Breaking political developments from the United States
A judge blocked Trump from cutting New York funds over congestion pricing. The State Department halted student visa appointments amid expanded vetting.
Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court on federal job changes; Supreme Court to review Illinois congressman's absentee ballot challenge.
An American expert on U.S.-China relations said in an interview that people-to-people ties are the foundation of the bilateral relationship and that young people can serve as envoys of friendship. David Firestein, president and CEO of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations, made the remarks on the sidelines of a China Institute gala, noting that over 50,000 young Americans have visited China under an exchange initiative launched in November 2023, achieving its target early.
A US-Iran deal promises to end the war, but how it will work remains unclear.
Trump made 3,600 stock trades in three months, drawing criticism from ethics experts and congressional Democrats over his active portfolio.
The California Legislature approved a $355 billion budget before the Monday deadline.
Voters in Washington, D.C., go to the polls on Tuesday to select party candidates for mayor and delegate to Congress, as the city undergoes major change under the Trump administration.
US Vice President JD Vance told Fox News Channel's Hannity that President Donald Trump may decide to release Washington's agreement with Tehran before Friday.
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil spoke at a community-organized event at Stanford University on Sunday, following a student walkout during the graduation ceremony where Google CEO Sundar Pichai was speaking. Khalil, who was detained by ICE last year, encouraged graduates to remain engaged in advocacy for Palestinian rights.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case on whether migrants can be detained for months or years without a judicial review.
US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that Iran has agreed to never possess nuclear weapons. Trump also dismissed reports claiming Tehran would receive $300 million, calling them "fake news" spread by Democrats.
President Trump faces a new obstacle after preservation groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging his proposed National Garden of American Heroes.
The US Department of Justice has asked a court to dismiss an NAACP lawsuit over xAI's gas turbines, arguing that xAI is integral to US military operations, including the Iran War.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will sign the Fiscal Year 2027 budget at 11AM Tuesday.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a $300 billion private investment fund for Iran, contingent upon Tehran ending the current conflict and adhering to a nuclear agreement.
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from a 98-year-old suspended judge seeking to retain her position.
The US Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a New York law that allows lawsuits against the gun industry.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a bid by a former campaign aide to Donald Trump to sue former FBI officials.
The US Supreme Court declined to hear a free speech claim brought by the founder of an anti-abortion student group.
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from the Trump administration regarding the prolonged detention of certain immigrants.
Americans have a bleak outlook on the nation’s future ahead of its 250th birthday next month, with most saying the U.S. has already seen its best days and a record-low number saying they are extremely proud to be Americans, according to a new NBC News poll.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to a New York law that allows lawsuits against gun manufacturers, wholesalers, and dealers.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to a New York law that allows lawsuits against gun manufacturers, wholesalers, and dealers.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to a New York law that allows lawsuits against gun manufacturers, wholesalers, and dealers.
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a lawsuit filed by Carter Page, a former adviser to Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, against former FBI officials.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to a New York law that allows lawsuits against gun manufacturers, wholesale dealers, and dealers.
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a lawsuit filed by Carter Page, a former adviser to Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, against former FBI officials.
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a lawsuit filed by Carter Page, a former adviser to Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, against former FBI officials.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from a 98-year-old federal judge seeking to overturn his suspension from duties amid questions about his fitness.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from a 98-year-old federal judge seeking to overturn his suspension from duties amid questions over his fitness.