Most Americans blame Trump for rising gas prices, poll finds

A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.

Department of Justice drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing path for Warsh

With the Justice Department ending its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May, this move might potentially expedite a confirmation vote by the Senate for Kevin Warsh.

Illegal sports betting; Wisconsin DOJ suing Kalshi, other platforms

The Wisconsin DOJ is suing Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket, Crypto.com, and their affiliates for "alleged facilitation of illegal sports betting, a form of unlawful commercial gambling, in Wisconsin."

Dr. Oz launches 50-state review of Medicaid program oversight

Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.

Almost half of Americans say economy is in bad shape and getting worse, survey shows

Americans confidence in the economy has plunged based on findings in a new poll, with the widespread pessimism driven in part by soaring gas prices and the U.S.-Iran conflict.

Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug under new order

The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.

Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps

A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.

Poll reveals record low support for Congress

Support for Congress has plummeted to near-record lows, with a new poll showing that most Americans disapprove of the institution’s job performance, which is in part fueled by U.S. economic strain and foreign affairs frustration.

Iran war has military seeking higher funding in 2027 for drones, air defenses

The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets. 

US transportation secretary seeks $10B to modernize air traffic control

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.

Map: These states have approved redistricting plans to influence midterm elections

Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.

Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.

Wisconsin sports access bill introduced; Packers warn of potential impact

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduced a bill to expand sports access after a Green Bay Packers playoff game was streamed, as the team warns changes to federal law could threaten small-market teams.

Wisconsin at forefront of sports streaming battle
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduced a bill to expand sports access after a Green Bay Packers playoff game was streamed, as the team warns changes to federal law could threaten small-market teams.

Most Americans doubt Trump is ‘even-tempered,’ new poll shows

A new poll reveals that a growing number of Americans are questioning President Donald Trump’s temperament after recent public outbursts. The decline in public confidence comes as Trump has engaged in a feud with Pope Leo XIV.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns: What to know

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave recently. Here's what to know.

Canadian PM calls Canada’s economic ties with US a 'weakness' that must change

In a video address, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered an assessment of Canada’s economic relationship with the United States, warning that ties have shifted from a strategic advantage to a "weakness."

Shreveport, Louisiana shooting was 7th mass killing in 2026 - See full list

The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.

FBI Director Kash Patel vows to take The Atlantic to court over 'defamatory' report

FBI Director Kash Patel is denying excessive drinking and unexplained absences alleged in a recent report from The Atlantic, saying, “I’ll see you in court.”