Study that finds no benefits from alcohol left out of US health guidelines
A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines.
A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines.
Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton advance in race for California governor; Both will face off in Nov. election
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
LA mayor's race: Incumbent Karen Bass to face Nithya Raman in runoff, AP projects
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
FBI fires analysts linked to controversial 'Catholic ideology' memo
Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists" were fired by the agency The dismissals reignited a political battle over allegations that federal law enforcement targeted religious conservatives.
Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists" were fired by the agency The dismissals reignited a political battle over allegations that federal law enforcement targeted religious conservatives.
Judge rejects Trump administration policy impacting immigrants from 39 countries
A federal judge struck down a Trump administration immigration policy imposed against 39 nations following the shooting of two National Guard members in 2025.
A federal judge struck down a Trump administration immigration policy imposed against 39 nations following the shooting of two National Guard members in 2025.
Bob Packwood, former Oregon senator who resigned after scandal, dies
Bob Packwood, a former Oregon Republican senator whose career ended after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has died at 93.
Bob Packwood, a former Oregon Republican senator whose career ended after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has died at 93.
Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
Hegseth appears to use D-Day speech to talk about immigration
In a speech marking the anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to use the occasion to draw a parallel between the Allied liberation of Europe during World War II and immigration by sea.
In a speech marking the anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to use the occasion to draw a parallel between the Allied liberation of Europe during World War II and immigration by sea.
House votes to cut funding for WIC, program that feeds pregnant women and children
The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.
The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.
Trump pardons Stephen Buyer, GOP congressman convicted of insider trading
President Donald Trump has pardoned Stephen Buyer, the former Republican congressman who spent two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information.
President Donald Trump has pardoned Stephen Buyer, the former Republican congressman who spent two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information.
Judge halts Trump SNAP state restrictions: What to know
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.
12% of Americans say Iran war has been 'more positive than negative'
A new poll indicates that while most Americans view the ongoing Iran war as detrimental to U.S. interests, a small segment of the population views the conflict favorably.
A new poll indicates that while most Americans view the ongoing Iran war as detrimental to U.S. interests, a small segment of the population views the conflict favorably.
City Council preliminarily approves Mayor Parker's $7B budget, kills proposed tax on rideshare
Philadelphia City Council approved Mayor Cherelle Parker's $7B budget on Thursday, but rejected a controversial proposed taxes on rideshare apps, delivery services, and hotels/short-term rentals.
Philadelphia City Council approved Mayor Cherelle Parker's $7B budget on Thursday, but rejected a controversial proposed taxes on rideshare apps, delivery services, and hotels/short-term rentals.
Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
Trump announces $700M coal initiative using Defense Production Act
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified information case
Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton is expected to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified information as part of a plea agreement with federal prosecutors.
Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton is expected to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified information as part of a plea agreement with federal prosecutors.
Trump signs order affecting job protections for 8,000 federal employees
As part of a broader overhaul to the federal workforce, on Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order to make it easier to terminate thousands of government workers.
As part of a broader overhaul to the federal workforce, on Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order to make it easier to terminate thousands of government workers.
Rideshare, delivery taxes at center of Philadelphia’s $7B budget negotiations
Philadelphia City Council is continuing to debate Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed $6.9 billion budget, with key tax proposals still unresolved ahead of a planned vote.
Philadelphia City Council is continuing to debate Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed $6.9 billion budget, with key tax proposals still unresolved ahead of a planned vote.
Support for same-sex marriage hits new low, poll shows
While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.
While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.
Dan Sullivan vs. Dan Sullivan: Alaska GOP senator claims ballot ‘dirty trick’
Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan has accused Democrats and former Rep. Mary Peltola's campaign of a political "dirty trick" after another candidate named Dan Sullivan qualified for Alaska's Senate primary ballot.
Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan has accused Democrats and former Rep. Mary Peltola's campaign of a political "dirty trick" after another candidate named Dan Sullivan qualified for Alaska's Senate primary ballot.