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Five More Questions with Stephen Kotkin: Can America Still Lead The World?

Stephen Kotkin on Iran, China, Ukraine, and America’s future.

Trump says Iran did not tell him it wanted to withdraw from talks, but it would be ‘fine’

President Trump said Iran has not informed him of their desire to quit peace negotiations over Israel's actions in Lebanon, but he said it is "fine if they're done talking."

Jerome Powell warns against meddling at Fed, says democratic institutions can be ‘torn down quickly’

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell took a parting shot at President Trump, warning that the central bank's independence was a "priceless asset" that must be defended.

Feds sell second Southwest waterfront property as part of Trump downsizing of government

A private developer is buying the Liberty Loan Building overlooking the Tidal Basin in Southwest Washington -- the second federal property sold under the Trump administration's government downsizing campaign.

Colorado elections clerk released from prison after governor commutes sentence

Tina Peters, the former clerk convicted of participating in a scheme to chase election conspiracy theories promulgated by President Donald Trump, was released from prison Monday after the president successfully pressured Colorado's Democratic governor into commuting her sentence.

When is enough enough for the Iran war hawks?

For many of the Iran war hawks, “the cost is worth the benefit.” Of course, the ultimate “cost” is dead and wounded American troops — potentially thousands of them.

How Ukraine turned the tide against Russia

Ukraine appears to be gaining momentum on the battlefield in its grinding fight with Russia, regaining territory for the first time in years as it outflanks Moscow’s forces through its domination of drone warfare. Defense analysts this week said the war had entered a new phase, with Kyiv poised to break a stalemate that has...

Hegseth says Iran blockade ‘very much still in place’ as Trump mulls deal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday said the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is “very much still in place,” as President Trump weighs a ceasefire extension with Iran that would unlock the critical energy corridor. Hegseth told NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer that the prolonged closure of the strait “came up relatively often” in...

Vibrio season is here: How can you avoid the flesh-eating bacterial infection?

Some vibrio infections can lead to necrotizing fasciitis, a serious form of bacterial infection commonly referred to as "flesh-eating" disease. People who get this serious form of vibrio infection may need intensive care or limb amputation.

Trump backs HHS overhaul of childhood vaccine schedule with new order

President Trump is signing off on a decision from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this year to cut down on the number of required vaccinations for children. The president endorsed these adjusted immunization requirements in an executive order on Friday. Trump cited his administration’s commitment to “protecting religious liberty and parental...

Anything less than total victory in Iran is a risk to US global influence

Once perceptions of weakness take hold, adversaries move aggressively to exploit them. 

Maher ribs Trump over falling poll numbers, America 250 bash

Comedian Bill Maher ribbed President Trump on Friday over his dismal poll numbers and the blowback to a massive upcoming bash on the National Mall celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Trump’s job approval rating slipped to a record low of 34 percent this week, according to a poll conducted by YouGov and The Economist, amid a...

Mamdani introduces New York to socialism, ‘block by block’

For landlords, it has been clear that the fix was in for some time.

What are the cheapest, priciest states for EV ownership?

With the price of gas hitting a four-year high over Memorial Day weekend, car shoppers may be considering switching to electric – but where you live can still make a difference when it comes to the cost of owning an EV.

Trump blasts judge over Kennedy Center ruling in angry statement 

President Trump said on Friday that a federal judge should be “ashamed of himself” for blocking his administration’s move to add Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center and ruling that board members improperly voted to close the iconic performing arts center for renovations this summer.  U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, an appointee of former President...

Credit cards: Share of balances 90-plus days late hits highest mark since 2011

More than 13% of credit card balances were at least 90 days past due in the first quarter — the highest rate since 2011.

Ex-CDC director warns Ebola outbreak could rank second largest in history

Robert Redfield, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). warned Friday that the current Ebola outbreak could become the second-largest spread of this virus in history. “It’s already the third-largest outbreak of Ebola in the world,” Redfield told NewsNation, The Hill’s broadcast partner. Redfield referenced the largest-ever Ebola outbreak in...

Church with Underground Railroad ties named to historic marker

Every Sunday, a congregation gathers for worship at the Union Baptist Church in Blackfork, Ohio.

Win the lottery? Where you’ll lose the most to taxes

Winning the lottery is great and all, but the taxman can knock your prize down a few rungs.

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