US Political Turmoil Continues

Republicans are criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) after he suggested residents set their thermostats to 78 degrees to help conserve energy in the city as it braces for triple-digit temperatures this weekend.  “New York: it's hot out there, and the power grid is working overtime to k

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is aiming to advance a grant program tied to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act in a Republicans reconciliation package, betting that the party-line process could provide a pathway for one of conservatives’ — and President Trump’s — top prioritie

The Trump administration is sending mixed signals on the role Iran plays in Lebanon, with the Islamic Republic inserting itself into Israeli-Lebanese talks to preserve its proxy military force Hezbollah. Israeli and Lebanese officials are holding direct talks in Washington, D.C., this week, marking

The left won big in New York on Tuesday, adding new fuel to a fiery national debate roiling the Democratic Party. The argument pits those who say Democratic voters are hungry for a more aggressive, transformative approach against those who argue radicalism is a recipe for electoral defeat anywhere b

Four states could have abortion ballot measures in November, giving Democrats an opportunity to push the issue back into the national spotlight and make life uncomfortable for Republicans. Voter anger about abortion rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 helped propel Democrat

A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

Several papers lead on the latest on the prisoner early release scheme.

Delta Air Lines is suspending its dedicated flight assistance service for members of Congress as airport security lines grow longer amid the ongoing partial government shutdown, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution The decision comes days after the Senate unanimously approved a proposal to

The Supreme Court on Tuesday morning will weigh the legality of asylum claims from migrants who have not physically crossed the U.S.-Mexico border. President Trump has defended an immigration policy known as "metering," which dates back to the Obama administration and was rescinded under former Pres

Trump is working to turn back the clock on decades of progress.