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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

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seen outside the White House.

Trump administration to warn against using Tylenol due to autism risk

Zach LaChance September 21, 2025 10:19 pm

National security adviser Mike Waltz.

Waltz seated at UN ahead of leaders summit where Israel-Hamas war will be at fore

Naomi Lim September 21, 2025 1:55 pm

President Donald Trump, left, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in Washington.

Trump says Pentagon should not decide what information journalists can report

Molly Parks September 21, 2025 1:42 pm

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters fly during a military parade.

Taliban leader rebuffs renewed Trump effort to reclaim Afghan air base

Molly Parks September 21, 2025 12:02 pm

Social Security 10 money.

Third round of September Social Security payments issue in three days

Asher Notheis September 21, 2025 6:00 am

In this June 15, 2018, file photo, cash is fanned out from a wallet in North Andover, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

October Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 10 days

Asher Notheis September 21, 2025 6:00 am

Trump speaks to reporters before heading to an annual dinner event.

Trump warns Taliban of ‘bad things’ to come if US doesn’t reclaim Bagram Air Base

Zach LaChance September 20, 2025 8:31 pm

Gavin Newsom is seen at a press conference.

Newsom signs bill banning ICE agents from wearing face coverings

Zach LaChance September 20, 2025 7:00 pm

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., speaks to reporters as Republicans meet to decide who to nominate to be the new House speaker, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.

Don Bacon slams Pentagon policy on unauthorized information releases: ‘Amateur hour’

Ross O'Keefe September 20, 2025 3:23 pm

New $1 bills are cut and stacked.

October Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 11 days

Asher Notheis September 20, 2025 7:00 am

Social Security money 9.

Third round of September Social Security payments issue in four days

Asher Notheis September 20, 2025 6:00 am

The House inches closer to bipartisan permitting reform, as President Donald Trump looms over discussions.

Democrats’ fear of Trump clean energy crackdown holds up permitting reform talks

Callie Patteson September 20, 2025 6:00 am