President Trump’s patience has run out… WASHINGTON — The United States began enforcing a sweeping naval blockade on Iranian maritime traffic Monday morning, marking a sharp escalation after last-minute negotiations with Tehran failed to produce a longer-term agreement. U.S. Central Command said the operation began at 10 a.m. Eastern, targeting all ships entering or leaving […]
A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch, News Corp, and The Wall Street Journal over reporting tied to Jeffrey Epstein, dealing a setback to Trump’s ongoing legal battles with major media outlets. U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles ruled Monday that Trump failed to meet the legal standard required for […]
[UPDATED — 12:30 p.m. EDT] President Donald Trump removed a post from his Truth Social account Monday morning after it drew backlash for allegedly portraying him as Jesus Christ healing a sick man. The image had been shared late Sunday night, shortly after Trump published a separate post criticizing Pope Leo XIV. [ORIGINAL ARTICLE] President […]
Vice President JD Vance announced early Sunday that high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran ended without an agreement on a permanent ceasefire, marking a setback in efforts to ease escalating tensions. The talks, which stretched over 21 hours, were part of a broader diplomatic push initiated after President Donald Trump ordered a temporary […]
Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell announced Sunday that he is suspending his campaign for governor of California following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. The decision comes as scrutiny intensified and investigations were launched into claims made by several women, including a former staff member. Swalwell was hoping to succeed current California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is […]
Good morning. From high-stakes diplomacy to political upheaval and a milestone in space exploration, the past 24 hours delivered a combination of tension, consequence, and cautious optimism. Ceasefire Talks With Iran Collapse After Marathon Negotiations After nearly a full day of negotiations, U.S. efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire agreement with Iran have come up […]
Vice President JD Vance faces one of the most consequential tests of his tenure on Friday as he leads U.S. negotiations with Iran aimed at preserving a fragile ceasefire and turning it into a lasting peace. The talks carry major implications not only for the remainder of President Trump’s term but also for Vance’s political […]
A federal judge already twice rebuked by the Supreme Court is back at it—this time blocking the Trump administration from ending legal protections for thousands of Ethiopian migrants. Judge Brian Murphy, a Biden appointee in Massachusetts, temporarily halted the administration’s plan to strip temporary protected status (TPS) from more than 5,000 Ethiopians—a move that would […]
The country’s largest group of historians is suing the Trump administration after the Justice Department declared the president doesn’t have to follow the law requiring him to turn over his records. The American Historical Association and American Oversight filed the lawsuit Monday in federal court, warning the administration is putting the public record at risk. […]
The Supreme Court just put a hard stop to a political stunt in Ohio. A self-described progressive candidate tried to game the system — running as a Republican in a deep-red congressional district — and it didn’t work. Samuel Ronan, a former Democratic candidate, filed to run in the GOP primary against Rep. Mike Carey. […]
A Colorado health care program designed to expand coverage to certain noncitizens is under scrutiny after costs far exceeded initial projections, adding pressure to the state’s budget during a period of fiscal strain. The initiative, known as “Cover All Coloradans,” was created by state lawmakers in 2022 and launched in 2025 to provide taxpayer-funded health […]
Via Law Officer by Staff Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department shot and killed a 75-year-old man on a porch shooting a handgun at them. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, two officers from the 18th District were dispatched at approximately 7:14 a.m. to the 5400 block of Webster Street in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood […]
