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A federal lawsuit said the event, set for June 14, was unlawfully planned and designed to benefit Mr. Trump and his allies.

Mr. Pelley, who was at CBS News for 37 years, including as a White House correspondent and a “60 Minutes” correspondent, spoke in his first extended interview since he was fired.

The nearly 100-year-old airport has undergone a rapid $500 million renovation. But experts say it’s not enough.

The Republican candidates for South Carolina governor went to extraordinary lengths for the president’s support. But his choice of Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has not quite sealed the deal among voters.

The remarks from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reflect many of the Trump administration’s previous assertions on immigrants in Europe, which overlap with the language of European far-right political parties.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill dispatched the New Jersey State Police outside the Delaney Hall migrant detention center after federal officials said they would flood the area with armed agents. Not everyone approved.

We decided to make the trek and find out.

Long the bane of Mariners and Seahawks fans, evangelical ministers with large speakers are preparing for the “incredible opportunity” of screaming the word of God at 750,000 soccer fans.

A potential New World screwworm infestation is the latest obstacle clouding Republicans’ goals to rein in consumers’ grocery bills and reduce economic peril in farm country.

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) on Sunday said Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte is “not qualified” to permanently serve as Director of National Intelligence pointing to his lack of experience in the realm of national security.  “He’s not qualified for the l

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins claims “moving the Forest Service closer to the forests we manage is an essential action that will improve our core mission of managing our forests.”  That is sophistry — a failed attempt to justify an ill-advised, destructive reorganization p

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) on Sunday warned of what actions Congress can take if Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) unseats Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), saying that lawmakers “have to set a higher bar.” Fitzpatrick and his colleague Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) spoke with

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday fretted about Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte’s appointment as the acting head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, describing him as “grossly unqualified.” Senate Democrats have slammed Pulte for usi

A web of oil interests, a fallen congressmember, a special envoy and a fleet of social-media influencers tried to pull the Trump administration toward a more accommodating posture on Venezuela. It almost worked.

As Republicans fight to hold Congress, they shouldn’t count on the women who helped elect Trump in 2024, MAHA activists say.

Using compliance and reporting schemes allows the Trump administration to exercise substantial control over college operations without having to secure legislative approval or worry about public debate. These mechanisms tend to fly below the radar. But collectively they have an i

The intoxicating hemp industry and its allies are quickly running out of time to convince Congress to delay or stop a looming ban on their products.  Without action, a ban on hemp-derived intoxicants will take effect in November.   There’s bipartisan interest in disrupting the ba

Democrats are eyeing Iowa’s U.S. Senate race with renewed optimism after state Rep. Josh Turek secured his party’s nomination on Tuesday. They consider it their best chance to compete for the seat in years. Turek — a 47-year-old, two-time Paralympic gold medalist with a history o

A top White House adviser on artificial intelligence confirmed Saturday that he will be stepping down from his position at the end of this month.  Sriram Krishnan, a tech investor and senior policy adviser on AI, was a key figure in the Trump administration AI efforts, including

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) said Saturday that Democrats have lost sight of the important economic issues facing working-class Americans as the party works to rebuild itself after a devastating loss in the 2024 presidential election. “The party, as a whole, has lost it

President Trump is sitting down for an interview Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” following a turbulent week marked by new lows in his approval ratings and growing tensions with Senate Republicans that have spilled into public view. As midterm elections loom, the president has fa