U.S. launches strikes against Iran to retaliate for attacks on 3 tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Rahm Emanuel expected to say Israel needs “significant changes and a new direction” in Tel Aviv speech
Rahm Emanuel is viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate and has been a longtime defender of Israel.
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he encouraged Graham Platner to step aside
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday that he spoke with Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner and recommended that he exit the Senate race.
Who will replace Graham Platner if he drops out? Here’s how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee.
Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.
Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles announce charges against Indian organized criminal group “Bishnoi”
An indictment announced in Los Angeles accuses Lawrence Bishnoi and another defendant of ordering the killing of "H.S.N." — the apparent initials for Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down…
Senate GOP leaders say they’ve spoken with Mitch McConnell as speculation about his health continues
The top Republicans in the Senate spoke with the Kentucky Republican by phone this week, according to their spokespeople.
Nigel Farage, U.K. far-right leader and former Trump ally, resigns amid finance scandal in high-risk gamble
Populist British lawmaker Nigel Farage has resigned amid a financial scandal, but says he'll run in a snap election to reclaim his seat.
Cuba slowly getting power back after third nationwide blackout in 6 months; “This is agony”
Cubans were gradually getting power restored after the third nationwide power outage this year, causing mounting despair in the face of an energy collapse precipitated by a U.S. fuel blockade.
Top Senate Democrats push Trump-affiliated companies for answers about IRS settlement
Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer and Ron Wyden are probing whether companies affiliated with the Trump family are included in a DOJ deal to resolve a lawsuit brought by…
Democrats Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed face off in primary debate for Michigan Senate
The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.