investing in the United State to respect the country’s immigration laws after a raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia led to arrests of South Korean citizens sent to the plant to construct it. The strange story in
President Trump said he was “not happy” about the Russia-Ukraine war after Moscow hit Kyiv with its largest drone attack since the war began, underscoring his administration’s failure so far to reach a peace deal even after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin last
Utah may be the next state to redraw its congressional lines amid a growing redistricting battle across the country. A judge ruled last month that Utah legislators went around safeguards against partisan gerrymandering with their latest lines — which shored up Republican
An award ceremony for “Saving Private Ryan” star Tom Hanks has been canceled by the West Point Association of Graduates, an alumni association for the the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., according to The Washington Post. The Post reported Saturday that the award
A top economic adviser to President Trump on Sunday said the Federal Reserve should be 100 percent independent of political influence when it comes to monetary policy — including from Trump. Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, made the remarks during
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) on Sunday defended Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. days after senators from both parties offered pointed questions about a vaccine policy-related shake-up at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) took a swing at Vice President Vance on Saturday over comments Vance made about a strike on an alleged drug boat. “Killing cartel members who poison our fellow citizens is the highest and best use of our military,” Vance said in a Saturday morning post on
Democrats in Indiana, Ohio and Missouri face few good options to counter the GOP in its efforts to push forward with redistricting. In Texas, Democrats temporarily blocked efforts to pass a GOP-friendly House map by leaving the state to deny Republicans the minimum number of
President Trump attended the U.S. Open men’s singles final on Sunday between Italy’s Jannik Sinner and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, but wasn’t the only notable figure to attend the match. A number of celebrities are also in attendance at the final in New York City, including some
The men's U.S. Open final was delayed by about 30 minutes on Sunday to accommodate security for the arrival of President Trump, who was met with a mix of boos and cheers from the New York crowd in Queens. Trump was briefly shown on the jumbotrons at Arthur Ashe Stadium in his
Postal deliveries from around the world to the United States have plummeted by 80 percent since President Trump lifted the “de minimis” exception that allowed small packages worth less than $800 to be exempt from tariffs, a United Nations body has found. The Universal Postal
President Trump said Sunday he’s ready to move forward with the second phase of sanctions against Russia amid stalled peace talks to end the war with Ukraine. “Yeah, I am,” Trump told a reporter, who asked whether he’s ready to move forward with Phase 2 of the sanctions. Trump
Most Americans oppose President Trump deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and other cities, according to a new poll. In the CBS/YouGov poll, 57 percent of respondents said they are against “Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to” the nation’s
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) said his new engagement has brought him “deeper joy” than he’s ever experienced before in his life. “We have had a blessing, for a long time now, to grow our relationship. This is, again, as my mom tells me, perhaps the biggest blessing I've received
The Fourth Amendment protects people's privacy, but in the digital age, the government can purchase personal data from private companies without a warrant, posing a threat to democracy and requiring a single privacy standard for both private companies and the government.
President Trump on Sunday defended Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has come under increasing criticism from Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill over his handling of vaccines and other issues. Trump has given somewhat conflicting messages
President Trump on Sunday said he’s “not going to war” with Chicago despite his recent social media post that depicted the city in an apocalypse and hinted at impending war. Asked whether he was “threatening to go to war with Chicago,” Trump told reporters, “We're not going to
Two tickets were able to match the Powerball jackpot-winning numbers drawn Saturday. While we know where the tickets were sold and how much they've won, will we ever know who is holding those tickets?
President Trump and Elon Musk have sabotaged Social Security by decimating its workforce and replacing experienced staff with AI chatbots, causing delays and frustration for those trying to access their benefits.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, on Sunday ruled out running for president in the 2028 election. Moore — who has emerged as a formidable opponent of the president in recent weeks — was asked in an interview on NBC News’s “Meet the Press”
Imagine being able to order fries, "jacket potatoes," or a seafood bake with your hot dog combo.
Americans are on their own, pushed to web-based information to make decisions without the ability to discern fact from falsehood, putting children and adults in harm’s way.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), whose district includes 180 miles of the southern border, said Democrats are ready to commit to immigration enforcement as part of an agreement to provide a pathway to citizenship. In an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” moderator Chris
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the impact of President Trump's tariffs on U.S. manufacturing jobs, as leaders in the industry call for an end to the tariffs, arguing it's "been a couple of months." Since April, manufacturing jobs have fallen by 12,000 and are now
Trump border czar Tom Homan said Chicago and other "sanctuary cities" should expect to see immigration enforcement action in the coming week. “Absolutely,” Homan said on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, when asked directly about enforcement action in Chicago this week.
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said Sunday government officials did not conduct any data projections before deciding to roll back vaccine mandates to assess the impact this move would have on the state's overall case numbers. “Absolutely not,” Ladapo said on CNN’s “State
Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) recently signed a bill that would “implement annual mental health screenings” in Illinois public schools beginning in third grade, starting during the 2027-28 school year. Parents can opt out — and they all should. For over a half-century, psychiatrist
House Democrats are hanging their hopes on party leaders in the Senate to block any government spending bill crafted solely by the GOP, but there’s plenty of distrust between the chambers hovering over the debate. Behind House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), House
A new bipartisan bill aimed at curbing member stock trading would allow lawmakers to reinvest their market holdings tax-free.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States would have to refund half of the tariffs if has collected if it loses its case on President Trump's trade agenda at the Supreme Court. Bessent said he feels "confident" the Trump administration will win the fight to rescue
As a lifelong pro-lifer, I believe in the dignity of unborn life. But I also believe in the rule of law.
The committee convened to examine the possibility that China might actually be the first country back to the moon and what could be done about it.
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday canonized the first two saints of his pontificate, including a 15-year-old who sought to use technology to spread his faith. Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006, is the first millennial to be canonized as a saint. Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died in 1925 at 24
"Did he ever read To Kill a Mockingbird?" the Kentucky senator mused on X.
The guidance expands the options for preventing and managing high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for more severe health issues.
Donald Trump's half-finished wall perfectly symbolizes his tenure: loud, polarizing, and ultimately poorly executed.
Only half of states are expected to see vibrant fall foliage this year, long-range weather experts predict.
South Korean workers detained in a massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation at a Hyundai plant in Georgia are set to be released, according to the South Korean government. South Korean presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik said on Sunday that the
You may not have won the jackpot, but you could still be taking home a few bucks.
Russia on Sunday launched its largest air strike on Ukraine since the beginning of the war, setting fire to a government building in Kyiv and killing at least two people. Russia launched 810 Shahed-type strike Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or drones; 9 Iskander-K cruise
The tickets, sold in Missouri and Texas, were able to overcome the abysmal odds and win the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is expected to sign legislation soon that will allow private citizens to sue anyone who prescribes, distributes or provides abortion medication to or from Texas. Supporters and opponents of the bill believe it will serve as a template for other states
Senate Republicans are growing increasingly frustrated after a series of President Trump’s nominees tapped to key posts have been ousted or have left after only a short stint in office, leaving lawmakers scratching their heads after they poured considerable time and effort into
With lost generations of knowledge workers in basic and applied science, medicine and technology, we are going backwards.