World's richest 1% raised their wealth by $33.9 trillion in 10 years

A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”

Bill Moyers, White House press secretary and TV journalist, dies

Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, has died at 91.

Trump officials hold first classified briefing with Congress on Iran strikes

The briefing on Thursday comes as the Senate is set to vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval if President Donald Trump decides to strike Iran again.

Supreme Court: States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood

Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release conditions set; ICE likely to detain him

Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first. 

Trump at NATO: From ‘daddy’ comment to defending US strikes on Iran

From getting called “daddy" doubling down on the damage done to Iran’s nuclear sites, here’s what to know about President Trump’s time at the NATO summit Wednesday.

House blocks progressive's Trump impeachment bid with bipartisan vote

The House of Representatives voted along bipartisan lines to quash a lone progressive lawmaker's bid to impeach President Donald Trump Tuesday afternoon.

Sen. Paul warns Trump 'can't bomb anyone without permission' as Iran debate heats up

The Senate is divided on war powers as President Donald Trump weighs military action against Iran's nuclear sites. Some argue the Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to declare war.

Trump responds to GOP senator's push to bump minimum wage to $15 an hour

President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty about Sen. Josh Hawley's bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour, noting its impact on business.

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids

The ruling by the Supreme Court is a setback for transgender rights, with more than 20 states enacting laws similar to that of Tennessee.

Trump dismisses Gabbard's Iran nuke claim; WH insists he's aligned with intel chief

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard dismissed concerns Iran was building a nuclear weapon earlier this year, but Trump now says he believes Iran is close to building the weapon.

Minnesota leaders condemn polarizing rhetoric in wake of tragic shootings

In the aftermath of the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, some lawmakers are taking heat for their divisive rhetoric.

Sen. Tina Smith confronts Sen. Mike Lee over MN lawmaker shooting comments

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith confronted Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Monday over his social media posts that blamed the Minnesota lawmaker shootings on "Marxists."

NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested, released by ICE

Video posted to X shows immigration officials arresting Lander as he says, “I’m not obstructing." Officers appear to pin him against the wall while placing him in handcuffs.

Lawmakers shootings: Trump says calling Walz would ‘waste time’

Trump told reporters he wasn’t calling Minnesota’s governor Tim Walz after the lawmakers shooting, calling Walz “slick" and “whacked out" and saying a call would “waste time."