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President Trump announced plans for the United States to withdraw from Iran within two to three weeks, signaling a rapid shift in American military posture in the region.

President Trump has invoked security concerns in his push to continue ballroom construction at one of his properties, despite a judge's directive to halt the work.

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration acted illegally when it required organizations applying for homeless assistance grants to align with its broader policy posit

President Trump asserted on Tuesday that he had successfully eliminated a nuclear threat posed by Iran, marking the second such declaration in as many days regarding what he described as a central

The Justice Department and White House are locked in a contentious disagreement over how to handle President Trump's lawsuit seeking $10 billion from the IRS, according to officials involved in the

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to overturn longstanding restrictions preventing churches from endorsing political candidates, dealing a setback to conservative groups who had a

The National Archives rotunda, one of the country's most visited shrines to American democracy, is displaying two additional founding documents for the first time in nearly three-quarters of a cent

Republicans are advancing a plan that would allow the White House to fund the entire Department of Homeland Security without going through the traditional congressional appropriations process, side

A funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security has created a stark divide in who continues to earn and who faces financial hardship, with over 120,000 law enforcement officers still receivi

A federal judge has approved the Trump administration's request to obtain identifying information about Jewish students at the University of Pennsylvania as part of an investigation into antisemiti

California Governor Gavin Newsom's aides have drawn criticism for social media posts that opponents say use sexual orientation as a form of mockery against conservative figures.

A federal judge in Massachusetts has ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully when it revoked the legal status of migrants who had used a Biden-era application to enter the country.

A federal judge has ordered a halt to construction on a major White House renovation, ruling that the Trump administration must obtain congressional approval before moving forward with the $400 mil

The Trump administration is sending conflicting messages about its approach to Iran, with top officials offering sharply different accounts of whether recent military actions represent a shift towa

The Trump administration is navigating a precarious balance between military posturing and diplomatic overtures toward Iran, with talks stalled over a fundamental disagreement about preconditions.

Hollywood tabloid TMZ has taken aim at members of Congress by publishing photographs of lawmakers enjoying leisure time across the country while a Department of Homeland Security shutdown remains u

Vice President JD Vance is writing a book that will examine his path to Catholicism, marking a significant personal transformation from his upbringing in evangelical Christianity.

Former FBI agents have filed a class-action lawsuit challenging removals they say were motivated by political animus under the Trump administration.

The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to reverse a restriction it imposed on peptides two years ago, a move that aligns with pressure from Robert F.

The Pentagon is exploring the deployment of anti-drone laser technology at Fort McNair, the Army installation in the nation's capital, following a series of unmanned aircraft sightings near the bas

Former President Donald Trump posted a video this week showcasing a proposed presidential library in Miami, though the footage appears to rely heavily on artificial intelligence-generated imagery.

The Supreme Court has rejected Colorado's law prohibiting licensed therapists from attempting to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors, dealing a significant blow to protection

Gasoline prices have long been a political liability for sitting presidents.

As NASA prepares for the Artemis II mission, President Trump is positioning the lunar program as a defining achievement of his presidency—one that goes beyond the scientific accomplishments of the

Public opinion on birthright citizenship has undergone a notable transformation over the past three decades, with the majority of Americans now backing the practice despite significant partisan hes

The Supreme Court's upcoming decision on birthright citizenship will be deliberated by justices whose own family histories bear the imprint of immigration law.

President Trump is confronting a high-stakes calculus over Iran as diplomatic channels remain frozen and military options grow more tangible.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a delicate balancing act as the United States bolsters its military footprint on British territory, deploying additional warplanes to bases across the country.

NASA's push to return astronauts to the lunar surface faces a credibility challenge: most Americans would rather the agency spend its budget elsewhere.

The Trump administration is moving to open private credit investments to a broader swath of American savers, even as the sector begins displaying troubling signs of weakness.

Maine's Democratic primary for Senate has upended conventional political wisdom about what damages a candidacy.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has moved toward a more accommodating stance on cryptocurrency, marking a notable reversal from its prior regulatory posture.

A fired Justice Department lawyer's legal team is accusing the agency's inspector general of repeatedly ignoring their requests for investigations into alleged misconduct, according to the attorney

Rep. Eric Swalwell has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the FBI, objecting to the agency's release of documents related to a previous investigation into the California Democrat.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation to rename the airport serving the West Palm Beach area after former President Donald Trump, pending federal approval.

The Trump administration is retreating from earlier threats to cut off oil shipments to Cuba, signaling a more flexible approach after a Russian tanker delivered crude to the island nation.

The United States has used the Precision Strike Missile in combat for what appears to be the first time, targeting a sports hall in Iran as part of recent military operations in the region.

Primary elections are about to reshape the political landscape in Maine, Michigan, and beyond, but many voters remain unclear about how these contests actually work and why they matter.

The Trump administration has sued Minnesota over the state's refusal to comply with a federal directive restricting transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports.

Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, has filed to run for his old congressional seat, marking a potential political resurrection nearly two decades after a scandal dera

Iran's government faces deepening coordination problems as the sudden deaths of key officials leave negotiating teams uncertain about their government's actual positions, according to people famili

President Trump signed an executive order Friday directing the Department of Homeland Security to compensate TSA officers, ending a period without regular paychecks for the workforce.

Democrats claimed a significant pickup in Florida state politics this month when Brian Nathan, an electrician, won a special election to the state Senate in a district long held by Republicans.

The contrast is stark and immediate: on one side of a minefield, the U.S. naval base at Guantánamo Bay blazes with electric light.

A University of North Carolina initiative designed to foster civil dialogue across ideological lines is facing criticism from some of its original conservative advocates, who argue the program has

President Trump's executive order targeting birthright citizenship has fractured what was once a settled consensus among constitutional scholars across the ideological spectrum.

Markwayne Mullin is taking the helm of the Department of Homeland Security at a moment when the agency faces competing pressures: a need to rebuild public confidence after years of controversy, pai

Following a recent incident at LaGuardia Airport, aviation safety officials are reconsidering current staffing protocols for late-night operations.

While Transportation Security Administration personnel are scheduled to receive their paychecks beginning Monday, a top Trump administration official signaled that Immigration and Customs Enforceme

The Trump administration has ordered a contingent of elite military personnel to the Middle East, signaling heightened concerns about regional stability and potential threats to critical infrastruc