Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to testify Tuesday in a federal criminal trial involving a former Republican congressman accused of незаконно lobbying on behalf of Venezuela’s government. The appearance will add a high-profile dimension to a case centered on alleged violations of U.S. foreign lobbying laws and multimillion-dollar financial arrangements tied to Nicolás …

Federal officials are pushing back against speculation surrounding a fatal runway collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, as investigators work to determine the precise cause of the incident. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated Monday that the airport was adequately staffed at the time of the crash, directly rejecting claims that a shortage of air traffic …

A fatal shooting in Chicago has intensified scrutiny over public safety, immigration enforcement, and political messaging following controversial remarks from a city official. The case centers on the death of 18-year-old Loyola University freshman Sheridan Gorman, who was killed last week in what authorities describe as a violent encounter involving an individual previously apprehended by …

President Donald Trump signaled a potential shift in the escalating conflict with Iran, announcing early Monday that diplomatic progress may be underway while simultaneously pausing imminent military action. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said recent discussions between U.S. and Iranian representatives had been “very good and productive,” pointing to what he described …

President Donald Trump has drawn a clear and uncompromising line in the escalating standoff over Department of Homeland Security funding, signaling a strategy that leaves little room for negotiation and even less tolerance for internal dissent. In a forceful Truth Social post late Sunday, Trump rejected the prospect of any agreement with Senate Democrats unless …

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing mounting pressure from multiple directions, and the strain is becoming increasingly visible. Within his own party, progressive Democrats have grown openly dissatisfied, viewing his leadership as ineffective at a time they believe demands aggressive political confrontation. While a primary challenge would not materialize until 2028, the discontent is …

Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has issued a temporary procedural order that alters how grand jury outcomes are handled in Washington, D.C., introducing a requirement that marks a notable shift in judicial oversight of the indictment process. Under longstanding practice, grand juries operate with a high degree of independence. Their deliberations occur in secret, …

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent visit to the United States concluded with a series of high-level engagements that underscored the strength and scope of the U.S.-Japan alliance. Meeting with President Donald Trump and attending an official White House dinner, Takaichi’s trip combined diplomatic signaling with substantive policy coordination across defense, energy, technology, and trade. …

A recent exchange involving Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, CBS News anchor Margaret Brennan, and several political figures has drawn renewed attention to the role of religious expression in public life and government communication. The controversy centers on remarks delivered during a Pentagon press briefing following a fatal military plane crash that claimed the lives …

The results out of Virginia’s 98th House District may not have been shocking on the surface, but the margin of victory is what has quickly captured attention—and for good reason. Special elections are often low-turnout affairs where expectations can be unpredictable, yet they also serve as valuable indicators of voter enthusiasm and shifting political winds. …