US Politics

Texas AttorneyKen Paxton, endorsed by Donald Trump, defeated John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary, Al Jazeera reports.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed shock following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner where US President Donald Trump was present.

U.S. Attorney Pirro has characterized the recent incident involving President Donald Trump as an attempted assassination.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire, according to a joint statement released after trilateral negotiations in Washington. The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of Hezbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector.

Loud bangs erupted at a Washington gala as Secret Service agents evacuated President Donald Trump from the stage, weapons drawn, amid panic.

President Trump told journalists in Washington 'When you're impactful, they go after you,' shortly after what appeared to be another attempt on his life.

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a Louisiana congressional map that was challenged on the basis of race-based redistricting.

A US court has issued an order halting the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide, restricting access to the medication.

President Trump announced that the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended for an additional three weeks following peace talks at the White House.

The White House has formally notified the US Congress that it considers the war on Iran to be terminated, with President Donald Trump scheduled to deliver remarks on the development.

A suspect was shot and killed by Secret Service officers in the lobby of the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington after the evacuation of President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, CNN reports.

Gunfire occurred at the Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, leading the Secret Service to evacuate President Donald Trump, Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance. One suspect was detained after injuring a Secret Service agent during an attempted security breach.

President Donald Trump has signed legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security, effectively ending a 76-day government shutdown.

Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on May 9-11, 2026.

US President Donald Trump said Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war are 'totally unacceptable', raising the possibility of fresh conflict and sending oil prices higher in early Asia trade on Monday.

U.S. Justice Department indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed Alabama to use a congressional map that favors Republicans in this year's elections.

Donald Trump says Iran has agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons.

The US and its Five Eyes intelligence partners issued an unprecedented joint notice warning about Chinese spies using LinkedIn to recruit assets.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution for the first time to halt military action against Iran.

The Republican-led House voted to halt the US war with Iran, breaking with President Donald Trump on an unpopular foreign conflict that is taking an escalating economic toll on Americans.

The United States has told European allies and Canada to increase their air and naval forces in NATO as Washington reduces its own presence.

Donald Trump says he is nominating Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to serve as attorney general.

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US director of national intelligence, according to a report by BBC News.

A convicted January 6 rioter who expressed regret for his role in the Capitol attack has been hired by the Trump administration to work in a Pentagon office handling highly classified military operations, according to The Washington Post.

A political newcomer has won the Republican primary for governor of Iowa, handing President Trump a rare primary defeat.

A government ethics report reveals US President Donald Trump executed stock trades worth up to $750 million in 2026, including purchases in companies he publicly promoted.

The Justice Department has assembled a team to ramp up investigations into Trump's political enemies. The team includes lawyers and FBI agents who supported conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.

Trump told aides he will not resume all-out war with Iran unless US troops are killed, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The White House is under lockdown following reports of gunshots heard nearby.