US Politics
Trump arrives in Texas to survey flood damage as questions over response swirl
"It's a horrible thing," Trump told reporters as he departed the White House. "Nobody can even believe it, such a thing - that much water that fast."
US State Department to fire over 1,300 employees as Trump admin. aims to shrink federal gov't
Mahmoud Khalil seeks $20 million from Trump administration over immigration arrest
Jewish schools, families poised for windfall under new federal tax-credit program
Jewish Democrats in Congress raise concerns about Zohran Mamdani’s anti-Israel positions
Prominent Jewish figures in Congress from the Democratic Party, including Debbie Wasserman Schultz, are concerned about Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel rhetoric.
Former CIA, FBI directors under FBI criminal investigation over Trump-Russia probe conduct
CIA Director John Ratcliffe informed FBI Director Kash Patel of evidence linking Brennan to some wrongdoing for a potential prosecution, the sources said.
Trump’s DOJ shuts down Epstein theories, declares death suicide
The US Justice Department is struggling to answer questions after determining that there was no evidence to support theories surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death or his client list.
Rubio impersonator uses AI to contact US gov't officials, attempts to steal information
At least five individuals outside the State Department were targeted, including three foreign ministers, a US governor, and a member of Congress.
Rare trial to begin in challenge to Trump-backed deportations of pro-Palestinian campus activists
Judges have ordered the release of students detained by immigration authorities after they argued the administration retaliated against them for their pro-Palestinian advocacy
Trump calls Musk's formation of new party 'ridiculous' and confusing
"Third parties have never worked, so he can have fun with it, but I think it's ridiculous," Trump told reporters.
Elon Musk forms new US political party, calls it 'America Party'
Elon Musk said that the "American Party is formed," a day after asking his followers on X whether a new US political party should be created.
Most NYers deterred by Zohran Mamdani’s BDS support, but 1 in 3 see it as a boon, poll shows
Support for the positions was highest among younger voters ages 18 to 44 — aligning with recent polling on Israel issues unrelated to the mayor’s race — and among men.
Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill wins congressional approval
"This one big, ugly bill—this reckless Republican budget—this disgusting abomination is not about improving the quality of life of the American people," said Hakeem Jeffries.
US lawmakers propose bill to give Israel B-2 bombers, bunker busters against future Iran threat
The bipartisan bill gives Trump the power to give Israel the power to protect itself against "all contingencies if Iran seeks to develop a nuclear weapon."
