The tense situation in the Middle East escalated when the United States and Iran began new hostilities over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The U. S. Navy said it destroyed six small Iranian boats, cruise missiles and drones after President Trump ordered a naval escort for stranded tankers in wh
The U. S. Supreme Court moved quickly to let a major change to the Voting Rights Act become active sooner than planned, giving Louisiana’s Republican leaders extra time to reshape congressional districts before the midterm elections. The court’s order followed a lawsuit filed by voters who said t
The Washington Police Department has issued dismissal notices to several senior officers. These actions stem from an internal review that uncovered falsification of crime statistics. The investigation was triggered by earlier inquiries led by Republican officials, who questioned the accuracy o
Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced her backing for Karen Bass, the current mayor of Los Angeles, as she seeks another term. Harris praised Bass for tackling major city problems: a historic drop in homelessness, crime rates that are lower than they’ve been since the 1960s, and standing up
A new plan could turn Alaska’s North Slope into a giant gas exporter, but the idea may never get off the ground because of its huge price tag and uncertain market. Investors fear that building such a massive system—full of pipelines, carbon‑capture plants and liquefaction facilities—could take years
The U. S. government launched a program in 1999 to help people with disabilities find jobs without losing their health care or income support. The plan was simple: let the Social Security Administration run it, spread the word, and give people a safe path back to work. But that last part—telling fol
The debate about loosening California’s environmental review law, CEQA, is more than a cost‑cutting argument. A new push backed by well‑known business leaders, including a major tech figure’s political action committee, claims it will save money for the state. In truth, the savings would be felt by
The United States has signaled that it is ready to tighten visa restrictions on China if the Chinese government does not step up its cooperation in returning citizens who have overstayed or entered illegally. The warning came from a senior official of the former Trump administration, who said Washin
In the race to become mayor of Los Angeles, a handful of well‑known figures have stepped up with sizable donations. The Weekend Update host from “Saturday Night Live, ” Colin Jost, gave the top legal limit of $1, 800 to councilmember Nithya Raman. Former MLB star Dave Winfield pledged the same
The Capitol Police took action against six people who blocked hallways during a demonstration about Pennsylvania’s loose gift rules for lawmakers. The arrests followed several lawful orders to disperse that were ignored, according to a Department of General Services statement. At least 70 partici
