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Gavin Newsom puts party over principles backing Abdul El-Sayed

When this ends in defeat — as polls suggest it might — Newsom must share the blame.

Gavin Newsom, AWOL: Maybe he was getting his hair done

The real question is not whether Gavin Newsom worked seven hours on a particular...

The walls — and evidence — are slowly building around Dr. Anthony Fauci

Sen. Rand Paul is examining Dr. Anthony Fauci’s government-issued phone and says he is...

Kaptur moving to physical rehab after what police say was a hit-and-run crash

Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) on Sunday said she will undergo physical rehabilitation after she was injured in what Toledo, Ohio, first responders said was a hit-and-run crash. Kaptur shared a video on the social platform X thanking "you so very, very much for the thousands of good wishes that are coming from our community, across...

Trump says there was ‘some contractor error’ during Reflecting Pool renovation

President Trump on Sunday said there was "some contractor error" with the renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool while still accusing a former Olympian canoeist of vandalizing the Washington, D.C., landmark despite charges against the athlete being dropped. "There was substantial damage to the Reflecting Pool, also but, unfortunately, there is no video or...

Sheriff warns of QR code scam in Guthrie case

The department said the codes have been showing up in posts online.

Watch live: Trump meets Iraqi prime minister as Iran war intensifies

President Trump is welcoming Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House on Tuesday morning as tensions in the Middle East simmer over renewed strikes between the U.S. and Iran. Al-Zaidi, a political newcomer who took office earlier this year after receiving Trump's backing, has made anti-corruption efforts a centerpiece of his government while...

What to know about Trump plan for Strait of Hormuz toll

President Trump on Monday proposed that the U.S. impose a toll on the Strait of Hormuz for providing safe passage to vessels traveling through the battle-ridden waterway in attempts to restore international oil shipping levels. The president said the U.S. would be “reimbursed” at a rate of 20 percent for being the “guardian" of the...

Live updates: Kagan, Barrett spell out security issues in budget testimony; Warsh calls Powell inflation policy ‘a mistake’

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are testifying on Capitol Hill on Tuesday on the high court's budget. The justices, as well as federal judges generally, have faced increasing security threats. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will also deliver testimony in the House, just hours after the latest Consumer Price Index was...

US military’s death toll rises to 14 in Iran war

The U.S. military’s death toll during the war against Iran has officially climbed to 14 following the death of a Navy pilot in a crash earlier this month. The Pentagon updated its casualty count to 14 on Monday after the Navy identified the airman lost over the Arabian Sea last week. The airman, Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards, was...

Inflation fell in June after short-lived Iran deal brought energy prices down

Inflation fell in June after a deal between the U.S. and Iran, which has since fallen apart, brought a temporary decline in energy prices. The consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.4 percent in June, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which said it was the largest single-month price drop since...

The foods most likely to carry diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora (and which are safe)

If you're unlucky enough to ingest a contaminated food, you may get stuck with weeks of watery diarrhea as well as "frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements," according to the CDC.

How to hold Trump accountable: Sue, baby, sue

A civil remedy would provide a measure of justice. 

GOP losing trust on affordability, says Americans for Prosperity

Americans for Prosperity Action is warning that Republicans risk losing not just the House, but the Senate if they don’t regain voters’ trust on affordability issues. The group suggested the issue is so critical that focusing on anything else, including President Trump’s beloved SAVE America Act, should be avoided on the campaign trail. “If candidates are out there talking...

Investing in Trump securities involves the risk of (huge) loss

President Trump and his family have made $2.2 billion from financial schemes since entering the White House, while investors have lost millions of dollars, with some even suing for fraud and breach of contract.

US, Iran trade strikes after Trump blockade threat

The U.S. and Iranian militaries exchanged fire early Tuesday following fresh threats from President Trump to take over the Strait of Hormuz. The president said Monday that the U.S military would reimpose its naval blockade in the channel and begin charging a 20 percent toll on vessels transiting the strait “immediately.” This critical trading passage,...

Dependence day: As of July 4, abortion businesses are getting your tax dollars again

Republicans will pay a political price if they fail to move a reconciliation 3.0 bill.

Trump back at Day 1 as Iran war rages again

In today's issue: ▪ Trump says war is resuming ▪ Graham’s sister to fill vacant seat ▪ Another ICE shooting ▪ Daylight saving time debate President Trump has formally reset the clock on his war against Iran, resuming daily strikes and a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz less than a month after signing a deal meant...

Tariffs pull, USMCA pushes: Toyota to Texas  

A robust domestic auto industry with resilient supply chains enhances both national security and economic pros

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