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Trump's threat to end Iranian 'civilization' sparks uproar on Capitol Hill

Trump's escalating threats against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz sparked bipartisan backlash, with some Democrats calling for impeachment or removal.

Trump Iran threat sparks calls for his ouster, but one Dem says effort ‘not realistic’

Congressional Democrats push for the Trump 25th amendment after his Iran threat on Truth Social, but one senator calls the effort unrealistic.

Second choke point crisis looms as Houthis threaten key Red Sea shipping lane

Iran-backed Houthi forces threaten to target Red Sea shipping, raising the prospect of a second global chokepoint amid the conflict with Iran.

Spanberger dodges questions on whether she would reverse sanctuary policy as DHS turns up heat

The Department of Homeland Security urged Gov. Abigail Spanberger to reverse sanctuary policies as illegal aliens are charged in multiple Fairfax County murders so far in 2026.

Blanche invokes Trump ‘love’ when asked about staying on after Bondi

Todd Blanche addressed DOJ anti-fraud efforts in his first press conference as acting attorney general, saying President Donald Trump would decide whether to keep him in the role.

Democrat swing candidate called Biden's border handling 'a huge misstep' after backing his approach as mayor

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, a Democratic House candidate, faced questions over her shift on Biden's southern border policies in a battleground House race.

Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire if Iran opens Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump announces a two-week delay of a planned Iran strike following talks with Pakistani leaders and progress toward a potential agreement with Iran.

Trump-backed Republican pads GOP's fragile House majority by winning showdown for MTG's former seat

Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election, reinforcing the GOP's slim 218-214 House majority for Speaker Johnson.

Swalwell campaign rejects 'outrageous' allegations of sexual misconduct as Dem activists issue viral warning

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied alleged misconduct claims from Cheyenne Hunt as California governor's race heats up ahead of the May primary election.

Liberals tighten grip on battleground state Supreme Court in low-key but high-stakes election

Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, expanding the liberal majority to 5-2 in a key battleground state ahead of November's elections.

Pope Leo calls out Trump’s Iran rhetoric before last-minute ceasefire emerges

Pope Leo called President Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable,' urging world leaders to return to the negotiating table and reject war always.

Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race

President Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race

Abortion pill mifepristone stays available by mail for now as FDA faces 6-month review deadline

A federal judge ruled mifepristone can still be mailed nationwide for now but warned the abortion pill's FDA guidelines could face major changes soon.

Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority

Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor

California Rep. Eric Swalwell is vowing to aggressively push back on federal immigration officers if elected governor