Trump teases 'really big news' ahead of Thursday night address

President Donald Trump plans to address the nation Thursday night; however, the purpose of his upcoming speech remains ambiguous.

Democrats block $1 trillion annual defense bill: Here's what they say

Democrats say they will not vote to fund the Pentagon unless Congress imposes restrictions on President Trump’s war against Iran.

Florida pauses plan to label CAIR a terrorist organization after lawsuit

Florida officials are pausing their plan to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, and other groups as terrorist organizations under a new state law.

Judge rips Trump’s IRS lawsuit, refers his lawyer for disciplinary action

A federal judge referred for disciplinary action one of the lawyers representing President Donald Trump in his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and stated the case was filed for an "improper purpose."

Trump notifies Congress the Iran war has resumed

President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress, officially notifying them that hostilities against Iran have begun again. 

Trump-backed Daylight Saving Time bill clears key House hurdle

A bipartisan push to make Daylight Saving Time permanent is heading for a chamber-wide vote after clearing a key House hurdle.

Acting director for US intelligence announces new round of job cuts

Bill Pulte, the acting director of ​National Intelligence, announced on social media last week that the agency began a new wave of job cuts, but he declined to provide specific figures on how many positions are being eliminated.

Healthcare fraud recoveries top $5.5 billion despite enforcement slowdown

A new government report reveals that federal oversight efforts recovered billions of dollars in funds, resulting in individuals and companies being banned from federal healthcare programs.

Senator Mitch McConnell breaks silence: 'Mild pneumonia' developed after fall

Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was hospitalized after a fall that resulted in a diagnosis of mild pneumonia, providing the first public explanation for his condition after weeks of speculation.

US Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has died at the age of 71.  Graham's office released a statement early Sunday morning saying he died following a "brief and sudden" illness.

US Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered as an 'American patriot'

Fellow elected officials and world leaders are remembering Sen. Lindsey Graham as a dedicated public servant and fighter for world peace.

Trump administration to allow drilling, mining on critical wildlife habitats

The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.

Ro Khanna claims Israeli settlers detained him during West Bank visit

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., says he and members of his congressional delegation were detained by armed Israeli settlers while visiting the West Bank near the Palestinian village of Khirbet Zanuta.