Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:23 PM ET
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Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" could close in June, sources say -- The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion.1 hour ago
Trump on "the only thing that matters" in dealing with Iran -- President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.2 hours ago
Marty Makary resigns as FDA commissioner after internal tensions -- FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned his position, stepping aside amid a swirl of reports that his tenure was coming to an end.5 hours ago
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed governor, clearing path to become chair -- The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, a crucial step in President Trump's push to make Warsh the central bank's leader, replacing Jerome Powell.6 hours ago
Justice Department defends subpoenas of Wall Street Journal reporters -- The Justice Department defended itself after the Wall Street Journal revealed it has received subpoenas in connection with a leak investigation.7 hours ago
Feds charge ship operator in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse -- The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.8 hours ago
Lawmakers press Hegseth on details on Iran war authorization, ceasefire -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the $1.5 trillion the Pentagon is seeking is "admittedly a historic budget."6 hours ago
Trump heads to China today for high-stakes meeting with Xi -- Trade, Taiwan and tensions with Iran are surefire topics for President Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.13 hours ago
What to know about today's primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia -- Voters are going to the polls in Nebraska and West Virginia on Tuesday, with Democrats vying for the chance to run in an open seat in Nebraska that the party has long been eyeing.13 hours ago
Supreme Court clears path for Alabama to redraw congressional map -- The Supreme Court set aside lower court decisions that had blocked the state from using a congressional map drawn by Republicans in 2023 that contained one majority-Black district.1 day ago
Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to reinstate blocked congressional map -- Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court to restore its congressional map that aimed to give Democrats an edge in the midterms, days after it was blocked by the state's highest court. -- May 113 hours ago
Supreme Court continues to temporarily maintain mail access to abortion pill -- Justice Samuel Alito extended an administrative stay that maintained access to mifepristone through the mail. -- May 113 hours ago
Exclusive - Mediator Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields - The effort potentially shielded Iranian aircraft from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter. 13H ago42 minutes ago
Elon Musk and other CEOs invited to be in Trump's delegation to China -- Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week. -- May 113 hours ago