US seizes tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says
The U.S. has seized a tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, amid escalating tensions between the administration and the South American nation.
Politics
Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening
Foreigners who are allowed to come to the United States without a visa could soon be required to submit information about their social media, email accounts and extensive family history to the Department of Homeland Security before being approved for travel.
Federal Reserve likely to cut rates, may signal just one more reduction next year
The Federal Reserve will almost certainly reduce its key interest rate Wednesday, but the bigger question for financial markets and the economy is what signals Chair Jerome Powell may send regarding the central bank's next steps.
Federal Reserve starts 2-day meeting
Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Federal Reserve started a two-day meeting in which it is expected to cut the federal funds rate.
Trump says he's fixing affordability problems. He'll test out that message at a rally
President Donald Trump will road-test his claims that he's tackling Americans' affordability woes at a Tuesday rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania — shifting an argument made in Oval Office appearances and social media posts to a campaign-style event.
Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections
The Supreme Court is considering a Republican-led drive, backed by President Donald Trump’s administration, to overturn a quarter-century-old decision and erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president.
Wall Street treads water ahead of the Federal Reserve's coming decision
U.S. stocks are holding relatively steady on Tuesday as Wall Street waits to hear what the Federal Reserve will say on Wednesday about where interest rates are heading.
Trump is giving farmers $12B in aid. They've been hit hard by his trade war with China
President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package on Monday — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China as part of a broader trade war.
More Americans say finances are worse
A rising number of Americans are concerned about their wallets and bank accounts.
Wall Street edges back from its record heights
U.S. stocks are pulling away from their record heights on Monday.
The Supreme Court seems likely to back Trump's power to fire independent agency board members
The Supreme Court on Monday seemed likely to expand presidential control over independent federal agencies, signaling support for President Donald Trump’s firing of board members.
Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week
House Speaker Mike Johnson is imploring his fellow Republicans to stop venting their frustrations in public and bring their complaints to him directly.
US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins
U.S. Southern Command announced that it had conducted another strike against a small boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, following a pause of almost three weeks.
SC governor issues executive order to halt race-based spending quotas for S.C. agencies
Governor Henry McMaster says race should not be a factor when state agencies are making their budgets.
SC National Guard members returning to Washington D.C.
Members of the South Carolina National Guard are returning to our nation's capitol.
National Politics
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- Billionaire Tom Steyer's ad spending breaks records in California governor's race May 27, 2026 10:50 AM EDTWin or lose, billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer will leave a mark in the history books in his bid to become California’s next governor
- Blades Brown is going places in a hurry. The teenager just isn't sure which direction May 27, 2026 6:35 AM EDTBlades Brown is going places with an eye on the PGA Tour card
- Maine's transgender sports initiative halted by invalid signatures May 27, 2026 6:35 AM EDTMaine's secretary of state says an initiative intended to limit transgender students’ ability to participate in sports has been removed from the ballot because of invalid signatures
- Alex Mealer wins Republican Texas primary runoff for US House 9th District May 27, 2026 6:32 AM EDTAlex Mealer wins Republican Texas primary runoff for US House 9th District
- Millions of people have been placed in new voting districts. Here's where the redistricting stands May 27, 2026 4:45 AM EDTA redistricting effort before the November elections has reshaped congressional voting districts for millions of Americans
- Johnny Garcia wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 35th US House District May 27, 2026 3:27 AM EDTJohnny Garcia wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 35th US House District
- Colin Allred wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd US House District May 27, 2026 3:26 AM EDTColin Allred wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd US House District
- Congressional Black Caucus presses companies in the US to oppose Republican redistricting push May 27, 2026 3:24 AM EDTThe Congressional Black Caucus is calling on major corporations in the United States to oppose redistricting efforts by Republican-led states that seek to eliminate majority-Black U.S. House districts
- Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by ad slamming Red Sox over private equity May 26, 2026 8:06 PM EDTGraham Platner began Memorial Day weekend by releasing an ad on the cable station that airs Boston Red Sox games accusing team owners of ruining the storied franchise
