Trump to start new nuclear talks with Russia, China next week
The leaders of the world’s three largest nuclear powers will sit down next week for a historic meeting while they are all in China for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
The leaders of the world’s three largest nuclear powers will sit down next week for a historic meeting while they are all in China for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
How data centers lost in the midterm elections
Beyond political parties and individual candidates, there was a clear loser in the 2026 midterms: data centers. As these essential pieces of AI infrastructure become increasingly unpopular, they’re meeting staunch resistance at the ballot box.
Beyond political parties and individual candidates, there was a clear loser in the 2026 midterms: data centers. As these essential pieces of AI infrastructure become increasingly unpopular, they’re meeting staunch resistance at the ballot box.
Supreme Court to review Trump’s asylum ban at southern border
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to review President Donald Trump’s ban on asylum applications at the southern border after lower courts ruled the policy illegal.
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to review President Donald Trump’s ban on asylum applications at the southern border after lower courts ruled the policy illegal.
Trump administration seeks $30 billion to upgrade airports, air traffic control
The Trump administration is pushing for $30.1 billion in new funding to overhaul airports and air traffic control systems. Here’s what’s behind the request and what it could mean for travelers.
The Trump administration is pushing for $30.1 billion in new funding to overhaul airports and air traffic control systems. Here’s what’s behind the request and what it could mean for travelers.
Lauren Boebert loses House seat in Dems' latest flip
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has lost her seat in Congress.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has lost her seat in Congress.
Van Hollen launches bid for Senate majority leader, challenging Schumer
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen entered the race to serve as Senate Majority Leader in the upcoming Congress, initiating a rare intra-party contest against longtime Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen entered the race to serve as Senate Majority Leader in the upcoming Congress, initiating a rare intra-party contest against longtime Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
Kentucky governor calls for firing of HHS Secretary RFK Jr.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is urging President Donald Trump to "immediately" fire Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing him of undermining the nation’s public health system.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is urging President Donald Trump to "immediately" fire Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing him of undermining the nation’s public health system.
Balance of power latest: Democrats win control of Congress in 2026 midterm elections
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
Mississippi US Senate seat flips as Scott Colom tops incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction.
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction.
New Trump admin rule would cut SNAP benefits for 6.3 million people
A new rule proposed by the USDA would cut food stamps for 6.3 million people, and an estimated 1.8 million children would also no longer be eligible for free school lunches.
A new rule proposed by the USDA would cut food stamps for 6.3 million people, and an estimated 1.8 million children would also no longer be eligible for free school lunches.
House GOP blocks Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth impeachment vote
House Republicans blocked an effort by one of their own lawmakers to oust Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth by preventing a full vote on impeaching him.
House Republicans blocked an effort by one of their own lawmakers to oust Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth by preventing a full vote on impeaching him.
What to know about Jim Jordan, the House Republicans' next leader
House Republicans have elected Jim Jordan to lead the House GOP in the 120th Congress, which will be sworn in at noon on January 3, 2027.
House Republicans have elected Jim Jordan to lead the House GOP in the 120th Congress, which will be sworn in at noon on January 3, 2027.
Latest poll finds most Americans want Congress to end Iran war
A recent poll shows that a solid majority of Americans want Congress to pass legislation ending the ongoing military conflict with Iran.
A recent poll shows that a solid majority of Americans want Congress to pass legislation ending the ongoing military conflict with Iran.
Challenger Eric Jones leads Rep. Mike Thompson in tight North Bay congressional race
Democratic challenger Eric Jones leads 27-year incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson by roughly 7,600 votes in California's 4th Congressional District.
Democratic challenger Eric Jones leads 27-year incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson by roughly 7,600 votes in California's 4th Congressional District.
Hegseth impeachment vote looms in the House
The push to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reached the House floor Monday when Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against the controversial member of the Trump administration.
The push to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reached the House floor Monday when Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against the controversial member of the Trump administration.
Trump admits immigration enforcement may have been too 'tough' in first interview since midterms
President Trump conceded that deporting illegal immigrants with 'good jobs' likely contributed to Republican losses.
President Trump conceded that deporting illegal immigrants with 'good jobs' likely contributed to Republican losses.
Deputy White House Chief of Staff Richard Walters exits job ahead of Stephen Miller takeover
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters, a longtime ally of outgoing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, is leaving the Trump administration following President Donald Trump's decision to replace Wiles with Stephen Miller.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters, a longtime ally of outgoing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, is leaving the Trump administration following President Donald Trump's decision to replace Wiles with Stephen Miller.
Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ about selecting UFC CEO Dana White as his next press secretary
President Donald Trump revealed Sunday to reporters that his idea of offering the White House press secretary job to Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White was a joke.
President Donald Trump revealed Sunday to reporters that his idea of offering the White House press secretary job to Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White was a joke.
Nvidia investigating CEO Jensen Huang over reported links to accused Chinese spy
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is under investigation by his own company following reports that he was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is under investigation by his own company following reports that he was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort.
Social Security benefits will be cut in 2032 if Congress doesn't act
Social Security’s trust fund is on track to run out of reserves by 2032, in part because “politicians have made its financial condition even worse," experts say.
Social Security’s trust fund is on track to run out of reserves by 2032, in part because “politicians have made its financial condition even worse," experts say.