Spanberger won’t rule out taxes on gym memberships, streaming services: ‘Should be discussed’

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger left the door open to imposing taxes on services like gym memberships, digital subscriptions and dog grooming when asked about the possibility during a recent interview. “I think every idea, as long as it’s reasonable and makes some amount of sense, should be discussed,” Spanberger told a local ABC affiliate. “I … Read more

Hearing for suspect in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting scheduled for today – US politics live

Cole Allen remains in custody after being charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump The Trump administration is continuing to pressure the United Nations and the international aid sector more broadly to adopt trade-focused policies to benefit US firms – or face the threat of further budget cuts. Donald Trump’s second term has already seen … Read more

Trump Says US Navy Will Escort Ships out of Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States military will help guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is responding with new threats, warning that if any foreign armed force approaches or enters the critical passage, it “will be subjected to attack.” NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.

Trump announces ‘Project Freedom,’ Iran threatens attacks, Pakistan announces US release of seized cargo ship

As the tensions between the United States and Iran persist, including an ongoing U.S. blockade against the Islamic Republic, President Donald Trump declared in a Truth Social post that the U.S. would launch “Project Freedom” to help ships from other nations escape the Strait of Hormuz. “Countries from all over the World, almost all of … Read more

Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets

Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms. The Senate, before leaving Washington, D.C., for a weeklong recess, quietly passed legislation that would prevent senators and their staff from betting on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. On those platforms, users can bet on nearly anything, from world events … Read more

Jon Ossoff silent on SPLC indictment after taking more than $700K from affiliate of indicted group

Federal prosecutors’ stunning indictment of a left-wing activist group for alleged financial crimes is reverberating in Georgia’s 2026 Senate race, with Republicans targeting Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., for his past ties to the organization.  The Department of Justice brought criminal charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center in April for allegedly defrauding its donors by … Read more