Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:12 AM ET
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Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more -- The powerful House and Senate subcommittees that oversee defense spending are holding back-to-back hearings to review the Trump administration's 2027 military budget proposal.1 hour ago
US ambassador to Israel says Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE to defend country -- The United Arab Emirates, a federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian Peninsula, diplomatically recognized Israel in 2020.1 hour ago
Why Republicans are still drawing House maps, while Democrats are stuck -- The nation's redistricting war has escalated at a dizzying rate over the past few weeks, potentially becoming a significant factor in this year's midterm elections.3 hours ago
'SNL': Matt Damon hosts, returns as Brett Kavanaugh, and Noah Kahan performs. Watch all the best moments.2 days ago
What do New York, Maine, and Indiana have in common? The ruling class was thrown out.5 days ago
Maine's Susan Collins reveals she's long been diagnosed with a benign tremor5 days ago
Obama weighs in on Colbert for president, current political climate, and aliens on 'The Late Show'5 days ago
'I couldn't get in my own house': Man fights to change R.I.'s abandoned property law - House Judiciary Committee votes to amend R.I.'s Abandoned Property Act to ensure properties are actually abandoned and owners get adequate notice.6 hours ago
LaMar Cook, former Healey aide indicted on drug charges, says he should be allowed to keep $31,000 payout -- LaMar D. Cook said he should be allowed to keep a $31,000 payout the state sent him, in part because he was fired "via email" before he was criminally charged.16 hours ago
'We have had enough': Black Bostonians are directing ire about Wu at her allies on the City Council -- Deep frustration with Wu persists in various pockets of Boston's Black communities, who are now turning their focus to her allies of color on the council.15 hours ago
A ballot question to eliminate party primaries in Massachusetts is dividing state Democrats -- A ballot question that would eliminate political party primaries for state elections in favor of a single, all-party primary is creating fractures among Massachusetts Democrats.16 hours ago
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Trump and Xi appear intent on keeping deep differences over Iran war from overshadowing China summit1 hour ago
Trump is getting another medical checkup at the end of May, the White House says1 hour ago
Scientists press Congress on Trump's dismissal of funding agency board3 hours ago
Trump says Iran cease-fire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed5 hours ago
Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts5 hours ago
Black people won a voice in this county. The Voting Rights case may silence it.6 hours ago
Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a year after he was fired from the role6 hours ago
Trump says Iran cease-fire is on 'life support' after rejecting Tehran's latest proposal. See how the day unfolded.7 hours ago