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Hantavirus scare and more: Letters to the Editor — May 17, 2026

Hantavirus scare Stop with the fearmongering about hantavirus (“Ship of Fools,” Betsy McCaughey, PostOpinion, May 14). The chances of getting sick from this virus are less than getting struck...

Why America still needs a complete accounting of the ‘Russiagate’ conspiracy

The nation needs the truth of all the Russiagate conspiracy on the record —...

Cassidy defiant as Trump’s revenge campaign closes in

As Bill Cassidy fights for his political life, he’s refusing to acknowledge the political...

Georgia GOP Senate primary: five candidates, zero Trump endorsements and a runoff looms

Georgia Republicans head to the polls on Tuesday to pick a candidate to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November, but they aren't getting direction from President Trump on who to choose.

Where in the US are seniors most often scammed?

In a world that's become so reliant on digital banking, payments, and communication in general, scammers have more ways to reach victims than ever, particularly elderly people over 60.

Virginia’s Spanberger fumes after Supreme Court declines to reinstate new map

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Friday blasted the Supreme Court for declining to reinstate Virginia's new congressional map approved by voters after the state's high court struck down the measure. "The Supreme Court of the United States has now joined the Supreme Court of Virginia in choosing to nullify an election and the votes...

Electoral reform won’t save the Republicans or the Democrats 

Attempts to reshape the electorate are unlikely to work as intended and may even backfire.

Tick that causes meat allergy, other rare virus is spreading: What symptoms to watch for

A tick capable of making its victims allergic to meat and dairy (among other items) and spreading a virus that has no known cure may be reaching new areas, data shows.

Cohen gets candid on retirement after redistricting loss: ‘I’ve got a great district’

Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen (D) gave an emotional tribute to his district after he announced his retirement from Congress on Friday. The 76-year-old lawmaker teared up during an interview with The Hill’s broadcast partner, NewsNation, when speaking about his decision to step down after nearly two decades in the legislature. “I’ve got a great district,”...

House Republican requests UFO talk from private contractor

Lawmakers have said they believe the Pentagon is using private contractors to conceal UFO-related programs.

Should you cancel your cruise after the hantavirus outbreak?

Cruise ships are back in the spotlight after a deadly hantavirus outbreak, but experts say the risk to travelers is low.

Jimmy Lai’s daughter praises Trump for mentioning imprisoned father to Xi

Claire Lai, the daughter of imprisoned media mogul Jimmy Lai, on Friday praised President Trump for mentioning her father during his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. The younger Lai told NewsNation's Elizabeth Vargas that she and her family do not know the details of the conversation between Trump and Xi — but...

Waltz: Trump was ‘quite clear’ to China on Taiwan ‘status quo’ 

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said on Friday that President Trump was transparent with China's leader during their meetings this week about Taiwan and a planned U.S. arms deal to the island.  “I think the president was quite clear that it is going to be status quo going forward,” he told Fox...

Which states have the highest gas taxes?

There's a lot of talk about suspending the federal gas tax. But how much are state gas taxes costing drivers?

Salmonella fears prompt recall of seasoning sold at Walmart stores nationwide

Federal health officials report that a company is recalling a seasoning product sold nationwide at Walmart stores as it may be contaminated with salmonella.

First human GLP-1 gene therapy trial gets green light

“GLP-1 medicines have changed what is possible in obesity and Type 2 diabetes," Dr. Harith Rajagopalan said.

Trump doubles down after dismissing affordability concerns amid Iran war 

President Trump on Friday defended his controversial remarks earlier this week when the president said he was not factoring in Americans' cost of living concerns during negotiations to end the conflict with Iran. “That’s a perfect statement. I’d make it again,” Trump told Fox News’s Bret Baier, ahead of his return to the U.S. from...

Trump says joint US-Nigeria raid killed top ISIS commander 

President Trump said late Friday that the U.S. military and Nigerian forces "flawlessly executed" a mission to take out a top ISIS commander. “Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from...

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