Middle East August 27 White House demands all Gaza hostages return home 'this week' amid stalled talks Steve Witkoff blamed Hamas for stalling hostage talks as Israel’s security cabinet continues to hold off reviewing a partial Gaza ceasefire deal.
Politics August 27 Trump, House GOP allies eye pathways to extend White House crime crackdown in DC President Donald Trump's congressional allies are working on legislation to help extend his grip on D.C.'s police force.
Justice Department August 27 Jack Smith's lawyers blast Hatch Act probe as ‘imaginary and unfounded’ Jack Smith's attorneys push back against a Hatch Act investigation by the Office of Special Counsel, launched after Sen. Tom Cotton alleged election interference.
White House August 27 Trump’s cartel crackdown gains ‘powerful political leverage’ with El Mayo guilty plea Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, Sinaloa cartel co-founder, pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges and must forfeit $15 billion as Trump administration intensifies cartel crackdown.
Federal Reserve August 27 Cook’s potential exit hands Trump greater sway over Fed board shaping US monetary policy Lisa Cook's potential removal from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors gives Trump another opportunity to name someone more closely aligned with his financial policy.
Democratic Party August 27 Democrats push for unity in battle against Trump as DNC meeting comes to a close Democrats confront brand unpopularity and fundraising challenges as DNC summer meeting reveals splits over Israel-Hamas war resolutions and Trump opposition strategy.
VIDEO August 27 Former Clinton advisor urges Democrats to work with Trump's White House on crime Former Clinton advisor and pollster Mark Penn discusses Democrats' handling of issues like crime and the border.
Crime August 27 81% of Americans see crime as a 'major problem' in big cities, new poll shows President Donald Trump federalized the Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department, leading to 12 days without a homicide and 1,173 arrests as majority of Americans support his approach.
World August 27 Denmark summons US envoy over alleged covert Greenland interference operations Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen summoned the top U.S. diplomat in the country after reports of individuals with ties to President Donald Trump carried out covert influence operations in Greenland.
Republicans August 27 Apple expected to roll out texting update that would hit GOP hardest ahead of midterms, fundraisers say Apple's September iOS 26 update is expected to introduce text message filtering that GOP digital strategists claim could disproportionately affect conservative fundraising efforts.