Anders Hagstrom

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Trump's Iran war as "necessary" to prevent a nuclear weapon, even as he ties it to Republican midterm losses.

Frank LaRose says the Republican Party must refocus on human freedom and free market principles after GOP candidates struggled on Election Day.

Samuel Alito confirmed he has no plans to retire from the Supreme Court, but analysts warn the GOP may not control the Senate for six years.

Abdul El-Sayed mocked Trump and JD Vance in a combative victory speech after defeating Mike Rogers, calling his opponents "the bad guys" who lost.

A high-speed RENFE train slammed into a stopped IRYO train in Toledo province, derailing two cars and killing at least 68 people on Wednesday.

Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who denied Cilia Flores' bond request and oversaw the Nicolas Maduro torture case, died at age 92 of natural causes.

The FBI raided a Beverly Hills mansion tied to Eric Swalwell as the former congressman faces sexual misconduct accusations from at least five women.

Hassan Piker called Republicans "terrorists" while Ilhan Omar dubbed them the "pedophile protection party" at a joint Minnesota campaign event.

Grand jury subpoenas target Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's office after a federal judge referred him to the DOJ for investigation.

Operation Show Me Justice yielded 435 arrests, 80 kilos of drugs and 166 illegal firearms as federal agents surged into St. Louis over months.

The Justice Department gave California 48 hours to confirm whether noncitizens were mailed ballots, threatening emergency relief if it fails to act.

Brad Raffensperger praised record Georgia early voting turnout as the fiery Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins Senate debate exploded over personal attacks.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani admitted he didn't watch Tuesday's gubernatorial debate between Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican Bruce Blakeman.

Jamaica received its first flight of 22 third-country deportees at Kingston's Norman Manley International Airport under a new U.S. agreement.

President Donald Trump tells Fox News that Dave Bronson, a Republican running for governor, should drop out after falling to his preferred candidate in the GOP primary.

Pope Leo XIV arrived at Gemelli Hospital in Rome for lung nodule removal after doctors said the growth was identified at a "very early stage." Doctors later confirmed he had a form of lung cancer.

President Donald Trump blasted Rep. Ilhan Omar at an Ohio rally as crowds chanted "deport" hours after federal agents searched the congresswoman's home.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli says Chinese espionage is "extremely pervasive" after his office charged alleged spies in recent months.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli blasted California Democrats for watering down criminal law after feds led a massive Skid Row crackdown.

Zohran Mamdani doubled down on his accusation that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, refusing to walk back remarks that sparked bipartisan backlash.

Sally Yates will review Cornell University's full handling of the Jane Doe sexual assault allegations involving the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024.

Iván Cazarín Molina, known as "The Tank," was arrested in Zapopan after U.S. sanctions tied him to El Mencho's inner circle within the CJNG.

Cornell University faculty push a no confidence vote as student protests erupt over sexual assault allegations tied to a fraternity lawsuit.

Kathy Hochul declared a statewide New York emergency as 108 measles cases spread from Pennsylvania, expanding who can administer MMR vaccines.

A 10th grade Winter Haven High School student was among two killed in the Polk County school bus crash that injured several others Monday morning.

Viral police video shows Tempe, Arizona, officers throwing an Arizona State University cheerleader to the ground, leaving bruises on her face.

Former Republican Rep. Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving GOP House Speaker, died at 84 after a career marred by his bank fraud conviction.

Rahm Emanuel warns Democrats against impeaching Trump if they win the House, pushing for a comprehensive ethics package instead of a "food fight."

NBC News polling shows 69% of Latino voters disapprove of Trump as Democrats hold a 24-point edge ahead of the 2026 midterm elections races.

President Donald Trump told a cheering Dayton, Ohio, rally crowd that polls don't account for him campaigning as Republicans face a tough House path.