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Speculation about a potential military draft has rippled across the country in recent weeks, even as officials maintain that such a measure remains highly unlikely.

A Tennessee library director was terminated this week after declining to move more than 100 LGBTQ+-themed children's books from the juvenile section to adult shelves.

The US Supreme Court expressed skepticism Tuesday about the jury selection process in a capital murder trial, hearing arguments in a case that hinges on whether a prosecutor improperly removed Blac

As federal workers grappled with missed paychecks during a protracted government shutdown, members of Congress have drawn public attention for their leisure activities, with tabloid coverage highli

A US Marine was taken into custody at Palm Springs International Airport on Monday after screeners discovered a live 25mm explosive round hidden in his checked luggage, according to the Palm Spring

A federal panel has granted oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico relief from key protections under the Endangered Species Act, marking the first time the Endangered Species Committee has vo

The Marine Corps will have federal immigration agents present during graduation ceremonies this week at Parris Island in South Carolina, a decision that has alarmed families worried about potential

The national average gasoline price crossed the $4 mark Tuesday for the first time since 2022, climbing to $4.02 per gallon according to AAA data.

Nicole Daedone, who co-founded the wellness company OneTaste Inc, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison after being convicted of orchestrating a scheme that exploited and coerced women into

Some Transportation Security Administration workers have started receiving back wages following the extended federal government shutdown, though union officials say the payments remain incomplete.

A fully loaded crude oil tanker anchored in Dubai came under attack early this week when an Iranian drone struck the vessel, igniting a fire that damaged its hull.

A 12-year-old dog with partial blindness has emerged as an unlikely guardian after fighting off a bear that invaded her family's property in New Mexico, authorities say.

Hungary's April 12 election is shaping up as a referendum on Viktor Orbán's precarious geopolitical position—one that has earned him tacit support from both Vladimir Putin and the United States, a

The State Department announced Monday that the United States is reopening its embassy in Venezuela, marking a notable shift in bilateral relations after three months of diplomatic suspension.

The Trump administration's Justice Department filed a lawsuit Monday against Minnesota's education department and the state's school athletics governing body, arguing they are violating federal law

The State Department has instructed American embassies and consulates worldwide to mount a coordinated response to foreign disinformation campaigns, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio's guidance e

Federal prosecutors are examining whether two sisters—a New York City councilmember and a top state official—received improper payments in exchange for directing city money to a migrant shelter ope

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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has ended an investigation into alleged voter fraud related to a ballot proposition, reversing course after facing pushback from California's attorney general.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation Monday that officially renames Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport.

California is charting its own course on artificial intelligence regulation, moving forward with new safety standards that directly contradict the Trump administration's push for minimal oversight

A two-year-old boy detained at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dilley, Texas, is ill and not receiving adequate medical care, according to Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro o

A Mexican immigrant has died at an immigration detention facility near Los Angeles, becoming at least the 14th person to die in ICE custody this year.

The Transportation Security Administration distributed back pay to its workforce on Monday following a presidential order that ensured employee compensation during the ongoing partial shutdown of t

The Trump administration is reportedly pushing the FBI to release investigative files related to Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell amid his campaign for California governor, according to reporti

President Trump has directed that compensation be restored to Transportation Security Administration employees during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding freeze, though the mechanis

Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey is pushing back at his own party, arguing that Democrats have stumbled at a critical juncture and need fresh leadership to navigate deepening national divisions.

Chesney, a kangaroo that escaped from a petting zoo northwest of Madison, was located Saturday after three days on the run, bringing relief to staff and local residents who had been searching since

A notable schism between younger and older conservative activists has surfaced at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference held in Texas, centered on the Trump administration's military

A 30-year-old Los Angeles County sheriff's officer collapsed during a grueling desert endurance race on Saturday, succumbing to a sudden health emergency that occurred amid scorching temperatures a

The United States once possessed a formidable grassroots movement dedicated to opposing military conflicts abroad, yet this powerful force has substantially diminished over the decades.

Law enforcement officers deployed chemical irritants and rubber projectiles against an assembled crowd numbering approximately 150 individuals on Saturday evening during a demonstration in Los Ange

A unprecedented wave of demonstrations unfolded across the United States on Saturday, with organizers estimating that approximately 8 million participants took to the streets at roughly 3,300 separ

Located roughly two hundred miles away from Los Angeles, an independent settlement operating entirely off the electrical grid has emerged as an unexpected destination for those seeking a radically

A prolonged closure affecting the Department of Homeland Security has now surpassed all previous records for partial government shutdowns, according to federal officials tracking the ongoing impass

Despite restrictive legislation enacted across multiple states, the national abortion rate has maintained consistency, according to newly released research examining how Americans are adapting to a

A sweeping wave of coordinated demonstrations took place Saturday, with organizers reporting unprecedented turnout as citizens mobilized against current federal policies across the country and inte

Vice President JD Vance has emerged as the overwhelming favorite among conservative activists to lead the Republican Party in a future presidential contest, according to results from this year's Co

Demonstrations erupted simultaneously across the United States and internationally on Saturday, as activists gathered to voice opposition to several contentious policy initiatives.

Approximately one thousand demonstrators congregated outside the National Institutes of Health facility in Bethesda, Maryland on Saturday as part of a broader wave of nationwide and international p

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives pushed through its own temporary funding package for the Department of Homeland Security on Friday evening, spurning a bipartisan Senate proposal

Federal health authorities have identified a connection between a California-based raw milk dairy operation and an emerging foodborne illness crisis centered on contaminated cheddar cheese products

As geopolitical tensions threaten potential disruptions through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, economists are sounding an alarm about an often-overlooked inflationary pressure: plastic goods and m

As the travel season approaches, passengers across the country are reassessing their aviation plans amid mounting financial and logistical concerns.

A newly prominent memoir has brought renewed attention to the dangers of financial complacency within marriages, offering readers an intimate look at one woman's costly oversight.

Rising petroleum expenses are beginning to reshape consumer spending patterns across multiple sectors of the economy, with impacts extending well beyond the traditional fuel pump.

Authorities in Martin County, Florida have charged renowned golfer Tiger Woods with driving under the influence following a single-vehicle collision that resulted in his car overturning, according

Authorities in Iowa have leveled serious criminal charges against a married couple accused of deliberately poisoning a pregnant woman's meal with prescription opioids in an apparent attempt to indu

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Passengers navigating through American airports are encountering substantial queues at checkpoint areas nationwide, with the ongoing partial suspension of government services contributing to the co