Democratic lawmakers slam Trump “vanity projects” in shadow hearing
Congressional Democrats held a shadow hearing Tuesday to heap scorn on President Trump's construction projects around Washington. Republicans did not participate. Lawmakers hammered the president for bulldozing...
U.S. measles cases hit 35-year record with months left in 2026
The United States has now reported the most measles cases in any year since 1991, not only surpassing all of last year’s record total, but also reaching...
U.S. death toll rises again as Iran war escalates over the weekend
The U.S. said on Sunday that a third American service member was killed in action during recent fighting with Iran, and American forces found unidentified...
Severe weather threat continues across US; flash flooding kills at least 8
Severe weather, including thunderstorms packing damaging winds and heavy rain, are expected Sunday from Southern Virginia to northern Georgia following flash flooding in recent days that killed...
Air quality plummets in 20 US states as smoke from Canadian wildfires spreads
Millions of Americans face air quality alerts from Minnesota to New York as authorities urge people to stay indoors Smoke from wildfires burning in south-central Canada...
Nearly half of House Democrats vote to cut off aid to Israel as public opinion shifts
More than 100 Democrats voted to end U.S. assistance to Israel. The vote sparked a rare division between the chamber’s top two Democrats: Hakeem Jeffries...
US marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana
Clarence Frazier Jr charged with murder over killing of Drew Hanson and could face death penalty if convicted A federal agent was fatally shot while...
Nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed or under investigation nationwide, CDC says
Michigan health officials suggested lettuce or salad greens could be possible sources. Taco Bell said it had removed some ingredients “as a precautionary measure.” Nearly...
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
Millions of Americans are borrowing money or draining their savings to buy groceries, highlighting the financial strain many households face as the cost of living...