State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450
EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment
Wisconsin legislator pleads guilty to disorderly conduct in feud over Hispanic resolutions
Federal judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
No. 4 Florida cruises to third victory over Kentucky to open SEC Tournament title defense
How the Emerald Isle shaped the Steel City – Pittsburgh’s rich Irish history
Aday Mara helps No. 3 Michigan edge Ohio State 71-67 in the Big Ten tournament
Political|US|World
Why Zohran Mamdani denounced the US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Why Zohran Mamdani denounced the US-Israeli strikes on Iran
March 04, 2026Trump administration
MidEast|Political|World
CIA working to arm Kurdish forces to spark uprising in Iran, sources say
CIA working to arm Kurdish forces to spark uprising in Iran, sources say
March 04, 2026
Political|World
Tensions flare as lawmakers question Iran war’s costs, risks and strategy
Questions are mounting at the U.S. Capitol over the Trump administration’s shifting rationale for going to war with Iran
March 04, 2026
Travel|World
Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limbo
The largest U.S. diplomatic drawdown in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq War is creating an apparently unplanned-for crisis for the Trump administration
March 04, 2026
Business|Crime|US
Lutnick to appear voluntarily before House Oversight Committee about relationship with Epstein
Lutnick to appear voluntarily before House Oversight Committee about relationship with Epstein
March 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US
New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to halt New York’s first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan
March 04, 2026
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World
CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan
A covert US campaign in the mid-20th century helped steer Iran toward the intense anti-American sentiment that has distinguished its government policy for decades.
March 04, 2026
Economy|Health|Political|US|World
Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's holding back of Medicaid funds
Minnesota is suing President Donald Trump’s administration in an attempt to stop it from holding back $243 million in Medicaid spending
March 03, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
Democrats stay mostly united against President Donald Trump, but the strikes on Iran are starting to reveal some splits in the party
March 03, 2026
US|World
Trump takes unconventional approach to communicating to the public about war in Iran
The Trump administration took more than 48 hours to make any live, public communication with the American people about why it had decided to go to war with Iran
March 03, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is 'not endless' while warning more casualties are likely
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has spoken to widening concerns the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring: “This is not Iraq
March 02, 2026
Arts|Crime|Political|Travel
National Guard deployment in New Orleans extended for six months
Around 120 Louisiana National Guard members will remain deployed in New Orleans through August
March 03, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
Trump administration drops suits against law firms with ties to Democrats and other Trump foes
Trump administration drops suits against law firms with ties to Democrats and other Trump foes
March 03, 2026
US|World
Judge nixes latest policy requiring 7 days' notice for Congress members to visit ICE facilities
A judge is temporarily suspending the latest version of a Trump administration policy that requires members of Congress to provide a week’s notice before they can visit immigration detention facilities
March 03, 2026
World
Failure of US-Iran talks was all too predictable — but turning to military strikes creates dangerous unknowns
Silence from the US side after a third round of indirect talks and frustration expressed by President Donald Trump set the stage for military strikes.
March 02, 2026
Political|World
How the Iran war set off a MAGA fight over Charlie Kirk’s legacy
How the Iran war set off a MAGA fight over Charlie Kirk’s legacy
March 03, 2026
World
US intel did not suggest a preemptive strike from Iran before US-Israeli attacks, AP sources say
Trump administration officials told congressional staff in private briefings that U.S. intelligence did not suggest Iran was preparing to launch a preemptive strike against the U.S. That's according to three people familiar with Sunday's briefings who insisted on anonymity to discuss details that have not been made public
March 02, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump officials decline Sunday show invitations amid Iran strikes
Trump officials decline Sunday show invitations amid Iran strikes
March 02, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Exclusive: Trump crossed a ‘very dangerous red line’ with killing of supreme leader, Iranian official tells CNN
Exclusive: Trump crossed a ‘very dangerous red line’ with killing of supreme leader, Iranian official tells CNN
March 01, 2026
Interview|Opinion|Political|World
Despite massive US attack and death of ayatollah, regime change in Iran is unlikely
President Trump has appealed to Iranians to topple their government, but a popular uprising is unlikely to defeat current leadership or the Revolutionary Guards, a former US diplomat says.
March 01, 2026
Economy|Health|Technology
Trump's Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions
New Medicaid work requirements signed into law by President Donald Trump are meant to save money
March 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump wonders why Iran won’t ‘capitulate’ on its nuclear program. Here’s why
Trump wonders why Iran won’t ‘capitulate’ on its nuclear program. Here’s why
February 28, 2026
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology|World
ICE agents said to have posed as police, a tactic some fear could erode trust in real cops
Federal immigration agents arrested a Columbia student after allegedly gaining access to her apartment by posing as police in search of a missing child
February 28, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump has claimed Iran is building missiles that could soon hit the US. Sources say that’s not backed up by US intelligence.
Trump has claimed Iran is building missiles that could soon hit the US. Sources say that’s not backed up by US intelligence.
February 28, 2026
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science
Target will stop selling cereals with synthetic colors by end of May
Target will stop selling cereals containing synthetic colors by the end of May
February 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World
Civil Rights agency decides against transgender Army worker who asked to use women's bathroom
A U.S. civil rights agency has determined that the federal government can bar transgender employees from using bathrooms aligned with their gender identity, dismissing an appeal from a transgender woman who worked for the U.S. Army
February 28, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology
Netflix shockingly bows out, leaving Paramount as the apparent Warner Bros. winner
Netflix shockingly bows out, leaving Paramount as the apparent Warner Bros. winner
February 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included
The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included
February 27, 2026
Political|Sports|Technology|US|Videos
US Olympic hockey player distances himself from White House video trashing Canadians
US Olympic hockey player distances himself from White House video trashing Canadians
February 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Canada warns USMCA could face annual reviews, fueling uncertainty and chilling investment
Canada’s minister for U.S. trade says the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement could be subject to annual review and that uncertainty could be the objective of the Trump administration
February 27, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Justice Department prosecutor says in court he wasn’t told by higher-ups to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Justice Department prosecutor says in court he wasn’t told by higher-ups to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia
February 26, 2026
Crime|MidEast|US|World
Family of UN human rights investigator sues Trump administration over sanctions for Israel criticism
The family of independent U.N. investigator Francesca Albanese has sued the Trump administration over U.S. sanctions imposed on her last year for her criticism of Israel’s policies in Gaza
February 26, 2026
Political|World
US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades
The Pentagon is building up the largest force of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades
February 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians
February 27, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow an end to legal protections for Syrian migrants
The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to allow the government to end legal protections for migrants from Syria for now
February 26, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
ICE won’t be at polling places for midterms, Trump appointee tells state election officials
ICE won’t be at polling places for midterms, Trump appointee tells state election officials
February 26, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during the midterms
A DHS official is promising top state election administrators that immigration agents will not be at polling places during November's midterm election
February 26, 2026
Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US
Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns
Vice President JD Vance has announced that the Trump administration would “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds
February 25, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
The Latest: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
Iran is pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear program, alternating between calling his remarks lies to saying negotiations may yield an agreement through diplomacy
February 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance
Feds announce $26.5 billion loan for electric power expansion in Georgia and Alabama
Federal energy officials say they will loan a record $26.5 billion federal loan to Georgia Power and Alabama Power to expand electricity supply
February 25, 2026
Crime|World
Trump administration's 'third country' deportation policy is unlawful, judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s latest policy of deporting immigrants to “third countries” to which they have no ties is unlawful and must be set aside
February 25, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World
‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
February 25, 2026
Americas|Crime|Education|US|World
Justice Department lawsuit says UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from hostility
The Justice Department is suing the University of California over allegations that UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from antisemitic harassment amid pro-Palestinian protests that roiled the campus in 2023 and 2024
February 24, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Court says the IRS can continue to share immigrants' taxpayer data with ICE
A federal appeals court is allowing the IRS to keep sharing some taxpayer data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
February 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interests
The State Department has expressed its displeasure over Ukraine's recent attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk that have impacted U.S. oil interests in Kazakhstan
February 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US
Trump administration considers forcing banks to verify customers’ citizenship
Trump administration considers forcing banks to verify customers’ citizenship
February 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Appeals court questions shifting reasons for Trump's EPA killing clean energy contracts
A federal appeals court is weighing whether the Trump administration unlawfully shut down a $20 billion green bank program and froze money meant for climate nonprofits
February 24, 2026
Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|US
First lady Melania and Donald Trump bringing separate guests to SOTU in break with precedent
First lady Melania and Donald Trump bringing separate guests to SOTU in break with precedent
February 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US
You paid for tariffs — but you won’t get a slice of tariff refunds
You paid for tariffs — but you won’t get a slice of tariff refunds
February 24, 2026
Political|World
Trump confronts his 3 main options on Iran — from diplomacy to trying to topple a regime
Trump confronts his 3 main options on Iran — from diplomacy to trying to topple a regime
February 24, 2026
Crime|World
How Mexico hunted ‘El Mencho’ with help from his lover’s ‘trusted man’ and US intelligence
How Mexico hunted ‘El Mencho’ with help from his lover’s ‘trusted man’ and US intelligence
February 24, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
ICE officer training is 'deficient' and 'broken,' former agency lawyer tells congressional forum
A former Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawyer says the agency’s training for new deportation officers is broken as ICE ramps up its hiring
February 23, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science
RFK Jr. fought pesticides for years. Now he's backing their production
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is doubling down on his support for an executive order that would aim to boost the production of a controversial weedkiller ingredient called glyphosate, even though it is widening a political fault line for the administration ahead of the midterm elections
February 23, 2026
Arts
Education Department hands off more of its responsibilities to other US agencies
The Education Department is handing over more of its programs and grants to other federal agencies
February 23, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US military strikes alleged drug boat in Caribbean Sea, killing 3
The U.S. military says it killed three people in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean Sea
February 23, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Political|World
What to know about the killing of the powerful cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ in Mexico
The Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful cartel leader and one of the United States’ most wanted fugitives, notching a major victory
February 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Travel|US|World
Rubio heads to Caribbean to reassert US interests after Venezuela strikes and Iran threats
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to the Caribbean country of St. Kitts and Nevis this week to reassert the Trump administration’s interests in the Western Hemisphere
February 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Supreme Court decision against Trump's tariffs raises uncertainty, but markets stay calm
China has urged the United States to stop imposing one-sided tariffs
February 23, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle
Bay Area wineries try to keep prices competitive amid U.S. tariffs
Bay Area wineries try to keep prices competitive amid U.S. tariffs
February 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
EU says US must honor a trade deal after court blocks Trump tariffs
The European Commission says the United States needs to honor its tariff deal with the EU after the Supreme court blocked parts of President Donald Trump’s trade agenda
February 22, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology
Trump virtually eliminated emissions regulations. Here’s what happens to your next car now
Trump virtually eliminated emissions regulations. Here’s what happens to your next car now
February 22, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Middle East states condemn US ambassador’s comments appearing to support ‘expansionist’ Israel
Middle East states condemn US ambassador’s comments appearing to support ‘expansionist’ Israel
February 21, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Death of far-right activist in France sends tensions soaring and draws US criticism
Death of far-right activist in France sends tensions soaring and draws US criticism
February 21, 2026
World
CIA retracts intel reports that agency says failed to meet standards for political bias
CIA retracts intel reports that agency says failed to meet standards for political bias
February 21, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World
US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3
The U.S. military says it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean
February 21, 2026
Crime|US|World
Justice Department swiftly fires lawyer chosen as top federal prosecutor for Virginia office
A lawyer picked by judges to serve as the top federal prosecutor for a Virginia office that pursued cases against foes of President Donald Trump has been swiftly fired by the Justice Department in the latest clash over the appointments of powerful U.S. attorneys
February 21, 2026
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World
Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes
The Trump administration says it supports a strict Biden-era rule that forces cities to replace most lead water pipes within 10 years
February 20, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment
All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver's license tests in English
All truckers and bus drivers will have to take their commercial driver’s license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry and get unqualified drivers off the road
February 20, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science
Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins
The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants
February 20, 2026
Business|Political|World
US makes plans to reopen embassy in Syria after 14 years
The Trump administration has informed Congress that it intends to proceed with planning for a potential re-opening of the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, which was shuttered in 2012 during the country’s civil war
February 20, 2026
Political|Technology|World
A look at the military hardware the US has positioned for potential war with Iran
A look at the military hardware the US has positioned for potential war with Iran
February 20, 2026
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World
Enforcing Prohibition with a massive new federal force of poorly trained agents didn’t go so well in the 1920s
Both Prohibition and current mass deportation efforts were hastily built, staffed by people permitted to use force, and had difficult objectives to achieve.
February 20, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|US|World
A former prince is arrested in the UK with accountability in question in the US
A former prince is arrested in the UK with accountability in question in the US
February 20, 2026
Crime|US|World
Trump administration plans to take Homan’s Minneapolis immigration playbook nationwide
Trump administration plans to take Homan’s Minneapolis immigration playbook nationwide
February 20, 2026