POLITICS
After Lindsey Graham's death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency
Read full article: After Lindsey Graham's death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparencyThe sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington’s best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country’s aging lawmakers.
Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for 'improper purpose,' refers lawyer for possible discipline
Read full article: Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for 'improper purpose,' refers lawyer for possible disciplineA federal judge says President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns was filed for an “improper purpose” as she referred one of his attorneys for possible disciplinary action.
Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergency
Read full article: Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergencyThe aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill.
The Latest: Trump says US will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passage
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says US will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passagePresident Donald Trump said Iranian ships will no longer be able to travel through the Strait of Hormuz and America would charge a 20% toll on other countries’ eligible cargo, escalating tensions after weekend of attacks by both nations to assert control of the critical waterway.
The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states
Read full article: The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern statesAugust primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota will be another gauge of Democratic voters’ frustration with the establishment.
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him
Read full article: Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed himRetiring Michigan Sen. Gary Peters is endorsing U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens to succeed him.
Support for Israel isn't a high priority for younger Jewish Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Support for Israel isn't a high priority for younger Jewish Americans, an AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds that support for Israel is a key component of the religious identity of many Jewish adults ages 45 and older in the United States, but younger Jewish adults are more likely to prioritize other forms of connection, like celebrating Jewish holidays.
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
Read full article: Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate termSouth Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham Nordone as her late brother Lindsey Graham’s temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate.
Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with an uncertain agenda
Read full article: Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with an uncertain agendaSenate Republicans are returning to Washington with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death of prominent Republican Lindsey Graham, a committee chairman and key player who served as a crucial ally of President Donald Trump.
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
Read full article: McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health conditionSen. Mitch McConnell has for the first time revealed what led to his hospitalization.
Lindsey Graham's journey from a pool hall to the heights of political power
Read full article: Lindsey Graham's journey from a pool hall to the heights of political powerLindsey Graham was the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners and he rose to become a prominent senator and fixture on the global stage.
Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that’s fading in Washington
Read full article: Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that’s fading in WashingtonNATO allies, Ukraine and Israel have paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties.
Democrat announces whistleblower allegations of construction problems at Kennedy Center
Read full article: Democrat announces whistleblower allegations of construction problems at Kennedy CenterA Democratic senator says whistleblowers have alleged numerous problems with rushed reconstruction of the Kennedy Center.
Democratic congressman says he was detained by the Israeli military and settlers in the West Bank
Read full article: Democratic congressman says he was detained by the Israeli military and settlers in the West BankA congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers and then the Israeli military as he toured the West Bank.
Judge tosses remnants of Proud Boys seditious conspiracy case after Trump's broad clemency
Read full article: Judge tosses remnants of Proud Boys seditious conspiracy case after Trump's broad clemencyA federal judge has dismissed the remnants of the government’s landmark case against far-right Proud Boys members who were convicted of seditious conspiracy.
Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call
Read full article: Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the callPresident Donald Trump says he's ordered the U.S. military to destroy Iran if he were to be assassinated.
To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful
Read full article: To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopefulMany longtime residents of the small Alaska fishing community of Petersburg say they opposed efforts by the state to keep a local man named Dan Sullivan from running in this year's U.S. Senate race, even if they're not voting for him.
Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race and Democrats announce process to name new nominee
Read full article: Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race and Democrats announce process to name new nomineeGraham Platner has submitted his paperwork to formally withdraw from Maine’s U.S. Senate race, officially ending an upstart yet troubled campaign whose dissolution threatens Democrats’ pursuit of chamber control.
DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had none
Read full article: DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had noneHomeland Security has not fulfilled its promise to equip all officers with body cameras, despite receiving significant funding.
Detroit-Canada bridge to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources say
Read full article: Detroit-Canada bridge to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources sayA completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by the end of the month after a dispute delayed its debut.
Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of Trump's troubled revamp
Read full article: Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of Trump's troubled revampCrews are draining the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool again as President Donald Trump's problem-plagued effort to renovate the site pushes past his initial July 4 deadline.
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
Read full article: Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID lawPresident Donald Trump has chosen not to sign a sweeping housing affordability bill on Friday, in protest of Congress not approving a strict voter ID bill that does not have enough support to pass.
The Latest: US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks, officials say
Read full article: The Latest: US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks, officials saySenior U.S. officials are demanding that Iran’s leadership publicly state that ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has been fully restored.
Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process
Read full article: Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting processPresident Donald Trump has ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission charged with assisting state and local elections officials.
Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds that many Jewish Americans feel unsafe in the United States, with a majority saying they feel less safe than they did before Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence
Read full article: As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independenceA group of retired federal and state judges has been barnstorming through Ohio and Pennsylvania on the nation's 250th anniversary to defend judicial independence and bolster the rule of law.