Political professors, leaders weigh in on U.S. in Iran and what could come next
The United States launched strikes on potential nuclear sites in Iran over the weekend, drawing sharp global attention and online speculation about the possibility of World War III.
The United States launched strikes on potential nuclear sites in Iran over the weekend, drawing sharp global attention and online speculation about the possibility of World War III.
Florida AG refuses to back down after contempt ruling in state immigration law battle
Florida officials are pushing back after a federal judge temporarily blocked the enforcement of a new state law targeting undocumented immigrants.
Florida officials are pushing back after a federal judge temporarily blocked the enforcement of a new state law targeting undocumented immigrants.
Trump can keep control of National Guard in Los Angeles, appeals court rules
President Donald Trump will be able to keep control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, according to a ruling from an appeals court.
President Donald Trump will be able to keep control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, according to a ruling from an appeals court.
Sen. Paul warns Trump 'can't bomb anyone without permission' as Iran debate heats up
The Senate is divided on war powers as President Donald Trump weighs military action against Iran's nuclear sites. Some argue the Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to declare war.
The Senate is divided on war powers as President Donald Trump weighs military action against Iran's nuclear sites. Some argue the Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to declare war.
Trump responds to GOP senator's push to bump minimum wage to $15 an hour
President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty about Sen. Josh Hawley's bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour, noting its impact on business.
President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty about Sen. Josh Hawley's bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour, noting its impact on business.
Josh Weil launches 2026 U.S. Senate bid against Ashley Moody
Just months after an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the U.S. House, Democrat Josh Weil announced Wednesday that he will try to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody 2026.
Just months after an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the U.S. House, Democrat Josh Weil announced Wednesday that he will try to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody 2026.
Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The ruling by the Supreme Court is a setback for transgender rights, with more than 20 states enacting laws similar to that of Tennessee.
The ruling by the Supreme Court is a setback for transgender rights, with more than 20 states enacting laws similar to that of Tennessee.
Trump dismisses Gabbard's Iran nuke claim; WH insists he's aligned with intel chief
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard dismissed concerns Iran was building a nuclear weapon earlier this year, but Trump now says he believes Iran is close to building the weapon.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard dismissed concerns Iran was building a nuclear weapon earlier this year, but Trump now says he believes Iran is close to building the weapon.
Treasure Island Vice Mayor faces resignation calls after anonymous Facebook posts
Vice Mayor Tammy Vasquez of Treasure Island is under fire for anonymously posting Facebook comments aimed at residents—comments she now admits to writing. The controversy came to a head at a heated city meeting Monday night, with multiple residents demanding her resignation.
Vice Mayor Tammy Vasquez of Treasure Island is under fire for anonymously posting Facebook comments aimed at residents—comments she now admits to writing. The controversy came to a head at a heated city meeting Monday night, with multiple residents demanding her resignation.
NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested, released by ICE
Video posted to X shows immigration officials arresting Lander as he says, “I’m not obstructing." Officers appear to pin him against the wall while placing him in handcuffs.
Video posted to X shows immigration officials arresting Lander as he says, “I’m not obstructing." Officers appear to pin him against the wall while placing him in handcuffs.
Lawmakers shootings: Trump says calling Walz would ‘waste time’
Trump told reporters he wasn’t calling Minnesota’s governor Tim Walz after the lawmakers shooting, calling Walz “slick" and “whacked out" and saying a call would “waste time."
Trump told reporters he wasn’t calling Minnesota’s governor Tim Walz after the lawmakers shooting, calling Walz “slick" and “whacked out" and saying a call would “waste time."
Lawmakers introducing bill to limit Trump from entering war with Iran
This proposed measure would ban U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. Here’s what we know.
This proposed measure would ban U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. Here’s what we know.
Florida lawmakers pass $115.1B budget, end session
One of the more contentious legislative sessions in recent history came to a close late Monday as lawmakers approved a $115.1 billion budget for next fiscal year and prepared to send it to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
One of the more contentious legislative sessions in recent history came to a close late Monday as lawmakers approved a $115.1 billion budget for next fiscal year and prepared to send it to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
MyPillow's Mike Lindell found liable for defamation, ordered to pay $2.3M
Eric Coomer was awarded $2.3 million in damages.
Eric Coomer was awarded $2.3 million in damages.
These are the most patriotic states in the US for 2025, study shows
Patriotism comes in many forms, and a recent study finds that these areas stand out when it comes to specific categories, including community involvement.
Patriotism comes in many forms, and a recent study finds that these areas stand out when it comes to specific categories, including community involvement.
Many Americans believe Medicaid, food stamp programs are underfunded, poll finds
Americans in a recent poll say they think more resources should be allocated for Medicaid and food nutrition assistance programs.
Americans in a recent poll say they think more resources should be allocated for Medicaid and food nutrition assistance programs.
Florida lawmakers set to vote on state budget Monday
Six weeks after the 2025 Florida legislative session was supposed to end, lawmakers plan to vote Monday on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Six weeks after the 2025 Florida legislative session was supposed to end, lawmakers plan to vote Monday on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
MN lawmaker shootings: Timeline of what of what we know so far
Authorities have shared a timeline of events as the manhunt for 57-year-old Vance Boelter continues in the shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses.
Authorities have shared a timeline of events as the manhunt for 57-year-old Vance Boelter continues in the shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses.
No Kings Day attendance: Over 5 million turned out across US, organizers say
Those millions included an estimated 200,000 people in Los Angeles, 100,000 in Philadelphia, 70,000 in Seattle and over 50,000 in New York.
Those millions included an estimated 200,000 people in Los Angeles, 100,000 in Philadelphia, 70,000 in Seattle and over 50,000 in New York.
MN lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter listed pro-choice supporters; No Kings papers found in fake police car
The suspect who fatally shot Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, had a manifesto with pro-life supporters on it, including Democratic lawmakers. He also had “No Kings" papers in his fake police vehicle.
The suspect who fatally shot Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, had a manifesto with pro-life supporters on it, including Democratic lawmakers. He also had “No Kings" papers in his fake police vehicle.