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Today: May 06, 2026

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Why the Trump administration is easing sanctions on certain Iranian oil stockpiles

Why the Trump administration is easing sanctions on certain Iranian oil stockpiles

Why the Trump administration is easing sanctions on certain Iranian oil stockpiles
Environment|Science|World

Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warn

Conservationists are warning that the Trump administration is working state by state to undo decades of progress in clearing skies over the country's beloved national parks

Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warn
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The Latest: Israel intensifying attacks, Iran shows defiance as its nuclear site hit

Iran has struck two communities near Israel’s main nuclear research center, leaving buildings shattered and dozens injured, hours after Tehran’s main nuclear enrichment site was hit as the war spun into a dangerous new direction

The Latest: Israel intensifying attacks, Iran shows defiance as its nuclear site hit
Crime|Health|Political|World

Detained immigrant children still face concerning conditions at Texas facility, lawyers say

Nearly 600 immigrant children were held in a Texas family detention center in recent months beyond court-mandated limits and without enough food, medical care or mental health services, with dozens languishing inside for more than three months, according to court documents filed Friday

Detained immigrant children still face concerning conditions at Texas facility, lawyers say
Business|Economy|Political|World

What we know on day 22 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on day 22 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on day 22 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Surprise, embarrassment, unease in Japan after Trump uses Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war

High level officials usually shy away from public discussion of Japan’s 1941 sneak attack on U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor

Surprise, embarrassment, unease in Japan after Trump uses Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Judge orders Voice of America be put back together again. What are the chances that will happen?

A judge this week ruled that Voice of America's employees — and the news organization itself — get back to work

Judge orders Voice of America be put back together again. What are the chances that will happen?
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generators

The Cuban government has refused a request by the U.S. Embassy in Havana to allow it to import diesel for its generators while the Trump administration continues to impose a fuel blockade on the island, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter

Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generators
Political|US|World

Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Pentagon, ruling that key portions of the new rules are unlawful

Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon
Business|Economy|Political|World

What we know on the 21st day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 21st day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 21st day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Crime|Political|World

Departed counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war denies leaking classified documents

The former counterterrorism director who resigned this week in protest of the Iran war is denying allegations that he improperly shared classified information

Departed counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war denies leaking classified documents
Business|Economy|Political|World

Your tax refund is likely bigger this year. But Trump’s war with Iran could take a bite out of it

Your tax refund is likely bigger this year. But Trump’s war with Iran could take a bite out of it

Your tax refund is likely bigger this year. But Trump’s war with Iran could take a bite out of it
Americas|Crime|World

US attack on alleged drug-smuggling boat leaves 2 dead, 1 survivor in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military says it attacked an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration’s campaign against alleged traffickers

US attack on alleged drug-smuggling boat leaves 2 dead, 1 survivor in eastern Pacific
Economy|Political|Science|Technology

The White House just laid out how it wants to regulate AI

The White House just laid out how it wants to regulate AI

The White House just laid out how it wants to regulate AI
Education|US|World

Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging school didn’t protect Jewish students as settlement talks go nowhere

Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging school didn’t protect Jewish students as settlement talks go nowhere

Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging school didn’t protect Jewish students as settlement talks go nowhere
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political

Treasury Department to take over some federal student loans, as Trump administration works to dismantle Education Department

Treasury Department to take over some federal student loans, as Trump administration works to dismantle Education Department

Treasury Department to take over some federal student loans, as Trump administration works to dismantle Education Department
Business|Economy|Education|Political

Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department

The U.S. Education Department is handing off a portion of its student loan portfolio to the Treasury Department

Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

What we know on the 20th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 20th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 20th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Environment|Political|Science|World

Two dozen states, 10 cities sue EPA over repeal of 'endangerment' finding central to climate fight

Two dozen states, along with more than a dozen cities and counties, sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday, challenging the Trump administration’s repeal of a scientific finding that had been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change

Two dozen states, 10 cities sue EPA over repeal of 'endangerment' finding central to climate fight
Political|World

Cracks emerge in GOP over Iran war cost as administration floats more than $200B request to Congress

Cracks emerge in GOP over Iran war cost as administration floats more than $200B request to Congress

Cracks emerge in GOP over Iran war cost as administration floats more than $200B request to Congress
Americas|Crime|Education|US

ICE releases NYC student Dylan Lopez Contreras 10 months after his arrest sparked protests

ICE releases NYC student Dylan Lopez Contreras 10 months after his arrest sparked protests

ICE releases NYC student Dylan Lopez Contreras 10 months after his arrest sparked protests
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Trump’s new child care subsidy rules compound an already dire situation for providers and families

The Trump administration’s new child care subsidy rules are the latest measure to challenge the struggling industry.

Trump’s new child care subsidy rules compound an already dire situation for providers and families
Arts|Entertainment|Interview|Opinion|World

Takeaways from former Trump administration counterterrorism chief Joe Kent’s extensive interview

Takeaways from former Trump administration counterterrorism chief Joe Kent’s extensive interview

Takeaways from former Trump administration counterterrorism chief Joe Kent’s extensive interview
Crime|Political|US|World

FBI investigating whether departed counterterrorism official leaked classified info, AP source says

The FBI is investigating whether Joe Kent, who resigned his position as a top counterterrorism official this week in protest of the Iran war, improperly shared classified information

FBI investigating whether departed counterterrorism official leaked classified info, AP source says
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Soaring gas prices prompt Trump to ease oil tanker rules – how waiving the Jones Act affects what you pay at the pump

Suspending the Jones Act will increase the supply of fuel by allowing foreign-flagged ships to transport oil between US ports, which should eventually educe gas prices.

Soaring gas prices prompt Trump to ease oil tanker rules – how waiving the Jones Act affects what you pay at the pump
Political|US|World

Ex-counterterrorism official says he wasn't allowed to share concerns about Iran war with Trump

A former senior counterterrorism official who resigned over the Iran war says he and other national security officials with concerns about U.S. strikes on Iran were not allowed to express those concerns to President Donald Trump

Ex-counterterrorism official says he wasn't allowed to share concerns about Iran war with Trump
Crime|Political|US|World

Democrats storm out of Justice Department leaders' briefing on the Epstein files

Democratic lawmakers have stormed out of a closed-door briefing on the Jeffrey Epstein files by Justice Department leaders, and say they will push to force Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions under oath about the case

Democrats storm out of Justice Department leaders' briefing on the Epstein files
Americas|Economy|Health|Political|World

Concern, anger and hope simmer in Cuba after Trump calls for 'imminent action' against government

Cuba’s president has lashed out after the latest threat from the Trump administration after President Donald Trump said he can do “whatever he wants” with the island

Concern, anger and hope simmer in Cuba after Trump calls for 'imminent action' against government
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US downgraded in democracy index as press freedom concerns grow

US downgraded in democracy index as press freedom concerns grow

US downgraded in democracy index as press freedom concerns grow
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war

The Treasury Department is easing sanctions on Venezuela’s state oil company

US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war
World

Takeaways from intelligence officials’ testimony amid war with Iran

Takeaways from intelligence officials’ testimony amid war with Iran

Takeaways from intelligence officials’ testimony amid war with Iran
Business|Economy

Trump’s tariffs are hurting American manufacturers instead of helping them

There’s a growing body of data showing the tariffs President Donald Trump said would help American factories are, in fact, squashing many of them

Trump’s tariffs are hurting American manufacturers instead of helping them
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Exclusive: Here’s how many immigrants have signed on to DHS’s nearly billion-dollar ‘self-deportation’ plan

Exclusive: Here’s how many immigrants have signed on to DHS’s nearly billion-dollar ‘self-deportation’ plan

Exclusive: Here’s how many immigrants have signed on to DHS’s nearly billion-dollar ‘self-deportation’ plan
Business|Political|World

Judge orders restoration of Voice of America, putting hundreds of journalists back to work

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America to full operations, putting hundreds of journalists who have been on administrative leave for a year back to work

Judge orders restoration of Voice of America, putting hundreds of journalists back to work
Health|Political|Science

A judge’s ruling halts momentum on RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda

A federal judge has for now halted Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s biggest vaccine moves, disrupting his push to remake U.S. immunization policy

A judge’s ruling halts momentum on RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Sports|Technology

Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges, escalating fight between states and prediction markets

Arizona has become the first state to file criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market platform of operating an illegal gambling business within its borders

Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges, escalating fight between states and prediction markets
Business|Economy|Political|World

US gas prices surge to their highest since October 2023

US gas prices surge to their highest since October 2023

US gas prices surge to their highest since October 2023
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

Trump administration widens Medicaid fraud crackdown to Florida, calling it a 'hotspot'

The Trump administration is expanding its growing Medicaid fraud crackdown to Florida

Trump administration widens Medicaid fraud crackdown to Florida, calling it a 'hotspot'
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Judge mocks White House East Wing ‘alteration’ as a ‘brazen interpretation of the laws of vocabulary’

Judge mocks White House East Wing ‘alteration’ as a ‘brazen interpretation of the laws of vocabulary’

Judge mocks White House East Wing ‘alteration’ as a ‘brazen interpretation of the laws of vocabulary’
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Political

In his words: How Gregory Bovino became a face of Trump's mass deportations and ended his career

Gregory Bovino says he plans to retire from the U.S. Border Patrol in the coming weeks

In his words: How Gregory Bovino became a face of Trump's mass deportations and ended his career
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

An update on immigrants who were detained in Trump's crackdown on campus activism

Just over a year ago, the Trump administration began an immigration enforcement campaign that swept up multiple people who had participated in pro-Palestinian activism on U.S. campuses

An update on immigrants who were detained in Trump's crackdown on campus activism
Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran’s nuclear materials and equipment remain a danger in an active war zone

The war in Iran has cut off diplomatic efforts to limit the country’s development of nuclear weapons. Securing that material and equipment in other ways would be difficult and dangerous.

Iran’s nuclear materials and equipment remain a danger in an active war zone
Business|Economy|Political|World

Flailing Cuba invites exiles to return, but hurdles remain

Flailing Cuba invites exiles to return, but hurdles remain

Flailing Cuba invites exiles to return, but hurdles remain
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

United Arab Emirates briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Lebanon and Tehran

Explosions are sounding in Dubai after the United Arab Emirates reopened its airspace following a brief closure amid incoming attacks from Iran

United Arab Emirates briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Lebanon and Tehran
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Palestinian protester held in immigration detention for over a year is released

Palestinian protester held in immigration detention for over a year is released

Palestinian protester held in immigration detention for over a year is released
Crime|World

El Salvador has arbitrarily detained nationals deported from the US, Human Rights Watch says

Salvadoran nationals deported from the United States are arbitrarily detained in El Salvador and their loved ones do not know where they are or how to contact them

El Salvador has arbitrarily detained nationals deported from the US, Human Rights Watch says
Health|Political|US|World

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatment

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer but plans to continue working through her treatment, retaining her place as one of President Donald Trump’s closest aides

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatment
Political|World

Trump and his officials pressure the news media in unison as Iran war scrutiny intensifies

Trump and his officials pressure the news media in unison as Iran war scrutiny intensifies

Trump and his officials pressure the news media in unison as Iran war scrutiny intensifies
Business|Science|Technology

How Anthropic may benefit from its fight with Trump

How Anthropic may benefit from its fight with Trump

How Anthropic may benefit from its fight with Trump
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Republicans resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democrats

The United States’ war with Iran is entering its third week, but Congress has yet to publicly test the Trump administration’s case for the conflict

Republicans resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democrats
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

As Trump pushes deportations, immigration data becomes harder to find

The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is expanding, but the public data that tracks it is drying up

As Trump pushes deportations, immigration data becomes harder to find
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation

The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to operation after the completion of emergency repairs

Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs

The Trump administration this week stepped up its ambitious effort to replace about $1.6 trillion in lost tariff revenue that was eliminated by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a range of the president’s import taxes

Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs
Business|US|World

The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors

The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening before visitors access the grounds

The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors
Economy|Health|Political|World

Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump

Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump

Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump
Economy|Finance|World

Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea

Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea

Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea
Americas|Economy|Political|US|World

Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba

Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval

Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba
Political|US|World

Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders

The Trump administration is denouncing CNN for airing a portion of the new Iranian supreme leader's first public statement since he got the job

Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules

The Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards

Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face

Oil and gas prices have spiked with the war in Iran

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump

Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump

Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

The Trump administration is opening a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?
Education|Political

States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race data

A coalition of 17 state Democratic attorneys general has filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they aren't considering race in admissions

States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race data
Business|World

Trump asks Supreme Court to let protections for Haitians expire

Trump asks Supreme Court to let protections for Haitians expire

Trump asks Supreme Court to let protections for Haitians expire
Opinion|Political|World

Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions

As critics question President Trump’s motivations for war on Iran, it’s not just about politics. It’s about the Constitution and whether Congress has any hope of checking the president’s warmaking.

Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Universities survived Trump’s 2025 funding freeze, but the money still isn’t flowing to researchers

The Trump administration is leaning away from dramatic funding cuts and settlements with universities, and more toward standard tactics to try to limit funding.

Universities survived Trump’s 2025 funding freeze, but the money still isn’t flowing to researchers
Economy|Environment|US

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran

The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls

Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support

What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
Business|Health|Science|US

FDA approves leucovorin for rare genetic condition, but not for autism

FDA approves leucovorin for rare genetic condition, but not for autism

FDA approves leucovorin for rare genetic condition, but not for autism
Environment|Science|Technology

Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown

Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown

Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown
US|World

‘A shell of our former self’: How Trump and Musk’s spending cuts are hampering US government readiness amid the Iran war

‘A shell of our former self’: How Trump and Musk’s spending cuts are hampering US government readiness amid the Iran war

‘A shell of our former self’: How Trump and Musk’s spending cuts are hampering US government readiness amid the Iran war
Americas|Arts|Crime|Education|Political

Mariachi-playing brothers and their parents are released from ICE custody

Mariachi-playing brothers and their parents are released from ICE custody

Mariachi-playing brothers and their parents are released from ICE custody
Asia|Economy|Political|World

US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East

North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and China are watching warily as war spreads across the Middle East

US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East
Crime|Political|World

Trump administration designates Afghanistan as state sponsor of wrongful detention

Trump administration designates Afghanistan as state sponsor of wrongful detention

Trump administration designates Afghanistan as state sponsor of wrongful detention
Political|Science|Technology|World

Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say

Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say

Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Crime|US|World

Judge disqualifies trio of lawyers tapped to lead New Jersey's federal prosecutor's office

A judge on has disqualified a trio of prosecutors the Trump administration tapped to oversee federal prosecutions in New Jersey after his former personal attorney was also barred from the role

Judge disqualifies trio of lawyers tapped to lead New Jersey's federal prosecutor's office
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs
Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic sues the Trump administration after it was designated a supply chain risk

Anthropic sues the Trump administration after it was designated a supply chain risk

Anthropic sues the Trump administration after it was designated a supply chain risk
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself
Asia|Crime|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump says he’ll hit Iran harder as Iranian president apologizes to neighbors

U.S. President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post that more Iranian officials will be targets, saying, “Today Iran will be hit very hard

The Latest: Trump says he’ll hit Iran harder as Iranian president apologizes to neighbors
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump

Pope Leo XIV named a veteran Vatican diplomat as his new ambassador to the United States

Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets|US|World

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown

A Latino grocery owner in Minnesota says Kristi Noem’s ousting does not undo the damage from the federal immigration crackdown

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none

The Florida Bar has walked back what it said was an erroneous statement indicating that it had an open investigation into Lindsey Halligan, a former top federal prosecutor in Virginia

Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none
MidEast|Political|World

As Iran war rages, Israel seizes chance to finish the job against Hezbollah

As Iran war rages, Israel seizes chance to finish the job against Hezbollah

As Iran war rages, Israel seizes chance to finish the job against Hezbollah
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties

The Trump administration in recent weeks has taken forceful steps in one Latin American country after another aimed at curbing the influence and economic dominance of China

Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties
Business|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'

The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude

Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster

The State Department says the United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations in a major shift in a historically adversarial relationship

US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster
Business|Economy|World

Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court

In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that companies that paid tariffs struck down last month by Supreme Court are due refunds

Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court
World

Everything we know on the fifth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on the fifth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on the fifth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Political|US|Videos|World

Analysis: What Kristi Noem and Marco Rubio said vs. what they claimed they said

Analysis: What Kristi Noem and Marco Rubio said vs. what they claimed they said

Analysis: What Kristi Noem and Marco Rubio said vs. what they claimed they said
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is urging Latin American countries to take a more aggressive approach against drug cartels

Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels
Economy|Health|Science|World

Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID

Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness. But this progress has since unraveled with the second Trump administration.

Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID
Crime|Political|World

Florida revives a long-dormant probe into Raul Castro over 1996 shootdown of exile group's plane

Florida’s attorney general says Florida has reopened a criminal investigation into former Cuban leader Raul Castro’s role in the 1996 shootdown of exile planes

Florida revives a long-dormant probe into Raul Castro over 1996 shootdown of exile group's plane
MidEast|Political|World

Kurdish dissident groups say they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US support

Kurdish Iranian dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a potential cross-border military operation in Iran, and the U.S. has asked Iraqi Kurds to support them, Kurdish officials have told The Associated Press

Kurdish dissident groups say they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US support
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair

The Trump administration has formally nominated Kevin Warsh, a former top Federal Reserve official, to be next Fed chair when Jerome Powell’s term ends in two months

White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair
Political|US|World

Iranian intelligence sends word to US on potential talks to end war, but US officials say no active negotiations

Iranian intelligence sends word to US on potential talks to end war, but US officials say no active negotiations

Iranian intelligence sends word to US on potential talks to end war, but US officials say no active negotiations
Political|Science|Technology|World

US air defenses may not be able to intercept many of Iran’s one-way drones

US air defenses may not be able to intercept many of Iran’s one-way drones

US air defenses may not be able to intercept many of Iran’s one-way drones
Political|US|World

Why Zohran Mamdani denounced the US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Why Zohran Mamdani denounced the US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Why Zohran Mamdani denounced the US-Israeli strikes on Iran
MidEast|Political|World

CIA working to arm Kurdish forces to spark uprising in Iran, sources say

CIA working to arm Kurdish forces to spark uprising in Iran, sources say

CIA working to arm Kurdish forces to spark uprising in Iran, sources say
Political|World

Tensions flare as lawmakers question Iran war’s costs, risks and strategy

Questions are mounting at the U.S. Capitol over the Trump administration’s shifting rationale for going to war with Iran

Tensions flare as lawmakers question Iran war’s costs, risks and strategy
Travel|World

Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limbo

The largest U.S. diplomatic drawdown in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq War is creating an apparently unplanned-for crisis for the Trump administration

Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limbo
Business|Crime|US

Lutnick to appear voluntarily before House Oversight Committee about relationship with Epstein

Lutnick to appear voluntarily before House Oversight Committee about relationship with Epstein

Lutnick to appear voluntarily before House Oversight Committee about relationship with Epstein
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to halt New York’s first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan

New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections
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CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan

A covert US campaign in the mid-20th century helped steer Iran toward the intense anti-American sentiment that has distinguished its government policy for decades.

CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan
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Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's holding back of Medicaid funds

Minnesota is suing President Donald Trump’s administration in an attempt to stop it from holding back $243 million in Medicaid spending

Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's holding back of Medicaid funds
Economy|Political|US|World

Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran

Democrats stay mostly united against President Donald Trump, but the strikes on Iran are starting to reveal some splits in the party

Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
US|World

Trump takes unconventional approach to communicating to the public about war in Iran

The Trump administration took more than 48 hours to make any live, public communication with the American people about why it had decided to go to war with Iran

Trump takes unconventional approach to communicating to the public about war in Iran
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Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is 'not endless' while warning more casualties are likely

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has spoken to widening concerns the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring: “This is not Iraq

Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is 'not endless' while warning more casualties are likely
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National Guard deployment in New Orleans extended for six months

Around 120 Louisiana National Guard members will remain deployed in New Orleans through August

National Guard deployment in New Orleans extended for six months
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Trump administration drops suits against law firms with ties to Democrats and other Trump foes

Trump administration drops suits against law firms with ties to Democrats and other Trump foes

Trump administration drops suits against law firms with ties to Democrats and other Trump foes
US|World

Judge nixes latest policy requiring 7 days' notice for Congress members to visit ICE facilities

A judge is temporarily suspending the latest version of a Trump administration policy that requires members of Congress to provide a week’s notice before they can visit immigration detention facilities

Judge nixes latest policy requiring 7 days' notice for Congress members to visit ICE facilities
World

Failure of US-Iran talks was all too predictable — but turning to military strikes creates dangerous unknowns

Silence from the US side after a third round of indirect talks and frustration expressed by President Donald Trump set the stage for military strikes.

Failure of US-Iran talks was all too predictable — but turning to military strikes creates dangerous unknowns
Political|World

How the Iran war set off a MAGA fight over Charlie Kirk’s legacy

How the Iran war set off a MAGA fight over Charlie Kirk’s legacy

How the Iran war set off a MAGA fight over Charlie Kirk’s legacy
World

US intel did not suggest a preemptive strike from Iran before US-Israeli attacks, AP sources say

Trump administration officials told congressional staff in private briefings that U.S. intelligence did not suggest Iran was preparing to launch a preemptive strike against the U.S. That's according to three people familiar with Sunday's briefings who insisted on anonymity to discuss details that have not been made public

US intel did not suggest a preemptive strike from Iran before US-Israeli attacks, AP sources say
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Trump officials decline Sunday show invitations amid Iran strikes

Trump officials decline Sunday show invitations amid Iran strikes

Trump officials decline Sunday show invitations amid Iran strikes
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Exclusive: Trump crossed a ‘very dangerous red line’ with killing of supreme leader, Iranian official tells CNN

Exclusive: Trump crossed a ‘very dangerous red line’ with killing of supreme leader, Iranian official tells CNN

Exclusive: Trump crossed a ‘very dangerous red line’ with killing of supreme leader, Iranian official tells CNN
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Despite massive US attack and death of ayatollah, regime change in Iran is unlikely

President Trump has appealed to Iranians to topple their government, but a popular uprising is unlikely to defeat current leadership or the Revolutionary Guards, a former US diplomat says.

Despite massive US attack and death of ayatollah, regime change in Iran is unlikely
Economy|Health|Technology

Trump's Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions

New Medicaid work requirements signed into law by President Donald Trump are meant to save money

Trump's Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions
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Trump wonders why Iran won’t ‘capitulate’ on its nuclear program. Here’s why

Trump wonders why Iran won’t ‘capitulate’ on its nuclear program. Here’s why

Trump wonders why Iran won’t ‘capitulate’ on its nuclear program. Here’s why