King Charles III to meet Trump and address Congress in bid to spotlight UK-US ties
Read full article: King Charles III to meet Trump and address Congress in bid to spotlight UK-US tiesKing Charles III is set to address the U.S. Congress, becoming the first British monarch to do so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.
White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service
Read full article: White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park ServicePresident Donald Trump is withdrawing his nomination of a hospitality company executive to lead the National Park Service.
Kid Rock flies in Army helicopter weeks after flights near his house drew scrutiny
Read full article: Kid Rock flies in Army helicopter weeks after flights near his house drew scrutinyKid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth both flew in Army Apache attack helicopters at a base in Virginia on Monday.
Republicans in Congress push for Trump's White House ballroom after shooting at media dinner
Read full article: Republicans in Congress push for Trump's White House ballroom after shooting at media dinnerRepublicans in Congress have launched new efforts to approve and pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom at the White House.
Pentagon can require reporters to be escorted during appeal process, judges rule
Read full article: Pentagon can require reporters to be escorted during appeal process, judges ruleAn appeals court has ruled that the Defense Department can require journalists to be escorted on Pentagon grounds while the Trump administration appeals a judge’s decision to block its enforcement of a press access policy challenged by The New York Times.
Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases
Read full article: Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leasesThe Trump administration has announced two more payouts for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development.
Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady
Read full article: Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first ladyBoth President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, are calling on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comic joked last week that the first lady had “the glow of an expectant widow.”.
Reporters covered the correspondents' dinner shooting in real time. Conspiracy theories still spread
Read full article: Reporters covered the correspondents' dinner shooting in real time. Conspiracy theories still spreadConspiracy theories flooded the internet minutes after the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attended by President Donald Trump.
Man gets month in jail for Pennsylvania voter registration quotas in 2024 presidential race
Read full article: Man gets month in jail for Pennsylvania voter registration quotas in 2024 presidential raceA man who managed voter registration drives in Pennsylvania ahead of the 2024 presidential election is facing a month in jail after pleading guilty to three misdemeanor counts.
Supreme Court grapples with multibillion-dollar wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claims
Read full article: Supreme Court grapples with multibillion-dollar wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claimsThe Supreme Court seems divided over whether to block thousands of lawsuits alleging the maker of the weedkiller Roundup failed to warn people it could cause cancer.
Billionaire tax proposal in California is on track to qualify for the ballot, backers say
Read full article: Billionaire tax proposal in California is on track to qualify for the ballot, backers saySupporters of a controversial California proposal to implement a one-time tax on billionaires say they have enough signatures to qualify it for the November ballot.
Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation
Read full article: Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science FoundationThe Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation.
Man convicted in 2024 killing of NYPD officer sentenced to 115 years to life in prison
Read full article: Man convicted in 2024 killing of NYPD officer sentenced to 115 years to life in prisonA man convicted in the 2024 shooting death of a New York City police officer has been sentenced to 115 years to life in prison.
Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting
Read full article: Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shootingThe man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
National Trust says it won't drop suit against Trump's $400M White House ballroom after DOJ request
Read full article: National Trust says it won't drop suit against Trump's $400M White House ballroom after DOJ requestPreservationists say they will continue their lawsuit against President Donald Trump's planned $400 million White House ballroom.
United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American about potential merger, but was rebuffed
Read full article: United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American about potential merger, but was rebuffedUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Monday outlined why he thinks a merger between his airline and rival American would benefit travelers, despite American’s refusal to engage in negotiations.
Morning 4: Detroit woman says roaches, mold infest apartment as repair requests are ignored -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Detroit woman says roaches, mold infest apartment as repair requests are ignored -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
Read full article: Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials sayIran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war.
Many elderly Cubans left to fend for themselves as the latest crisis deepens
Read full article: Many elderly Cubans left to fend for themselves as the latest crisis deepensElderly residents in Old Havana gather for meals at the Church of the Holy Spirit, a crucial support amid Cuba’s economic crisis.
King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship
Read full article: King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationshipKing Charles III and Queen Camilla have made it to the White House on his first visit to the United States since he became king in 2022.
Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats
Read full article: Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring DemocratsVirginia's Supreme Court is considering whether a voter-approved redistricting amendment complied with the state's constitutional requirements.
The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
Read full article: The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials sayIran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program.
US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street
Read full article: US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall StreetThe U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally slowed after uncertainty rose about what will happen next in the Iran war.
Justice Department cites dinner shooting to press preservationists to drop Trump ballroom suit
Read full article: Justice Department cites dinner shooting to press preservationists to drop Trump ballroom suitThe Justice Department is pushing to dismiss a lawsuit blocking President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project.
Sound of gunfire carries eerie echoes of Reagan's shooting outside the same Washington hotel
Read full article: Sound of gunfire carries eerie echoes of Reagan's shooting outside the same Washington hotelThe sound of gunfire at the Washington Hilton Hotel carried echoes of President Ronald Reagan's shooting outside the same hotel more than four decades ago.
What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press
Read full article: What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the pressThe White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is one of Washington’s curious rituals.
With goals of Iran war unfulfilled, Netanyahu's government faces unhappy public as elections loom
Read full article: With goals of Iran war unfulfilled, Netanyahu's government faces unhappy public as elections loomIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sold a vision to Israelis as the country entered the war with Iran and invaded Lebanon.
Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chair
Read full article: Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chairThe Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve says he's dropping his opposition after the Department of Justice ended its investigation of the current central bank chair.
Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last?
Read full article: Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last?President Donald Trump is calling for unity after what he says he feels was a third assassination attempt.
Ohio GOP primary for governor shows potential headwinds for Ramaswamy as he looks to fall campaign
Read full article: Ohio GOP primary for governor shows potential headwinds for Ramaswamy as he looks to fall campaignOhio's Republican primary for governor is a few weeks away, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race.
DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
Read full article: DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to familyThe man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes before the shooting.
The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys
Read full article: The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoysPakistan’s leaders are seeking to revive peace talks between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump canceled plans for his top envoys to travel to Islamabad this weekend for negotiations.
Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California
Read full article: Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from CaliforniaThe California man arrested in the shooting incident at the media dinner in Washington is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer who's opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.
Here's what we know about security measures at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner
Read full article: Here's what we know about security measures at the White House Correspondents' Association dinnerOfficials say the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting was believed to be a hotel guest.
Iran's top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone
Read full article: Iran's top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phoneIran's foreign minister has briefly visited Islamabad again as Pakistan's leaders work to restart ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington.
The Latest: Trump uninjured after security incident at White House Correspondents' dinner
Read full article: The Latest: Trump uninjured after security incident at White House Correspondents' dinnerPresident Donald Trump was uninjured and other top White House officials were evacuated from an annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association after an unspecified threat.
Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents' dinner. Trump unharmed
Read full article: Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents' dinner. Trump unharmedA man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night.
Trees are magic. In Newport, volunteers are working to expand their healthy reach
Read full article: Trees are magic. In Newport, volunteers are working to expand their healthy reachOn Newport’s south side, historic and opulent mansions sit on an avenue with mature trees that help cool the neighborhoods, clean the air and foster wildlife.
A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up
Read full article: A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-upAt the peak of the crackdown, carloads of masked immigration officers were a common sight in the streets of Minneapolis, while thousands of people were being arrested every week in Texas, Florida and California.
Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia
Read full article: Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal VirginiaPresident Donald Trump's attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans.
Afghanistan calls on Afghans who helped US in war and are now stuck in Qatar to return home
Read full article: Afghanistan calls on Afghans who helped US in war and are now stuck in Qatar to return homeAfghanistan’s foreign ministry says Afghans who helped the U.S. war effort and are stuck in Qatar can safely return home.
Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
Read full article: Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to goThe latest attempt at ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran appears to have failed.
Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds
Read full article: Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bondsKing Charles III embarks on a state visit to the U.S. on Monday, aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations.
Palestinians vote in local elections in West Bank and part of Gaza
Read full article: Palestinians vote in local elections in West Bank and part of GazaPalestinians have voted in local elections, the first in two decades in Gaza and the first in the Israeli occupied West Bank since the start of the war in Gaza.
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific
Read full article: US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern PacificThe U.S. military says it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people Friday.
California to weigh tighter restrictions on voter registration amid US debate on election security
Read full article: California to weigh tighter restrictions on voter registration amid US debate on election securityA proposal that would require California to verify proof of citizenship when a person registers to vote — and require voters to provide identification at polling places — will appear on the November ballot.
Don't count on rate cuts just yet: Warsh as Fed chair may not lead to big policy changes
Read full article: Don't count on rate cuts just yet: Warsh as Fed chair may not lead to big policy changesPresident Donald Trump has made it clear he expects his choice for Federal Reserve chair to quickly cut interest rates once he takes office.
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI
Read full article: Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AITechnology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires’ once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence.
Will Trump's reclassifying of medical marijuana have any impact on criminal justice reform?
Read full article: Will Trump's reclassifying of medical marijuana have any impact on criminal justice reform?The Trump administration’s historic move to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug was cheered by some advocates but for others, it fell far short for the thousands incarcerated for federal cannabis-related convictions.
How conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White House
Read full article: How conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White HouseSpeculation about links among a handful U.S. scientists who have died or disappeared in recent years was largely confined to niche online communities less than two months ago.
US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
Read full article: US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oilThe Trump administration is sanctioning a major China-based oil refinery and about 40 shipping companies.
Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment
Read full article: Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishmentThe Justice Department will adopt firing squad as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases.
Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh
Read full article: Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for WarshThe Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as his successor.
FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive
Read full article: FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directiveThe Food and Drug Administration says it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being studied for hard-to-treat mental health conditions, including major depression.
Locked Capitol doors and more cash for security are the new normal after Minnesota assassination
Read full article: Locked Capitol doors and more cash for security are the new normal after Minnesota assassinationState lawmakers across the U.S. are increasing security measures as political violence rises.
Two women risked everything after US raid to protest Venezuela's detentions of their husbands
Read full article: Two women risked everything after US raid to protest Venezuela's detentions of their husbandsVenezuelan women have spent the year protesting to demand the release of hundreds of political prisoners.
Correspondents' Dinner's biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics
Read full article: Correspondents' Dinner's biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politicsThe White House Correspondents’ Dinner has produced viral moments that were funny, cringeworthy or undeniably tense and that endure across social media.
US launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senator
Read full article: US launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senatorU.S. officials have announced a major crackdown on Southeast Asian cyberscam operations controlled by Chinese transnational organized crime.
Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister
Read full article: Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign ministerPresident Donald Trump is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to meet with Iran’s foreign minister as officials in the South Asian nation push to revive ceasefire talks.
Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email
Read full article: Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon emailSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is declining to engage in a dispute with the U.S. over reports that the Pentagon is considering punishing NATO members who don't support U.S. operations in the Iran war.
The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister
Read full article: The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign ministerU.S. President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday to continue talks with Iran.
China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model
Read full article: China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI modelDeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook up world markets last year, has launched preview versions of its latest major update.
Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records
Read full article: Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more recordsA surge for Intel following a blowout profit report led the U.S. stock market to more records, while oil prices kept yo-yoing in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war.
Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug might only be the first step for Trump
Read full article: Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug might only be the first step for TrumpPresident Donald Trump’s decision to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug is a boon for the industry.
Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania's midterms
Read full article: Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania's midtermsJosh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania governor, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot on the line for him this year.
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool gets a blue coating as Trump tackles renovation project
Read full article: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool gets a blue coating as Trump tackles renovation projectPresident Donald Trump is having the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool coated in a swimming pool surface hued in “American flag blue,” covering a decades-old granite surface that he said was “leaking like a sieve” and would take years to replace.
'Two ways of calculating': Trump defends his mathematically impossible calculations on drug prices
Read full article: 'Two ways of calculating': Trump defends his mathematically impossible calculations on drug pricesPresident Donald Trump, known for popularizing the term "fake news," seems to have shifted focus to a healthy dose of fake math in defending impossibly large cuts to prescription drug prices.
Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US
Read full article: Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in USThe Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race.
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid
Read full article: US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raidA U.S. soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market.
Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House says
Read full article: Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House saysPresident Donald Trump's “gold card” visa program, which allows foreigners to live and work in the U.S. for at least $1 million, has approved just one person since December, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced this Thursday.
Amnesty International and rights groups issue a World Cup travel advisory for the US
Read full article: Amnesty International and rights groups issue a World Cup travel advisory for the USAmnesty International and U.S. civil rights groups have issued a “World Cup travel advisory," warning visitors about “rising authoritarianism and increasing violence" in the U.S. under President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote
Read full article: Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting voteA Republican congressman has introduced legislation that would expand the borders of Washington, D.C., and cost Virginia Democratic voters.
Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier
Read full article: Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrierPresident Donald Trump says he is weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell the troubled carrier after oil prices drop.
Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island's coast, even as Trump wants to stop them
Read full article: Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island's coast, even as Trump wants to stop themOffshore wind turbines roughly three times the height of the Statue of Liberty were spinning far off the coast of Rhode Island on Thursday, sending clean electricity to the region.
What to know about a kidnapping case involving a child flown back to the US from Cuba
Read full article: What to know about a kidnapping case involving a child flown back to the US from CubaA couple from Utah face parental kidnapping charges after being accused of taking a 10-year-old child to Cuba amid a complicated custody fight involving the child’s gender identity.
Federal judge orders release of family of man charged in Colorado firebomb attack
Read full article: Federal judge orders release of family of man charged in Colorado firebomb attackA federal judge has ordered the release from immigration custody of the family of a man charged in a fatal firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, last year.
Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment and prepare for legal fights
Read full article: Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment and prepare for legal fightsThe Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment is sparking outrage among civil rights leaders.
Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiative
Read full article: Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiativePresident Donald Trump has announced a deal with Regeneron to lower the cost of its pharmaceutical products.
Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official
Read full article: Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump officialFour-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup in North America following a suggestion to that effect by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli.
Justice Department's watchdog is reviewing compliance with the law mandating Epstein files release
Read full article: Justice Department's watchdog is reviewing compliance with the law mandating Epstein files releaseThe Department of Justice’s internal watchdog is reviewing the department’s compliance with the law mandating the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Trump's planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents' dinner
Read full article: Trump's planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents' dinnerFor the first time as president, Donald Trump is planning to attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington this weekend.
Union Pacific profit climbed 5% as it builds the case for its acquisition of rival Norfolk Southern
Read full article: Union Pacific profit climbed 5% as it builds the case for its acquisition of rival Norfolk SouthernUnion Pacific delivered 5% higher earnings in the first quarter as the railroad worked to prepare its case to convince regulators that its $85 billion acquisition of eastern rival Norfolk Southern is a good idea.
US jobless claim filings rise modestly to 214,000 last week, remain at historically healthy levels
Read full article: US jobless claim filings rise modestly to 214,000 last week, remain at historically healthy levelsThe number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week but remains within the historically healthy range of recent years.