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Deportation flight of Iranians from US scuttled at last minute, attorney says

A U.S. deportation flight of at least eight Iranian nationals who were eventually bound for Iran has been abruptly canceled

Congress returns to brutal lame-duck stretch with shutdown deadline, leadership races: 'Closet is full of s—'

Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill facing a government shutdown deadline, the farm bill, and a debt ceiling fight before Democrats take power in January.

EXCLUSIVE: Trump's FAA touts new AI-powered tool helping thousands of passengers avoid flight delays

The Trump administration's SMART system rerouted nearly 180 flights carrying 24,000 passengers, cutting flight times by over 10 minutes on average.

The next generation of workers is taking its talent and spending power to this Southern state

South Carolina posted the largest net gain of Gen Z adults through interstate migration in 2024, but California lost more than 58,000 young residents.

Rubio defends Trump's Iran war as not 'necessarily popular, but necessary'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Trump's Iran war as "necessary" to prevent a nuclear weapon, even as he ties it to Republican midterm losses.

Judo star Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together

Judo star Teddy Riner is bidding to be the next French President

Joe Biden, in White House memoir, says Trump should carry the weight of Jan. 6 riots 'to his grave'

Former U_S_ President Joe Biden writes in his White House memoir that Donald Trump has deeply damaged the country and world with an administration determined to "tear down institutions and inflame hatreds."

Trump-aligned Mississippi auditor launches governor bid, vows to dismantle 'good ol' boys' club'

Mississippi State Auditor Shad White says his office uncovered $75 million in misspent funds and vows to shut down the state's "rotten system."

NYC ICE chief fires back at far-left politicians seeking to abolish agency: 'Change the law'

Kenneth Genalo challenges lawmakers calling for ICE's abolition, saying they should change immigration law instead of demonizing federal agents.

All the Republican House members ousted from Congress

At least 30 House Republicans lost their races during the 2026 midterm elections as Democrats shellacked the GOP, winning control of both congressional chambers.

Kathy Hochul entertains massive political promotion as Democrats look ahead to 2028

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she's open to a 2028 vice presidential run, telling The New York Times she "didn't get to where I am by slamming doors."

Secret Service arrests two after car crash and barricade breach outside White House

Man arrested outside White House after crashing vehicle into Lafayette Square Park

Police arrested two individuals in separate incidents near the White House on Monday morning. The Secret Service has launched investigations into both.

Returns of Buckner and Bosa help spark dominant defensive performance for the 49ers

The two big additions the San Francisco 49ers made to their starting defense since coming back from the bye helped them deliver the type of defensive performance they will need to make a playoff run

Senate GOP rebels move to delay leadership vote, demand reckoning after midterm disaster

Senate Republicans face a push from Ron Johnson and four allies to delay Tuesday's leadership elections after last week's stunning Election Night losses.