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President Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon’s leaders as diplomatic efforts intensify to de-escalate conflict and reopen Iran’s key shipping route
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed regret for personal comments made about Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s background during a public criticism of his immigration ruling
The House is set to vote on a bill extending temporary protected status for Haitian nationals, challenging the Trump administration’s effort to end deportation…
Sebastian Gorka has indicated he seeks to become director of the National Counterterrorism Center amid leadership changes and evolving U.S. counterterrorism policy
The House is divided over renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, with debate centered on warrantless surveillance and proposed reforms ahead…
House Democrats accuse Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of unlawful war actions, negligence, and abuse of power in connection with the Iran conflict
President Trump has threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but legal protections and ongoing confirmation delays make such a move unlikely before…
Peter Magyar aims to reduce Hungary’s reliance on Russian oil and gas, facing significant economic and technical challenges during the transition
The Senate voted against a resolution aimed at restricting President Trump’s military authority in Iran, marking the fourth failed effort by Democrats to curtail…
Wealthy donors and opaque political groups are heavily financing the 2026 midterms, raising concerns about transparency and the influence of dark money in U.S.…
