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.
French President Emmanuel Macron safe after bomb blasts near his hotel in Damascus
France's government says President Emmanuel Macron is safe and will continue his visit to Syria after two bombs exploded outside his hotel in Damascus.
NATO summit begins in Turkey as Trump pushes for more defense spending and ponders Greenland
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump will continue to press other countries to boost defense spending.
Belgium knocks out U.S. men 4-1 in World Cup, ending the Americans’ run in Seattle
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team​ 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals…
Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber Brian Cole Jr. isn’t covered by Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons
A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply…
Graham Platner says he’s “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” as sexual assault allegation emerges
A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.