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U.S. Launches Strike on Boat Near Venezuela, Killing Four, Defense Chief Says

The US military executed another strike on a boat operating in the Caribbean on Friday morning, which officials deemed a “narco-trafficking vessel,” according to a social media post by Secretary…

Migrant Group Walks in Southern Mexico for Legal Status

A group of roughly 1,200 migrants began walking before dawn on Wednesday from southern Mexico. Their destination is the nation’s capital, Mexico City, where they hope to formalize their immigration…

Democrats May Hold More Power in Shutdown Standoff Than Expected

On this, at least, the Democrats agree: It’s time to fight. Democratic leaders across the political spectrum are shrugging off the historical political risks and embracing a government shutdown they…

Democrats Unite Against Trump, Embracing a Government Shutdown

On this, at least, the Democrats agree: It’s time to fight. As the U.S. government hurtles toward a shutdown on Tuesday night, Democratic leaders across the political spectrum are shrugging…

White House Withdraws Trump’s Controversial Nominee to Lead BLS

The White House has sent paperwork to the Senate to withdraw the nomination of E.J. Antoni as head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The withdrawal comes after CNN’s…

Trump’s Ominous Move to Recruit Generals and Admirals to His Political Cause

President Donald Trump delivered a remarkable speech to military generals and admirals in Quantico, Virginia, that critics fear was an attempt to recruit the armed forces to his political cause.…

Thousands of Workers in Limbo as US-Africa Trade Deal Set to Expire

At Shona EPZ, a garment factory in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, the future is uncertain for its workers as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) is set to expire on…

Trump ‘Truths’ About Tariffs on Films and Furniture Raise Questions on Details

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would impose a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films. The president made the announcement in a post on his social media site,…

Democrats Refuse to Cave on Health Care Before Meeting with Trump on Government Shutdown

Congressional Democrats are holding the line on their healthcare demands just hours before a key meeting with President Donald Trump and Republican leadership. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries was firm…

Trump Says He’s Sending Troops to Portland to Protect ICE Facilities

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, a city he described as “war ravaged,” to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities that…

Obama Says There’s No ‘Military Rationale’ for Israel’s Offensive in Gaza

Former President Barack Obama on Friday publicly criticized Israel’s ongoing military action in Gaza, stating that “there’s not a military rationale for continuing to pummel what is already rubble” and…

Supreme Court Lets Trump Withhold $4 Billion in Foreign Aid Approved by Congress

The Supreme Court on Friday handed the White House a significant victory, allowing President Donald Trump to freeze $4 billion in foreign aid payments. The money, which was approved by…

Kamala Harris Has a Five-Word Response to the Comey Indictment

Even as she tours for her new book, Kamala Harris has been weaving in critiques of President Donald Trump’s second term, and the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey…

Trump Signs Memorandum Ordering Probes of Groups Aiding ‘Organized Political Violence’

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a presidential memorandum to intensify government-wide efforts to identify organizations his administration suspects of supporting political violence. The directive aims to intensify efforts to…

Trump Approves TikTok Deal Through Executive Order, Vance Says Business Valued at $14 Billion

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, which officially approves a proposal that would keep TikTok alive in the U.S. According to Vice President JD Vance, the deal…

Trump to Put Import Taxes on Pharmaceutical Drugs, Kitchen Cabinets, Furniture, and Heavy Trucks

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will impose a series of new import taxes, which are scheduled to take effect on October 1. The tariffs include a 100%…

Trump Claims ‘Sabotage’ at UN from Escalator, Teleprompter, and Mic

President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he was the victim of a “triple sabotage” at the United Nations a day earlier, where an escalator, teleprompter, and microphone all failed…

Carney Sees Possibilities for Canada as He Wraps Up Trip to UN General Assembly

After attending this week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada can find opportunities in crisis. Carney’s visit coincided with a speech from…

Trump Administration to Appoint Dana-Farber Oncologist to Run National Cancer Institute

The Trump administration is expected to name cancer researcher Dr. Anthony Letai as the new head of its National Cancer Institute (NCI). According to two people familiar with the matter,…

Trump White House Hangs Image of Biden Autopen Signature in New ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’

President Donald Trump has introduced a “Presidential Walk of Fame” along a colonnade outside the West Wing of the White House. The new display, which was announced on Wednesday by…