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Iran's Civilian, Military Leaders Divided Over Nation's Direction
A widening divide between Iran's civilian government and powerful hardline factions is exposing competing visions for the country's future as leaders grapple with continued military tensions and international pressure, according to sources who spoke with the New York...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:48:37 EDTKaty Perry Slams White House for Using 'Firework'
Katy Perry condemned the White House's use of her hit song "Firework" in a TikTok video featuring footage of military strikes, saying she neither approved the use nor supports the message it conveyed.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:48:44 EDTAppeals Court Rules Trump Cannot Implement Mail-in Voting Order
A federal appeals court on Saturday declined to allow U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to implement in 23 states his executive order that aims to tighten rules for mail-in voting ahead of November elections that will decide control of Congress. The Boston-based...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:10:58 EDTPoll: Most Americans Say Cost of Living Is Worst Ever
A majority of Americans say the cost of living is the worst they can remember, and rising gas prices continue to weigh heavily on voters' views of the economy, according to a new national Politico poll.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:37:11 EDTBiden Drops Suit to Block Release of Ghostwriter Tapes
Former President Joe Biden on Friday abandoned his legal fight to keep audio recordings and transcripts of his memoir interviews out of Republican hands, ending the case in Washington federal court days after a divided D.C. Circuit panel cleared the way for release to the...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:13:44 EDTIran Says Oil Revenue Beats Forecast Despite War
Iran's oil minister said the country has generated $11.5 billion in oil sales during the war with the U.S. and another $6.5 billion during the ceasefire, according to Iranian state media, saying Tehran has exceeded budget expectations despite conflict and Western sanctions.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:28:53 EDTIran Reports First Night Without US Attack in 13 Days
Iran reported its first night without a U.S. attack after 13 consecutive days of strikes, while U.S. Central Command also did not announce any overnight operations.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:05:41 EDTSen. Collins Has Major Fundraising Edge Over Democrat
Republican Sen. Susan Collins heads into Maine's closely watched U.S. Senate race with a sizable financial advantage after Dems selected former state Sen. Pres. Troy Jackson as their nominee following a tumultuous shakeup in the race, reports the New York Times.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:59:37 EDTReport: Iran Used Migrant Boats to Send Operatives Into UK
The Telegraph reported that Iran has used migrant-smuggling networks to send suspected intelligence operatives into Britain aboard small boats crossing the English Channel, citing unnamed Iranian officials, people smugglers and British authorities. The newspaper reported...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:03:01 EDTFlock Cameras Targeted as Privacy Fight Escalates
A growing backlash against Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras has fueled a wave of vandalism across the country, with privacy advocates pushing for tighter restrictions on the technology while law enforcement argues the systems are valuable crime-solving...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:25:05 EDTMaine Dems Pick Troy Jackson to Face Sen. Collins
Former state lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine on Saturday.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:33:54 EDTSmall Businesses File Lawsuits Against Trump's New Tariffs
Trump's tariffs are headed to court - again. Two lawsuits filed by small businesses are challenging Trump's tariffs announced Thursday that impose double-digit levies on 60 trading partners. The tariffs, implemented under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 for what the...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:49:47 EDTSources: US Planned Brazil Election System Mission
Brazil has denied visa requests for two Trump administration officials who planned to travel to the country to cast doubt on the integrity of its electoral system, two Brazilian officials with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Saturday.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:49:10 EDTSilence on McConnell's Health Fuels New Questions
Calls are growing for Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to provide more information about his health as the former Senate Republican leader nears six weeks away from the Capitol after a June fall that led to his hospitalization. The 84-year-old lawmaker has not voted in the...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:49:49 EDT9/11 Families Petition to Bar Mamdani From 25th Anniversary
Relatives of victims killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks are circulating a Change.org petition asking organizers to keep New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani away from the 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero, calling the first-term Democrat an "unwelcome guest" whose...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:10:41 EDTMaine Dems to Nominate Troy Jackson for Senate
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is poised to accept the Democratic Party's U.S. Senate nomination on Saturday, formally ending the two-week scramble to replace Graham Platner on the ballot for November's midterm election.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:22:22 EDTIndia to Pursue US Trade Deal Despite Tariffs
India said on Saturday it would continue engaging with the United States to conclude a bilateral trade agreement, after Washington imposed a 10% tariff on imports from the South Asian nation under new trade measures.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:07:12 EDTTrump at Rescheduled WHCA Dinner: 'The Show Must Go On'
President Donald Trump addressed a huge roomful of journalists Friday night at a correspondents' dinner rescheduled from April after a shooting upended the first edition. Said the president: "As I said three months ago, the show must go on."
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:29:25 EDTFort Hood Commander Nominated to Lead Army Europe
The Pentagon nominated a lieutenant general to serve as the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa following the unexpected departure of Gen. Christopher Donahue after only 18 months in the role.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:21:38 EDTNY Times: Iranian Threat Prompted Air Force One Swap
President Donald Trump switched planes on his way out of Turkey this month after U.S. officials identified what they called a credible threat that Iranian proxy forces were targeting him and Air Force One, The New York Times reported Friday.
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