Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in latest departure of a top defense leader
The Pentagon has abruptly announced that Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job.
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
Scott, who was seeking his 13th term in Congress despite challenges from within his party, was once a leading voice for his party on issues related to farm aid policy and food aid for consumers and a prominent Black member of the party’s moderate Blue Dog caucus.
US stocks rally to records, but Brent oil also tops $100 on worries about the Iran war
The U.S. stock market set more records after GE Vernova and other big companies joined the parade reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.
Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
President Donald Trump says the United States is extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request as he waits for a unified proposal from the Islamic Republic. The announcement came as last-minute ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran looked uncertain Tuesday and a two-week truce was set to expire.
Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally
Oil prices climbed following the latest rise of U.S.-Iran tensions, but the moves were more modest than they were earlier in the war. U.S. stocks meanwhile gave back a bit of their record-breaking rally Monday. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% from its all-time high.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position, including an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job. She is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave recently. Reports of investigations into her conduct began surfacing in January.
Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional starting Monday
A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court eventually struck down is scheduled to launch on Monday.
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force
The president also said Iran, with help from the U.S., is working to remove all mines from the strait. A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said the blockade was a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
South Carolina Senate protects nearly all monuments and bans adding QR codes to statues
The South Carolina Senate has approved a proposal to protect nearly every historic statue, monument, and building name from changes or removal.
Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade
Diplomats worked through back channels Tuesday to arrange a new round of talks between the United States and Iran after Washington enacted its blockade of Iranian ports, while Tehran threatened to retaliate by striking targets across the war-weary region.
Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations
The decision caps a swift political fall for the seven-term lawmaker, who had been seen as a frontrunner in California’s gubernatorial race before dropping out as the allegations surfaced, claims he has continued to deny.
Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks.
'I am thinking about it,' Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid
Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she’s actively considering another presidential bid.
Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters
A federal judge has ruled that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters.
Scores killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran ceasefire doesn't apply there
Israeli strikes hit central Beirut Wednesday, without warning, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Trump pulls back on his Iran threats for two weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to ceasefire
President Donald Trump says he’s pulling back on his threats to widen attacks in Iran to include an array of bridges, power plants and other civilian targets, subject to Iran agreeing to a two week ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier Tuesday, Trump had threatened that Iran's “whole civilization" would be destroyed if it failed to meet his latest deadline to strike a deal.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, an Iraqi official tells the AP
American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad streetcorner last week, has been released, an Iraqi official with direct knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday.
Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if a deal with Iran isn't reached
President Trump warns a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Tehran does not meet his latest deadline for deal which includes reopening the of Strait of Hormuz.
Trump threatens to unleash 'hell' on Iran if no deal reached by new deadline
President Donald Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants if Tehran does not meet his Tuesday 8 p.m. ET deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding
President Donald Trump signs executive order aimed at curbing the 'financial arms race that threatens' college sports.
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