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Dems sidestep past ‘refuse illegal orders’ demands as they challenge Trump’s Iran war authority

Democrats backed U.S. troops in the Iran conflict but say President Trump's use of military force lacks congressional approval under the War Powers Act.

Iran could use detained Americans as ‘sweetener’ in nuclear talks, ex-hostage envoy warns

Roger Carstens, former lead hostage negotiator, warns Iran is untrustworthy as the Trump administration considers new round of peace talks in Pakistan.

Los Angeles is letting its streets crumble — here’s why

They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions.  In Los Angeles,...

Dr. Helen Smith’s newest book His Side is a fresh look at male alienation

Noted forensic psychologist Dr. Helen Smith’s newest book, His Side: Men Speak Out on Dating, Marriage and Life in America, is a provocative look at the male experience. Smith uses interviews to examine how straight men are forced to navigate shattered norms in a turbulent society. Smith, who has long studied the human experience, takes […]

Trump administration reverses course, extends Russian oil sanctions waiver

The Trump administration on Friday reversed course and extended a waiver on sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products amid the Iran war, just days after a top Cabinet official said the U.S. would not be doing so. A license allowing countries to purchase Russian oil from Friday through May 16 was posted on the Treasury...

Gas hits $4 on average in US

The average price of standard gas in the U.S. hit $4 as of Tuesday morning, after hovering right under the dollar mark for about a week. This is up by over a dollar from a month ago after the onset of the Iran conflict at the end of February spiked fuel prices. The average price...

First look at Trump’s library: Miami skyscraper with ballroom, golden statue, even aircraft

Eric Trump, President Trump’s son, unveiled the first renderings of his father’s presidential library and museum on Monday, which will be built in downtown Miami. The younger Trump wrote on the social platform X that he has “poured my heart and soul into this project” with his team at the Trump Organization. “This landmark on...

Artemis II will fly astronauts around moon: What to know about launch

NASA’s Artemis II test flight is set for Wednesday, a trip that will mark the first crewed mission to head toward the moon in more than five decades. The launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Fla., is scheduled for 6:24 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The onsite countdown clock began ticking down at...

Why some tax refunds may actually be smaller than expected in 2026

The Trump administration has projected "very large refunds" for taxpayers in 2026, but some may be less than thrilled with the amount of money they get back.

DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday signed legislation renaming Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to “Donald J. Trump International Airport.” The bill, which Republicans in the Florida House and Senate passed last month via votes of 81-30 and 25-11, respectively, gives the state the authority to name “major commercial service airports.” It also renames...

Iran’s foreign minister calls on Saudis to ‘eject’ US forces

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday that the Saudi Arabian government should “eject” U.S. troops from its country, three days after the Iranian military attacked a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia. “Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation,” Araghchi wrote on the social platform X. “Our operations...

Trump escalates threats on Iran’s oil, infrastructure

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump may take Iran's oil, hit its infrastructure Over the weekend and Monday, President Trump made a series of statements indicating that he could take Iran's oil and target its infrastructure. © AP Photo/Alex Brandon Trump told the Financial Times on Sunday that his...

TLC singer says she ‘made a mistake’ with Trump donations: ‘I am not MAGA’

TLC singer Chilli said Sunday she “made a mistake” by donating to President Trump and distanced herself from the MAGA movement.  “I WANT TO BE CLEAR: I am not MAGA and do not support any of the many policies that are causing great harm to the American people. I made a mistake too many make:...

Raskin rips Patel over reported plan to release decade-old Swalwell files

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Saturday slammed FBI Director Kash Patel for reportedly pushing to release files related to Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) interactions with a suspected Chinese spy. “The FBI is attempting to smear a sitting U.S. Congressman, candidate for governor, and vocal opponent of the president,” Raskin, the ranking member of the House...

‘Do the math’: Trump hits critical timeline marker as Iran war wages on

The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran hit one month Monday, marking a critical mile marker for the Trump administration amid pressure to wrap the operation.  President Trump and his deputies initially suggested the conflict would last four to six weeks following the initial strikes on the country late last month.  However, despite saying the U.S. has...

Iran denies talks with US but confirms a ‘negotiation request’

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Monday that while officials from his country have not negotiated with members of the Trump administration since the U.S.-Israeli war began, the U.S. has submitted a “negotiation request.” “We have had no negotiations with America in these thirty-one days,” Baqaei said during a press briefing. “What has occurred...

Democrats press Trump admin on prediction markets

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Democrats press Trump on prediction market insider trades More than 40 Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration to provide guidance underscoring that federal employees cannot use nonpublic information to trade on prediction markets. © AP...

Trump lifts pause on asylum for some migrants

The Trump administration on Monday said it is renewing processing of asylum applications from some countries, a move that will have limited impact but nonetheless scales back current restrictions. The administration further paused asylum processing by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the wake of a November shooting carried out by an Afghan man...

What to know about partial DHS shutdown as TSA officers start getting paid

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers started getting retroactive paychecks on Monday for the weeks they have worked without pay during the partial 44-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). House Republicans on Friday rejected a bipartisan Senate deal to reopen much of DHS, including TSA, leaving the department unfunded as lawmakers left Washington...

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