Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source

Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a de...

Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran

The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely symbolic.

Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia

A year ago, the White House was unleashing a blitz on higher education. At one campus after another, Trump officials opened investigations and cut federal f...

Trump says 'Eiffel Tower' like UFC structure may stay

President Donald Trump says he may choose to leave a purpose-built UFC arena standing at the White House because it is "attractive to a lot of people".

Plans for a Trump family-linked resort spark protests in Albania

A coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania. The government says the project will transform the nation, but environmental campaigners and critics oppose it.

A question looms over Iran diplomacy: Is Trump being straight with the American people?

President Donald Trump’s ability to shock and outrage Washington elites is a superpower when it comes to solidifying his political base.

Democrats question reported White House intervention in loan for Donald Trump Jr.

Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general soon: Sources

President Donald Trump, during a dinner, announced his intent to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the post permanently, according to two sources.

Spanish hotel chain Meliá to shutter hotels in Cuba in latest blow to island's tourism sector

Spanish hotel chain Meliá has joined a growing list of companies with a long-standing presence in Cuba that are withdrawing or limiting their operations on...

Satellite images show a blazing Russian oil terminal from Ukraine's strikes during the annual Russian Davos

Ukraine also struck a Russian warship at a naval facility near St. Petersburg as guests flocked to the city for Russia's flagship economic forum.

Sonia Sotomayor Bluntly Exposed the Supreme Court’s Latest Voting Rights Lie

SCOTUS delivered yet another crushing blow to voting rights on Tuesday night, issuing a 6–3 decision over the shadow docket.

Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign

Colombian lawyer and presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who secured the most votes in the first round of Colombia’s elections, on Wednesday tha...

Transgender US troops can continue serving for now, in a major reversal for Trump

An appeals court ruled that the Pentagon failed to show that transgender troops harm national security. It may not be the final word on their careers.

US Homeland Security cancels most pending Noem-era contracts after review

By Ted Hesson and David Shepardson WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - The U.S.

Harley-Davidson anti-DEI campaign revs up over new 'woke' allegations

The anti-DEI campaign targeting Harley-Davidson is back and activist Robby Starbuck is calling on riders to abandon the "woke" motorcycle company.

Ukraine strikes St Petersburg oil terminal, naval base as Putin's 'Davos' gets under way

By Guy Faulconbridge and Andrew Osborn ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 3 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drones hit an oil terminal in St Petersburg and a warship in dry-d...

Has Kaitlan Collins Come Close To Breaking Her Professional Composure?!

Kaitlan Collins shares whether she has ever come close to losing her composure while interviewing someone. She says there are times when she has to bite her...

CBS News ends '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley's contract after he dramatically called out Bari Weiss

CBS News correspondent Scott Pelley is out at "60 Minutes" after over 30 years. He recently took aim at Bari Weiss and new top producer Nick Bilton.

Trump's New AI Executive Order Has No Teeth and No Requirements

The order, intended to review artificial intelligence models that could pose risks to the US, is strictly voluntary.

Rep. Tom Kean hasn't voted in months, yet Trump is backing him

President Trump threw his support behind Congressman Tom Keane, who hasn't voted in months.

Trump wants to make a complicated process for millions of student-loan borrowers easier

The Education Department is planning to streamline the process for defaulted student-loan borrowers to get help with repayment.

Acting AG Blanche says Trump administration is nixing 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

Blanche made the comments during testimony before a House subcommittee.

Trans teens have something to say

By the time the Children's Hospital closed its doors to trans patients, Sage had already stopped taking testosterone. A nonbinary high school student, they originally received treatment for the rapid onset of puberty. The changes their body experienced felt f…

Trump signs order seeking early access to powerful AI models before release

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that lays the foundation for federal testing of the world's most powerful AI systems before they are publicl...

Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order on artificial intelligence, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over his concerns that a similar policy could dull America’s edge on AI technology

Five things to watch in Tuesday’s primaries

Tuesday’s primaries are a big moment for Democrats, as they continue to reckon with across the board losses in 2024.

Trump taps Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard is set to leave her post on June 30.

Trump cursed at Netanyahu in call over Lebanon escalation, sources say

President Donald Trump cursed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a 15-minute phone call on Monday, multiple sources familiar with the call told ABC News.

Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military, appeals court rules

A divided panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service.

How Will Trumpism End? My Recent Trip to Florida Gave Me Some Clues.

I went to the Trump National Doral Miami in search of one very large, gaudy item.

Why is Michigan loosening its rules for parents wanting to exempt kids from vaccines?

A decade ago, Michigan had high rates of parents not vaccinating their children, so it required them to attend an in-person education class to get an exemption. It worked — until things got ugly.

Cambodia launches UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with Thailand

BANGKOK, June 2 (Reuters) - Cambodia said on Tuesday it had launched a compulsory conciliation process under international law aimed at resolving a long-runn...

Oil slips after Trump says talks with Iran are ongoing

By Stephanie Kelly LONDON, June 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell more than 1% on Tuesday, paring the previous session's sharp gains, after U.S. President Donald...

Andrew Left Found Guilty in Case That Spooked Short Sellers

(Bloomberg) -- Famed short seller Andrew Left faces the possibility of decades behind bars after being found guilty of using disingenuous social media posts ...

Trump signs proclamation amending  tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports

LOS ANGELES, June 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed a proclamation amending tariffs on some copper, aluminum and iron imports, the W...

The fight over Bari Weiss' '60 Minutes' overhaul is getting uglier

"60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley exposed a key point of tension in the Bari Weiss era during a fiery exchange on Monday.

A deleted recording blows up Melania's Epstein story

A former model with a messy history around Trumpworld and Jeffrey Epstein has made a new, disputed claim about how Melania Trump met Donald Trump. Just about the only people claiming Epstein didn't introduce the two odious pairs are the pair themselves. — Rea…

Iowa GOP governor race takes negative turn ahead of June 2 primary

Iowa’s GOP governor candidates are making their final pitches to voters as they hope to lock in support ahead of Tuesday’s primary elections.

Mandelson files: What you need to know

The government has published more than 1,000 pages of documents about the former US ambassador's appointment.

Grandpa Pudding Brains says the Supreme Court he rigged is rigged

He wanted originalism until the original words got in the way. Hoping to somehow convince the country that birthright citizenship isn't a longstanding right, Grandpa Pudding Brains got very mad at the court he himself rigged, because it isn't doing exactly wh…

Tina Peters says Democrats will ‘cheat’ in midterms

“I know that the Democrats are going to cheat, and no one’s really addressing the problem that I spent my time in prison as retribution for,” Peters, newly r...

After issuing more than $20 billion in tariff refunds, the Trump administration is now pursuing legal action to bring the process to a standstill

The Justice Department said in a court filing it would appeal a federal judge’s order allowing all importers—not just those who sued the administration—to...

AI is blowing up music. How should the Grammys handle it?

Today I’m talking with Harvey Mason Jr., who is CEO of the Recording Academy — that’s the outfit that puts on the Grammy Awards. I last talked to Harvey in 2024, when it was obvious that generative AI would upend the music industry, but still not exactly clea…

Microsoft could be the next Big Tech antitrust target

Over the past several years, Microsoft has largely managed to withstand populist calls to break up Big Tech while peers faced sweeping lawsuits. But a probe by the Federal Trade Commission suggests that grace period could be nearing an end. Earlier this year,…

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey’s state primary

New Jersey voters will nominate candidates for both chambers of Congress in a state primary on Tuesday, including in one key battleground district that could...

JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Says Coinbase’s CEO Is ‘Full of Sh*t’ on Crypto Bill

Dimon and Armstrong sit on opposite camps in the CLARITY Act debate, representing the banking and crypto industries, respectively

Farmer Frustrations With Trump Spell Trouble for Iowa Republicans

(Bloomberg) -- After years in the political wilderness, Iowa Democrats are feeling a new sensation — hope.Most Read from BloombergUS Says Deals With Iran for...

Iran live updates: IRGC claims airbase attack after US 'self-defense' strikes

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market

The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government

US bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire

The United States bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone this weekend, the American mili...

US bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait

The United States said Monday that it bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend. Iran then said it...

US says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack

By Yomna Ehab DUBAI, June 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. said it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday it had...

Trump's latest reason for his new ballroom: A rooftop 'DronePort'

Trump said that if a judge doesn't approve the new White House ballroom, he'll be "held responsible for the Death and Destruction."

Syria's Sharaa holds phone call with Trump, Syrian presidency says

May 31 (Reuters) - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa held a phone call with U.S.

Trump posts AI-generated images of a "DronePort" he wants on top of the new White House ballroom

President Trump posted two AI-generated images on Truth Social Sunday showing a "DronePort" on top of his planned White House ballroom.

All Eyes on US and Iran as Potential Peace Deal Looms

United States and Arab officials have been indicating for days that a deal is close to being finalized to end the Iran war. On Friday, President Donald Trump...

Trump Says He Will Headline Freedom 250 After Artists Drop Out

President Donald Trump is suggesting the 16 day Freedom 250 event to celebrate the nation’s birthday should be canceled after several artists dropped out of...

Stop blaming immigration for low U.S. reading scores, top psychologist says. The problem is actually devices giving easy access to social media

“Social media and other digital media…distracts students in class when they should be learning,” San Diego State University psychology professor Jean Twenge ...

Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds

Businesses big and small have started receiving tariff refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump lacked the constitutional...

No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran

The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

Trump threatened to 'blow up' Oman — why the tiny Gulf kingdom is caught between DC and Iran

Trump's threat to Oman exposes a rift with a key U.S. partner that has served as Washington's backchannel to Iran for decades in the Middle East.

Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - Senate Republicans face a stark choice when they return from recess next week: back President Donald Trump's...

We did the math on Ken Griffin's pied-à-terre tax bill

New York City's tax on second homes is now in effect after backlash from billionaires, including the Citadel CEO.

The Texas Senate Race Is Going to Be Pure Slime

It was another banner week of politics in America.

Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shot

Iowa Democrats say they want to vote in Tuesday’s U.S. Senate primary for the candidate who gives the party its best chance to flip a Republican-held seat in...

White House releases report of Trump's physical exam

The White House has released a memo detailing the results of President Donald Trump's recent physical exam.

US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation

The top U.S. commander in Latin America met with Cuban military leaders Friday in a “brief exchange on operational security matters” near the U.S. Navy base...

Judge orders Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center

President Trump had his name added to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, having stacked its board with cronies, then closed the center for "renovations" after credible performers began giving the fabled institution a wide berth. — Re…

Senator Raises Alarms Over TikTok’s Handling of American Users’ Data

Sen. Ed Markey is pressing TikTok’s new U.S. joint venture and Oracle to explain how they are protecting user data and limiting ByteDance’s influence.

Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules

The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down its programming and close for two years of renovations – at least for n…

Federal judge orders Trump's name be removed from Kennedy Center

The judge ruled the Kennedy Center can't be officially named for anyone else unless Congress approves it.

How DHS's threat to cut customs processing in sanctuary cities could snarl air travel everywhere

DHS chief Markwayne Mullin wants to cut customs processing at airports in sanctuary cities. Airlines say that would cause a huge travel nightmare.

Reid Hoffman says reported DOJ investigation into his nonprofit that funded E. Jean Carroll's case is 'retaliation'

Reid Hoffman posted on X in response to reports of a DOJ probe tied to E. Jean Carroll's lawsuits, calling the scrutiny "absurdly false."

Where is the Board of Peace's aid cash for Gaza?

Freezer burn, plastic glasses, jumbo shrimp and Trump's Board of Peace. Y'all know an oxymoron when you read one. Guess which one of these three contradictions has failed to come through on providing billions of dollars of aid to Gaza? — Read the rest The po…

Trump Says ‘Final Determination’ on Iran Truce Is Coming

(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump said Friday he’s making a “final determination” on a preliminary deal to extend a ceasefire with Iran although mixed...

Does the US need new laws to protect elections?

And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

How Republicans are winning the war over US congressional redistricting, state by state

By Joseph Ax May 29 (Reuters) - Several Republican-led states across the South are rushing to redraw their congressional maps ahead of November's midterm ele...

Backlash over Trump's $1.776 billion fund tests Blanche's bid for US attorney general

By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, May 29 (Reuters) - Todd Blanche has moved quickly as acting U.S. attorney general to please the man whose face now adorns the...

Judge temporarily freezes payments from administration's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

A federal judge has ordered a temporary freeze on any payments coming from the Trump administration's "Anti-Weaponization Fund."

The Internet Reacts To Mass Exodus Of Bret Michaels And Others From Trump’s ‘Freedom 250’ Concert Series

Bret Michaels, Martina McBride, and Young MC are among the acts who say they were misled about the nature of the show

Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe

The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.

Multiple Artists Drop Out of Freedom 250 DC Concert Lineup

Freedom 250, a public-private partnership backed by President Donald Trump, announced a list of performers Wednesday for The Great American State Fair, but s...

Asia defense summit opens amid doubts over U.S. priorities

The Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, will also address tensions in the Middle East and Russia's war on Ukraine.

Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails

As negotiations between the United States and Iran edge toward a possible agreement, Tehran is increasingly signaling that any return to war would look very...

Fear and self-doping in Las Vegas: My trip to the first-ever Enhanced Games

Inside the juiced-up, techno-billionaire-invented steroid Olympics fever dream.

Exclusive-China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos

By Greg Torode, Laurie Chen and Vijdan Mohammad Kawoosa May 29 (Reuters) - In a remote Chinese desert, a vast military complex is taking shape that some...

Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Friday on President Donald Trump's involvement in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files...

Does JD Vance Have to Choose Between Pope Leo and Peter Thiel?

The pope’s encyclical calling for AI restraints has fueled a backlash in Silicon Valley.

There Was Only One Way Half Man Could End

The show’s creator and star, Richard Gadd, on the finale’s big twist, how he feels about your fan fiction, and the one question he gets most.