Trump signs stop-gap spending bill, avoids federal government shutdown
President Donald Trump prepares to board Marine One as he departs Washington, DC, en route to his home in Palm Beach, Fla., on Friday. At…
State Department restricts visas for forced return of Uyghurs, others to China
Thai Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, center, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, left, and Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong discuss the deportation of Uyghur refugees to China…
U.S. military launches ‘decisive and powerful’ strikes against Houthis
1 of 2 | An F/A-18 Hornet launches from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier to attack Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday. Photo…
Starbucks ordered to pay $50M for man’s burns in 2020
A jury on Friday awarded a man $50 million for burns suffered when a cup of hot tea burned his lap and genitals while at…
New York Mayor Adams names interim top deputy after staff members depart
Mayor of New York Eric Adams speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on sanctuary cities at the U.S. Capitol in Washington,…
At least 13 dead after severe weather in Missouri, Arkansas
1 of 4 | Officials confirmed Saturday at least 13 people are dead after multiple storms tore through Missouri and Arkansas. Photo courtesy of Missouri…
Class-action suit filed against Education Department for alleged self-obstruction
Linda McMahon at a United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions confirmation hearing for her nomination as Secretary of Education in February.…
At Senate hearing, Dr. Oz says he sees ‘generational opportunity’ for healthcare fixes
1 of 6 | Fixing the American healthcare system would be a top priority for Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former TV show host told the…
FBI's '10 Most Wanted Fugitives List' turns 75
On Friday, the FBI marked the 75th anniversary of its "10 Most Wanted Fugitives List," which has led to the discovery and capture of some…
Education Department probes more than 45 universities for Title VI violations
Linda McMahon testifies at a United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions confirmation hearing for her nomination as Secretary of Education in…
Senate averts government shutdown by passing federal funding ahead of midnight deadline
1 of 6 | Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer of New York leaves the U.S. Capitol after the Senate approved a House-passed spending bill on…
What to know about tensions between Iran and the U.S.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A letter President Trump wrote to Iran’s supreme leader in an attempt to jump-start talks over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program has…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty to new charges in racketeering, sex-trafficking case
Sean "Diddy" Combs attends the annual Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in 2022. On Friday, Combs pleaded…
Trump touts law-and-order vision, sounds off on past grievances with DOJ, FBI
1 of 2 | President Donald Trump prepares to board Marine One as he departs Washington, D.C., en route to his home in Palm Beach,…
Government shutdown looms: Schumer to vote in favor of CR bill, other Dems to vote ‘no’
1 of 3 | Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., at a press conference Wednesday. Schumer said Thursday he will vote for the CR to…
Alan Simpson, U.S. senator who bridged partisan gaps with wit, dies
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Former Sen. Alan Simpson, a political legend whose quick wit bridged partisan gaps in the years before today’s political acrimony, has died. He was…
U.S. consumer sentiment falls for third straight month amid tariff, inflation worries
American consumer sentiment fell another 10.5% in March, according to a University of Michigan survey released Friday. It fell to 57.9, the lowest confidence level…
Five killed, including infant, in multi-vehicle crash in north Austin
March 14 (UPI) -- At least five people were killed and several injured following a multi-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck in Texas on Thursday night,…
Labor unions ask court to stop Trump admin. from ending negotiated TSA contract
TSA agents talk among themselves as they wait for passengers at St. Louis-Lambert International Airport in St. Louis on Saturday, March 28, 2020. A union…
Trump admin. replaces IRS’ top lawyer amid pushback on taxpayer information
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks to President Donald Trump following the Annual Friends of Ireland Luncheon in Washington DC on Wednesday. Photo by…