Democrats are ecstatic after flipping a Republican-controlled legislative seat in a right-leaning, Palm Beach, Florida-anchored district that includes Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s home turf. “If Democrats can win in Trump’s own backyard, we can win anywhere. From now until November, Democrats are all gas and no brakes as we compete across every corner of Florida … Read more
Philadelphia County District Attorney Lawrence Krasner criticized the Trump administration for dispatching ICE agents to airports to assist TSA officers who have gone unpaid for weeks amid a Democrat-forced funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security. Krasner, a Democrat whose campaigns received funds tied to left-wing Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros, has criticized President Donald … Read more
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is moving to block new foreign-made internet routers from entering the U.S. market, citing mounting concerns that overseas supply chains could expose American networks to cyber threats inside their own homes. The move expands the agency’s “covered list,” which bars equipment deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to national … Read more
Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples to win the special election for a Florida state House district that includes President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur reports on how the race could reflect on the GOP’s strategy for the 2026 midterm elections.
Venezuelan political leader María Corina Machado is pitching her country as a top U.S. oil partner and “beacon of hope and wealth creation for this hemisphere” after she said the Trump administration’s arrest of former dictator Nicolás Maduro has opened up a “new era” of free markets. Addressing several thousand oil and energy executives at … Read more
Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged that the Biden administration’s political calculus, including the 2022 midterm elections, complicated its push for a tougher nuclear agreement with Iran, lamenting that “sometimes politics gets in the way.” Blinken admitted President Joe Biden gave into the pull of midterm politics. “You have midterm elections: It shouldn’t be, … Read more
The Iranian regime has shut down the Strait of Hormuz, destabilizing global markets and leaving the U.S. with no good options.
Party intends to craft bill using reconciliation procedure, which will allow it to circumvent Senate filibuster US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Senate Republicans on Wednesday announced plans to begin a unilateral push for legislation that may include funding for Donald Trump’s war with Iran and … Read more
Around 290 U.S. service members have been injured so far during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, U.S. Central Command spokesperson U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins told Fox News on Wednesday. “The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and more than 255 troops have already returned to duty,” Hawkins added. The U.S. military operation, which … Read more
Move comes after judge voided Kennedy’s ACIP picks, leaving key flu, Covid and RSV vaccines in limbo Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Amid upheaval to the US vaccine advisory committee Robert Malone, the former co-chair and controversial figure who has opposed vaccines, says he has … Read more
