Breaking political developments from the United States
President Donald Trump's implementation of new tariffs and the announcement of a troop pullback have intensified diplomatic tensions between the United States and its transatlantic partners.
Secret Service Director Sean Curran faces scrutiny regarding his ability to implement organizational changes following a third assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
The Trump administration has bypassed Congress to authorize $8.6 billion in emergency arms sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE, including advanced air defense and precision strike systems.
US envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed that Washington is in communication with Iran regarding negotiations to end the war, though President Donald Trump indicated the current proposal may be unacceptable.
US Envoy Witkoff stated that the United States is currently engaged in diplomatic talks with Iran.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump stated that Iran's 14-point counterproposal is unfavorable, while Iranian officials confirmed they are reviewing a U.S. response to their proposal.
The U.S. Acting Attorney General stated that President Trump's characterization of the military operation in Iran as not constituting a war is legally correct, dismissing claims that the action violates the law.
The Trump administration has authorized over $8.6 billion in military sales to Israel and other West Asian allies, bypassing the standard congressional approval process.
US President Donald Trump stated he is reviewing a 14-point peace plan regarding Iran, while warning that military strikes could resume if Tehran acts inappropriately.
ActBlue is facing investigations from the U.S. Department of Justice and Republican members of Congress, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
President Donald Trump stated that Iran would require 20 years to rebuild its capabilities, while confirming that the United States will not withdraw its forces at this time.
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has not yet paid a sufficient price, following recent developments.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced he is reviewing a 14-point ceasefire proposal from Iran, though he expressed skepticism regarding its current acceptability.
President Donald Trump stated that he will soon review a plan recently submitted to the United States by Iran.
Reports indicate approximately 34,000 deceased individuals have been identified on North Carolina's voter registry, raising serious concerns.
Danco Laboratories has filed a request with the U.S. Supreme Court to stay an appeals court ruling that currently restricts mail-order access to the abortion medication mifepristone.
President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Representative Andy Barr of Kentucky to run for the Senate seat currently held by Mitch McConnell, who is retiring.
President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress that military operations against Iran have concluded, citing a ceasefire that began on April 7, 2026. The administration asserts that this termination pauses the 60-day legislative authorization clock mandated by the War Powers Resolution.
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States could "blast the hell out of" Iran if the two nations fail to reach a negotiated agreement.
A federal judge has ruled that the US Justice Department is permitted to utilize military lawyers to prosecute civilians in certain legal proceedings.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth appeared before the House and Senate Armed Services Committees for his first public testimony following the recent US and Israeli military action against Iran.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expedite access to psychedelic-assisted therapies for Americans suffering from severe mental health conditions, specifically targeting veterans with PTSD and suicide risk.
A former U.S. congressman has been convicted of secretly lobbying on behalf of Venezuela.
US President Donald Trump announced that the campaign against Iran has ended following the expiration of the 60-day window for Congressional authorization.
Alabama and Tennessee, two Republican-controlled states, took steps to redraw their congressional maps as party leaders try to capitalize on the Supreme Court’s decision this week to weaken the Voting Rights Act.
Nebraska has become the first state to implement federal Medicaid work requirements as mandated by the tax and spending legislation signed by President Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump's approval ratings have declined, with drops across multiple policy issues.
An Arab diplomatic source reports that US President Donald Trump is attempting to organize a meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on May 11.
The United States government has issued a warning to commercial shippers, advising them against paying tolls or making 'donations' to authorities in the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump is speaking after the White House informed Congress that it considers the war on Iran terminated.