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Trump voices frustration with NATO, says Iranian navy ‘destroyed’ as US preps for blockade

President Trump said Iran’s navy has been destroyed and confirms a sweeping oil blockade, while sharply criticizing NATO allies and warning U.S. support for the alliance faces scrutiny.

Trump accuses Pope Leo of being ‘terrible’ on foreign policy over pontiff’s anti-war comments

President Donald Trump accused Pope Leo XIV of being "terrible" on foreign policy as the pontiff continues to criticize the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and call for peace.

Eric Swalwell exits California governor race apologizing for past judgment while denying claims

Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped his bid for California governor after a growing number of Democrats called on him to step aside following a bombshell report.

Trump brilliantly calls Iran’s bluff — with his own Strait of Hormuz blockade

Trump’s blockade and plans to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz aim to...

You never know what will happen at Mar-a-Lago — I stumbled into an Andrea Bocelli concert

Over hill and over dale I just hit the sunny trail. To Mar-a-Lago and...

California Supreme Court halts sheriff’s investigation into special election ballots

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to stop his investigation into ballots from the November special election that his office seized following accusations of voter fraud. Bianco, who is also running as a Republican candidate for governor, seized more than 650,000 ballots from the local election office as part...

Abdul El-Sayed buddies up to Hasan Piker, avoids Israel question 

Remember when I said earlier this week that there’s no need for Democrats to have some very involved and unending internal debate about how to deal with Hasan Piker, the leftist streamer who simps for terrorists and authoritarian communist regimes? As I said, Ro Khanna has it pretty much right: Democrats can appear on his stream or engage with him as long...

A ‘super’ El Niño may be on the way. Here’s how it will impact summer weather

Super El Niños are rare. There have only been four since 1950, with the last one occurring in 2015 to 2016.

GOP blocks Democrats’ attempt to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

Democrats unsuccessfully attempted to pass a measure limiting President Trump’s ability to conduct military operations in Iran during a pro forma session of the House on Thursday. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) sought recognition on the floor to pass the resolution from House Foreign Affairs Committee ranking member Gregoy Meeks (D-N.Y.), but Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.),...

Americans’ Fourth Amendment rights are not for sale

The FBI has admitted to purchasing commercially available data to track Americans' movements and location histories, and Congress has the opportunity to close the data broker loophole and renew FISA Section 702 with the Government Surveillance Reform Act, which requires a warrant before the government can intentionally search an American's private communications for domestic law enforcement purposes.

DOJ investigating NFL broadcasting deals: Report

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is opening an investigation into the NFL over its dealmaking with media companies on rights to broadcast games, according to a new report. The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the probe, reported that the investigation from President Trump's DOJ focuses on whether the league engaged in anticompetitive tactics...

Former JAG officer: Strait of Hormuz toll would be ‘illegal’

A former judge advocate general (JAG) officer said Wednesday that Iran’s proposed tax on oil-carrying ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz is “illegal.”  Tehran set a new toll rate of the cryptocurrency equivalent of $1 per barrel of oil during the two-week ceasefire with the U.S., which began Wednesday. President Trump said Wednesday that...

NATO chief: US, Iran conflict could lead to ‘North Korea moment’

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday the U.S. conflict with Iran could lead to a "North Korea moment" that could put other countries at a "big risk." Rutte, who has developed a strong relationship with President Trump despite the U.S. leader's criticisms of NATO, told CNN's Jake Tapper that NATO countries are committed to "the...

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices have bumpy ride

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.

Minivans making comeback with buyers seeking savings

The vehicle formerly most associated with soccer moms is getting new life in 2026: The minivan is apparently making a comeback.

Steak ‘n Shake employee fatally shot through drive-thru window

The employee, who'd been on the job just three months, was involved in an argument with a car of customers, police said.

A special session for Homeland Security funding?

President Trump had considered calling Congress into special session to resolve the funding stalemate at the Department of Homeland Security, but two pay restoration orders have made this unnecessary.

Fetterman says he won’t support Iran war powers resolution

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.) said Wednesday he again will vote against a war powers resolution to halt U.S. strikes on Iran.  After Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) said earlier in the day that the upper chamber will vote on the resolution next week, Fetterman, a staunch supporter of Israel, said on Fox News’s...

Educators should seriously consider a pause on AI in classrooms

A wise first step would be a voluntary moratorium on new AI implementation contracts until independent researchers have assessed their impact.

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