JD Vance calls Sen. Alex Padilla 'Jose' during news conference in LA

On June 12, Sen. Padilla was forcibly removed during a news conference with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Former mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announces new book

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will release a memoir titled “The Rough Side of the Mountain” in April 2026, highlighting her upbringing and political journey.

Trump slams 'non-working holidays' on Juneteenth, cites billions in costs

President Donald Trump lamented that there were too many "non-working holidays" on Thursday, as Americans across the country observed Juneteenth.

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.

Marjorie Taylor Greene warns Trump: Americans sick of war, movement at risk

One of Trump’s most ardent loyalists, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), says the president would be wrong to embroil the U.S. in another conflict in the Middle East.

Trump gives 36 countries Wednesday deadline to avoid travel ban

The Trump administration is giving the countries a deadline to improve their vetting of travel requirements or face a ban on their citizens visiting the U.S.

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.

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears Trump v. Newsom over use of National Guard

A panel of three appellate judges in San Francisco heard arguments by attorneys for President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, over whether the president has the authority to send in the National Guard to Los Angeles without the governor's consent. 

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."