IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Rep. Michael McCaul says Trump needs to ‘explain’ U.S. military involvement in Iran 09:24 Steve Kornacki: How James Talarico ‘ran up monster numbers’ to defeat Jasmine Crockett 06:12 ‘We have no evidence the world is safer’ after action in Iran, […]
What Democrats’ sky-high turnout in the Texas primary does — and doesn’t — mean for November
Democrats in Texas are feeling enthusiastic about their voters’ enthusiasm — and for good reason. For the first time in a generation, it appears they have outpaced Republicans in turnout for a midterm primary in the state. It’s a significant achievement for a party that believes that in James Talarico and 2026, it has finally […]
Shipping slows to a crawl through Strait of Hormuz, threatening to snarl international trade
To keep cargo flowing, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Tuesday that the U.S. Navy would start “escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz” if necessary. But since then, traffic has remained at a near standstill, and it’s unclear if any tankers have taken the government up on its offer. “Naval […]
House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Pam Bondi over Epstein files
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Pam Bondi over Epstein files 04:57 UP NEXT Trump critical of FBI Director Patel partying at Olympics 01:10 FBI Director Kash Patel fires agents tied to 2022 search of Mar-a-Lago 03:03 ‘You’re […]
Snow drought and warm weather raise wildfire risk in the West as spring approaches
A combination of unusually balmy winter weather across much of the Western United States and one of the worst snow droughts in decades has experts bracing for what could be a particularly intense wildfire season. The snowpack is well below average for this time of year in nearly all Western states, with little time remaining […]
GLP-1s could help curb addiction to cigarettes, alcohol and opioids, study suggests
Evidence continues to mount suggesting that GLP-1 drugs may help people cut back on cigarettes, drinking and opioid use. As the medications — which include semaglutide and tirzepatide — have grown in popularity, anecdotal reports have emerged of people who said they no longer felt the urge to drink alcohol or use drugs while taking […]
China sets lowest growth target since 1991 as economy struggles to keep momentum
BEIJING — China announced its lowest growth target in 35 years Thursday as the world’s second-biggest economy struggles with challenges at home and growing uncertainty around the world. This year, China will aim for gross domestic product growth of 4.5% to 5% “while striving for better in practice,” Premier Li Qiang, China’s No. 2 official, […]
Thousands of Americans stranded in Middle East
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Fallen US servicemembers identified in war with Iran 01:43 President Trump says he will endorse in bitter Senate primary in Texas 01:40 Now Playing Thousands of Americans stranded in Middle East 02:07 UP NEXT Remembering legendary coach Lou Holtz 01:37 […]
Trump administration under fire as thousands of Americans are stranded in war zone
WASHINGTON — In the days after the U.S. and Israel launched an air war against Iran, the State Department issued new advisories warning Americans to reconsider traveling to several countries in the region. By then, it was too late. Thousands of Americans are now stranded in the Middle East as Iran retaliates with drone attacks […]
GOP senator helps Capitol Police remove anti-war protester during hearing
WASHINGTON — Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., helped U.S. Capitol Police officers arrest a man protesting the war in Iran at a Senate hearing Wednesday. “Capitol Police were attempting to remove an unhinged protestor from the Armed Services hearing. He was fighting back. I decided to help out and deescalate the situation,” Sheehy said on X. […]