Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Monday that federal agents alone are not sufficient to solve violent crime problems like those seen in Chicago again last weekend.
In today’s issue: President Trump got his wish as he celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday, announcing that the U.S. and Iran have reached a deal to bring an end to the 108-day-old war. “Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your...
A plane crashed in a Missouri field on Sunday during a skydiving outing, killing all twelve people on board, officials said. Chad Anderson, the sheriff of Bates County, Missouri, told reporters that the plane crashed at roughly 11:30 a.m. CST, shortly after departing Butler Memorial Airport. The airport is roughly 60 miles outside of Kansas...
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) said Sunday that he is “concerned” that the U.S. and Iranian governments have “different” views of the deal that the two sides have agreed to. “I am pleased to hear the memorandum of understanding with Iran to allow the Strait of Hormuz to open has been agreed to. I will...
A plurality of respondents to a recent NBC News survey said they want Democrats to win back control of Congress, with less than five months before the midterms. The poll, conducted from May 29 through June 7, found that 49 percent of 2,400 registered voters want Democrats to control Congress after the November elections. Forty-four...
Former Vice President Mike Pence cast doubt on the possibility of a deal between Iran and the U.S. over the two countries’ war shortly before President Trump announced a deal has been reached on Sunday. “My concern right now is not with the intentions of the president. Look, I think the president has earned a...
Democratic strategist James Carville said Sunday that Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed can beat former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) in Michigan's Senate race in November. “Can Abdul El-Sayed beat Mike Rogers in a red-tinged swing state?” NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt asked Carville on “The Hill Sunday.” “Well, sure he can, but he has to be the nominee...
President Trump announced Sunday that his administration has reached a deal with the Iranian government, signaling a potential end to the three-and-a-half-month conflict in the Middle East. “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. “Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free...
Vice President Vance said he’ll explore next steps for his political career after the midterm elections as speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid stirs. “Usha and I will absolutely sit down and talk about what comes next for our family," Vance told CBS, noting it will be after the November elections. "The way I...
President Trump is slated to come face-to-face with traditional U.S. allies next week as the Group of Seven (G7) nations convene in Évian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, France, amid simmering tensions between the U.S. leader and a number of member nations. It’s been just a year since Trump abruptly left last year’s meeting in Alberta, Canada, saying he...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took a shot at Anthropic on Saturday, after the artificial intelligence (AI) company discontinued access to two of its models to comply with a directive from the Trump administration. “Three months ago, @DeptofWar kicked @AnthropicAI out of our building—forever. Every passing day proves why that was the right move,” Hegseth wrote...
Retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was admitted to a hospital on Sunday, according to a spokesperson. “Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care,” said David Popp, a senior adviser to the Kentucky senator. Popp did not provide further details on why McConnell was admitted to the hospital. McConnell...
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith on Sunday said he's open to debating President Trump amid their feud over the president's presence at Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the New York Knicks lost the game. Smith has suggested that the two debate one another over policies and issues. The president, however, has accused the...
