Cuba’s president says he’s ‘not stepping down’ under U.S. pressure
Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel insisted that he’s not “stepping down” in an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker in Havana on Thursday
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Focus groups: Dissatisfied Democratic voters hunt for winners to pull the party forward
Some Democratic voters may be down on their party, but they’re still heavily engaged in the 2026 elections and are prioritizing electability when thinking about upcoming primaries, according to focus group conversations with Democrats in Maine and Michigan.
US agency proposes rolling back rules for safe disposal of toxic coal ash
Advocates warn changes could increase risks of pollutants contaminating water and exposure to toxic waste The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed weakened rules governing the safe disposal of ash produced by burning coal. Those regulations were strengthened under the Biden administration as part of a wider crackdown on pollution from coal-fired power plants. The … Read more
DNC rejects resolution condemning influence of pro-Israel Aipac lobby
Panel’s decision a blow to progressives who are unhappy with group’s involvement in Democratic contests US politics – live updates Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox When it comes to addressing how the party should deal with Israel, the Democratic establishment went to their favorite answer: … Read more
Exclusive: Cuban president reacts to Trump admin’s call for him to step down
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says “stepping down [is] not part of our vocabulary” amid reports that the U.S. government has asked the Cuban leader to resign.
Misconduct allegations dog Swalwell as Dem rivals seize opening in California governor’s race
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is facing increased scrutiny over allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct with female staffers and other women, as several rivals take swipes at him ahead of the state’s June gubernatorial primary election. “I’m very disappointed in Eric Swalwell,” former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said on social media Wednesday. “As … Read more
Foreign fugitive wanted for woman’s killing lived undetected in US for possibly years before ICE arrest
A foreign fugitive who illegally entered the U.S. and is wanted for killing a woman in Mexico was caught near the southern border after evading notice for possibly years. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Mexican illegal immigrant Jose Gustavo Angulo Bernal outside a residence in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, last week. Though Angulo … Read more
US conservatives sue to dismantle Native Hawaiian healthcare scholarships
Do No Harm activist group alleges ‘racial discrimination’ in program designed to support under-served communities Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Conservative campaigners are targeting a decades-old federal scholarship program designed to provide Native Hawaiian students with funding to pursue healthcare careers and place practitioners in … Read more
‘No more tears’: Former Sen. Ben Sasse talks frankly about his terminal cancer diagnosis
Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska for eight years in the U.S. Senate, spoke openly this week about living — and dying — with cancer.
Netanyahu calls for talks with Lebanon after bombardment of Beirut threatens ceasefire
Israeli PM gives no indication bombing will stop after strikes that killed more than 200 people led to global outcry Middle East crisis – live updates Benjamin Netanyahu has called for negotiations with Lebanon after worldwide condemnation of Israel’s intense bombardment of Beirut and other Lebanese cities, which threatened to undo the US-Iran ceasefire before … Read more