President Donald Trump said the United States would suspend new military strikes against Iran until after November's midterm elections, following a preliminary agreement between Washington and Tehran to end hostilities, with a formal signing scheduled for Friday.
Trump Administration Moves to Restrict Foreign Worker Visas and Green Card Sponsorship
Vice President JD Vance has announced new restrictions on technology companies sponsoring foreign employees for permanent US residency, potentially affecting major employers such as Microsoft and limiting immigration pathways for skilled overseas workers.
US Supreme Court Hears Climate Damages Case Against Major Oil Companies
The Supreme Court has heard arguments on whether local governments, including Boulder, Colorado, can pursue climate-related damages against fossil fuel companies such as ExxonMobil in state courts. Eight justices participated after Samuel Alito recused himself over financial interests in the energy sector.
Sixteen US States Sue Health Secretary RFK Jr. Over Childhood Vaccine Schedule Changes
A coalition of 16 Democratic state attorneys general has filed a federal lawsuit challenging changes to the national childhood vaccination schedule under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., amid heightened public health concerns following a major measles outbreak in New York.
US Justice Department Brings New Torture Charges Against Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro
Federal prosecutors have brought new criminal charges against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife over allegations of systematic torture of political dissidents, increasing legal pressure on the Venezuelan leadership.
White House Bars Politico From Air Force One Despite Federal Court Order on Media Access
The Trump administration excluded Politico journalists from a presidential flight to Nebraska despite a temporary federal court injunction requiring restored access for previously restricted news organizations, raising fresh questions about press freedom and compliance with judicial orders.
US Defense Secretary Announces Firing Squad Execution Plan for Convicted Fort Hood Attacker
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans for the military to execute Nidal Hasan, convicted of the deadly Fort Hood shooting, by firing squad in a public setting, a highly unusual proposal that has drawn attention to military capital punishment procedures.
US Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make AI Data Centers Pay More for Electricity Infrastructure
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed legislation requiring technology companies to cover more of the electricity infrastructure costs associated with artificial intelligence data centers, alongside tighter environmental requirements for the rapidly expanding industry.
Trump Offers to Repay Treasury for Government-Funded Television Advertisements
President Donald Trump said his political action committee, MAGA Inc., would reimburse the federal government for taxpayer-funded advertisements promoting administration policies ahead of the midterm elections, following a Democratic lawsuit and calls for congressional investigations.
Trump Administration Faces Criticism Over $90 Medicare Rebates Ahead of Elections
The federal government has begun distributing $90 Medicare rebate payments accompanied by personalized messages from President Donald Trump, prompting Democratic criticism that federal healthcare resources are being used to influence older voters before November's elections.
US Election Regulator Considers Changes to Rules on AI-Generated Political Robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission is considering regulatory changes that could allow political campaigns greater use of automated telephone calls, including artificial intelligence-generated voices, raising concerns about voter protection ahead of the midterm elections.
FDA Delays Safety Review of Abortion Pill Until After US Midterm Elections
The Food and Drug Administration has postponed a comprehensive safety review of a widely used abortion medication until next year, extending uncertainty over federal reproductive healthcare regulations.
Trump Approval Rating Falls to 32% as Republicans Face Pressure Among Latino Voters
Polling indicates President Donald Trump's approval rating has declined to 32%, while Republicans face weakening support among Latino voters in South Texas, complicating the party's efforts to retain congressional control in November.
US Secretary of State Denies Iran Threat Prompted Bomber Relocation From British Base
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the movement of American B-1 bombers from a military installation in the United Kingdom was a routine reallocation of resources, rejecting suggestions that the decision was directly linked to a suspected Iranian security threat.
Trump Signs Order Allowing Wider Use of Tax-Free Agricultural Diesel
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order permitting tax-free red-dyed agricultural diesel to be purchased for broader use, although trucking and farming representatives have questioned how much financial relief the measure will provide.
US Military and Intelligence Agencies Monitor Suspected Plague Incident at Russian Laboratory
American intelligence and diplomatic agencies are monitoring reports of a deadly pneumonic plague incident at a high-security research facility in Siberia, while President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns that the facility is involved in illicit biological weapons development.
Trump Faces Bipartisan Criticism Over Use of Federal Disaster Funding in Campaign Speeches
President Donald Trump is facing criticism from lawmakers and state officials over references to federal disaster relief grants and emergency assistance during partisan campaign appearances, raising questions about the separation of government resources and election activities.
US Election Officials Examine Growing Influence of AI Industry Wealth on Campaign Finance
Federal election regulators are assessing the influence of major technology industry contributions on congressional campaigns, while OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman has faced questions about the political role of wealth generated by the artificial intelligence sector.
Republicans Commit $5 Million to South Carolina Senate Race as Trump Plans Campaign Rally
Republican political action committees are directing $5 million toward a South Carolina Senate contest previously considered safe for the party, while President Donald Trump is preparing a campaign appearance to strengthen support ahead of November's elections.
Obama Endorses Democrat Troy Jackson in Competitive Maine Senate Race
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic candidate Troy Jackson in Maine's US Senate race, adding national attention to a closely contested election in which Republican incumbent Susan Collins is seeking to distinguish herself from the Trump administration.
Byron Donalds Wins Competitive Florida Republican Primary in Boost to Conservative Influence
US Representative Byron Donalds has secured an upset victory in a closely fought Florida Republican primary, strengthening his position within the party's conservative movement and highlighting the influence of its populist wing.
Democrat Adam Hamilton Gains Ground in Kansas Senate Race With Moderate Campaign
Democratic Senate candidate and pastor Adam Hamilton has gained support in Kansas by distancing himself from national party messaging and appealing to moderate voters, making the contest more competitive in a traditionally Republican state.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Raises National Profile Ahead of 2028 Presidential Race
Democratic Governor Andy Beshear is drawing attention to his record in Republican-leaning Kentucky while contrasting his political approach with Vice President JD Vance, positioning himself for a potential national campaign in 2028.
Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Joins Fox News as Political Contributor
Fox News has hired former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt as a political contributor, bringing her into the network's election coverage as campaigning intensifies ahead of November's co