Thursday, April 30, 2026 7:36 AM ET
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Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war -- Hegseth battled with Democrats — and some Republicans — over the war's costs in dollars, lives and the diminishing stockpiles of critical weapons.1 hour ago
Supreme Court ruling will reshape American politics. The only question is when. -- The 6-3 ruling effectively gutted the Voting Rights Act's requirement that districts be drawn to give minority voters a chance to elect representatives of their choosing.2 hours ago
'Why are we helping ICE out?': Critics call for end of prison-deportation partnership.1 hour ago
The Fed will have a new leader, but Powell isn't leaving and that puts Trump's low interest rates on ice14 hours ago
Kraft gets a prime spot at another high-profile Trump event: the British Royal State Dinner15 hours ago
Trump administration keeps Calenda in charge of US attorney's office in R.I., sidesteps nomination, Senate confirmation14 hours ago
Excessive bonuses and efforts to conceal them: State ethics panel brings allegations against Carlo DeMaria -- Former Everett mayor Carlo DeMaria used his position to enrich himself with excessive bonuses that he then hid in the city's budget, ethics officials said.9 hours ago
Former congressman Barney Frank has entered hospice care, longtime friend says -- "His mind is alert," a longtime friend said. "But his body, I think, is starting to give out."15 hours ago
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Hegseth cites falsehood to defend his firing of senior officers1 hour ago
Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal as Democrats confront Hegseth. See how the day unfolded.2 hours ago
Trump administration announces moves to sharply curtail gun regulations7 hours ago
Pentagon puts Iran war cost at $25 billion as Hegseth berates skeptics7 hours ago
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana map, another blow to Voting Rights Act7 hours ago
House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain7 hours ago
Man charged with trying to kill Trump took hotel room selfie before rushing gala, investigators say9 hours ago