Breaking political developments from the United States
The 60-day deadline for the Trump administration to seek congressional authorization for its military presence in the Middle East expires this Friday.
President Donald Trump said he may withdraw US troops from Italy and Spain due to their opposition to the war in Iran, a day after proposing a similar reduction in Germany.
A senior US official stated that hostilities with Iran, which commenced on February 28, have concluded for War Powers purposes due to an extended ceasefire and the absence of fire exchanges since April 7.
A court ruling has weakened the Voting Rights Act, opening the door for more states to redraw electoral maps and dilute the voting power of minority groups.
The Trump administration is on course to bypass an initial deadline for congressional approval for military action against Iran, arguing that the ongoing ceasefire stopped the clock on a 60-day deadline.
The Trump administration has filed an appeal against a judge's ruling that previously blocked U.S. Health Secretary Kennedy's vaccine agenda.
President Donald Trump's border wall expansion project has damaged a Native American archaeological site in the Arizona desert, according to reports on the $46.5 billion construction effort.
The U.S. Congress has passed a short-term extension of the FISA Section 702 surveillance program, narrowly avoiding a legislative deadline.
Donald Trump invited Iraq’s prime minister nominee to visit Washington after he forms a new government, as the US seeks to limit Iran’s influence on its neighbor.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a farm bill following the removal of pesticide-related provisions that had faced opposition from MAHA.
President Donald Trump stated he offered a deal regarding uranium to end Iran's nuclear program and criticized NATO for not assisting in the operation, while demanding guarantees that Iran will not acquire nuclear weapons.
President Donald Trump stated that he will not agree to provide Iran with enriched uranium for medical or energy purposes.
President Donald Trump stated that the United States requires assurances that Iran will not acquire nuclear weapons, while asserting that the war with Iran has been won.
Louisiana has suspended its House primary elections scheduled for May 16 in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling, though other scheduled races will proceed as planned.
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security after 76 days, though the bill does not include money for immigration operations, which Republicans state they will approve separately, ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports.
The U.S. Senate rejected a sixth attempt by Democrats to restrict President Donald Trump's authorization to conduct military action against Iran.
A federal appeals court in New York has rejected President Trump's request to rehear his challenges to writer E. Jean Carroll's successful defamation claims.
President Donald Trump stated he is considering the withdrawal of United States military forces from Spain and Italy, questioning the necessity of their continued presence.
The US House of Representatives approved a three-year budget plan that would allow for an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement activities.
The United States Senate has approved a 45-day extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) via unanimous consent.
President Donald Trump has signed an order concerning federal contracting.
The U.S. Senate has passed a unanimous vote to prohibit senators and their staff members from engaging in trading on prediction markets.
President Trump states that Tennessee will seek new election maps following a recent court ruling.
President Trump announces a new nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Nicole Saphier, putting an end to months of speculation about whether the Senate would confirm his prior pick, Dr. Casey Means.
A legislative measure to fund the majority of federal agencies, excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has been sent to President Donald Trump for his signature.
President Donald Trump announced that Tennessee will redraw its congressional map following a Supreme Court ruling, a change intended to support Republican candidates in the upcoming November midterm elections.
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the Department of Homeland Security funding bill into law this Thursday, according to a White House official.
The US House votes to end the government shutdown over immigration operations.
A White House spokesperson said President Trump made clear that Iran will not possess nuclear weapons and that all options remain on the table.
Federal judges who are being sued by the Trump administration have asked an appeals court to reject the lawsuit, calling it 'misguided'.