DHS rebrands ICE as 'NICE' in new video
The Department of Homeland Security is pushing a new message about Immigration and Customs Enforcement with a video showing ICE agents, acting nice.
Politics
Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street
Slumping AI stocks and another climb in oil prices because of the Iran war are helping to halt Wall Street’s record-setting rally on Tuesday.
Trump and Charles greet each other warmly as the king begins a day of diplomacy in Washington
President Donald Trump and King Charles III greeted each other warmly on Tuesday as the monarch began a day of diplomacy in Washington designed to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand the political turmoil of the moment.
King Charles III arrives in United States on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship
Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared independence from Britain under King George III, his descendant King Charles III lands in Washington on Monday with trans-Atlantic ties under strain and security in the spotlight.
Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel
Donald and Melania Trump both called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel on Monday after a joke last week in which the late-night comic described the first lady as having “the glow of an expectant widow.”
US stocks drift as their record-breaking rally slows, while oil prices rise
The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally is slowing on Monday after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war, while oil prices are rising.
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade on the country and ends the war in a proposal that would postpone discussions on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, two regional officials said Monday.
Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell
The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as his successor.
Appeals court says Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal, agreeing with lower court
An appeals court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending asylum access, a key pillar of the Republican president’s plan to crack down on migration at the southern border of the U.S.
Intel leads Wall Street toward a record following a blowout profit report, while oil prices swing
A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report is leading technology stocks higher Friday, while oil prices keep swinging in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war.
Former SC lieutenant governor nominated for U.S. ambassador to Belize
A former lieutenant governor could soon be a U.S. ambassador.
Senate passes pause on Liquor Liability Law
Wednesday, April 22, the state Senate voted to suspend the state's liability insurance requirements for bars and restaurants.
Lebanon and Israel to resume rare direct talks in Washington to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Lebanon and Israel were set to begin a second session of direct talks at the White House on Thursday to discuss the possibility of extending a truce between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and plans for future negotiations between the two neighbors with a long history of hostile relations.
Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls
Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them on Wednesday, intensifying its assault on shipping in the key waterway a day after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire while maintaining an American blockade of Iranian ports.
US stocks rally toward a record while Brent oil tops $100 on uncertainty about the Iran war
The U.S. stock market is rallying toward another record Wednesday after GE Vernova, Boston Scientific and other big companies joined the list of those reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.
National Politics
- 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
- Early voting begins in South Carolina as senators weigh scrapping primary for congressional races May 26, 2026 5:39 PM EDTEarly in-person voting has begun in South Carolina’s primaries as state senators consider canceling congressional votes
- Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 legal settlement May 26, 2026 5:39 PM EDTAttorneys say a woman fired by an Indiana university over her Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk will receive $225,000 in a legal settlement
- Trump will undergo annual physical. What the public finds out is up to him May 26, 2026 11:32 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is scheduled to get a medical exam on Tuesday, putting his health back under public scrutiny
- Cornyn tries to hold on to Texas Senate seat in runoff with Paxton, the latest test of Trump's power May 26, 2026 6:09 AM EDTTexans are choosing a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate
- GOP who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war May 24, 2026 10:09 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans
- Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't May 24, 2026 2:02 PM EDTDemocrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House
- Fueled by faith, some US Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions May 23, 2026 2:00 PM EDTU.S. Muslim pilgrims have been preparing for this year's Hajj against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire, tensions and uncertainty in the Iran war
- Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way May 23, 2026 2:00 PM EDTDemocrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia
- In heavily Democratic California, 2 GOP House rivals grapple in nasty fight over Trump loyalty May 22, 2026 6:13 AM EDTCalifornia is one of the most heavily Democratic states in the country
