The death toll in Gaza rose above 5,000 people on Monday, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, as civilians in the besieged territory come under heavy Israeli air strikes. An estimated 5,087 people in Gaza have been killed in the conflict, including 2,055 children, 1,119 women and 217 elderly, Gaza's health ministry reported Monday. An...

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Sunday that he has "completely recovered" after a pair of freezing incidents over the summer that raised questions about his health and ability to lead the Republican conference.  “I’m fine. I’m completely recovered, and I’m just fine,” the 81-year-old told CBS “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan. “I’m...

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., to enter "not guilty" plea for foreign agent charge in Manhattan court on Monday afternoon.

Iranian 16-year-old Armita Geravand is "brain dead" after she was allegedly beaten by morality police for flouting the Islamic nation's hijab law.

Members of the House Freedom Caucus are demanding that Congress stay in session until a new speaker is elected, as the House of Representatives enters its fourth week since the ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy.

Former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney attributes House disarray to McCarthy-Trump ties as House struggles to elect a new speaker.