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Dems sidestep past ‘refuse illegal orders’ demands as they challenge Trump’s Iran war authority

Democrats backed U.S. troops in the Iran conflict but say President Trump's use of military force lacks congressional approval under the War Powers Act.

Iran could use detained Americans as ‘sweetener’ in nuclear talks, ex-hostage envoy warns

Roger Carstens, former lead hostage negotiator, warns Iran is untrustworthy as the Trump administration considers new round of peace talks in Pakistan.

Boston mayor denies funding LGBTQ migrant ‘wellness’ perks after program touts up to $500 benefits

OUTnewcomers, a queer advocacy group, offers LGBTQ immigrants in Boston up to $500 in wellness allowances for yoga, haircuts and other services.

BBQ lovers beware: Middle East conflict might disrupt your summer plans this year

Rising Middle East tensions are pushing up energy prices, driving beef and propane costs higher and making your summer barbecue more expensive this year.

Kagan screamed so loudly at liberal ally after Dobbs leak the ‘wall was shaking,' book claims

Justice Kagan allegedly yelled at Justice Breyer so loudly the "wall was shaking" during the 2022 Dobbs leak crisis, a new book by Hemingway says.

Trump signs executive order directing FDA to review psychedelics designated as breakthrough therapy drugs

Newsom administration allegedly knew of $2B California budget error for months: report

California's $2 billion budget accounting error tied to CalPERS went undisclosed for months, even as the state projected a $3 billion fiscal deficit.

US Navy releases photos of 'fresh meals,' pushes back on reports of food shortages on Middle East warships

U.S. Navy releases photos of meals aboard USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli, pushing back against claims of food shortages during operations against Iran.

Ilhan Omar's office says she's ‘not a millionaire’ after $30M filing revised down to under $100K: report

Rep. Ilhan Omar says she is not a millionaire, blaming accountants after her financial disclosure was amended from up to $30 million in assets.

Walz rips Trump and Vance in Europe, says 'feeble-minded, trigger-happy president' has no exit plan for Iran

Tim Walz slammed Donald Trump at a progressive conference in Spain, calling him a "feeble-minded, trigger-happy president" with "no exit plan" for the conflict with Iran.

Rubio targets Nicaraguan official over alleged torture tied to 'brutal' Ortega regime

Marco Rubio says the U.S. is sanctioning a senior Nicaraguan official over alleged human rights violations tied to the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship.

Obama meets Mamdani in New York City before reading to preschoolers

Former President Barack Obama has met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx

Indiana primary will test Trump's control over Republican Party

Indiana's primary on May 5 has become an unlikely test.

Obama, Mamdani sing ‘Wheels on the Bus’ with Bronx kids during first joint appearance: video

Barack Obama and Mayor Zohran Mamdani sang and read with children at a Bronx childcare center during their first in-person meeting on Saturday.

Billionaire's spending binge dwarfs rival campaigns in California governor's race

In the wide-open race for California governor, billionaire Tom Steyer is on a spending binge