Poll finds partisan split in California on U.S. direction under Trump
California voters are heavily divided along partisan lines when it comes to President Trump, with large majorities of Democrats and unaffiliated voters disapproving of him…
Trump’s pick for Nevada U.S. attorney is an assault on justice
The parade of Trump terribles is a long one, starting in Washington and stretching clear across this beleaguered nation.A bumbling Defense secretary who lacks the…
Nevada says it was cyber attacked; recovery efforts ongoing
Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The State of Nevada was the target of a cyberattack, and recovery efforts are ongoing, according to the office of Gov.…
Trump to Chair Gaza Meeting in Washington as U.S. and Israeli Diplomats Discuss Conflict
BackgroundAccording to Reuters, U.S. President Donald Trump had pledged during the 2024 election campaign to bring a swift end to the war in Gaza. Despite…
Trump seeks remaining penalties in N.Y. fraud case to be tossed
President Donald J Trump looks on during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, August 26,…
NAACP sues Texas over new maps, calling them racially gerrymandered
Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The NAACP is suing Texas over its new congressional maps, calling them racially gerrymandered in violation of the Voting Rights Act.…
Iowa GOP loses supermajority in state Senate after Democrat’s win
Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Democrat Catelin Drey is on track to break the GOP supermajority in the Iowa state Senate by flipping a seat previously…
Apple event expected to showcase iPhone 17, other upgrades
Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Apple announced Tuesday that it will unveil the iPhone 17 at an event in September that could include notable upgrades to…
Noem seeks to expedite south Texas border wall construction
Aug. 26 (UPI) -- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday approved the seventh waiver intended to hasten construction of the border…
New Rifles Chambered In 6.5mm Creedmoor Heading To U.S. Special Operations Armories
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) recently awarded…
Lisa Cook to sue over firing by Trump, reiterates she won’t resign
Dr. Lisa DeNell Cook, seen here at a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. in February…
Sean Duffy: States must enforce English language rule for truckers
Aug. 26 (UPI) -- California, Washington, and New Mexico will lose federal funding unless they adopt and enforce English language proficiency requirements for commercial motor…
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to invest in Lebanon economic zone for disarmed Hezbollah, U.S. envoy says
BEIRUT — Saudi Arabia and Qatar are ready to invest in an economic zone in south Lebanon near the border with Israel that would create jobs for…
Trump threatens tariffs on countries with digital services taxes
Aug. 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs and restrict U.S. chip exports on countries that have a digital services tax. He…
How U.S. Open tennis courts are helping to cut light pollution
NEW YORK — When the court lights flicker on at the U.S. Open, tennis stars shine under illumination designed to cut light pollution. The wedge-shaped lamps around…
Powerball jackpot climbs to $815M, seventh largest grand prize
Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $815 million, the lotto said Tuesday, making it the seventh-largest pot in…
Irish rap group Kneecap cancels U.S. tour, citing court date
Irish rap group Kneecap has canceled all U.S. dates on its upcoming tour after its fiery criticism of Israel and advocacy for Palestinian causes brought…
Man who burned U.S. flag near White House after Trump order is arrested
Aug. 26 (UPI) -- A man has been arrested near the White House for setting an American flag on fire shortly after President Donald Trump…
Ukraine Will Receive First Of Thousands Of New U.S. Made Standoff Missiles In The Coming Weeks
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Washington has approved the transfer of thousands…
Trump fires Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
Aug. 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Monday fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook as he continues to feud with her boss over lowering…