Iran's parliament is reviewing a plan to ban ships linked to the U.S., Israel and other "hostile countries" from transiting the Strait of Hormuz ... read more
An Ohio mom broke down in tears in front of her kids as she explained how hard it has been to make ends meet under President Donald Trump's administration. read more
Officers for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will be equipped with much-delayed body cameras by the end of next month, it was reported on Friday. read more
Trump signed two executive orders seeking to narrow birthright citizenship in several circumstances and intensify the federal crackdown on commercial "birth tourism." read more
The US has pledged $1bn (740m) in assistance to Colombia, after the country's new right-wing president was sworn in on Friday. read more
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a defense agreement on Friday that would treat an attack on one as an attack on all three ... read more
Voters in Tennessee dealt President Trump a blow and rejected Republican Rep. Andy Ogles at the polls Thursday. read more
In August 2026, a screenshot (archived) circulated online that purportedly showed a Truth Social post on U.S. President Donald Trump's account featuring an image depicting him with World War II Generals George Patton and Douglas MacArthur. read more
A federal appeals court on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its $400 million ballroom at the White House without congressional approval. read more
Trump supporters were quick to boo after hearing a foreign-sounding name"even though it belonged to a cop who died Tuesday in the line of duty. read more
"Today, the United States announced nearly $2 billion in partnerships with faith-based and community organizations that provide global health and humanitarian assistance around the world. read more
"Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home. Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I've received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff," the Kentucky Republican said in a statement. read more
Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general read more
Judge enjoins Pentagon freeze on wind project reviews. Pentagon cited national security interests. Renewable energy groups said freeze was arbitrary and capricious, cost billions. Pentagon said it does not discuss ongoing litigation. read more
Gun-friendly Wyoming has a "stand your ground" statute that allows people to use force to defend themselves. So why is a trans woman being prosecuted after being shoved to the ground? read more
A top supervision examiner at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned staff they would face "most unpleasant" consequences if they were too aggressive in their oversight of financial firms, according to an internal email reviewed by Reuters. read more
