President Trump on Saturday pressed the Supreme Court to rule in his favor on tariffs, doubling down on claims that steep import taxes have made the U.S. economy stronger. “Tariffs have made our Country Rich, Strong, Powerful, and Safe,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “They have been successfully used by other Countries against us for…

President Donald Trump said Saturday that Venezuelan airspace was closed in its entirety, amid growing U.S. threats to attack the South American nation.

Worth. FIFA claims the national impact will exceed $17 billion in GDP.   While FIFA and host cities often tout massive returns to justify public funding, research consistently questions these optimistic projections — particularly for events like the World Cup.

Worth. FIFA claims the national impact will exceed $17 billion in GDP.   While FIFA and host cities often tout massive returns to justify public funding, research consistently questions these optimistic projections — particularly for events like the World Cup.

President Trump on Saturday said the airspace above Venezuela is now completely closed off as tensions escalate between the U.S. and South American country over alleged drug trafficking. “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY,” Trump said in a…

President Trump on Saturday said the airspace above Venezuela is now completely closed off as tensions escalate between the U.S. and South American country over alleged drug trafficking. “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY,” Trump said in a…

Retail workers earn less than what’s needed to afford the typical apartment in major metros across the country.

Retail workers earn less than what’s needed to afford the typical apartment in major metros across the country.

Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on Friday. The agency quoted Iranian soccer federation spokesman Amir-Mahdi Alavi as saying that officials faced visa obstacles that go beyond sports considerations. There was…

Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on Friday. The agency quoted Iranian soccer federation spokesman Amir-Mahdi Alavi as saying that officials faced visa obstacles that go beyond sports considerations. There was…

The university will pay $75 million to regain its research funding and end investigations, the second highest payment by a school facing pressure from the administration.

The national average for regular is down to $2.95 a gallon — the lowest price at the pump since May 2021.

The national average for regular is down to $2.95 a gallon — the lowest price at the pump since May 2021.

Northwestern University on Friday agreed to pay $75 million to the Trump administration to end its investigation into alleged antisemitism on campus and to resume millions of dollars in federal funding that was previously frozen. The university will “adhere to federal anti-discrimination laws, ensuring that the university does not preference individuals based on race, color,…

Northwestern University on Friday agreed to pay $75 million to the Trump administration to end its investigation into alleged antisemitism on campus and to resume millions of dollars in federal funding that was previously frozen. The university will “adhere to federal anti-discrimination laws, ensuring that the university does not preference individuals based on race, color,…

The minority leader is trying out a venture capitalist’s new book title, “Strong Floor, No Ceiling,” as the Democrats’ centrist answer to “Make America Great Again.”

They are an overbroad intervention with counterproductive consequences.

They are an overbroad intervention with counterproductive consequences.

The camp stoves can explode or catch fire, causing burn injuries.

The camp stoves can explode or catch fire, causing burn injuries.

Maryland is one of the most heavily leaning Democratic states in the nation and it’s one of the few that could redistrict to help their party win Congress by countering Republicans. However, so far, the idea hasn’t been well-receive.

We look at the changes President Trump is proposing to immigration policies following the attack on two National Guard members, as well as what’s next in the Russia-Ukraine deal proposed by the U.S.

Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, who died on Thursday, was not initially excited to go to Washington, but had grown to enjoy the city. Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remained in critical condition on Friday.

A decision on the state’s new congressional map will affect five House seats and could help determine control of the chamber next year.

The lessons of Watergate are now being flipped on their head by some of the most influential right-wing figures, including people known to have President Donald Trump’s ear, who insist that the Watergate scandal was actually an underhanded scheme by the “deep state” and the press to take down a popular Republican president.

John Prideaux, our US editor, considers the implications of a leaked phone call between American and Russian officials

State lawmakers are increasingly concerned about the level of threats directed at them amid an uptick in political violence around the country.  The most recent incidents occurred in Indiana, where a number of Republican legislators who have not thrown their support behind President Trump’s redistricting push were the victims of swatting attempts at their homes. That episode came…

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s win has sparked progressives to target House seats across the city, including some currently held by Democratic heavyweights.  New York City Councilmembers Chi Ossé and Alexa Avilés are reportedly weighing bids to oust House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Reps. Dan Goldman, respectively — and have sought the backing…

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s win has sparked progressives to target House seats across the city, including some currently held by Democratic heavyweights. New York City Councilmembers Chi Ossé and Alexa Avilés are reportedly weighing bids to oust House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Reps. Dan Goldman, respectively — and have sought the backing…

State lawmakers are increasingly concerned about the level of threats directed at them amid an uptick in political violence around the country. The most recent incidents occurred in Indiana, where a number of Republican legislators who have not thrown their support behind President Trump’s redistricting push were the victims of swatting attempts at their homes. That episode came…

The U.S. faces a growing sailor shortage despite maritime jobs offering big pay and significant perks.

Rising prices are spurring criminals to cut and raid cables. Companies and law enforcement are fighting back.

After the death of his first wife, Gulf & Western president David Judelson married his former banker and left her millions when he died. Now his kids are accusing their stepmom of something sinister.

As partisan battles rage and courts wrangle proposals, the relentless pace of the calendar will force states to act — or land in murky legal ground.

The star power of Latin Grammy Award-winning Bobby Pulido has Democrats dreaming of taking a U.S. House district in South Texas, even though Republicans have redrawn it in their favor.

President Trump’s ever-growing vision has caused tension with contractors. His architect has taken a step back as the president personally manages the project.

Jonathan White, a longtime civil servant who fought Trump officials’ efforts to separate migrant families, says Democrats must do more to combat the president.

The Trump administration has halted the processing of immigration requests from Afghans and the president vowed to tighten his immigration crackdown after the shooting of two National Guard members.

A fatal attack on a routine patrol has intensified questions over the Trump administration’s open-ended military deployments in American cities.

A fatal attack on a routine patrol has intensified questions over the Trump administration’s open-ended military deployments in American cities.

The agency’s top vaccine regulator said that a review had found that the children were likely to have died “because of” the shots. But public health experts want to examine the data.

The decisions come a day after President Donald Trump vowed to “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries,” among other threats.

The Trump administration has been trying to repair the damage from the detention of hundreds of South Koreans in an immigration raid in Georgia.

Lisa Boothe’s claim about the president backfired on social media.

The White House is pushing for “reverse migration” and aims to expand restrictions on nations it deems high risk.

The Conservatives say she was overly gloomy about the public finances as a “smokescreen” to raise tax.

The president is furiously demanding limits on migration and attacking ethnic groups as he steps up his efforts to equate immigration with crime and economic distress.

The State Department has paused visas for Afghan nationals after two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot close to the White House. “The Department of State has IMMEDIATELY paused visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports. The Department is taking all necessary steps to protect U.S. national security and public safety,” the…

The State Department has paused visas for Afghan nationals after two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot close to the White House. “The Department of State has IMMEDIATELY paused visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports. The Department is taking all necessary steps to protect U.S. national security and public safety,” the…

They were the latest restrictive changes to the immigration system after this week’s shooting of two National Guard members.