Houthis agree to stop attacking ships, Trump says

The Trump administration launched attacks against the Houthis in March in response to the rebel group’s threats to resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing off Yemen because of Israel’s latest Gaza blockade.

Trump, Carney quibble over buying Canada: ‘Never say never’

Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.

What does ‘gain of function’ mean in science? Here’s what to know after Trump’s ban

President Trump signed an executive order banning federal funding for ‘gain of function’ research. Scientists are split on whether these virus experiments are essential or too risky to continue.

Trump meets with ballerina Ksenia Karelina, weeks after her release from Russia

The Russian-American woman was arrested in 2024 and convicted of treason on charges related to a donation of about $52 to a charity benefitting Ukraine.

Gov. Kemp passes on US Senate seat in 2026 race against Democrat Ossoff

Brian Kemp, Georgia’s Republican governor, announced Monday that he’s not running for U.S. Senate in 2026 against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff.

Trump announces 2027 NFL Draft headed to Washington, DC

The 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall, President Donald Trump announced Monday afternoon. 

Tourists give thumbs down to Trump's plan to turn Alcatraz back into prison

San Francisco visitors weighed in on President Trump's weekend idea to turn Alcatraz Island – now a tourist attraction – back into a federal prison, saying the idea was nonsensical and expensive. 

Sen. Raphael Warnock holds heated town hall in Atlanta

Tensions flared at an Atlanta town hall hosted by Democratic Sen. Warnock became heated after multiple people protesting the war in Gaza were removed from the event.

'I don't know,' Trump says when asked if people deserve due process

President Donald Trump says he doesn’t know whether American citizens are entitled to due process rights as defined by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.

Trump's AI image of himself as pope draws criticism ahead of conclave

President Donald Trump’s latest social media stunt – an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope – sparked immediate backlash.

3.81-carat diamond found in Arkansas State Park by Minnesota man

One amateur diamond hunter from Minnesota says his hobby is paying off in big ways after he found a 3.81-carat brown diamond on the ground at Crater of Diamonds State Park early last week.

President Trump set to host military parade to celebrate Army's 250th birthday

President Donald Trump is set to host a military parade in June to honor military veterans and active-duty service members and commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, and his own, according to reports.

Most Americans say it's Trump, not judges, overstepping power

A new poll shows Americans are more likely to believe the president is the one overstepping his power, rather than the courts.

Trump signs executive order to slash federal funding for PBS, NPR

The executive order against PBS and NPR comes as the Trump administration attempts to eliminate other independent news agencies.

Report: Army drafts plan for parade with 6,600 troops on Trump’s birthday

The Army is drafting plans for a massive parade on June 14 — its 250th birthday and Donald Trump’s 79th — involving more than 6,600 troops, heavy equipment, and fireworks. The event is still under review.

Trump encourages University of Alabama graduates to work harder, never give up

President Donald Trump's speech Thursday night was interspersed with complaints about his critics, accusations that judges were “interferring" with his agenda and attacks on his predecessor, Joe Biden.

Warnock, Congressional Democrats push back on Social Security office closures

The lawmakers cite concerns that eliminating in-person services would make it harder for seniors and other beneficiaries to access their benefits.

Ukraine signs rare minerals deal with US to secure war support

Ukraine signed a major agreement granting the U.S. access to its valuable rare minerals in a strategic bid to secure continued American military aid.