Today: September 19, 2026
Today: September 19, 2026

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US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years

Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that hasn't happened in more than 20 years

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President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding

President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at fixing college sports that would give federal agencies authority to cut funding at schools that don’t comply with mandates covering transfers, eligibility and pay-for-play in the rapidly changing industry

Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference?

Pam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump’s political enemies

Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

CNN poll shows Democrats hold early advantage in midterms

New CNN polling shows the Democratic party has an early lead ahead of midterms later this year.

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As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans

As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans

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Trump signs memo directing DHS to pay all workers amid shutdown

Trump signs memo directing DHS to pay all workers amid shutdown

MidEast|Political|World

China aims to show global leadership with Iran war diplomacy. US appears uninterested

China is stepping up its diplomacy as the Iran war drags on

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Hegseth tells Army chief of staff to retire immediately

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told US Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to retire, as well as firing two other Army generals.

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‘This is a recalibration’: Trump Cabinet worries no one is safe after Bondi and Noem firings

‘This is a recalibration’: Trump Cabinet worries no one is safe after Bondi and Noem firings

Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs

President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media

One crew member has been recued after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing

Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict

Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump’s DOJ tells Trump he can hold onto government docs when he leaves office, contrary to Watergate-era law

Trump’s DOJ tells Trump he can hold onto government docs when he leaves office, contrary to Watergate-era law

Americas|Arts|Crime|Opinion|Political|World

As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity and release of protesters

Families wrapped their arms around freed loved ones outside Cuban prisons on Friday

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UN report details sexual abuse investigations involving foreign forces in Haiti

UN report details sexual abuse investigations involving foreign forces in Haiti

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Trump wants $152 million to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz as a secure prison

Trump wants $152 million to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz as a secure prison

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Exclusive: US intelligence assesses Iran maintains significant missile launching capability, sources say

Exclusive: US intelligence assesses Iran maintains significant missile launching capability, sources say

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Markwayne Mullin has started making policy changes at DHS. Some GOP lawmakers want him to do more

Markwayne Mullin has started making policy changes at DHS. Some GOP lawmakers want him to do more

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|US

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans an April rally to mark his first 100 days in office

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans an April rally to mark his first 100 days in office

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Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

Crime|Election|Political

Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony

A new Tennessee law has eased up on two longstanding financial hurdles for people with felony sentences who want their voting rights back

Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Georgia lawmakers end annual session without settling conflict on voting machines

The Georgia General Assembly has ended its annual session without a plan for new equipment to overhaul the state’s voting system by a July deadline

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What a US attorney general actually does – a law professor spells it out

The combined political and legal roles and responsibilities of the US attorney general can create conflicts. Some attorneys general yielded to political pressure from the president – many did not.

Health|Political|US

Exclusive: Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a hospital last month in previously undisclosed incident

Exclusive: Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a hospital last month in previously undisclosed incident

Economy|Political|US|World

Trump’s Iran war leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms

Donald Trump won the presidency by promising to lower costs and end wars

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce

Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least eight people across the country

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Supreme Court ruling on Colorado conversion therapy case is not a clear win for conservatives

The court decided Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy violated the free speech of a talk therapist.

Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

A new CNN poll reveals how people mad at both parties see the midterms

A new CNN poll reveals how people mad at both parties see the midterms

Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Exclusive: Orbán challenger Magyar says election is a 'referendum' on Hungary's place in the world

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar says an upcoming election against pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is a “referendum” on Hungary’s future

Asia|Crime|Political|World

China says peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing

Peace talks between Afghanistan’s Taliban government and Pakistan are advancing, China’s government said, two days after those countries resumed conversations after weeks of fighting that have killed hundreds

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State Dept. announces ‘reforms’ to foreign service test and inclusion of ‘America First’ curriculum for orientation

State Dept. announces ‘reforms’ to foreign service test and inclusion of ‘America First’ curriculum for orientation

Election|Political|World

Myanmar’s parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping the army in charge

Myanmar’s parliament has elected Min Aung Hlaing as the country’s new president

Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Cuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners as economic crisis deepens under US pressure

Cuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners as economic crisis deepens under US pressure

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Todd Blanche takes over the Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow

Todd Blanche takes over the Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: Hegseth asks US Army’s top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war

The U.S. Army’s top uniformed officer has been asked to step down by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

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No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region

There has been little sign Friday of the war in the Mideast winding down as Israel says it faced incoming fire from Iran, and Kuwait and Bahrain also reported being under attack

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A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general

Before picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island's government

The Cuban government says it will release 2,010 prisoners in a move that comes while the Trump administration puts extreme pressure on the island’s government with a suffocating oil blockade

Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Political

8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern California

Federal officials have arrested eight people they say were involved in various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million in and around Los Angeles

Crime|Political|US|World

Hegseth says he will allow troops to take personal weapons onto military bases

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Wisconsin mosque president detained by immigration agents

The president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque was detained by federal immigration agents, drawing accusations from local officials and religious leaders that the arrest was motivated by his statements against Israel

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Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission

Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission

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Trump’s White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction

President Donald Trump's new White House ballroom has gotten final approval from a key commission

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Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army’s top uniformed officer and two other generals as the U.S. wages a war against Iran

Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clash

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of “bullying” by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships

Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Law enforcement leaders propose guidelines to restore trust amid immigration operations

Law enforcement leaders propose guidelines to restore trust amid immigration operations

Business|Education|Political

What to know about attempts to force out the Universities of Wisconsin president

The president of the 165,000-student University of Wisconsin system is fighting attempts by the board of regents to force him to retire or face being fired

Crime|Education|Health|Political|Sports

3 state troopers plead not guilty to charges connected to death of recruit after boxing match

A supervisor and two instructors with a Massachusetts State Police tactical unit have plead not guilty in connection with the 2024 death of a recruit following a boxing match during training

Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump’s new role for USPS in mail balloting is unconstitutional, three lawsuits say

Trump’s new role for USPS in mail balloting is unconstitutional, three lawsuits say

Political|World

Trump says Iran war 'nearing completion' in address to the nation

President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House Wednesday about the war with Iran. He said the core strategic objectives are "nearing completion" as he projected another two to three weeks of involvement.

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Trump imposes new tariffs on certain pharmaceutical drugs, revamps metal tariffs

Trump imposes new tariffs on certain pharmaceutical drugs, revamps metal tariffs

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Pam Bondi, a Trump loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as his attorney general

President Donald Trump says Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general

Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general

Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general

Business|Crime|Political|Technology|US

New Orleans attorneys resign amid improper AI use investigation

New Orleans attorneys resign amid improper AI use investigation

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Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran

A drone maker backed by President Donald Trump’s two oldest sons is trying to win contracts with Gulf countries under threat by Iran and protected by the U.S. military led by their father

Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science

Kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, and regulators are struggling to keep up with the dangers

Conflicting claims about kratom are widespread, but scientific evidence makes the risks clear.

Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Florida and Mississippi enact voter citizenship checks, sparking a lawsuit in the Sunshine State

Governors in Florida and Mississippi have signed laws requiring officials to verify voters' citizenship

Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Federal judge says Arkansas Capitol Ten Commandments Monument is religious, not secular

Federal judge says Arkansas Capitol Ten Commandments Monument is religious, not secular

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

White House scales back plan to dismantle the CFPB but still wants to slash staff by two-thirds

The Trump administration has scaled back its plans to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Crime|Environment|Health|Political

Inspection finds dozens of violations of detention standards at a major immigration camp in Texas

An inspection at the nation’s largest immigration detention facility found dozens of violations of national standards that potentially exposed detainees to excessive force, disease, and other unsafe conditions

Asia|Political|World

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China

Pakistan confirms it is holding peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government in China

Crime|Election|Political|US

Colorado court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud scheme

A Colorado appeals court has ruled that a former county clerk convicted in a scheme that attempted to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election should be resentenced

Election|Finance|Political|US

Barack Obama’s past comments haunt Virginia Democrats’ efforts to gerrymander new districts

Barack Obama’s past comments haunt Virginia Democrats’ efforts to gerrymander new districts

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian aerial attacks kill 2 in Ukraine as Easter prisoner exchange planned

Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine have killed two people and injured at least three others, officials said

Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute

The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order blocking the federal government from taking punitive measures against artificial intelligence company Anthropic after a dispute with the Pentagon over military use of AI

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Trump is battering Iran but may leave it with an upper hand

Trump is battering Iran but may leave it with an upper hand

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Former firefighter files another lawsuit for job back after acquittal on rape charges

Former firefighter files another lawsuit for job back after acquittal on rape charges

Europe|Political|World

French president hits back after Trump mocks how his wife treats him

French president hits back after Trump mocks how his wife treats him

Crime|Health|Political|World

Mississippi lawmakers send bill that criminalizes abortion-inducing medication to governor

Mississippi lawmakers have passed a bill that could imprison people for up to 10 years for distributing abortion-inducing medication

Political|Sports|World

Italy soccer president and delegation chief Buffon resign after another World Cup failure

Italy's soccer federation president has resigned amid political pressure after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup

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Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress

President Donald Trump says he'll soon sign an order to pay all Department of Homeland Security employees who have gone without paychecks during the partial government shutdown that has reached 48 days

Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Political|World

A judge rules against a Pennsylvania man's deportation whose '80s murder conviction was dismissed

A U.S. immigration judge is clearing the way for the potential release of Subramanyam Vedam, an Indian citizen whose Pennsylvania murder conviction was overturned last year

Arts|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

How Iranian hackers pose a threat to US critical infrastructure

A cyberattack on a US corporation illustrates how state-aligned hackers operate, and how damage in war today isn’t always readily visible or geographically confined.

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Hear key exchange from Justice Roberts during birthright citizenship arguments

US Supreme Court justices appeared highly skeptical of President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship. Chief Justice John Roberts had a key exchange with US Solicitor John Sauer. CNN's Paula Reid reports.

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John Roberts told Donald Trump exactly what he thinks

John Roberts told Donald Trump exactly what he thinks

Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Opinion|Political

Irresponsible parental gun ownership could become a factor in custody disputes

Evolving views about parental gun ownership and liability will likely have ramifications in custody battles.

Business|Health|Political

Diabetes advocates cross their fingers as a bipartisan bill revives efforts to lower insulin costs

A bipartisan group of senators is aiming to relieve high insulin costs for more Americans

Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences

Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences

Crime|Health|Political

Police chief announces retirement days after footage released of shooting of man with autism

Police chief announces retirement days after footage released of shooting of man with autism

Economy|Europe|Political|World

A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and Hegseth

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been damning of the U.K.’s naval capabilities

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump uses Iran war address to urge an increasingly skeptical electorate to give him a bit more time

President Donald Trump has used his first major address since launching his war in Iran to assure Americans all his military objectives will be completed “shortly” and urge a skeptical electorate to give him more time

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New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal

New Zealand and Cook Islands have signed a defense and security pact, easing over a year of tension between them

Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Is Iran war really ‘America First,’ Iranian president asks in letter to US public

Is Iran war really ‘America First,’ Iranian president asks in letter to US public

Political|Science|Technology|World

It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills

Artificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news

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Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war

President Donald Trump says U_S_ forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.”

Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

FACT FOCUS: False claims Trump made as he addressed the nation about Iran

President Donald Trump's address to the nation on the Iran war did not always hew to the facts

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The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump’s prime-time address at 9 p.m. EDT offers an update on the progress made toward achieving his goals in the war with Iran, which are to destroy the country’s missile production and Navy, ensure its proxies can no longer destabilize the region and guarantee Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez

The U.S. has lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez

Arts|Business|Economy|Political|World

Takeaways from Trump's address: No end date for Iran war and few details on strategy ahead

President Donald Trump sought to explain his rationale for the war against Iran in a primetime address Wednesday

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has rescinded a rule that DHS expenditures over $100,000 be personally approved by his office

Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on

President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets during the Iran war, but his go-to moves are starting to fall flat

Political|US|World

Republican leaders in Congress announce plan to end Homeland Security shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and try to end a record partial government shutdown

Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO, yet he failed to mention the alliance in his speech to the American public about the Iran war

Economy|Political|World

What Americans thought about Trump’s Iran strategy before his Wednesday address

What Americans thought about Trump’s Iran strategy before his Wednesday address

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Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories

Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories

Economy|Political|World

Ocasio-Cortez says she’ll vote against any military aid to Israel, including for Iron Dome system

Ocasio-Cortez says she’ll vote against any military aid to Israel, including for Iron Dome system

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

GOP leaders declare path to end DHS shutdown — but enormous hurdles remain

GOP leaders declare path to end DHS shutdown — but enormous hurdles remain

Business|Crime|Political|World

Trump ally testifies in trial over secret Venezuela lobbying effort

The criminal trial of a former congressman is offering a glimpse into the prehistory of the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Amish retreat leader accused of forced labor and sexual abuse appears in court

Amish retreat leader accused of forced labor and sexual abuse appears in court

Political|US|World

Can Donald Trump singlehandedly withdraw the US from NATO?

Can Donald Trump singlehandedly withdraw the US from NATO?

Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Does the Trump administration understand how ‘enriched’ uranium is made into weapons?

Does the Trump administration understand how ‘enriched’ uranium is made into weapons?

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Mother returns to U.S. after federal judge rules deportation unlawful

Mother returns to U.S. after federal judge rules deportation unlawful

Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Political|World

Devil's Den killings: Death penalty still on the table for Andrew James McGann

Devil's Den killings: Death penalty still on the table for Andrew James McGann

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

She was abused by a pastor at 12. Decades later, she finds justice and forgiveness

She was abused by a pastor at 12. Decades later, she finds justice and forgiveness

Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown

TMZ is turning its celebrity lens on Congress, tracking lawmakers on recess as a nearly six-week Department of Homeland Security shutdown drags on

Education|Political|US|World

The Latest: Supreme Court arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order end after two hours

The U.S. Supreme Court has finished hearing arguments over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to someone in the country illegally or temporarily

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

‘There’s a new sheriff in town’: Inside the Miami conference on Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’

‘There’s a new sheriff in town’: Inside the Miami conference on Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’

Arts|Crime|Environment|Political|Science

Judge tosses lawsuit filed by parents of 'Cop City' protester who was killed by troopers

A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the parents of an environmental activist who was killed while protesting the construction of an Atlanta-area police and firefighter training center that critics dubbed “Cop City.”

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Four ways a hasty Trump exit from the Iran war may not end the conflict

Four ways a hasty Trump exit from the Iran war may not end the conflict

Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US and Iraqi officials say kidnapped journalist had been warned of threats

U.S. and Iraqi officials say U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson was warned of threats before she was kidnapped in Baghdad

Asia|Political|World

Pakistan and Afghan Taliban officials meet in China for ceasefire talks

Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban governments have resumed talks in China, which is mediating between the two sides to broker a durable ceasefire after weeks of fighting

Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Trump isn't immune from civil claims his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge says

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump isn’t immune from civil claims that he incited a mob of his supporters to attack the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021

Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump suggests in new interviews he is ‘absolutely’ considering withdrawing US from ‘paper tiger’ NATO

Trump suggests in new interviews he is ‘absolutely’ considering withdrawing US from ‘paper tiger’ NATO

Political|US|World

Trump plans to attend Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on his bid to limit birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend a Supreme Court hearing in which judges will hear arguments on his executive order limiting birthright citizenship

Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|Travel|World

A speech from a British monarch returns to Capitol Hill as US-UK tensions simmer

King Charles III will deliver an address to Congress during his visit to Washington in late April

Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan

French President Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Japan

Business|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks

Russia’s Defense Ministry claims its forces have taken control of the entire Luhansk region in Ukraine

Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

Teen driver was intoxicated in crash that killed off-duty police officer in Ohio, officials say

Teen driver was intoxicated in crash that killed off-duty police officer in Ohio, officials say

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts

Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem

Crime|Election|Political|US|World

The Department of Justice is suing states for sensitive voter data − an election law scholar explains why federal efforts are facing resistance

The DOJ wants states to send it copies of voters’ names and addresses as well as sensitive information such as driver’s license and Social Security numbers. Here’s why many states have refused.

Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

North Carolina's electoral future may hinge on rural Black voters who feel ignored by Democrats

Democrats in North Carolina are scrambling to turn out rural Black voters and say the party cannot win the state without them

Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Not just the base: Democrats in recent elections are flipping independent and Republican votes

Not just the base: Democrats in recent elections are flipping independent and Republican votes

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low

CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low

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Shutdown infighting shatters GOP unity in critical stretch for Trump

Shutdown infighting shatters GOP unity in critical stretch for Trump

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29 people on board

Russian officials say that a Russian military plane has crashed in annexed Crimea, killing 29 people on board

Crime|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies

Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran

U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran

Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats have run California for years

Crime|Political|US|World

California woman returns home after the Trump administration deported her to Mexico

A U.S. resident of 27 years who was deported to Mexico by the Trump administration has returned home to Sacramento

Education|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Political|World

Amsterdam celebrates 25 years since the world's first same-sex weddings

Amsterdam is marking 25 years since the world's first gay marriages were celebrated in the Netherlands

Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Trump receives warm reception at the Kennedy Center after transforming the arts institution

Trump receives warm reception at the Kennedy Center after transforming the arts institution

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Chang Ung, North Korean ex-IOC member who brokered Olympic joint marches with South, dies

Chang Ung, a former North Korean member of the International Olympic Committee who once led sports exchanges with rival South Korea including joint marches of their athletes at the Olympics, has died at 87

Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Rubio's and Vance's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance are both seen as the Republican Party’s strongest potential candidates in the next presidential election, but the Iran war could prove to be a political millstone for them

Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says it’s on other nations to open the Strait of Hormuz

U_S_ President Donald Trump says the responsibility for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open should belong with countries that rely on it, rather than the U_S_ Trump expressed frustration earlier Tuesday with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U_S_ war effort, telling them to “go get your own oil.”

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Trump lashes out at allies, says securing the Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us'

President Donald Trump lashed out at allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U.S. war effort against Iran

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf

Environmentalist groups say Mexico’s government lied about the origins of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, accusations authorities promptly denied

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites

The Trump administration says it will be moving U.S. Forest Service headquarters from the nation's capital to Utah as part of a broad overhaul

Election|Political|US|World

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to tighten voting rules by creating a national list of eligible voters and limiting mail ballots

Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump signs executive order to crack down on mail-in voting

Trump signs executive order to crack down on mail-in voting

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock's home

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock’s Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their suspensions lifted

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Trump mostly cheered while attending opening night of 'Chicago' at the Kennedy Center

President Donald Trump drew mostly applause as he greeted the crowd on the opening night of the musical “Chicago” at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday night

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Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused

President Donald Trump entered his war of choice against Iran without consulting global allies

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Trump shares renderings of a towering presidential library

Trump shares renderings of a towering presidential library

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration's effort to change the criteria for using tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockade

A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba with a huge shipment, easing a dire fuel shortage after months without deliveries

Crime|Political|World

Protests erupt in West Bank as Israel approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murder

Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets across the embattled Palestinian territories after Israel's parliament passing a law mandating the death penalty by hanging for Palestinians convicted of nationalistic murder

Political|US|World

Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle East

Thousands of additional U.S. troops are heading to the Middle East as the Trump administration has insisted that progress has been made in talks with Iran and has threatened to escalate the war if a deal is not reached soon

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help

Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help

Economy|Political|World

Trump officials acknowledge they can’t promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz before ending Iran war

Trump officials acknowledge they can’t promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz before ending Iran war

Arts|Political|US|World

Judge rules that White House ballroom construction ‘has to stop!’

Judge rules that White House ballroom construction ‘has to stop!’

Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology

Mamdani puts New York City government back on TikTok

Almost three years ago, New York City joined governments across the country to ban TikTok from its devices over security concerns about the Chinese social media site

Crime|Election|Political|US|World

FBI agents who worked on Trump election probe sue, saying they were unjustly fired

FBI agents who worked on Trump election probe sue, saying they were unjustly fired

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month

US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge has agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service

Environment|Political|Science|US|World

Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them

Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump’s top litigator faces uphill battle with birthright citizenship

Trump’s top litigator faces uphill battle with birthright citizenship

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

Federal judge rules Trump order ending NPR and PBS funding was unconstitutional

Federal judge rules Trump order ending NPR and PBS funding was unconstitutional

Arts|Health|Political|World

Takeaways from the Supreme Court decision on Colorado law banning ‘conversion therapy’ for trans and gay minors

Takeaways from the Supreme Court decision on Colorado law banning ‘conversion therapy’ for trans and gay minors

Europe|Political|World

European Union official says reports of violence during Serbia vote unacceptable

A European Union official says that violent incidents and irregularities that have been reported during local elections in Serbia were “unacceptable.”

Political

Wisconsin judicial panel dismisses Democratic attempt to redraw congressional maps

A three-judge panel in Wisconsin has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Democratic voters that sought to redraw the battleground state’s Republican-friendly congressional boundary lines ahead of the November midterm election

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Haiti imposes austerity measures as Iran war drives up oil prices and disrupts supplies

Haiti’s government says it is implementing new austerity measures as the war in Iran disrupts critical oil supplies and drives up prices worldwide

Africa|Environment|Political|World

A South African politician goes snorkeling in a giant pothole to highlight city management failures

A veteran South African politician is campaigning for mayor of Johannesburg by snorkeling in a giant, water-filled trench

Crime|Health|Political|World

Iran’s imprisoned Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi may have had a heart attack

A lawyer of Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi says she may have suffered a heart attack in prison

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political

Why is there a golden toilet on the National Mall?

Why is there a golden toilet on the National Mall?

Business|Economy|Political|Travel

DeSantis clears renaming of Florida airport after Trump for takeoff

DeSantis clears renaming of Florida airport after Trump for takeoff

Crime|Political|US

Man accused of Facebook post calling 'No Kings' protesters 'AR-15 practice time'

Man accused of Facebook post calling 'No Kings' protesters 'AR-15 practice time'

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel’s parliament votes to expand death penalty for Palestinians

Israel’s parliament votes to expand death penalty for Palestinians

Economy|Political|US|World

Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war

Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war

Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|US|World

Iran soccer players meet FIFA head Infantino before World Cup warmup and honor child victims of war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised to “continue to support” Iran’s preparations for the World Cup

Africa|Crime|Political|World

A hearing on extending Zimbabwe president's term erupts in chaos

Public hearings on proposed constitutional amendments in Zimbabwe have turned chaotic and violent

Business|Economy|Political|World

As Lebanon braces for expanded Israeli incursion, northern Israel residents see buffer zone as lifeline to normalcy

As Lebanon braces for expanded Israeli incursion, northern Israel residents see buffer zone as lifeline to normalcy

Education|Health|Political|US|World

Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids

The Supreme Court has ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

European ministers in Ukraine for Bucha atrocities anniversary as drones hammer Russian oil ports

Top European diplomats are visiting Ukraine to mark the anniversary of atrocities committed in a town near Kyiv by Russia’s invading forces four years ago

Political|World

Here's a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case looms

The Supreme Court is once again hearing arguments on whether President Donald Trump can deny citizenship to children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily

Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks

Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but “obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities

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Man pulls gun on pastor during a funeral service at a Detroit funeral home before police make arrests

Man pulls gun on pastor during a funeral service at a Detroit funeral home before police make arrests

Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Buffett says he doesn’t regret his donations to the Gates Foundation despite Epstein scandal

Buffett says he doesn’t regret his donations to the Gates Foundation despite Epstein scandal

Economy|Political|World

Seizing Kharg Island would risk US troops' lives and may not end Iran war, experts say

President Donald Trump is threatening to deploy ground troops to seize critical oil infrastructure on Iran’s Kharg Island

Crime|Entertainment|Political|US

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing

Lawyers for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk have asked to delay a preliminary hearing scheduled in May

Business|Economy|Finance|Opinion|Political|Stock Markets

Trump Fed pick Kevin Warsh could shake up the central bank with his ‘family fight’ model

The US Federal Reserve has never before been this transparent about its policymaking process − but that might not be a good thing.

Education|Health|Political|World

Parents fear their children born in the US could become ‘stateless’ if Trump wins birthright case

Parents fear their children born in the US could become ‘stateless’ if Trump wins birthright case

Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump helped build the Middle East’s AI ambitions. Could his war break them?

Trump helped build the Middle East’s AI ambitions. Could his war break them?

Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran has a new demand to end the war – and it could bring in billions

Iran has a new demand to end the war – and it could bring in billions

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's parliament approves the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

Israel’s parliament has passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure critics condemn as discriminatory and inhumane

Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf allies of the United States are urging President Donald Trump to keep prosecuting his war against Iran, saying the month of strikes has not weakened Tehran enough

Election|Political|US|World

Schumer had a plan to win back the Senate. But some Democrats aren't on board

Democrats are trying to win back the Senate

Crime|Political|Technology

Georgia proposal could take DNA swabs from immigrants in custody for minor offenses

A proposal in Georgia could allow DNA to be collected from immigrants taken into custody for minor offenses

Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says US is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, who denies talks

President Donald Trump says Iran faces massive damage to its energy system unless it quickly agrees to end the war

Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached 'shortly'

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, potentially including desalination plants that supply drinking water

Asia|Economy|Political|World

US lawmakers express support for stalled Taiwan special defense budget

U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan say the United States supports efforts by Taiwan's government to pass a $40 billion special defense budget that is being stalled in the opposition-controlled parliament

Africa|Economy|Political|World

Central African Republic's president sworn in for a third term after disputed election

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been sworn in for a third term three months after a disputed election

Crime|Political|US|World

Lawyers for Rep. Swalwell demand that FBI director halt any plan to release old investigative file

Lawyers for Rep. Eric Swalwell are demanding that FBI Director Kash Patel immediately end any effort to release decade-old files from an investigation involving the California Democrat and a suspected Chinese spy that resulted in no criminal charges

Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Feds probe whether NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider

Federal prosecutors are investigating whether a New York City council member and her sister accepted bribes linked to the appropriation of city funds to a migrant shelter provider

Crime|Political|US|World

January 6 protesters seek millions in court for ‘physical and emotional injuries’

January 6 protesters seek millions in court for ‘physical and emotional injuries’

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

A 'World Cup' for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears

A Portland soccer tournament brought girls from immigrant and refugee families together to push back against fear tied to federal immigration enforcement

Business|Election|Finance|Interview|Political|Stock Markets|US|Videos|World

What to expect in Arkansas' primary runoff elections

Two Arkansas Republicans with competing visions on how best to implement President Donald Trump’s agenda to overhaul elections and voting will vie for their party’s nomination for the state’s top elections job on Tuesday

Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US

Joe and Jill Biden adopt a pair of black Lab-mix puppies named Boo and Scout

Joe and Jill Biden have added a pair of black Labrador-mix puppies named Boo and Scout to the former president’s home in Delaware, adopting the sibling dogs after they were rescued from a shelter in Tennessee

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Are you a DHS employee still going unpaid during this partial government shutdown? Tell us about it

Are you a DHS employee still going unpaid during this partial government shutdown? Tell us about it

Economy|Environment|Political

GOP leaders plan to keep Congress out of session even as pressure to end DHS shutdown grows

GOP leaders plan to keep Congress out of session even as pressure to end DHS shutdown grows

Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US

Army reviewing after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock's swimming pool as he saluted

The Army has launched an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters on a training run maneuvered near the hillside home of Kid Rock

Crime|Education|Political

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety uncovers rare KKK artifacts in one of its offices

A notebook with meeting minutes and a ledger are among the Ku Klux Klan-related items found recently when a Mississippi government office was cleared out

Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports

The Trump administration has carried out on a threat to sue the state of Minnesota and its school athletics governing body for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports

Business|Election|Political|US

Mark Sanford makes a last-minute bid to return to Congress — again — in South Carolina

Mark Sanford is launching another run for Congress in South Carolina’s 1st District

Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Cuba to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker as it struggles under US blockade

Cuba is preparing to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker as the island struggles under a U.S. oil blockade

Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Political|Sports|World

Air Canada CEO will retire this year after his English-only crash message was criticized

Air Canada says CEO Michael Rousseau plans to retire

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war

Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war after earlier saying the U.S. couldn't use jointly operated military bases there for operations related to the conflict

Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump allowed a Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, breaking the island’s fuel blockade. Here’s the latest

Trump allowed a Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, breaking the island’s fuel blockade. Here’s the latest

Business|Political|Sports|World

Falcons GM Ian Cunningham says 'work to be done' in NFL minority hiring, despite Florida AG pushback

First-year Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said he’ll continue to push for more diversity in the NFL’s leadership positions, even after Florida’s attorney general wrote that the league’s minority hiring guidelines violate Florida state law

Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

EPA watchdog finds nation’s most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfires

About 100 of the nation’s most contaminated toxic waste sites are in areas prone to flooding and wildfires, a potential public health threat to millions of Americans

Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

DOJ whistleblower complains to Congress that internal watchdog isn’t doing its job

DOJ whistleblower complains to Congress that internal watchdog isn’t doing its job

Crime|Election|Political|Technology

Man arrested for theft of sensitive equipment at Palm Beach County elections office

Man arrested for theft of sensitive equipment at Palm Beach County elections office

Business|Economy|Political|Travel

Airport wait times plummet from hours to minutes as TSA workers start getting back pay

Airport wait times plummet from hours to minutes as TSA workers start getting back pay

Economy|Political|World

What we know about Iran's parliamentary speaker Qalibaf

Iran's parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has emerged as a possible U.S. contact for talks even as the Iranian leadership remains under fire during the war

Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

What we know on Day 31 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Trump threatens escalation if no deal reached

What we know on Day 31 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Trump threatens escalation if no deal reached

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro

The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country

Education|Political|World

The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for this immigrant mother

An Argentine emigre in Florida quickly got her newborn son a U.S. passport last year

Economy|Education|Health|Political

Formerly homeless people, including veterans, could be evicted if Trump administration plan is implemented

Formerly homeless people, including veterans, could be evicted if Trump administration plan is implemented

Political|US|World

Immigration advocates appeal to a higher power to sway the high court on birthright citizenship

Immigration advocates appeal to a higher power to sway the high court on birthright citizenship

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Travel|US

TSA agents to get paid as DHS funding fight drags on

TSA agents are expected to get paid Monday, including back pay. This comes as lawmakers have yet to resolve funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CNN's Rafael Romo has the latest from the world's busiest airport.

Political|World

Iran says its expelled ambassador won't leave Lebanon as political tensions soar

Iran has refused Lebanon’s order to expel its ambassador, and the standoff adds to rising tension as Hezbollah and Israel fight

Election|Political|US

Could a Democrat really replace Marjorie Taylor Greene? This retired Army general is trying

Democrats are drumming up enthusiasm for their long-shot candidate in Republican former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's old Georgia district while their party is building nationwide momentum

Asia|Political|World

China sanctions Japanese lawmaker over his Taiwan ties. Japan calls the step 'unacceptable'

China says it is sanctioning a conservative Japanese lawmaker close to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

President Donald Trump says he has “no problem” with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by a U.S. oil blockade

Political|World

Israel reverses course after barring Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem

Israel reverses course after barring Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem

Arts|Entertainment|Interview|Political|US|Videos|World

Why new and seasoned protesters alike say they came out to ‘No Kings’ rallies across the country

Why new and seasoned protesters alike say they came out to ‘No Kings’ rallies across the country

Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

India’s latest mega airport has opened. Now it just needs some flights

India’s latest mega airport has opened. Now it just needs some flights

Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

‘Shadow administrator’ at FEMA part of investigation by DHS internal watchdog, sources say

‘Shadow administrator’ at FEMA part of investigation by DHS internal watchdog, sources say

Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: Iran warns US against ground invasion as regional powers meet in Pakistan

Regional powers met in Pakistan to discuss how to end the fighting in the Middle East after about 2,500 U.S. Marines arrived in the region and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the monthlong war

Political|Travel|World

China resumes direct flights to North Korea after 6 years

China’s flag carrier has resumed direct flights between Beijing and North Korea’s capital of Pyongyang not long after the restoration of passenger train services between the capitals

Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan says it will host US-Iran talks, while Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire'

Pakistan’s foreign minister says Islamabad will soon host talks between the U.S. and Iran

Political|World

What we know on Day 30 of the war with Iran: Israel prepared for ‘multi-front war’ and more US troops arrive in the region

What we know on Day 30 of the war with Iran: Israel prepared for ‘multi-front war’ and more US troops arrive in the region

Political

CPAC activists embrace Paxton as MAGA's choice for Senate over Cornyn

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has positioned himself as the grassroots favorite in the runoff election to determine the party's Senate nominee

Arts|Entertainment|Political|US|Videos|World

'No Kings' rallies draw crowds across US, in Europe. Springsteen headlines Minnesota demonstration

Tens of thousands of people joined “No Kings” protests across the U.S. and in Europe against the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s actions

Crime|Political|US|World

Dozens arrested for failing to disperse after 'No Kings' rally in Los Angeles

Authorities in Los Angeles deployed tear gas near a federal detention center and made dozens of arrests following a “No Kings” rally this weekend

Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland

North Korea reports that Kim Jong Un watched a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for missiles that can reach the U.S. mainland

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills 3 journalists covering the war

An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon has killed three journalists who cover the Israel-Hezbollah war, according to their TV stations

Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of shelling outskirts of eastern city, killing and wounding civilians

Afghanistan’s government has accused Pakistan’s military of shelling the outskirts of an eastern Afghan city

Business|Education|Health|Opinion|Political|World

With an Iran funding vote looming, Ruben Gallego urges Democrats to rethink how to support the troops

With an Iran funding vote looming, Ruben Gallego urges Democrats to rethink how to support the troops

Business|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|US

Brad Raffensperger runs for Georgia governor and tries to defy Republicans who called him ‘repugnant’

Brad Raffensperger runs for Georgia governor and tries to defy Republicans who called him ‘repugnant’

Crime|Political|World

Israel kills 3 journalists in Lebanon, including reporter for Hezbollah-run broadcaster

Israel kills 3 journalists in Lebanon, including reporter for Hezbollah-run broadcaster

Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Vance or Rubio? CPAC debates a Republican Party after Trump

Vance or Rubio? CPAC debates a Republican Party after Trump

Political|Travel|World

Jerusalem heads into a subdued Passover and Easter under the shadow of the Iran war

Jerusalem’s holiest places sit empty as missile fire disrupts Passover and Easter

Crime|Political|US|World

Swift and widespread, efforts to rebrand César Chavez Day are fueled by emotion and duty

From California to Minnesota, elected leaders and civil rights groups are scrambling to distance themselves from César Chavez’s name in the wake of sexual abuse allegations

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump's conflicting messages sow confusion over the Iran war

President Donald Trump describes the war with Iran as a success, even as his message about the conflict keeps shifting

Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Iranian attack on Saudi base injures US troops. More American forces arrive in the Middle East

The number of American service members wounded in the Iran war has grown beyond 300, with more than two dozen troops injured this week from attacks on a Saudi air base

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Iran-backed Houthis enter the monthlong war and could further threaten global shipping

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the monthlong war in the Middle East and claimed they launched missiles toward Israel

MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for missile attacks on Israel

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for two missile attacks on Israel as the war in the Middle East marks its one-month anniversary

Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|Travel|US|World

Air travelers face another busy weekend as uncertainty looms over TSA workers’ pay

Air travelers face another busy weekend as uncertainty looms over TSA workers’ pay

Political|Sports|World

"No Kings" protest in NYC on Saturday with rally marching down 7th Avenue

"No Kings" protest in NYC on Saturday with rally marching down 7th Avenue

Political|Technology|World

What we know on Day 29 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Houthis enter conflict, US builds up forces

What we know on Day 29 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Houthis enter conflict, US builds up forces

Economy|Political|Travel|US|World

Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress

Members of Congress have repeatedly introduced bills to ensure the federal employees who control air traffic and conduct airport security screenings get paid during government shutdowns

Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

The top moments from this year's CPAC conference in Texas

President Donald Trump did not attend one of the biggest yearly meetings of conservatives for the first time in nearly a decade

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli soldiers echo settler ideology, talk of revenge after targeting Palestinians and detaining CNN crew in the West Bank

Israeli soldiers echo settler ideology, talk of revenge after targeting Palestinians and detaining CNN crew in the West Bank

Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World

French police thwart a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris

French authorities say that police have stopped a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris

Economy|Political|US|World

How the Homeland Security deal unraveled and split Republican leaders in Congress

There seemed to be a deal

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Nepal police arrest former prime minister and former home minister over September protest deaths

Police in Nepal have arrested former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli over the deaths of dozens of people during violent protests in September that toppled the government and resulted in new elections

Europe|Political|Travel|World

Pope visits Monaco to urge its people to reject idolatry of power and wealth fueling wars

Pope Leo XIV has urged the people of Monaco to use their Catholic faith and wealth for good

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports

UFC brings cage-match bout to the White House, home of a president who favors cage-match politics

President Donald Trump is hosting a UFC fight on White House grounds to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made unannounced visits to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as Kyiv seeks to use its drone expertise to help Gulf Arab states blunt Iran’s attacks while the war in the Middle East rages on

Economy|Political|World

One month into Iran war, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict

President Donald Trump has laid out five objectives for the U.S. in its war with Iran that he said the U.S. is close to achieving as he considers “winding down” the operation

Business|Economy|Political|World

House GOP rejects Senate DHS deal, prolonging shutdown

House GOP rejects Senate DHS deal, prolonging shutdown

Economy|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Seven islands that hold the keys to the Strait of Hormuz

Seven islands that hold the keys to the Strait of Hormuz

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Iran’s efforts to mount attacks against US extend far beyond its military. Here’s what to know

Iran’s efforts to mount attacks against US extend far beyond its military. Here’s what to know

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

4 weeks in, Trump’s conflicting signals on Iran war frustrate GOP lawmakers and political allies

4 weeks in, Trump’s conflicting signals on Iran war frustrate GOP lawmakers and political allies

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel, their first since war started

Israel’s military says it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel for the first time

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: Iranian missile attack wounds several US troops at Saudi air base, AP sources say

Iran has kept firing missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab nation, including a strike Friday at a military base in Saudi Arabia that U.S. officials said wounded at least 10 U.S. service members, two of them seriously

Crime|Political|US|World

Florida congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 ethics violations, House panel finds

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is maintaining her innocence following the House Ethics Committee’s finding that the Democratic congresswoman committed numerous violations of House rules and ethics standards

Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

President Donald Trump has signed a promised executive action to pay Transportation Security Administration employees after a bid to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security abruptly fell apart in Congress

Election|Political|US|World

Takeaways from Day 2 of CPAC 2026

Takeaways from Day 2 of CPAC 2026

MidEast|Political|US|World

Iranian attack on Saudi base wounds at least 10 US troops and damages several planes

An Iranian missile attack has wounded at least 10 U.S. service members and damaged several planes at a military base in Saudi Arabia

Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political

Education Department directs student loan borrowers in SAVE plan to prepare for repayment

More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt

Business|Economy|Political|Travel

Trump has ordered TSA workers be paid, regardless of what Congress does. Here’s what we know

Trump has ordered TSA workers be paid, regardless of what Congress does. Here’s what we know

Education|Political|Sports|World

Iran's soccer team honors victims of deadly missile strike on elementary school

Players held small backpacks as Iran’s national soccer team used a match against Nigeria to honor the victims of a deadly missile strike on an elementary school

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Travel|US

TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger for longer

Transportation Security Administration agents could start getting their paychecks as early as Monday after President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to pay them immediately

Crime|Health|Political

Officer fired after fatally shooting man in mental health crisis — as others tried to de-escalate

The mayor of Hartford, Connecticut, has fired a white police officer who fatally shot a Black man in a mental health crisis nine times

Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US

Trump Justice Department’s probe of the 2020 election gets first public test in court

Trump Justice Department’s probe of the 2020 election gets first public test in court

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio pushes postwar plan for Strait of Hormuz after meeting G7 allies skeptical about Iran strategy

Deep divisions were apparent over the Iran war as top diplomats from the Group of Seven countries have met in France

Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Mexico's navy searches for 2 missing sailboats carrying 9 people to Cuba with aid

Mexico’s Navy is searching for two missing sailboats carrying nine people and humanitarian aid on a route to Cuba

Business|Economy|Political|Travel|US|World

The Latest: Trump signs executive order to pay TSA after funding bill collapses in Congress

President Donald Trump says the American air travel system has reached a "breaking point."

Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Vance holds first meeting of a new anti-fraud task force targeting benefit programs

Vice President JD Vance has held the inaugural meeting of a new anti-fraud task force he’s leading as the Trump administration seeks to show it’s cracking down on potential misuse of social programs

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN report calls on Syria to investigate abuses during deadly clashes with Druze last year

A U.N. inquiry urges the Syrian government to investigate senior security officials involved in deadly sectarian clashes in Sweida province last summer

Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Political|Travel

Frustrated travelers hear a new message from airports: Don’t get here so early

The sight of travelers suffering through long security lines at U.S. airports this week have many people showing up way before their flights

Europe|Political|World

Rubio denies Zelenskyy's claim that the US asked Ukraine to cede land to Russia for security deal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's assertion that the U.S. wants Ukraine to hand over territory to Russia to receive American security guarantees in any ceasefire plan

Election|Political|US|World

Missouri court says new Trump-backed US House districts are in effect ahead of midterm elections

A Missouri judge has allowed the use of new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political

Musician who canceled Kennedy Center holiday performance asks for suit to be dismissed

Musician Chuck Redd is asking a judge to throw out the Kennedy Center’s lawsuit over his canceled Christmas Eve show, saying he never had to perform

Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|World

What Americans can learn from other civil activism movements against authoritarian regimes

The US may be experiencing democratic backsliding. Around the world, nonviolent civil movements exist to support democracy and protect fellow citizens.

Political|US

Senate moves to fund most of DHS in rare overnight session

The Senate unanimously moved to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, including Transportation Security Administration and US Coast Guard. However, the House will still need to act before funded agencies within the department can reopen.

Economy|Finance|Political

FACT FOCUS: Only some driver's licenses usable for voter registration under the SAVE America Act

Posts circulating on social media claim driver’s licenses could not be used for voter registration in federal elections under the SAVE America Act, legislation that would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|US|World

Judge won't block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act

A judge has ruled that the government can convene a meeting next week to seek an exemption from the Endangered Species Act on the basis of national security for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

Crime|Political|World

DOJ to investigate Maine over transgender inmate at Windham women's prison

DOJ to investigate Maine over transgender inmate at Windham women's prison

Crime|Health|Political

Agent on Jill Biden’s Secret Service detail accidentally shot himself in the leg, official says

Agent on Jill Biden’s Secret Service detail accidentally shot himself in the leg, official says

Education|Election|Political

A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont's general election ballot

Another teen is running for governor of Vermont, and this time, he'll be on the general election ballot

Arts|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Minnesota to host 'No Kings' flagship rally, headlining Springsteen amid tensions over ICE and war

Minnesota will be the flagship of the “No Kings” protest movement Saturday when Bruce Springsteen performs “Streets of Minneapolis” in a state where emotions are still raw over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and the deaths of two residents who were shot by federal officers

Political|World

Hamas considers a proposal to disarm in Gaza that's central to the territory's future

Hamas is weighing a new proposal to give up its weapons in Gaza, a major concession that would clear the way for the U.S. plan for rebuilding the war-ravaged territory

Business|Political|World

Senate unanimously moves to fund most of DHS, except ICE and border patrol, in rare overnight session

Senate unanimously moves to fund most of DHS, except ICE and border patrol, in rare overnight session

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Even wealthy Americans are souring on the economy as gas prices spike and stocks fall

Even wealthy Americans are souring on the economy as gas prices spike and stocks fall

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

What we know on Day 28 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Trump extends deadline and global energy crisis deepens

What we know on Day 28 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Trump extends deadline and global energy crisis deepens

Business|Political|Science|Technology

Judge blocks Pentagon’s effort to ‘punish’ Anthropic by labeling it a supply chain risk

Judge blocks Pentagon’s effort to ‘punish’ Anthropic by labeling it a supply chain risk

Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Political|Science|World

War in the Middle East made the case for renewables – what’s happening in each country tells a harder story

Countries don’t just switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Each takes its own path, depending on its economy, international trade relations and government stability.