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Why Israel’s lawsuit against Times over ‘blood libel’ has a chance

This week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he would sue the paper and columnist Nicholas Kristof for defamation over the publication of what he called a "blood...

Thousands flock to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally

Thousands of people streamed onto the National Mall for a daylong prayer rally Sunday billed as a "rededication of our country as One Nation under God."

Trump weighs Taiwan arms sales as part of negotiations with China, U.S. trade representative says

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Sunday that President Trump is considering using arms sales to Taiwan as part of broader U.S.-China negotiations, noting recent past presidents also paused sales.

Trump warns Iran ‘clock is ticking’ as peace negotiations stall

President Trump on Sunday warned Iran that the "clock is ticking" as peace negotiations between the U.S. and Tehran appear to be at a standstill. “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE” the president wrote in a...

Taiwan representative to US responds to Trump’s stance on arms sales

Taiwan’s representative to the US, Alexander Yui, on Sunday said Taipei trusts the Trump administration to deliver on future arms sales after President Trump said he would hold off on a $14 billion arms sale to create leverage in talks with China. Beijing has never formally recognized Taiwan’s sovereignty, and Taiwan has long argued that...

Mamdani finally speaks out about Iranian regime’s deadly crackdown on protesters

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani indicated during a Tuesday press conference that he does not support Iran's deadly crackdown against protesters.

Number of House Democrats backing Noem impeachment tops 60

More than 60 House Democrats are behind Democratic Rep. Robin Kelly's impeachment push against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Only 1 in 5 Americans support US effort to acquire Greenland, poll finds

New poll shows only 17% of Americans support Trump's Greenland acquisition efforts, with overwhelming 71% opposing military force to seize the territory.

Hawley expects ‘Trojan Horse’ hearing to reveal dozens of terror-linked Afghan parolees in US

Sen. Josh Hawley claims pro-Hamas groups received Biden administration funding to help Afghan parolees, calling the refugee program a scandal ahead of Wednesday's hearing.

Trump issues stern warning to NATO ahead of Vance’s high-stakes Greenland meeting

President Donald Trump warned NATO that the U.S. needs Greenland for national security, saying that Russia or China would take it otherwise.

House GOP launches probe into alleged climate group influence on federal judges

House Republicans are launching a congressional investigation into alleged improper influence by climate advocacy groups over federal judges in environmental cases.

Supreme Court says Illinois congressman can sue over state mail-in voting laws

The Supreme Court cleared the way for an Illinois congressman to challenge the state's mail-in voting laws on Wednesday.

Illinois Rep. Mike Bost is seeking to challenge an Illinois law that allows mail-in ballots to be counted even if they are received after Election Day. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion for the 7-2 decision.

This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates.

Voters sharply split along party lines over ICE agent’s fatal shooting: poll

New poll reveals sharp partisan divide over fatal shooting by ICE agents in Minnesota, with 53% saying it wasn't justified amid nationwide protests.

DHS funding fight drives Senate scramble to avoid government shutdown

The Senate is readying to pass a three-bill funding package, but time is fast running out to avoid another government shutdown, and there are tricky, political issues with the DHS funding bill.

Hillary, Bill Clinton stare down criminal contempt charges after defying House subpoenas in Epstein probe

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton failed to appear for her sworn deposition before the House Oversight Committee.

Trump eyes action on Greenland, setting up White House face-off with Denmark

Leaders from Greenland and Denmark are slated to meet Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at White House, as Trump weighs acquiring Greenland for security.

Tax fight puts California on collision course as billionaires leave for red states

Red states gain billions in income as California faces population decline amid proposed billionaire tax targeting assets over $1 billion nationwide.

US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran

State Department halts visa processing for 75 countries including Somalia, Russia, and Iran to crack down on applicants likely to become public charges.

Federal fraud faces Senate showdown as Thune taps Ernst to lead reforms after Minnesota scandal

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst will spearhead legislative package to prevent taxpayer fraud after Senate DOGE caucus leader's extensive oversight work.

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