US launches additional strikes in Iran amid continued hostilities: Centcom
Tensions Escalate in Middle East, Senate Prepares for Leadership Shift, and Prediction Markets See Record Activity
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Jul 13, 2026
US Politics in Turmoil as Trump, Senate GOP, and Democrats Face Off
President Trump's recent social media activity has sparked controversy, as he shared a video calling for the deportation of "hardcore communist bastards" like New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D).
Jul 13, 2026
Can the US and Iran Avoid All-Out War?
Tensions Escalate as Both Sides Claim Control of Strategic Waterway
Jul 6, 2026
Platner's Senate Bid in Jeopardy Amid New Allegations
Democrats face a tight deadline to replace the embattled candidate
Feb 23, 2026
US Politics in Turmoil Amidst New Developments
Newsom's memoir, Iran's nuclear threat, and Trump's approval ratings make headlines
Feb 23, 2026
Turmoil in Washington: Tariffs, Shootings, and Shakeup
Supreme Court ruling, Mar-a-Lago incident, and HHS departures spark uncertainty
Feb 23, 2026
US Politics: Five Key Stories to Watch This Week
From Trump's Demand for Susan Rice's Firing to Chaos on the US-Mexico Border
Feb 23, 2026
US Government in Turmoil as Shutdown Enters 10th Day
Congress Returns to DC Amid Funding Lapse, Health and Security Concerns
Feb 23, 2026
What changed in Speaker Johnson to bring daughter of detained Uyghur?
From the State of the Union to Boeing's 737 Max Suit, Here's What You Need to Know
Feb 23, 2026
Trump Predicts Supreme Court Defeat on Birthright Citizenship
President's comments come after tariffs loss and ahead of State of the Union address
Feb 23, 2026
Trump's Tariff Tensions Escalate with EU and China
Global trade disputes heat up as Olympics bring brief respite
Feb 23, 2026
Can Trump Successfully Engage with Georgia's Current Leadership?
Delicate Balance in the South Caucasus as US Diplomacy Shifts
Feb 23, 2026
Democrats Name Candidates to Flip Key GOP Districts
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has named 12 candidates to its "Red to Blue" program, aiming to retake the House majority in November.
Feb 23, 2026
Trump's State of the Union Address Looms Amid Tariff Ruling and Shutdown
Supreme Court decision and DHS funding impasse set stage for high-stakes speech
Feb 23, 2026
Ties That Bind: Epstein, AI, and the Human Cost
From academia to dating apps, labor, and the Olympics, the consequences of systemic failures and technological advancements are being felt across American society
Feb 23, 2026
Politics in Flux: Cancer, Redistricting, and Immigration
Biden's health, Moore's redistricting push, and new bills on ICE warehouses and House Democrats' strategy
Feb 23, 2026
Arab World Condemns Huckabee's Claim on Middle East
Diplomatic Fallout Over US Ambassador's Comments on Israel's Territorial Claims
Feb 23, 2026
Trump's Weekend: Olympics Praise and a Mysterious Caller
President Trump celebrated Team USA's Olympic wins while C-SPAN confirmed a mysterious caller was not the president.
Feb 23, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel Defends Locker Room Visit
FBI Director Kash Patel responds to criticism over his presence in the US men's hockey team's locker room after their gold medal win, stating he was invited by the team.
Feb 23, 2026
What Happened at Mar-a-Lago?
Armed Intruder Killed by Secret Service at Trump's Florida Residence
Feb 23, 2026
35 million people under blizzard warning as storm hits Northeast
TITLE: Northeast Blizzard Warning: 35 Million in Path of Storm SUBTITLE: Heavy snowfall expected to persist into Monday, disrupting travel and daily life EXCERPT: A major winter storm is
Feb 23, 2026
Two Nations, Two Losses, and a Growing Debate
Canada's back-to-back sudden-death losses in Olympic hockey finals against the US have reignited a debate over the three-on-three golden-goal overtime format, with many calling for a change.
May 29, 2026
Trump's $10B IRS Case Reopened, Inflation Concerns Grow
Federal judge agrees to reexamine Trump's lawsuit against the IRS as Americans feel the pinch of rising costs
May 29, 2026
Trump's Week: Controversy and Conflict
From a proposed $250 bill to a $9B Dell deal and a fatal bus crash