California law requiring federal agents to wear ID blocked by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court blocked a California law that would require federal immigration agents and officers to identify themselves by wearing a badge or another form of ID.

Hormuz flashpoint amid fragile peace
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they had seized two ships near the Strait of Hormuz. The United States and Iran have been seeking to exert control over the strategic waterway as each tries to bolster its leverage before another round of peace talks. Kristin Diwan, senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, D.C., gives insight.

Trump suggests bailout or merger as Spirit Airlines faces mounting costs

President Donald Trump hinted at helping Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier has struggled to recover amid soaring operational costs, weak demand, and high debt.

Most Americans doubt Trump is ‘even-tempered,’ new poll shows

A new poll reveals that a growing number of Americans are questioning President Donald Trump’s temperament after recent public outbursts. The decline in public confidence comes as Trump has engaged in a feud with Pope Leo XIV.

Tariff refund requests
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The Trump administration begins to accept applications from businesses seeking refunds in tariffs, months after the supreme court ruled that the president had no legal authority to impose them. Vinod K. Aggarwal, UC Berkeley Professor of Politics, gives insight.

Political expert warns Iran ceasefire collapse could 'spin out of control' as religious missteps dog Trump

A political analyst warned the United States and Iran are on a collision course if diplomats fail to reach a deal before a two-week ceasefire expires Wednesday, as the Trump administration simultaneously grapples with self-inflicted damage to its standing among religious conservatives.

Trump reading Bible verse from Oval Office in marathon event

President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.

Pope Leo on Trump: 'Not in my interest' to debate him

Pope Leo addressed the back-and-forth comments involving President Trump this weekend, saying it was “not in my interest” to debate Trump, and that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.

Trump fast-tracks review of psychedelic drugs to treat depression, PTSD

President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.

President Donald Trump speaks at Turning Point USA event in Phoenix

President Donald Trump spoke on Friday at Turning Point USA's "Build the Red Wall" event at Dream City Church in north Phoenix.

Justice Jackson criticizes conservative justices’ pro-Trump court rulings

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed deep concerns over the high court’s expedited rulings in emergency cases that she argues can be managed by the lower courts.

California student takes on DHS after losing eye in protest

An 18-year-old USC student was struck in the eye by a less-than-lethal round while documenting a protest outside a federal detention center in Los Angeles.

25th Amendment: Raskin bill proposes new panel help declare presidential fitness

Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin has introduced a bill that would create a new 17-member panel to help declare presidential fitness under the 25th amendment.

Talk of United and American airlines mega-merger: Who pays for blockbuster deal?

The CEOs of United and American Airlines are said to have discussed blockbuster merger during a meeting with Donald Trump; The world’s two largest carriers combine would be an enormous $38 to $45 billion deal.

Trump touts tax change with $100 tip to DoorDash driver at White House

With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.

Trump blasts Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social: “Weak on crime" and foreign policy

President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy. 

Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections

President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.

Trump plans to use 'magic' white paint to cover White House office building

President Donald Trump is proposing more transformations for the nation's capital. However, this time, experts are warning against his design choice.