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Federal appeals court upholds controversial Illinois ban on semiautomatic guns

A federal appeals court upheld a controversial Illinois law that largely bans so-called assault weapons, though a judge dissented from the decision.

Romney weighs in on 2028: Those 80 and older shouldn't be 'running the world'

Former Sen. Mitt Romney, who will turn 80 next year, indicated that he does not think individuals 80 and older should be at the helm of the nation.

Border agents crack open cabbage shipment hiding multimillion-dollar secret at Texas border

A canine inspection of a tractor-trailer hauling cabbage at the Pharr port of entry revealed 477 packages of cocaine worth nearly $10.8 million.

Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill in protest over SAVE Act

Trump refuses to sign the bipartisan housing bill, using it as leverage to pressure lawmakers into passing the SAVE America Act on noncitizen voting.

Mamdani defends controversial NYC map after omitting iconic Little Italy, Jewish and Irish neighborhoods

Zohran Mamdani says the city immigrant enclaves map will be updated to include Little Italy after Italian American groups accused him of erasure.

New Trump UFO file dump includes military footage of mysterious star-shaped object

Newly declassified infrared videos from military sensors show unidentified objects over the Yellow Sea and near the Pantex nuclear weapons facility.

Intel expert says Singham network is more than a nonprofit scandal—it's a security threat

Intelligence expert Adam Sohn calls Neville Roy Singham's dark money network a national security threat as a grand jury probe targets his finances.

Border officers crack open cabbage shipment hiding multimillion-dollar secret at Texas border

A canine inspection of a tractor-trailer hauling cabbage at the Pharr port of entry revealed 477 packages of cocaine worth nearly $10.8 million.

Mexico vows US will pay after ICE fatally shoots illegal migrant who allegedly attempted to ram agent with car

Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico will pursue legal measures against the U.S. after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed during an ICE operation.

Platner officially terminates Senate bid after bombshell rape allegation ends campaign

Graham Platner filed paperwork hours before a crucial deadline, allowing Maine Democrats to replace him after sexual misconduct allegations.

Trump says he left instructions to 'bomb' Iran 'at levels' never seen if he is assassinated

Trump told the New York Post he left instructions to bomb Iran at unprecedented levels if Tehran succeeds in its assassination plot against him.

How Maine's Democratic meltdown could shape the Senate midterms

Collapse of Democrats' Maine Senate campaign highlights divisions within the party.

ICE arrests illegal immigrants convicted of attempted murder, rape and child sex crimes in targeted crackdown

Illegal immigrants convicted of attempted murder and child sex crimes were among those captured in ICE operations across multiple states Thursday.

Michigan Senate hopeful calls AIPAC donations 'legalized bribery,' remains silent on other donations

Abdul El-Sayed calls AIPAC spending against his Michigan Senate campaign "legalized bribery," raising questions about foreign influence in U.S. elections.

Kelley Paul: America's Founders were the 'first civil rights heroes'

Kelley Paul's new book, "Good Night, Young American" takes children on a fantastic journey through early and colonial American history.