National Politics

Former Jan. 6 defendant with NWI ties says he wants payout money
"I think that everybody that was locked up with me in D.C. (prison), even the...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as President Trump raises new threat of military action
President Donald Trump has again raised the specter of U.S. military intervention in Cuba.

President Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge
President Donald Trump has called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial...

Troop withdrawal announcement adds to friction between Europe and US
The German defense minister has responded to the U.S. plan to withdraw 5,000 troops from...

President Trump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit Airlines
President Donald Trump had no qualms about a government takeover of Spirit Airlines, so long...

US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control alert posted Friday adds pressure in the standoff...

Indiana leaders criticize Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court on Wednesday hollowed out a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased...

President Trump’s new pick for surgeon general has both praised and cringed at his administration
Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Donald Trump's latest pick for the vacant role of U.S....

President Trump says a Spirit bailout is still possible as doubts about the airline’s survival mount
President Donald Trump on Friday said he’s still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines.

After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration is recalibrating its immigration crackdown
The Republican administration appears to be recalibrating its approach to a centerpiece policy that helped...

Department of Justice investigating sexuality and gender teaching in 36 Illinois school districts
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division is investigating 36 Illinois school districts for...

President Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
After weeks of delay, the House voted Thursday to fund much of the Department of...

Supreme Court ruling will reshape American politics. The only question is when.
The 6-3 ruling effectively gutted the Voting Rights Act's requirement that districts be drawn to...
