Trump’s ‘nuclear’ demand not landing for Senate Republicans amid shutdown
President Donald Trump wants Senate Republicans to gut the Senate filibuster, but it’s a request that puts his quick-fix desire to end the shutdown at odds with the GOP’s long-held…
Israel says remains of three people handed over by Hamas do not match any deceased hostages
Israel said the remains of three people returned by Hamas on Friday did not match any of the deceased hostages. Following forensic testing, Israeli officials said it was concluded that…
Trump scores four big wins with Xi, but has one big miss
President Donald Trump, our dealmaker in chief, has scored big in Asia. And not just with China’s President Xi Jinping. By wielding the strength of America’s economy, Trump is overturning…
North Carolina Democrat lawmaker resigns after being hit with child sex charges
A North Carolina Democratic state lawmaker resigned from his position after being charged with felonies tied to alleged sexual conduct with a minor. The move from Rep. Cecil Brockman of…
Japan deploys military after record bear attacks across country
Japan is facing its highest number of bear attacks on record, prompting regional authorities to request help from the military and expand incentives for local hunters. Officials and media describe…
Food stamp benefits for 42 million Americans in jeopardy today amid shutdown
With no deal in place to reopen the government and no action from the administration to make up for a funding shortfall in federal benefits, millions of Americans are at…
Red Cross confirms remains of three hostages return to Israel ‘for the first time’ as families await answers
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) confirmed Thursday it facilitated the transfer of three bodies to Israeli authorities “at the request and with the approval of the parties,”…
Obama the ‘campaign closer’ for Democrats in top 2025 elections as party aims to rebound
In the final stretch leading up to Election Day 2025, former President Barack Obama is everywhere. From coast to coast, the former president is hoping to help push fellow Democrats…
Trump designates Nigeria as ‘country of particular concern’ over widespread Christian persecution, killings
President Trump announced Friday that he is designating Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” citing the widespread killings of Christians in the West African country. “Christianity is facing an…
Red Cross receives two coffins of deceased hostages in Gaza Strip, IDF says
Israel said Thursday that the Red Cross provided information indicating “two coffins of deceased hostages have been transferred into their custody and are on their way to IDF troops in…