Politics

Tensions are rising in the Middle East as top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders are killed on the same day and the U.S. strikes in "self-defense."

Hamas leader reportedly killed in Iran amid rising tensions in Middle East

United States intelligence is warning about an uptick in disinformation campaigns among American adversaries ahead of upcoming elections.

How Russia and Iran are trying to trick you into spreading propaganda

The deputy FBI director said investigators found more than 700 comments which may have been posted by the man who tried to kill Donald Trump.

FBI investigating extremist and violent posts believed to be from Trump shooter

Animal rights activists are protesting a bill passed in Turkey allowing for the culling of millions of stray dogs across the country.

Turkey’s government wants to cull millions of stray dogs despite protests

New Jersey schools closed Monday due to online threat of shooting at five South Jersey schools. Two juvenile suspects arrested in connection with threat. Authorities say no immediate indication threat was valid, but schools closed out of precaution. Additional security measures in place. Incident comes amid heightened concerns about school safety after recent Georgia high school shooting.

Senate expected to pass bill to protect kids online

The U.S. embassy in Lebanon urges Americans to leave the country before "crisis breaks out" after deadly strike in Golan Heights.

US Embassy in Lebanon tells Americans to leave ‘before a crisis begins’

The Secret Service's acting director is set to testify before Congress today about the assassination attempt on former President Trump.

Acting Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt

Vice President Harris has seen her poll numbers increase ever since she became the Democrat's presumptive presidential nominee.

Harris favorability rating jumps during campaign ‘honeymoon’

A newly passed bill that is expected to be signed by President Joe Biden would require the federal government to purchase only American flags manufactured and made with U.S. materials.

How a new bill will make American flags a little more American-made

Crypto advocates dubbed efforts to cut off the industry from banking services "Operation Choke Point 2.0," and Trump is vowing to end it.

What is Operation Choke Point 2.0? Trump promises to end it.

Donald Trump and his associates unveiled World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance initiative aimed at promoting the mass adoption of stablecoins and helping unbanked communities. Despite a lengthy announcement, specific details were scarce until advisors revealed plans to sell WLFI governance tokens to accredited investors. While the project positions itself as empowering the average American, concerns arose over token distribution and the extent of Trump's involvement, leaving questions about its transparency.

Here are Trump’s 7 cryptocurrency promises made at Bitcoin Conference

House Oversight Committee investigates Google and Meta for alleged censorship related to the July assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Texts say police knew of would-be Trump assassin 100 minutes before shooting

The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony is causing controversy, with some saying it was an offensive reinterpretation of “The Last Supper.”

Paris Olympics opening ceremony sparks controversy, calls for boycott

President Joe Biden is set to unveil plans for Supreme Court changes and an end to presidential immunity.

Biden to call for Supreme Court changes, end to presidential immunity

Venezuela's presidential election is ending in controversy as both President Nicolás Maduro and his opposition claim victory.

Maduro and opposition both claim to win Venezuela’s presidential election

Israel vows Hezbollah will "pay the price" after a strike on a soccer field left 12 children dead. Hezbollah denies responsibility.

Israel says Hezbollah will ‘pay the price’ after deadly attack on soccer field

The military has failed to pass an audit in the last six years and members of Congress are trying to figure out how to help it reduce waste.

Congress still trying to figure out how to reduce wasteful military spending

The media and Republicans labeled Vice President Harris "border czar." Now that Biden has dropped out, outlets are changing their stories.

Media called VP Harris ‘border czar’ 3 years ago — now that’s changing

Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., a delivered a speech from the House floor using AI, after PSP robbed her of her ability to speak.

Rep. Wexton who lost ability to speak delivers speech with AI

Vice President Harris said that she will 'not be silent' over the suffering in Gaza in a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday.

VP Harris warns Netanyahu she will ‘not be silent’ over plight of Gaza

Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race is being met with broad support among registered voters, according to New York Times poll.

One thing Americans overwhelmingly agree on is Biden’s call to drop out: Poll

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president

Paris' high-speed train system has been crippled by a "malicious attack" ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony tonight.

Arson attacks disrupt train travel ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

The House of Representatives left Washington for more than a month without completing their work to fund the government.

House leaves DC for August recess with 13 more work days before election