State, Treasury Departments reimposes ‘maximum pressure’ sanctions on Iran’s oil trade
The U.S. State and Treasury departments imposed a fresh round of what they called "maximum pressure" sanctions on Iran’s "shadowy" oil trade on Monday. Read More
Trump budget bill hits turbulence ahead of House vote as Senate backup looms
House and Senate Republicans are working to advance dueling versions of their budget reconciliation bills. Read More
Germany’s new conservative leader looks to ‘achieve independence’ from US
Germany's incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has said an "absolute priority" for him will be to distance Europe from the U.S. following comments by President Donald Trump. Read More
Roberta Flack, ‘Killing Me Softly with His Song’ singer, dead at 88
Roberta Flack passed away, according to The Associated Press. The Grammy award-winning musician was known for her song, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face." Read More
Newly sworn-in FBI Director Kash Patel welcomes Dan Bongino as deputy director: ‘He’s a cops cop’
FBI Director Kash Patel, who was sworn in to the role last week, welcomes Dan Bongino, who will serve as deputy director of the law enforcement agency Read More
Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter says ‘American Idol’ judges made her ‘so mad’ by asking her to do grandma’s song
Emmy Russell, the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, admitted it wasn't her idea to sing her grandma's iconic song, "Coal Miner's Daughter," during her time on "American Idol." Read More
US-Ukraine rift breaks out at United Nations on 3rd anniversary of the war
The U.S. is calling on members of the United Nations General Assembly to nix a proposed resolution from Ukraine demanding Russian troops withdrawal from the country, in favor of their own resolution that urges lasting peace but does not compel…
New DOGE bill would target more than $200B in annual improper payments from safety nets, lawmaker says
More than $236 billion in improper payments were disbursed by the feds in 2023, and Pennsylvania Rep. Dan Meuser has a bill he hopes will stop that. Read More
Lester Holt stepping down from ‘NBC Nightly News’
Veteran NBC anchor Lester Holt announced he will be stepping down from "NBC Nightly News" after helming the evening broadcast for nearly a decade. Read More
Federal workers who fail to return to office will be placed on administrative leave, Musk states
Elon Musk, chair of the Department of Government Efficiency, warned federal workers that those who fail to return to the office will be placed on administrative leave. Read More