Policy

A man holding a "no data center" sign

Anti-data center ballot measures on track to go 40-1 in sign of backlash

Maydeen Merino · November 4, 2026 12:12 pm

A collage of pesticide protests, "MAHA moms," and President Donald Trump.

MAHA blames GOP defeat on Trump’s broken promises on pesticides and war in Iran

Energy and environment graphic.

Incoming Democratic majorities will try to swing pendulum back on clean energy

People hold signs during a news conference by Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom.

Nevada enshrines abortion rights in state constitution in final statewide vote

Collage of an abortion-rights protester and Gov. Brad Little (R-ID).

Idaho rejects measure to repeal one of nation’s strictest abortion bans

A doctor in a lab coat outside an exam room

Trump administration exempts foreign doctors from 39-country travel ban

Anna Giaritelli May 4, 2026 3:38 pm

Former President Barack Obama

Obama says Netanyahu gave him same Iran war pitch as Trump

Claire Carter May 4, 2026 2:52 pm

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering Emil Michael.

Understanding the Pentagon’s push to become an ‘AI-first fighting force’

Mike Brest May 4, 2026 2:00 pm

U.S. Army soldiers from the 18th Airborne Division walk out to a C-17 aircraft as they deploy to Europe

Trump should pull troops from Italy and Spain, not Germany

Tom Rogan May 4, 2026 1:57 pm

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks during a House hearing on March 4, 2026.

DOJ sues to block Minnesota climate lawsuit against fossil fuel companies

Maydeen Merino May 4, 2026 1:19 pm

A Cargo boat navigates the sea on April 28, 2026 on Qeshm Island, Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

US sinks six Iranian small boats as conflict heats up

Mike Brest May 4, 2026 1:03 pm

Marco Rubio walking in front of a vehicle at the White House.

Rubio to visit Vatican in wake of Trump and Pope Leo spat

Molly Parks May 4, 2026 1:02 pm

President Donald Trump turns to board Marine One after arriving on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews.

Trump’s ‘ceasefire at risk’ as Iran tensions rise: Mabinty Quarshie

Adisa Hargett-Robinson May 4, 2026 12:57 pm

Satellite view of the Salalah oil storage fire in Oman. An Iranian drone strike on March 11 ignited the blaze, sending a plume over the Gulf of Oman’s strategic port. Imaged 13 March 2026. (Photo by Gallo Images/Orbital Horizon/Copernicus Sentinel Data 2026)

Tiana Lowe Doescher says Iran pressure campaign showing results: ‘Not financial Armageddon’

Adisa Hargett-Robinson May 4, 2026 12:08 pm

A courtroom gavel is seen on a wood table.

Illinois teacher drops lawsuit against Christian mother after yearslong free speech battle

Kaelan Deese May 4, 2026 12:08 pm

Seagulls settle on poles as boats navigate the sea on April 28, 2026 on Qeshm Island, Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's latest proposal for ending its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz calls on the United States to end its naval blockade of Iran's ports, and sets aside questions about what to do with Iran's nuclear program. The United States has not formally responded to the latest proposal, which was delivered by Iran's foreign minister to Pakistan two days ago. (Photo by Asghar Besharati/Getty Images)

Pakistan facilitated transfer of Iranian crew from vessel seized by US forces

Mike Brest May 4, 2026 11:53 am

Cherry blossoms bloom amid construction at the East Potomac Links Golf Course.

DC judge warns of ‘serious consequences’ if East Potomac Golf Links closed without proper notice

Molly Parks May 4, 2026 11:51 am