Trump touts 'great progress' on Iran peace deal
President Trump say says U.S. will start bombing Iran again in earnest if there is a failure to reach agreement.
U.S. and allies hold military drills in Philippines, attempting to deter China
The Pentagon tries to remind both allies and foes that it’s still focused on Asia, even with its big deployment to the Middle East.
Venezuela expert says Trump strategy benefits U.S.
It's been four months since the Trump administration ousted Venezualan President Nicolás Maduro.
What the Ohio and Indiana primaries say about the 2026 midterms
In Indiana, most Republican lawmakers who defied President Trump on redistricting lost their seats. In Ohio, Democrats are hoping a strong turnout and an important Senate race could put the...
The Trump administration wants to gut program that helps low-income college students
The Trump administration wants to change a program that helps low-income students attend college, sparking backlash from a bipartisan group of senators.
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Supreme Court temporarily restores nationwide access to mifepristone
The Supreme Court ruling on mifepristone allows it to again be prescribed remotely and delivered through the mail.
Ohio Senate race is another test of voter mindset
After some Republican lawmakers objected to the president’s push to redraw congressional districts, President Trump endorsed their primary opponents.
Why the Carter Center is monitoring U.S. elections
Over the decades, the Carter Center has monitored more than 100 elections around the globe, mainly in new or fragile democracies.
Kimmel, Comey and free speech
The two episodes, while separate, are adding to a broader debate about free speech.
Louisiana suspends House primaries after Supreme Court ruling
The state's other primaries, including for Senate, will continue as planned.
SCOTUS guts key part of the Voting Rights Act. How will that shape future elections?
NPR reporting says the SCOTUS ruling could spark the largest-ever decline in representation by Black members of Congress.
King Charles delivers a royal speech with punchlines and pointed political subtext
King Charles III defended NATO, emphasized checks on executive power and warned against isolationism.
Supreme Court overrules Louisiana's congressional map, limiting use of race in redistricting
In a 6-3 vote, Supreme Court justices axed a 2024 voting map from Louisiana that created a new majority-Black congressional district.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appears before Congress for first time since Iran war began
House Democrats grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the U.S. prosecution of the war on Iran and President Trump's behavior.
Supreme Court looks at Trump administration efforts to end TPS status for Haitians and Syrians
TPS has allowed hundreds of thousands of Haitians and thousands of Syrians to live and work in the U.S. based on conditions in those countries.
Trump's perceived enemy James Comey expected to turn himself in
The former FBI director is accused of threatening the president when he posted an image of seashells on a beach with the numbers "86 47."
Supreme Court rules against Louisiana's congressional map
The Supreme Court today struck down a 2024 voting map from Louisiana that created a new majority-Black congressional district.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are in the U.S. What is the history of royal visits?
The English royals are on a historic four-day trip to the U.S. to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Florida is trying to redraw its congressional maps. What will it mean for voters?
The new map proposed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis could give Republicans four extra seats.
White House criticism over Kimmel's joke reinforces concerns over political pressure on media
Jimmy Kimmel is rejecting the White House's criticism of his "expectant widow" joke in the wake of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which ended in gunfire.