Melania Trump decries 'lies' linking her to Epstein, Maxwell

First Lady Melania Trump made a rare public statement Thursday to call out what she described as "lies" about her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.

Santa Clara County to receive $50M in state funds to address homelessness crisis

Officials in Santa Clara County on Wednesday welcomed news that Gov. Gavin Newsom has earmarked $50 million in state funding to help reduce, and potentially end, the region’s homelessness crisis.

US still plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia despite Costa Rica agreement

U.S. government attorneys told a federal judge Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security still intends to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, even though Costa Rica has agreed to accept deportees who cannot legally be returned to their home countries.

Timeline: Trump’s ultimatums for Iran over the Strait of Hormuz

Since the war began in February, President Donald Trump has set a series of deadlines threatening escalation of the conflict in Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, only to back off just before they expire.

Trump doubles down on massive attack threats
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President Trump threatening a major assault on Iran’s infrastructure, if it doesn't comply, with his deadline, to make a deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz. He said on Monday the resulting strikes would "wipe out a “whole civilization,” meanwhile there is no public sign a diplomatic breakthrough to end the war is anywhere in sight. Negah Angha, a former senior advisor at the U.S. Department of State, gives insight.

Trump details daring rescue of downed US airman in Iran

President Donald Trump said the U.S. carried out a large-scale military operation to rescue a downed airman in Iran.

Pope Leo XIV delivers bold plea for peace in turbulent times
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Pope Leo XIV uses his first Easter address as pontiff to renew pleas for peace and dialogue, and to condemn violence. Vanessa Corcoran, Papal expert and advising dean at Georgetown University, gives insight.

What is the 25th Amendment? Trump criticized over Easter Iran message

Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.

US races to find missing airman after Iran downs jet, offers reward

The search entered a second day Saturday in a remote area of Iran for a missing U.S. pilot whose warplane was shot down behind enemy lines.

Trump suggests more airports privatize security in TSA budget cut proposal

The White House wants more airports to privatize TSA security in 2027, saying the money it’d save would help reform the troubled agency. Here’s what to know about the budget proposal and TSA privatization.

Todd Blanche: What's next for the acting attorney general

Todd Blanche has been chosen to replace Pam Bondi as acting attorney general and will likely take on the president's aggressive legal agenda, including cleaning up any fallout from the handling of the Epstein files.

Trump says US can't fund Medicare, Medicaid and day care because 'we're fighting wars'

President Trump said “it’s not possible" for the U.S. to fund day care and Medicare programs because “we’re fighting wars" and “we have to take care of one thing: military protection."

Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security

President Donald Trump says he'll sign an order to resume pay for the Department of Homeland Security. Here's what to know.

San Francisco candidates debate for Pelosi's seat and legacy

California's 11th District Congressional seat, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's seat, is for grabs after Pelosi coming retirement of 39 years, 8 of them as Speaker of the House.