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Emerson Poll: Rubio, Vance Deadlocked in 2028 GOP Race
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are now effectively tied atop the 2028 Republican presidential primary field, according to a new Emerson College Polling survey released Thursday, signaling a dramatic shift in GOP voter preferences since February.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:04:44 EDTUS, Mexico, Canada Announce Ebola-Related Travel Measures Ahead of World Cup
The United States, Mexico, and Canada on Thursday announced aligned public health travel measures for people coming from African regions at the greatest risk from Ebola, they said in a joint statement, as they aim to protect citizens and visitors during the World Cup.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:28:06 EDTGen. LaNeve Poised to Be Army's Next Top Officer
U.S. Army Gen. Christopher LaNeve, a commander known for enforcing strict discipline and later winning praise from President Donald Trump, is expected to become the Army's next top officer, according to U.S. officials.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:25:30 EDTReport: US, Iran Reach Deal but Need Trump's Final Approval
U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and begin negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, though President Donald Trump has not yet given final approval, according to two U.S. officials and a...
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:36:29 EDTPentagon Moves to Boost American Drone Makers
The Trump administration is moving to strengthen America's drone industry through funding-deal talks with several U.S. drone companies as part of an effort to boost domestic production of the next generation of battlefield technology, according to The Wall Street...
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:55:34 EDTTrump $250 Bill Push Faces Legal Questions
The Treasury Department office responsible for printing the nation's money "is conducting appropriate planning and due diligence" in response to proposed legislation that would allow President Donald Trump to appear on a $250 bill.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:46:01 EDTTrump Administration Accelerating Plans for Cuba's Collapse: Report
The Trump administration is preparing for the possible collapse of Cuba's communist government as early as this summer, developing military contingency plans in case unrest on the island spirals into chaos, according to senior U.S. officials.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:59:14 EDTPricey Gas Pushes Inflation to 3.8%, Highest in 3 Years
U.S. inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in April, driven by higher energy prices amid the war with Iran, and cementing economists' views that the Federal Reserve could hold interest rates unchanged well into next year.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:39:11 EDTTrump Refiles Defamation Lawsuit Against WSJ
President Donald Trump renewed his legal fight against The Wall Street Journal, filing a revised defamation lawsuit accusing the newspaper and its parent companies of knowingly publishing false claims tying him to a birthday letter sent to Jeffrey Epstein.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:20:38 EDTTrump Abraham Accords Push Baffles Mideast
President Donald Trump's suggestion that certain Middle Eastern nations join the Abraham Accords as part of a broader agreement with Iran has baffled some officials and analysts across the region.
Thu, 28 May 2026 07:53:16 EDTUS-China Tensions Over Taiwan Raise Nuclear Concerns
A conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan would risk a nuclear escalation with both militaries likely to stage sweeping operations targeting rival command and communications hubs, a leading defense research center said on Thursday. In a strategic assessment ahead of...
Thu, 28 May 2026 07:52:56 EDTAustralia Launches Record $1.4 Billion Lawsuit Against 3M Over 'Forever Chemicals' at Defense Bases
Australia is suing U.S. conglomerate 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government said on Thursday.
Thu, 28 May 2026 07:47:45 EDTAbout 8% in US Uninsured, Could Rise Next Year
The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The national survey results, released Thursday, show the all-ages uninsured rate has...
Thu, 28 May 2026 07:41:47 EDTPentagon: Troops Targeted Using Location Data
U.S. forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials, an illustration of how the global surveillance economy is shaping the battlefield. In a letter shared with Reuters by U.S....
Thu, 28 May 2026 06:45:24 EDTIsraeli Strikes Kill at Least 14 Across Southern Lebanon Ahead of Washington Talks
The Israeli military early Thursday pounded Lebanon's fourth-largest city, killing at least 14 people across the south of the country in its ongoing military escalation against the Hezbollah group ahead of crucial talks in Washington.
Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:32 EDTJapan's Koizumi: China Holds 1st Pacific Carrier Drill of '26
China's oldest aircraft carrier and its strike group conducted drills in the western Pacific this week in what Japan said was Beijing's first confirmed Pacific carrier operation of the year.
Wed, 27 May 2026 22:22:43 EDTAppeals Judge Lets Activist Khalil Stay Free
A federal appeals court judge on Tuesday temporarily allowed pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to remain free while he prepares an appeal to the Supreme Court in his challenge against the Trump administration's deportation efforts.
Wed, 27 May 2026 22:27:32 EDTCalif. Gov. Newsom Signs Law to Bar Federal Election Meddling
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday that aims to shield California elections from federal interference, saying he expected President Donald Trump's administration to try to meddle in the midterms this year.
Wed, 27 May 2026 21:56:25 EDTMullin: Detainees Can Leave US for 'Ethnic' Food
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday blasted illegal aliens detained at New Jersey's Delaney Hall facility after reports surfaced that some detainees were refusing meals while demanding culturally specific food options.
Wed, 27 May 2026 21:18:29 EDTMass. Town With Key Role in Revolution Axes July 4 Fest
A Central Massachusetts town that played a crucial role in the nation's founding has canceled its annual Fourth of July celebration during America's 250th anniversary year, sparking backlash after officials announced that individual donations for the event would not be...
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