Breaking political developments from the United States
Florida lawmakers approved a measure to redraw the state’s congressional lines, which could hand Republicans as many as four more seats in Congress.
Pressed on how the White House aims to push Iran to agree to a new nuclear deal, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Washington must “get them to the point where they’re at the table giving it up.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress on Wednesday that the U.S. will prioritize support for allies that increase their defense spending while penalizing those that do not.
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has approved the nomination of Warsh to be the next Federal Reserve chair, advancing the nomination to a full Senate vote.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against Black voters in Louisiana who sought to defend a congressional voting map that included a second majority-Black district.
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has convened to begin the confirmation process for Kevin Warsh, the nominee for Chair of the Federal Reserve.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers, allowing them to challenge a New Jersey investigation into their operations.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Wednesday regarding the Department of Homeland Security's authority to cancel temporary deportation protections for approximately 1.3 million immigrants.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright compared war with Iran to 'killing the cancer that will kill you,' adding, 'We’re not doing it just for America. We’re doing it for the world!'
President Donald Trump has publicly urged Iran to enter into a new agreement following reports that the United States is considering an extension of its current blockade.
House Oversight Committee Democrats have filed contempt charges against Pam Bondi, alleging she defied a committee subpoena and failed to appear for a scheduled deposition.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to travel to the United States next week for a meeting with President Donald Trump.
The U.S. House of Representatives remains deadlocked over the renewal of a surveillance authority used to monitor foreigners, with the program set to expire this week.
The United States and Iran have engaged in a diplomatic confrontation at the United Nations, while Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a warning regarding increasing nuclear risks.
The US Senate voted 51-47 to block a Democratic-led resolution that would have required congressional approval for any potential military action against Cuba.
Mitch McConnell stated that the Pentagon is withholding $400 million in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funds approved by Congress for fiscal 2026. He made the accusation in a Washington Post opinion piece, blaming the department's policy shop under Elbridge Colby.
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments regarding the legality of the Trump administration's decision to end protected status for immigrants from Haiti and Syria.
A US appeals court has ruled against the administration of President Donald Trump, denying a request to detain individuals facing deportation without the possibility of bond hearings.
President Donald Trump issued a warning on Wednesday stating that Iran will face consequences if the country does not agree to a new nuclear deal.
US President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran via social media, stating that Tehran needs to reach a non-nuclear agreement soon.
In a 3-0 ruling, a court said the Trump administration misread a decades-old immigration law to justify mandatory detention.
Democratic lawmakers are considering legal action against President Donald Trump if he continues military operations against Iran past May 1 without Congressional authorization, according to reports from Time magazine.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration that sought to gain access to voter registration data in Arizona.
The US Senate voted 51-47 to block a resolution that would have required congressional approval for military actions in Cuba initiated by President Donald Trump.
Courts have rejected a push by President Donald Trump to access state voter registration rolls ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
President Trump told aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Donald Trump's picture will soon appear in US passports, AFP reports. The move is a rare precedent for a sitting leader in a democracy, where passports typically feature historical imagery or nature.
King Charles III delivered an address to a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, emphasizing the unity and shared history between the United States and the United Kingdom.
The Pentagon is petitioning Congress to officially rename the Department of Defense as the 'Department of War', with the rebranding estimated to cost around $52 million — a move stemming from an executive order signed by Trump last September, according to The Hill.
The US Senate voted 51-47 to uphold a point of order raised by Senator Scott, effectively blocking a motion to discharge the Kaine War Powers Resolution regarding Cuba from the Foreign Relations Committee.