POLITICS
US to make visa bond requirements permanent, affecting mostly African countries
Read full article: US to make visa bond requirements permanent, affecting mostly African countriesThe State Department is making permanent a pilot program under which citizens from 50 countries, mainly in Africa, are required to post bonds to apply for a U.S. visa, and it’s raising the cost as well, to as much as $20,000.
Tax returns show California's Newsom earning between $1.7 million and $2 million annually
Read full article: Tax returns show California's Newsom earning between $1.7 million and $2 million annuallyCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.
Republican Indiana Senate leader who defied Trump on redistricting leaving post
Read full article: Republican Indiana Senate leader who defied Trump on redistricting leaving postThe Republican leader of the Indiana Senate is giving up his position after six GOP incumbents who opposed President Donald Trump on his congressional redistricting push in the state lost their primaries.
The Latest: Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but hurdles and uncertainty remain
Read full article: The Latest: Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but hurdles and uncertainty remainHamas said Friday that it reached an agreement to disarm, a significant move that could help end the war in Gaza — but one that will face many hurdles and could take a long time if ever to achieve.
Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain
Read full article: Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remainHamas has confirmed that it will disarm as part of a deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump that also requires Israel to end its strikes and withdraw from Gaza.
Missouri proposal would create nation's toughest standard for citizen-led constitutional amendments
Read full article: Missouri proposal would create nation's toughest standard for citizen-led constitutional amendmentsMissouri voters are deciding on a measure that could make it much harder to amend the state constitution.
Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and the seniors who rely on them
Read full article: Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and the seniors who rely on themA Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians is rippling far beyond immigration courts.
Democratic candidates grapple with past stances on defunding the police ahead of key midterm races
Read full article: Democratic candidates grapple with past stances on defunding the police ahead of key midterm racesDemocrats are trying to convince voters that lawlessness under President Donald Trump is a major threat.
Trump hails a 'unique' Cabinet meeting at Camp David as he seizes on Spain's migration crisis
Read full article: Trump hails a 'unique' Cabinet meeting at Camp David as he seizes on Spain's migration crisisPresident Donald Trump takes his Cabinet meeting to Camp David, using the setting to highlight his administration's achievements.
Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain
Read full article: Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remainPresident Donald Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza.
Vindman demands Moody call for release of Hope Florida grand jury report
Read full article: Vindman demands Moody call for release of Hope Florida grand jury reportDemocratic U.S. Senate candidate Alex Vindman is calling for Sen. Ashley Moody to demand the release of the Hope Florida grand jury report. Speaking to reporters in front of the Florida Capitol on Thursday, Vindman criticized Moody, who was Florida attorney general at the time, over her office’s role in the Hope Florida scandal and claimed her involvement earned her appointment to the U.S. Senate.
Trump-branded commemorative passports will become available across the US
Read full article: Trump-branded commemorative passports will become available across the USAmericans outside the nation’s capital will soon be able to get limited-edition U.S. passports that feature a picture of President Donald Trump and celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Appeals court rejects the Trump administration's expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants
Read full article: Appeals court rejects the Trump administration's expansion of mandatory detention for immigrantsA federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot deny immigrants detained inside the United States a chance for release on bond.
The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs
Read full article: The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costsMillions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face higher monthly costs in 2027.
Long-dormant court holds its first public hearing as the US seeks to deport an Afghan woman
Read full article: Long-dormant court holds its first public hearing as the US seeks to deport an Afghan womanA federal judge has refused to dismiss the case against an Afghan woman who's the first person facing deportation under the Trump administration’s activation of a long-dormant court based in Washington.
Trump floats pulling Blanche's nomination for attorney general to avoid conceding to GOP demands
Read full article: Trump floats pulling Blanche's nomination for attorney general to avoid conceding to GOP demandsPresident Donald Trump says he may withdraw and delay Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general until Republican senators who are seeking concessions from the top prosecutor leave office.
Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
Read full article: Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC directorPresident Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cleared a hurdle in the Senate.
The Latest: Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination for now
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination for nowPresident Donald Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general until Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office.
Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried
Read full article: Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worriedPresident Donald Trump says car companies are thriving due to tariffs and other key policies he's instituted as president.
US uses dormant court to seek deportation of Afghan woman accused of aiding terror plot
Read full article: US uses dormant court to seek deportation of Afghan woman accused of aiding terror plotAn Afghan woman accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired attack in the U.S. on Election Day in 2024 is the first person facing deportation through the Trump administration’s use of an obscure court that remained dormant for 30 years.
US-Iran conflict enters new phase as Saudi Arabia helps hit proxies and diplomacy stalls again
Read full article: US-Iran conflict enters new phase as Saudi Arabia helps hit proxies and diplomacy stalls againThe stop-start fighting between the United States and Iran appears to have entered a new phase as Saudi Arabia has publicly joined military escalations against Tehran-backed proxies.
Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one
Read full article: Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new oneA judge in Wisconsin has ruled that voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the state’s primary election are not allowed to void those and request a new one.
'Pleading the Fifth' invokes a constitutional amendment that has a long history in US society
Read full article: 'Pleading the Fifth' invokes a constitutional amendment that has a long history in US societyThe Fifth Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights and protects against self-incrimination.
Trump announces a $22.5B makeover of Dulles airport that will eliminate the 'people movers'
Read full article: Trump announces a $22.5B makeover of Dulles airport that will eliminate the 'people movers'President Donald Trump has announced a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport.
Senate panel delays vote on Blanche attorney general nomination as key Republicans withhold support
Read full article: Senate panel delays vote on Blanche attorney general nomination as key Republicans withhold supportTodd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general has stalled as lawmakers scrapped a planned committee vote.
Lindsey Graham returns home one last time for his funeral in South Carolina
Read full article: Lindsey Graham returns home one last time for his funeral in South CarolinaSen. Lindsey Graham is being buried in South Carolina, where a funeral in the state capital drew people who remembered him for never forgetting his roots as the son of pool hall owners.
Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
Read full article: Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll casePresident Donald Trump and his administration are asking the Supreme Court to dismiss an $83 million defamation verdict won by writer E.
The Latest: Senate plans vote to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID-19 questions
Read full article: The Latest: Senate plans vote to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID-19 questionsDr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Obama endorses Iowa Democrat Turek for the US Senate in a video of them playing basketball
Read full article: Obama endorses Iowa Democrat Turek for the US Senate in a video of them playing basketballFormer President Barack Obama is endorsing Iowa Democrat Josh Turek in his U.S. Senate bid.
Investigators in James Comey seashells case omitted key facts, defense lawyers allege
Read full article: Investigators in James Comey seashells case omitted key facts, defense lawyers allegeFederal officials have misled judges, submitted false statements and withheld key facts during the course of the investigation into former FBI director James Comey.
Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
Read full article: Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal ServiceThe U.S. Postal Service is emerging as a pivotal player as the midterm elections approach.