The latest in U.S. politics including Washington D.C. and state level politics.
Washington and Beijing have outlined tariff cuts on roughly $30 billion of goods each, and the claims are drawing sharp reaction from lawmakers, commentators and trade watchers who say the details matter more than the summit.
A convicted child sex offender on conditional release disappeared after his GPS monitor sent a tamper alert in San Diego County, and the reaction has spread across talk radio and social media.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) told NBC's Meet the Press that a third impeachment of President Trump would be about 'setting a standard' of accountability if Democrats retake the House in November — just hours after Rep. Jim Jordan predicted Democrats will do exactly that.
Rap superstar Nicki Minaj urged young Americans to turn out and vote Republican on November 3, warning that their voices are needed now more than ever.
Neera Tanden is urging Democrats to rally behind Scott Colom in his Senate bid, calling the race a sprint against a terrible opponent. The push comes as independent Ty Pinkins makes his own case to voters.
The one-time Republican governor is now opening doors for a Democratic Socialists of America member who wants to run America's second-largest city, as a new poll shows Raman leading embattled Mayor Karen Bass by 11 points with 37 days to go.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts Tehran will run out of oil to sell within two weeks as U.S. naval blockades and financial sanctions strangle its remaining exports. He also urged the Federal Reserve to keep an "open mind" on rates as the American economy accelerates.
President Trump told farmers that oil is the lone remaining drag on the economy and that Iran's nuclear threat is 'wiped out,' while crude prices climbed and commentators on the right split over what Tehran means for the midterms.
Taylor Swift accepted the inaugural Artist Director Honors at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, an award her fans and critics alike are now fighting over online, with the ceremony drawing reactions from around the world.
Taylor Swift's VMA haul draws a wave of posts from fans and commentators, with the New York Post among the accounts carrying the claim she passed Beyoncé as the most-awarded solo artist in the show's history.
Former U.S. diplomat and JCPOA negotiator Alan Eyre says Tehran is still seeking a deal even as it mines the Strait of Hormuz, while analysts warn the Navy's escort mission is unsustainable.
Ohio Sen. Jon Husted is pushing the Ratepayer Protection Act through the Senate to ensure families and small businesses don't foot the bill for the energy infrastructure demanded by massive data centers. The bill passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support and could see a vote as early as this week.
