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Senate Republicans Push Through $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Budget
After an overnight session, the GOP secured funding increases for ICE operations while defeating Democratic cost-reduction proposals in a party-line vote.
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Top NewsRevolutionary Guards Assume Control of Iran Following Supreme Leader's Death
The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ushered in a new form of collective leadership dominated by military generals, fundamentally reshaping Iran's power structure.
Top NewsNavy Secretary John Phelan Resigns Amid Pentagon Leadership Turmoil
High-ranking defense official leaves Trump administration as tensions mount with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during ongoing Iran conflict.
Top NewsRFK Jr. Advises All Children Get Measles Vaccine Despite Personal Opposition
Health secretary distances himself from anti-vaccine stance while testifying before Congress, speaking on behalf of his department rather than personal beliefs.
Top NewsRep. David Scott, Longtime Georgia Lawmaker and Black Community Advocate, Dies at 80
The former Georgia state lawmaker was known for his advocacy on issues affecting Black communities and his refusal to exit politics despite health problems.
Top NewsRepublicans Struggle With Congressional Agenda as Midterm Elections Approach
GOP majorities face internal divisions on key issues while homeland security funding remains stalled after 70 days of shutdown.
Top NewsDemocrats Score Major Virginia Redistricting Victory in Direct Challenge to Trump
Virginia voters approve constitutional amendment allowing partisan gerrymandering, with Democrats openly admitting to using extreme measures against Trump administration.
Top NewsOil Hoarding by Wealthy Nations Drives Global Energy Prices to Crisis Levels
As Iran war tensions escalate, developed countries scramble to secure oil reserves while vulnerable nations face severe shortages and soaring costs.
Top NewsDHS Secretary Warns Agency Will Run Out of Paycheck Money in May
The funding crisis threatens to renew airport chaos as lawmakers remain divided over ending the two-month Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
Top NewsVirginia Election Turnout Plummets as Redistricting Vote Shows Significant Decline
In-person voting on Tuesday trails far behind last year's record-setting gubernatorial race, raising concerns about voter engagement in off-year elections.
WatchTop NewsIran Seizes Two Container Ships in Strait of Hormuz Hours After Trump Extends Ceasefire
The IRGC boarded and seized the MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, with the UK disputing Iran's claim that the vessels had permission to transit.
Top NewsJustice Department Launches Investigation Into Southern Poverty Law Center Operations
The civil rights organization, known for tracking hate groups, faces federal scrutiny amid Republican allegations of unfairly targeting conservative organizations.
Top NewsIran's Nuclear Doubts Shadow Trump Peace Talks as Tehran Questions US Commitment
Iranian leaders express deep skepticism about trusting President Trump after he withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear agreement. Vice President Vance's diplomatic mission to Pakistan remains on hold.
Top NewsSummer Travel Costs Hit Records as Iran War Sends Jet Fuel Soaring — Airfares Up 14.9% From Last Year
Americans planning summer trips face the highest travel costs in recent memory, with airfares up nearly 15% year-over-year and 120 million travelers expected to spend a record billion on flights and lodging as oil near a barrel drives costs through the roof.
WatchTop NewsGunman Opens Fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan Pyramids, Killing Canadian Tourist and Injuring 13 Others
A 27-year-old Mexican gunman shot tourists from atop the Pyramid of the Moon in an attack authorities linked to the anniversary of the Columbine massacre. The shooting raises urgent security concerns months before Mexico co-hosts the FIFA World Cup.
Top NewsFour Trump Cabinet Officials Resign as Administration Faces Internal Upheaval
Labor Secretary among senior officials stepping down amid misconduct scandals. FBI Director Patel files defamation lawsuit over drinking allegations.
Top NewsU.S. Navy Deploys Advanced Anti-Ship Defenses in Persian Gulf Following Cole Attack Legacy
Navy destroyers enforcing Iranian port blockade carry weapons developed after USS Cole bombing 25 years ago. Modern defenses aim to prevent repeat of devastating 2000 attack.
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Raising a Child in America Now Costs More Than $303,000, Topping $300K for the First Time
A LendingTree study finds the cost has climbed 28% in just three years, with Hawaii families facing a staggering $412,000 bill.
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Two Southwest Jets Come Within 500 Feet of Midair Collision Near Nashville After Air Traffic Controller Error
An ATC instruction put a landing plane directly in the path of a departing jet; the FAA has confirmed the error and opened an investigation.
Top NewsTim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO, John Ternus Named Successor
The longtime iPhone maker leader will transition to executive chairman role as hardware engineering chief takes the helm. Ternus will officially assume CEO duties on September 1.
Top NewsFour Trump Cabinet Officials Step Down as Administration Faces Internal Turmoil
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer among officials leaving amid investigations and scandals. The resignations highlight growing instability within Trump's second-term leadership team.
Top NewsU.S.-Iran Ceasefire on Verge of Collapse After Navy Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship, Oil Spikes 6%
USS Spruance disabled the Touska in the Gulf of Oman as Tehran refused to send negotiators to Islamabad talks before Tuesday’s midnight deadline.
WatchTop NewsJapan 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, 172,000 Evacuated Along Sanriku Coast
Waves up to 1.8 meters struck harbor towns; Japan’s seawall network credited with limiting inland damage near 2011 disaster zone.
Top NewsVance Returns to Iran Peace Talks as His Political Standing Hangs in Balance
The vice president takes center stage again after abruptly leaving the first round of negotiations without reaching an agreement with Tehran.
Top NewsIran War Sends Shock Waves Through Asia-Pacific as Energy Crisis Spreads
The Asia-Pacific region faces mounting economic disruption as the Iran conflict creates widespread energy bottlenecks and supply chain chaos.
Top NewsUS Military Strikes Have Killed 181 in Caribbean Since September With No Public Evidence of Drugs
Operation Southern Spear has conducted 53+ airstrikes on vessels since September 2025, with human rights groups, Colombia, and Venezuela alleging many victims were civilians — not drug traffickers.
Top NewsHamas Officials Signal Willingness to Hand Over Some Weapons in Major Concession
Senior officials in Gaza say the group is prepared to relinquish automatic rifles and other arms, though the offer falls short of Israeli-U.S. demands.
Top NewsEnergy Secretary Undercuts Trump, Says Gas Prices May Stay Above $3 Until 2027
Chris Wright's TV admission contradicts President Trump's earlier claims that Middle East-related price increases would be 'short-term.'
Top NewsSyrian Billionaires Invoke Trump Name to Influence Washington Foreign Policy
The Khayyat family's lobbying efforts highlight growing concerns about foreign influence during Trump's second term as potential family business deals are discussed.
Top NewsIran Eases Internet Restrictions as Nationwide Blackout Enters 50th Day
Critics warn Tehran may be creating a 'tiered internet' system where access is limited to politically and economically privileged citizens.
