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US military disables ship attempting to breach blockade of Iranian ports: Centcom

SARAH DAVIS

U.S. Central Command (Centcom) announced on Saturday that it had prevented another vessel from docking at an Iranian port amid a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military “disabled” a ship flying under a Gambian flag on Friday after the vessel did not heed numerous warnings, according to a statement shared...

Trump decries 'rigged' court system after Kennedy Center, tariff rulings

SOPHIE BRAMS

President Trump described the U.S. court system as “rigged” on Saturday in the wake of recent decisions blocking a cornerstone of his economic policy agenda and the addition of his name to the renowned Kennedy Center. Trump, in a in a lengthy post on Truth Social, claimed, “...our Court System is RIGGED, no different than...

Job training needs new financing, not new debt

HARRY J. HOLZER AND DAVID J. SOCOLOW, OPINION CONTRIBUTORS

Outcomes-based repayment models can help address America's workforce financing problem by shifting some financing risk away from workers and toward funders or providers, while providing clear consumer protections and employer involvement.

Political tensions run high as America 250 set to take over DC

JULIA MANCHESTER

Security preparations are underway across Washington ahead of a number of celebrations commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary this summer as the threat of political violence looms. The first of the events, the UFC fight at the White House, will take place just weeks after a shooting outside of the complex and two months after the...

Hegseth walks tightrope on China, urging Asian allies to share burden against threats

SARAH DAVIS

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth toned down his criticism of China during remarks to Pacific leaders and diplomats on Saturday, weeks after President Trump participated in a bilateral summit in Beijing. In remarks at the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Shangri-La Dialogue conference in Singapore, the Defense secretary championed joint efforts from the U.S. and China...

Reports: Platner's wife told campaign staff he sent sexual messages to other women

FINYA SWAI

The wife of Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner (D) alerted campaign staff last year that he had exchanged sexually explicit messages with other women, according to reports. The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal on Saturday reported that his wife Amy Gertner told former senior campaign staffer Genevieve McDonald about sexually explicit messages...

Trump teases ‘major speech’ after entertainers pull out of America 250 celebration

SARAH DAVIS

President Trump announced on Saturday that he plans to hold a political rally to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary after several artists said they will no longer perform at the upcoming Great American State Fair on the National Mall. “I understand Artists are getting ‘the yips’ having to do with their performance on Wednesday, so I...

Mace: ‘No regrets’ on Epstein files vote after Trump endorses rival in SC gov race

SOPHIE BRAMS

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said on Saturday that she has “no regrets” about her decision to push for the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, even after President Trump endorsed her challenger in the upcoming GOP primary for South Carolina governor. “I voted to release the Epstein files. NO REGRETS,” Mace...

Splits among progressives may lead to some unsavory results in California primaries

WILLIAM LIANG, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR

Progressives in California face a challenge in the June 2 primaries due to fragmentation and the presence of multiple candidates, which could result in unfavorable outcomes for their preferred candidates.

Lead prosecutor steps away from Comey criminal case

SOPHIE BRAMS

The federal prosecutor who secured an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly threatening the life of President Trump in a since-deleted social media post of seashells has stepped down, according to a recent court filing. A “notice of substitution” filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina on Friday stated that Matthew...

Sunday shows preview: Will Trump greenlight a new Iran deal?

SOPHIE BRAMS

All eyes are on an emerging deal between the U.S. and Iran that would extend the current ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but it remains unclear when — or if — President Trump and Tehran will ultimately sign off. The two sides reached a tentative agreement this week that, if approved, would mark...

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US military disables ship attempting to breach blockade of Iranian ports: Centcom

Trump decries 'rigged' court system after Kennedy Center, tariff rulings

Job training needs new financing, not new debt

Political tensions run high as America 250 set to take over DC

Hegseth walks tightrope on China, urging Asian allies to share burden against threats

Reports: Platner's wife told campaign staff he sent sexual messages to other women

Trump teases ‘major speech’ after entertainers pull out of America 250 celebration

Mace: ‘No regrets’ on Epstein files vote after Trump endorses rival in SC gov race

Splits among progressives may lead to some unsavory results in California primaries

Lead prosecutor steps away from Comey criminal case

Sunday shows preview: Will Trump greenlight a new Iran deal?

Senate candidate Graham Platner sent explicit texts to multiple women while married, wife says: report

Trump floats replacing 250th anniversary concert with massive MAGA rally after artists pull out

Hasan Piker defends pro-communist, anti-ICE Singham network activists as 'wonderful people'

Karen Bass appears to liken Spencer Pratt to Trump amid tightening LA mayoral race