US military draft disqualifications list: See if you're exempt

Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.

Who is Joe Kent? Trump counterterrorism admin, veteran resigns over Iran war

The director of the National Counterterrorism Center has announced his resignation, saying he “cannot in good conscience" back the Trump administration’s war in Iran.

SAVE America Act: Republicans launching voting bill debate in Senate

President Donald Trump is urging Congress to get the SAVE America Act passed as Republicans prepare to begin talks on the Senate floor about the legislation.

Kennedy Center board votes in favor of 2-year closure for renovations

The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations. 

TSA wait times: Airline CEOs blast Congress; ‘simply unacceptable’

As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.

FCC chair threatens TV networks over Iran war coverage

Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, warned that TV broadcasters could have their licenses revoked if they don’t “correct course” on their coverage of the Trump administration’s war against Iran.

New Trump orders aim to ease mortgage, construction costs

President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.

Lobstergate: Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon faces backlash over $7 million lobster spree

From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.

Over 2 dozen states including Pennsylvania reject Live Nation deal, citing consumer harm

More than two dozen states, including Pennsylvania, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.

Recent polls reveal what Americans think about war in Iran

New polling offers a revealing snapshot of how Americans are reacting to the war in Iran and the latest U.S. military moves overseas.

Here are the most federally dependent states in 2026, data suggests

From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.

SAVE America Act: Trump pushing to add ban on mail ballots

President Trump is pushing to add a ban on mail ballots to the SAVE America Act. Here’s what to know about the voting bill.

DOJ says JD Vance comments on Medicaid funding 'have no weight'

Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.

Alexander Butterfield, Nixon aide who revealed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

Alexander Butterfield, a former White House aide who exposed the recordings that revealed the Watergate scandal, has died. He was 99 years old.

Sen. Cory Booker proposes ‘Keep Your Pay Act,’ eliminating federal income tax on first $75,000

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.