POLITICS
Responders recall a mission of recovery and grief a year after the midair collision near DC
Read full article: Responders recall a mission of recovery and grief a year after the midair collision near DCFamilies and emergency responders are marking the one-year anniversary of the deadly plane collision over the Potomac River.
The Latest: Democrats threaten to trigger government shutdown over ICE reform
Read full article: The Latest: Democrats threaten to trigger government shutdown over ICE reformSenate Democrats are threatening to block legislation Thursday to fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies, potentially bringing the government a step closer to a partial shutdown Friday if Republicans and the White House don't agree to restrict President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she's running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out
Read full article: Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she's running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped outDemocratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she's running for governor of Minnesota, promising to take on President Donald Trump’s administration and unify the state after a series of challenges.
US appeals court says Noem's decision to end protections for Venezuelans in US was illegal
Read full article: US appeals court says Noem's decision to end protections for Venezuelans in US was illegalA federal appeals court says the Trump administration acted illegally when it ended legal protections that gave hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela permission to live and work in the United States.
Democrats are poised to trigger government shutdown if White House won't meet demands for ICE reform
Read full article: Democrats are poised to trigger government shutdown if White House won't meet demands for ICE reformSenate Democrats are poised to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies.
Melania Trump's documentary premieres at the Kennedy Center ahead of global release
Read full article: Melania Trump's documentary premieres at the Kennedy Center ahead of global releaseMelania Trump is capping her first year after becoming first lady again with the global release of a documentary about the 20 days before she and President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
FEMA could still support winter storm response in a shutdown, despite administration warnings
Read full article: FEMA could still support winter storm response in a shutdown, despite administration warningsThe Federal Emergency Management Agency would have enough money to respond to the massive winter storm still impacting large swaths of the U.S. even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight Friday.
FBI raid in Georgia highlights Trump's 2020 election obsession and hints at possible future actions
Read full article: FBI raid in Georgia highlights Trump's 2020 election obsession and hints at possible future actionsPresident Donald Trump is pushing the federal government to back up his bogus claims that widespread fraud cost him reelection in 2020.
Bangladesh's ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in India
Read full article: Bangladesh's ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in IndiaBangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina has slammed the country’s upcoming election after her party was barred from the polls, remarks that could deepen tensions ahead of the pivotal vote next month.
Immigration was a Republican strength. Now some fear it's slipping away before the midterms
Read full article: Immigration was a Republican strength. Now some fear it's slipping away before the midtermsRepublicans are increasingly worried about immigration enforcement becoming a political problem in the upcoming midterm elections.
EPA plan would begin rolling back 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks
Read full article: EPA plan would begin rolling back 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution from smokestacksThe Trump administration is taking a step toward rolling back a rule that limits smokestack emissions that burden downwind areas in neighboring states.
Mayors warn that Trump's hardline immigration tactics could dent trust in law enforcement
Read full article: Mayors warn that Trump's hardline immigration tactics could dent trust in law enforcementElizabeth Kautz, mayor of Burnsville, Minnesota, says she carries her passport in her own city due to concerns about immigration enforcement.
Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland is granted asylum to remain in US
Read full article: Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland is granted asylum to remain in USA U.S. immigration judge has granted asylum to Guan Heng, who exposed human rights abuses in China and fears persecution if sent back.
Bessent warns Carney against picking a fight before US-Canada-Mexico trade talks
Read full article: Bessent warns Carney against picking a fight before US-Canada-Mexico trade talksTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a warning for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney: Your comments against U.S. trade policy could backfire, especially at a time when the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is facing a formal review.
Democrats visit 5-year-old who was detained in Minneapolis, in a case that stirred anger over ICE
Read full article: Democrats visit 5-year-old who was detained in Minneapolis, in a case that stirred anger over ICEDemocratic Reps. Joaquin Castro and Jasmine Crockett have met with a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father at a Texas immigration detention center, a case that has stirred anger over the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Trump administration says San Jose State broke the law by allowing a transgender volleyball player
Read full article: Trump administration says San Jose State broke the law by allowing a transgender volleyball playerThe Trump administration has concluded that San Jose State University discriminated against women by letting a transgender athlete play on the women’s volleyball team.
Rubio details how the Trump administration will control Venezuela's oil money
Read full article: Rubio details how the Trump administration will control Venezuela's oil moneyThe United States will allow Venezuela to sell oil that's currently under American sanctions and use the proceeds to pay for basic government services.
Assailant convicted after Barron Trump calls London police to report crime he saw on video
Read full article: Assailant convicted after Barron Trump calls London police to report crime he saw on videoA Russian man has been convicted in a London court of beating a woman in a crime reported by the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Rubio says technical talks with Denmark, Greenland officials over Arctic security have begun
Read full article: Rubio says technical talks with Denmark, Greenland officials over Arctic security have begunSecretary of State Marco Rubio says that technical talks with officials from Denmark and Greenland over hatching an Arctic security deal are now underway.
Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 elections
Read full article: Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 electionsThe search warrant FBI served at Fulton County elections office near Atlanta on Wednesday seeks records tied to the 2020 election, a county spokesperson said.
Omar criticizes Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' after attack; suspect had made pro-Trump posts online
Read full article: Omar criticizes Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' after attack; suspect had made pro-Trump posts onlineThe man accused of squirting an unknown substance on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall in Minneapolis has a criminal history and made online posts supportive of President Donald Trump.
IRS faces stiff challenges in 2026 tax season due to workforce cuts and new laws, a watchdog says
Read full article: IRS faces stiff challenges in 2026 tax season due to workforce cuts and new laws, a watchdog saysThe national taxpayer advocate says the 2026 tax filing season is likely to face significant challenges due to IRS workforce reductions and complex tax law changes.
Trump endorses Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin's open governor's race, leading GOP rival to drop out
Read full article: Trump endorses Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin's open governor's race, leading GOP rival to drop outPresident Donald Trump's endorsement of U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin’s open race for governor has led Tiffany's top Republican rival to drop out of the race.
More 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths
Read full article: More 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deathsOrganizers are planning what they anticipate will be the largest "No Kings" protests yet, targeting what they call authoritarianism under President Donald Trump.
Detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' say they were punished for seeking legal help
Read full article: Detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' say they were punished for seeking legal helpTwo former detainees at a Florida immigration center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” testified they faced punishment for seeking legal advice.
3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump's tariffs
Read full article: 3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump's tariffsWhen the Supreme Court granted an unusually quick hearing over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, a similarly fast resolution seemed possible.
Rubio defends Trump on Venezuela while trying to allay fears about Greenland and NATO
Read full article: Rubio defends Trump on Venezuela while trying to allay fears about Greenland and NATOSecretary of State Marco Rubio has given a full-throated defense of President Donald Trump's military operation to oust and arrest then-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Republican candidate challenges Tuberville residency, says he appears to live Florida, not Alabama
Read full article: Republican candidate challenges Tuberville residency, says he appears to live Florida, not AlabamaA Republican opponent is challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor of Alabama.
Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall
Read full article: Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hallA man has sprayed an unknown substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar before being tackled to the ground during a town hall she was hosting.
Trump warns Iraq against returning former PM al-Maliki to power amid worries about Iran influence
Read full article: Trump warns Iraq against returning former PM al-Maliki to power amid worries about Iran influencePresident Donald Trump is warning Iraqi officials that the U.S. would no longer support the country if its former prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, returns to power.
Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program
Read full article: Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation programThe Trump administration has unveiled 15 new drugs selected for a Medicare drug price negotiation program that allows the federal government to haggle directly with drug manufacturers.
Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue
Read full article: Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continueA federal judge said Tuesday that a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project can continue, as the industry successfully challenges the Trump administration in court.
Yale to waive all costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000
Read full article: Yale to waive all costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000Yale University is eliminating tuition for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year.
US takes first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro's ouster
Read full article: US takes first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro's ousterThe Trump administration has notified Congress that it is taking the first steps to possibly reopen the shuttered U.S. Embassy in Venezuela as it explores restoring relations with the South American country following the U.S. military raid that ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro.
Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires
Read full article: Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfiresPresident Donald Trump says he has signed an executive order that seeks to speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the Los Angeles area wildfires in 2025.
Families of 2 men killed in boat strike sue Trump administration over attack they call 'unlawful'
Read full article: Families of 2 men killed in boat strike sue Trump administration over attack they call 'unlawful'Families of two Trinidadian nationals killed in a Trump administration boat strike last October are suing the federal government, calling the attack a war crime and part of an “unprecedented and manifestly unlawful U_S_ military campaign.”.
Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere in protest of Trump's leadership
Read full article: Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere in protest of Trump's leadershipPrize-winning composer Philip Glass has canceled the world premiere of his symphony about Abraham Lincoln at the Kennedy Center.
Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million
Read full article: Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 millionPresident Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has contributed to a year-to-year drop in the U.S. growth rate as the nation's population hit nearly 342 million people in 2025.
Days after a disputed election, Uganda's army is on the hunt for opposition leader Bobi Wine
Read full article: Days after a disputed election, Uganda's army is on the hunt for opposition leader Bobi WineA military hunt is underway in Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine, whom the country's army chief is calling a wanted fugitive.
Alex Vindman, who testified against Trump during his first impeachment, enters Florida Senate race
Read full article: Alex Vindman, who testified against Trump during his first impeachment, enters Florida Senate raceA key figure in President Donald Trump's first impeachment is running for the U.S. Senate in Florida as a Democrat.
Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over shooting in Minneapolis
Read full article: Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over shooting in MinneapolisPresident Donald Trump is making a big pitch in Iowa as the White House tries to focus on affordability ahead of midterm elections despite fallout over his administration's immigration crackdown.
Minneapolis shooting scrambles Second Amendment politics for Trump
Read full article: Minneapolis shooting scrambles Second Amendment politics for TrumpProminent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the administration’s characterization of Alex Pretti as responsible for his own death because he lawfully possessed a weapon.
