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Today: May 18, 2026
Today: May 18, 2026

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Why are people talking about the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution?

President Donald Trump's profanity-laced threats to wipe out Iran's civilization have led some Democrats to discuss attempting to remove him from

Why are people talking about the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution?
Political|US|World

Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting

Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting

Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting
Political|US|World

Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security 'the hard way' after end of talks

Republicans in Congress are forging ahead with a risky go-it-alone strategy for funding the Department of Homeland Security

Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security 'the hard way' after end of talks
Crime|Political|US

Melania Trump’s Epstein statement stunned White House aides but was in keeping with a first lady who does her own thing

Melania Trump’s Epstein statement stunned White House aides but was in keeping with a first lady who does her own thing

Melania Trump’s Epstein statement stunned White House aides but was in keeping with a first lady who does her own thing
Election|Finance|Political|US

Barack Obama’s past comments haunt Virginia Democrats’ efforts to gerrymander new districts

Barack Obama’s past comments haunt Virginia Democrats’ efforts to gerrymander new districts

Barack Obama’s past comments haunt Virginia Democrats’ efforts to gerrymander new districts
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Not just the base: Democrats in recent elections are flipping independent and Republican votes

Not just the base: Democrats in recent elections are flipping independent and Republican votes

Not just the base: Democrats in recent elections are flipping independent and Republican votes
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low

CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low

CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low
Political

Trump leaned toward endorsing Cornyn. Then the leaks started — and Paxton made a ‘genius move’

Trump leaned toward endorsing Cornyn. Then the leaks started — and Paxton made a ‘genius move’

Trump leaned toward endorsing Cornyn. Then the leaks started — and Paxton made a ‘genius move’
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US|World

US House campaigns are underway. Yet a redistricting battle triggered by Trump rages in some states

A partisan battle to redraw U.S. House districts is raging in some states, even though campaigning is underway

US House campaigns are underway. Yet a redistricting battle triggered by Trump rages in some states
Crime|Election|US

Takeaways from Kristi Noem’s combative Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

Takeaways from Kristi Noem’s combative Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

Takeaways from Kristi Noem’s combative Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration drops suits against law firms with ties to Democrats and other Trump foes

Trump administration drops suits against law firms with ties to Democrats and other Trump foes

Trump administration drops suits against law firms with ties to Democrats and other Trump foes
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify

Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify

Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

House Democrats say they're headed back to power. Their agenda is a work in progress

Democrats are growing more confident of winning a majority in the House in the November elections

House Democrats say they're headed back to power. Their agenda is a work in progress
Entertainment|Opinion

To sit or stand: Trump's challenge to Democrats a key moment in State of the Union address

As a moment of political theater, President Donald Trump set a trap for Democrats while challenging them in his State of the Union address to sit or stand in signifying their belief in the primary role of government

To sit or stand: Trump's challenge to Democrats a key moment in State of the Union address
Economy|Political|US

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger questions whether Americans feel the ‘golden age’ Trump describes

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger offered a sharp contrast to President Donald Trump’s depiction of the nation as being in a “golden age” during his State of the Union address

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger questions whether Americans feel the ‘golden age’ Trump describes
Political

What to expect from Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s State of the Union response

What to expect from Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s State of the Union response

What to expect from Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s State of the Union response
Election|Political|US

Federal court rejects GOP-led Utah Legislature's latest try to block House map that helps Democrats

A federal court ruling means the new Utah voting districts that give Democrats an improved shot at winning a U.S. House seat can be used in this year’s election

Federal court rejects GOP-led Utah Legislature's latest try to block House map that helps Democrats
Election|Political|US|World

Virginia Democrats pass map that could flip 4 US House seats, if courts and voters approve

Virginia Democrats have passed a new congressional map that aims to flip four U.S. House seats, but the courts and voters still must have a say before the maps are official

Virginia Democrats pass map that could flip 4 US House seats, if courts and voters approve
Election|Interview|Technology|US|Videos

Democrats recruit popular content creators in new strategy to win back Latino voters

Democrats are playing catch-up in having online influencers and content creators promote their candidates and priorities

Democrats recruit popular content creators in new strategy to win back Latino voters
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Minnesota’s Legislature braces for a federal immigration fight as the enforcement surge winds down

Democrats’ top priority as the 2026 session of the Minnesota Legislature gets underway is reining in the power of federal law enforcement to conduct immigration crackdowns

Minnesota’s Legislature braces for a federal immigration fight as the enforcement surge winds down
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

What independents think of Trump's recent immigration actions, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 6 in 10 U.S. adults believe that President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in sending federal immigration agents into U.S. cities

What independents think of Trump's recent immigration actions, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Business|Political|World

Trump attacks Oklahoma's GOP leader ahead of next week's meeting of governors

President Donald Trump has escalated a feud with the National Governors Association chair over who gets invited to White House events

Trump attacks Oklahoma's GOP leader ahead of next week's meeting of governors
Crime|Political|US

5 takeaways from Pam Bondi’s fiery testimony

5 takeaways from Pam Bondi’s fiery testimony

5 takeaways from Pam Bondi’s fiery testimony
Economy|Health|Political|World

What a new Gallup poll shows about the depth of Americans' gloom

A new Gallup poll reveals that Americans' optimism about their future is at a low

What a new Gallup poll shows about the depth of Americans' gloom
Business|Economy|Election|Health

Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns

Democrats are focusing on health care in the November elections and making it a key issue

Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
Crime|Interview|Political|US|Videos

Democrats refuse to sit for DOJ interviews over ‘illegal orders’ video

Democrats refuse to sit for DOJ interviews over ‘illegal orders’ video

Democrats refuse to sit for DOJ interviews over ‘illegal orders’ video
Political|Sports|US|World

The Latest: Democrats demand ‘dramatic changes’ for ICE

Democrats are threatening to block funding for the Homeland Security Department when it expires in two weeks unless there are “dramatic changes” and “real accountability” for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other law enforcement agencies who are carrying out President Donald Trump’s campaign of federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and across the country

The Latest: Democrats demand ‘dramatic changes’ for ICE
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

States scramble to gerrymander US House districts after Trump sought edge in midterm elections

Republicans and Democrats in some states are redrawing U.S. House districts to gain an advantage in the upcoming midterm elections

States scramble to gerrymander US House districts after Trump sought edge in midterm elections
Uncategorized

Supreme Court lets California use new Democrat-friendly congressional map

Supreme Court lets California use new Democrat-friendly congressional map

Supreme Court lets California use new Democrat-friendly congressional map
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding

Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
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Utah Congress members sue to try to block new House districts that boost Democrats' chances

Two Utah Republican Congress members are asking a federal court to block new U.S. House districts that could help Democrats win a Salt Lake City seat

Utah Congress members sue to try to block new House districts that boost Democrats' chances
Arts|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Interview

Wes Moore confronts the limits of his own power in a clash with Maryland Democrats

Wes Moore confronts the limits of his own power in a clash with Maryland Democrats

Wes Moore confronts the limits of his own power in a clash with Maryland Democrats
Election|Political|US

Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majority

Democrat Christian Menefee has won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election that will narrow Republicans’ already-slim majority

Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majority
US|World

Hill Democrats – and even some Republicans – plot an exit for Noem

Hill Democrats – and even some Republicans – plot an exit for Noem

Hill Democrats – and even some Republicans – plot an exit for Noem
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

In some states, a push to end all property taxes for homeowners

Anti-tax advocates are pushing to eliminate property taxes for homeowners

In some states, a push to end all property taxes for homeowners
Crime

Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funds after Minnesota shooting as shutdown risk grows

Democratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security following the shooting death of a man in Minnesota

Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funds after Minnesota shooting as shutdown risk grows
Economy|Election|Finance|US

CNN poll: Democrats are deeply motivated for the midterms despite having dismal views of party leaders

CNN poll: Democrats are deeply motivated for the midterms despite having dismal views of party leaders

CNN poll: Democrats are deeply motivated for the midterms despite having dismal views of party leaders
US

Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's first woman governor

Abigail Spanberger has become Virginia's first female governor after centuries of men holding the state's top office

Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's first woman governor
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider

President Donald Trump has announced the outlines of a health care plan he wants Congress to take up

Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

What Americans think about Trump's military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new poll shows most Americans believe President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in using the U.S. military to intervene in other countries

What Americans think about Trump's military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political

Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he expects President Donald Trump to interfere with the midterm elections

Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A
Political

Democrats will spend millions to shift voter registration strategy ahead of the midterm elections

The Democratic National Committee plans to spend millions of dollars to consolidate voter registration efforts, traditionally handled by nonprofits and individual campaigns

Democrats will spend millions to shift voter registration strategy ahead of the midterm elections
Business|Economy|Election|Finance

Elizabeth Warren says Democrats need to ‘read the room’ on the economy

Elizabeth Warren says Democrats need to ‘read the room’ on the economy

Elizabeth Warren says Democrats need to ‘read the room’ on the economy
Crime|Political|US|World

Video captures Minneapolis immigration arrest in a city on edge after shooting of Renee Good

Federal agents are carrying out immigration arrests in Minnesota’s Twin Cities region already shaken by the fatal shooting of a woman

Video captures Minneapolis immigration arrest in a city on edge after shooting of Renee Good
Crime|US|World

Congress is debating the possible consequences for ICE and even Noem after Renee Good's killing

Members of Congress are considering the possible consequences for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and even Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after an ICE officer shot Renee Good to death in Minnesota

Congress is debating the possible consequences for ICE and even Noem after Renee Good's killing
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address
Business|Economy|Political|US

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launches his reelection bid with bigger plans in mind

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launches his reelection bid with bigger plans in mind

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launches his reelection bid with bigger plans in mind
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump urged mid-decade redistricting. One-third of states have now looked at reshaping House seats

Officials in about one-third of the states have considered revising their U.S. House districts since President Donald Trump called for mid-decade redistricting

Trump urged mid-decade redistricting. One-third of states have now looked at reshaping House seats
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the US Capitol

On the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, there is no official event to memorialize what happened

Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the US Capitol