Vance says ‘ball is in the Iranian court’ Vice President Vance said Monday that the “ball is in the Iranian court” regarding the next steps toward reaching an agreement to end hostilities with the U.S. During a roughly 20-minute interview …

Vice President Vance said Monday that the “ball is in the Iranian court” regarding the next steps toward reaching an agreement to end hostilities with the U.S.

Giorgia Meloni says Trump’s rant against Pope Leo ‘unacceptable’ Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized President Trump’s Sunday rant against Pope Leo XIV as “unacceptable.” “I find President Trump’s words toward the Holy Father unacceptable,” said Mel…

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized President Trump’s Sunday rant against Pope Leo XIV as “unacceptable.”

California Republicans snub Trump, don’t endorse in governor’s race The California Republican Party did not endorse a candidate for governor on Sunday at its convention despite President Trump’s endorsement of former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the race. In a pos…

The California Republican Party did not endorse a candidate for governor on Sunday at its convention despite President Trump’s endorsement of former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the race.

McConnell chides ‘some’ on right over failed campaigning for Orban in Hungary Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) denounced conservatives who advocated for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán before his party lost parliamentary elections on Sunday.  In a Fox News opinion pie…

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) denounced conservatives who advocated for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán before his party lost parliamentary elections on Sunday.

Trump administration will allow pride flag at Stonewall after lawsuit The Trump administration will allow an LGBTQ pride flag to fly at the Stonewall national monument after the removal of a flag sparked uproar and a lawsuit. According to court documen…

The Trump administration will allow an LGBTQ pride flag to fly at the Stonewall national monument after the removal of a flag sparked uproar and a lawsuit.

Trump-as-Jesus post angers Christian conservatives who say it’s ‘blasphemy’ President Trump’s social media post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure has sparked fierce backlash from factions of his conservative and Christian base, who called the image blasphemous and u…

President Trump’s social media post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure has sparked fierce backlash from factions of his conservative and Christian base, who called the image blasphemous and urged the president to remove it.

Baltimore cuts flouride levels amid shortage caused by Iran war The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) announced Monday that it will be temporarily reducing the amount of fluoride in its municipal water beginning this week due to national supply di…

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) announced that it will be temporarily reducing the amount of fluoride in its municipal water beginning this week due to national supply disruptions brought on by the war in Iran.

Tony Gonzales he’ll ‘file my retirement,’ after Swalwell resigns from House Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) said on Monday that he will “file my retirement from office” when the House is back in session on Tuesday, an announcement that came just an hour after Rep. Eric Swalwe…

#BREAKING: Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) said that he will “file my retirement from office” when the House is back in session on Tuesday, an announcement that came just an hour after Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) said he would resign from Congress.

Trump’s blockade on Strait of Hormuz begins: What to know President Trump’s new blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, during which the U.S. military will block Iranian ports and stop some ships looking to enter the key waterway, took effect Monday as talks wi…

President Trump’s new blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, during which the U.S. military will block Iranian ports and stop some ships looking to enter the key waterway, took effect Monday as talks with Iran faltered over the weekend.

Swalwell to resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced Monday that he is resigning from Congress as he faces allegations of sexual assault and sexual misconduct. “I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and consti…

#BREAKING: Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced that he is resigning from Congress as he faces allegations of sexual assault and sexual misconduct.

Rep. Luna: ‘I think the votes are there’ to expel Swalwell and Gonzales Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) said she thinks there is enough support in the House to expel Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), both of whom have been accused of sexual mi…

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) said she thinks there is enough support in the House to expel Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), both of whom have been accused of sexual misconduct.

Trump gets McDonald’s delivery to Oval Office to promote ‘no tax on tips’ President Trump on Monday received a McDonald’s delivery to the Oval Office to promote his “no tax on tips” law. He received two bags of McDonald’s, a longtime fast-food favorite of the presi…

President Trump on Monday received a McDonald’s delivery to the Oval Office to promote his “no tax on tips” law.

Fans express outrage as US World Cup ticket prices soar   It will be more expensive than ever to attend World Cup matches held in the United States this summer, a trend that has soccer fans in the U.S. and around the world frustrated about who w…

It will be more expensive than ever to attend World Cup matches held in the United States this summer, a trend that has soccer fans in the U.S. and around the world frustrated about who will have access to watch historic clashes on the pitch in person.

Cook Political Report shifts four Senate races toward Democrats The Cook Political Report shifted four Senate races to the left on Monday but noted that the GOP is still favored to maintain its majority in the upper chamber this November.  “With an increas…

The Cook Political Report shifted four Senate races to the left on Monday but noted that the GOP is still favored to maintain its majority in the upper chamber this November.

Trump says 34 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz on Sunday President Trump said Monday that 34 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, as the U.S. moved to block ships from transiting the critical body of water from Iranian ports. “34 Ships we…

President Trump said that 34 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, as the U.S. moved to block ships from transiting the critical body of water from Iranian ports.

Janelle Stelson hauls in more than $2.1M in Q1 in House race against Scott Perry  Democrat Janelle Stelson’s campaign announced on Monday that the former broadcast journalist hauled in more than $2.1 million in the first quarter of fundraising this year as she eyes a rematch aga…

Democrat Janelle Stelson’s campaign announced on Monday that the former broadcast journalist hauled in more than $2.1 million in the first quarter of fundraising this year as she eyes a rematch against Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) this November, according to figures first shared with The Hill.

Ethics Committee launches investigation into Swalwell The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) as he faces allegations of sexual misconduct. The probe follows explosive accusations from a former aide …

The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) as he faces allegations of sexual misconduct.

Trump says 4,500-seat arena will be built for UFC fight at White House President Trump detailed new plans for a UFC fight the league is planning on the White House grounds in June. “I’ve been involved in a lot of big events, I have never had an event that …

President Trump detailed new plans for a UFC fight the league is planning on the White House grounds in June.

Trump: I don’t owe Pope Leo an apology President Trump said Monday that he will not apologize for his criticism of Pope Leo XIV after calling him “weak” because the pope spoke out against the Iran war. Trump told reporters outside the O…

President Trump said Monday that he will not apologize for his criticism of Pope Leo XIV after calling him “weak” because the pope spoke out against the Iran war.

Trump on AI Jesus image: ‘I thought it was me as a doctor’ President Trump told reporters Monday that the AI image appearing to depict him as Jesus Christ was actually an image of Trump as a doctor healing people.  “I did post it, and I thought it wa…

President Trump told reporters that the AI image appearing to depict him as Jesus Christ was actually an image of Trump as a doctor healing people.

Trump ally Orban sees government fall despite Vance visit In one of Europe’s most consequential elections of the year, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded to the party led by Péter Magyar, ending his run as Hungary’s leader…

In one of Europe’s most consequential elections of the year, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded to the party led by Péter Magyar, ending his run as Hungary’s leader after more than 16 years.

Iran talks leave Trump with tough decisions After his vice president departed Pakistan without an agreement to end hostilities with Iran, President Trump’s next steps are uncertain, as 10 days remain in the ceasefire between the two sides. S…

After his vice president departed Pakistan without an agreement to end hostilities with Iran, President Trump’s next steps are uncertain, as 10 days remain in the ceasefire between the two sides.

Cuban president says ‘dialogue and deals’ with US ‘possible’ but ‘difficult’ Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Sunday that any possible agreements or discussions with the United States are “possible,” but “difficult,” amid heightened tensions be…

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said that any possible agreements or discussions with the United States are “possible,” but “difficult,” amid heightened tensions between the two countries.

Trump defends ‘whole civilization will die’ message to Iran: ‘I’m fine with it’ President Trump on Sunday defended his social media post from earlier this week stating “a whole civilization will die” in Iran, saying it brought the Iranian government to the negotiating table. “…

President Trump on Sunday defended his social media post from earlier this week stating “a whole civilization will die” in Iran, saying it brought the Iranian government to the negotiating table.

ICE warehouses get cold shoulder — even in Trump country  Voters in Social Circle, Ga., overwhelmingly backed President Trump in 2024. But when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) purchased a 1 million-square-foot warehouse in the tiny city to conve…

Voters in Social Circle, Ga., overwhelmingly backed President Trump in 2024. But when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) purchased a 1 million-square-foot warehouse in the tiny city to convert it into a mega detention center for immigrants, residents and local officials pushed back hard.

House lawmakers, on both sides of the aisle call on Swalwell, Gonzales to resign amid misconduct allegations A growing number of House lawmakers, including both Democrats and Republicans, are calling on Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) to step aside amid sexual assault and miscon…

A growing number of House lawmakers, including both Democrats and Republicans, are calling on Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) to step aside amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations.

Haley pours cold water on possible 2028 presidential bid Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Sunday indicated that she won’t seek the party’s nomination in 2028. “I will not,” she responded to CNN’s Dana Bash on…

Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Sunday indicated that she won’t seek the party’s nomination in 2028.

US military will ‘clean out’ Strait of Hormuz: Trump President Trump said Sunday that the U.S. Navy will “clean out” the Strait of Hormuz, just a few hours after he announced that the military branch will block ships from entering the passageway.  “W…

JUST IN: President Trump said the U.S. Navy will “clean out” the Strait of Hormuz, just a few hours after he announced that the military branch will block ships from entering the passageway.

Petraeus: Extended talks possible as Iranians ‘quite good at dragging out negotiations’ Retired Gen. David Petraeus on Sunday said that extended talks between U.S. and Iranian officials are possible, saying that Iran is “quite good at dragging out negotiations.” Petraeus d…

Retired Gen. David Petraeus said that extended talks between U.S. and Iranian officials are possible, saying that Iran is “quite good at dragging out negotiations.”

China preparing delivery of new air defense systems to Iran, report says China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran in the next few weeks, following over a month of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran’s military and missile capabilities, CNN report…

China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran in the next few weeks, following over a month of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran’s military and missile capabilities, CNN reported.