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Adm. Brad Cooper speaks to members of the media during a press briefing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, left, at the Pentagon, Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

CENTCOM announces task force to blockade Iranian ground transit routes

David Zimmermann · November 7, 2026 2:16 pm

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference after attending a round table with local community leaders in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Rojas)

Judge overrides Mamdani’s objections to ICE subpoena for homeless shelter information

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A gun-control group has plans for safe chatting with AI

National Guards patrol a highway near Aguililla, Mexico, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, after the Mexican army killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho." (AP Photo/Armando Solis)

Border Patrol agents anticipate cartels will use blue wave to lure migrants to US

In this graphic, Trump purses his lips in the foreground, right, by a diamond-shaped caution sign reading "tariffs" with stock lines charging upward in the background alongside the Capitol Building.

Democrats could target Trump tariffs after midterm sweep with some GOP aid

Close up of a lawyer or judge's hand striking the gavel on a sounding block.

Lawmakers, policy group sue WA agencies over failure to release climate data

Center Square October 2, 2025 9:52 pm

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IL legislators weigh energy policy some say will increase costs

Center Square October 2, 2025 9:10 pm

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) speaks during the Clinton Global Initiative.

Newsom says he’ll yank funding for California schools that ‘sell out’ to Trump

Ross O'Keefe October 2, 2025 7:40 pm

An American flag flies half-staff at Guantanamo Bay.

ICE empties Guantanamo Bay of immigrants after transferring last 18 detainees

David Zimmermann October 2, 2025 5:32 pm

Vice President JD Vance, left, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), right

Fact check: Healthcare for illegal immigrants and the government shutdown

Gabrielle M. Etzel October 2, 2025 4:50 pm

Sacks containing illegal drugs and plastic barrels containing fuel are displayed at a beachside campsite.

Trump says US in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels in memo to Congress

Molly Parks October 2, 2025 4:33 pm

A collage showing Energy Secretary Chris Wright, a man installing a solar panel, and an electric vehicle charging station.

Hydrogen hubs, grids, and transmission targeted in Trump’s blue-state funding cut

Callie Patteson October 2, 2025 4:22 pm

Protesters attempt to light a Molotov cocktail as a firework explodes during a protest in Compton, Calif., Saturday, June 7, 2025, after federal immigration authorities conducted operations. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Illegal immigrant pleads guilty to throwing Molotov cocktail at police during anti-ICE riots

Brady Knox October 2, 2025 3:28 pm

President Donald Trump listens as Dr. Marty Makary, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, speaks.

Trump FDA approves new generic abortion pill, angering conservatives

Gabrielle M. Etzel October 2, 2025 3:28 pm

A member of the public is helped from the scene of a stabbing incident at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue, in Crumpsall, Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 2, 2025.

Manchester attack underlines Europe’s antisemitic terrorism challenge

Tom Rogan October 2, 2025 1:58 pm

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Washington Examiner launches WhatsApp channel for breaking news and analysis

Washington Examiner Staff October 2, 2025 1:33 pm

Two men installing solar panels on a house's roof.

Republican-led states terminate Solar for All programs

Maydeen Merino October 2, 2025 1:30 pm