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Authorities have identified the suspected gunman who triggered a security alert at the White House press dinner, The Guardian reports, as investigators probe motive and possible accomplices.
A federal court has struck down a Trump-era tariff imposed after his Supreme Court loss, dealing a fresh blow to his trade agenda and raising questions over executive authority.
U.S. debt has reached a worrisome new peak, prompting economists to warn that Donald Trump’s proposed tax cuts and spending plans could deepen deficits and strain long‑term fiscal stability.
Iran has rejected reports of new agreements with former President Trump, calling them “baseless” and politically motivated, as tensions over U.S. sanctions and nuclear talks persist.
Israeli officials say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet former U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday to discuss ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, PBS reports.
A turbulent year saw Trump’s allies move to reshape the Kennedy Center, from boardroom power plays to funding threats, leaving America’s cultural flagship riven by politics and uncertainty.
A person was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument, the US Secret Service said, prompting a swift security response and temporary closures in the surrounding area.
The White House was briefly locked down after a police officer shot an individual on the National Mall, officials said. Authorities are investigating the incident and the victim’s condition remains unclear.
U.S. and Iranian officials traded barbs Thursday after a series of cross-border attacks threatened to unravel a fragile ceasefire, raising fears of renewed regional escalation.
The US government has entered a partial shutdown despite a late funding deal in Congress, as political deadlock delays implementation and key federal services face disruption.
President Trump agreed to suspend military strikes on Iran for two weeks if Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, officials told The Washington Post
Trump pledged tighter control over Iran’s leadership as the death toll of US soldiers climbed, raising fears of wider conflict and drawing sharp criticism from international observers.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro addresses reporters after meeting Donald Trump, outlining shared priorities on trade, migration, and regional security. Watch the full PBS news conference here.
Americans are divided over Trump’s attempted Washington makeover, with supporters praising bold disruption while critics warn of deepening political turmoil and institutional strain.
The Trump administration signals a shift toward intensified economic pressure on Iran, preparing new sanctions and diplomatic measures as tensions rise over Tehran’s regional influence.
The U.S. economy accelerated in early 2026 as hiring and consumer spending rebounded, but a sharp rise in inflation is renewing pressure on the Fed and squeezing household budgets.
US and Ecuadorean forces have launched a joint anti-drug trafficking operation targeting key maritime and jungle routes, officials say, in a bid to curb cartels’ growing regional influence.
Donald Trump warned in a PBS News interview that “lots of bombs” could start going off if an Iran ceasefire expires, raising fresh concerns over escalating regional tensions.
A Washington state man who fatally stabbed four people had a documented history of mental health issues, raising questions over treatment gaps and warning signs missed by authorities.
Former President Donald Trump says King Charles III will visit the U.S. in late April and attend a state dinner at the White House, CBS News reports, citing Trump’s comments on the upcoming royal trip.