US House narrowly rejects war powers resolution as dissent grows
The US House of Representatives on Thursday narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have prevented further military action against Iran, as Democrats united against continued...
US truckers’ diesel spending hits record high on Middle East conflict
The more than 3 million U.S. truckers who move goods for everything from grocery stores to factories to construction sites are grappling with the highest...
Many US Catholics are dismayed by Trump’s unprecedented broadside at the first American pope
A majority of U.S. Catholic voters supported Donald Trump in his 2024 presidential victory. Yet across the broad Catholic political spectrum – even among conservative-leaning...
Police say 1 person killed and 6 injured in shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey
Police say one person was shot and killed and six others were injured in what they call a mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union,...
Property taxes are rising faster than inflation. See what homeowners pay across the U.S.
Property taxes across the U.S. are rising faster than inflation, with the average homeowner last year paying $4,427, up 3.7% from 2024, according to a...
The Iran war is making life more expensive for Americans
The war with Iran has roiled Wall Street, driving up the cost of a mortgage along with auto and credit card loans, making everyday life...
Gas prices could soon breach $5 a gallon if Strait of Hormuz remains shut, J.P. Morgan analysts say
Gasoline prices in the U.S., which have risen $1.16 a gallon since the start of the Iran war in February, could top $5 a gallon as soon as...
Secret Service investigating overnight gunfire near White House
The Secret Service said it is investigating overnight gunfire near the White House on Sunday. Officers responded shortly after midnight on Sunday to reports of...
Trump threats cause dilemma for US officers: disobey orders or commit war crimes
Donald Trump’s threats to carry out mass bombing of civilian infrastructure in Iran present US military officers with a dilemma: disobey orders or help commit...