In a decisive step toward restoring common sense in federal energy policy, the House of Representatives voted Tuesday to strip the Department of Energy of its sweeping authority to continually tighten energy conservation standards on household appliances. The bill passed 217-190, largely along party lines, reflecting a growing Republican push

In a firm rejection of speculation about a protracted conflict in the Middle East, Vice President J.D. Vance declared there is “no chance” the United States will be dragged into a drawn-out war with Iran — even as President Donald J. Trump weighs possible military options. Vance made the comments

In a dramatic turn of events reshaping the Middle East, newly emerging leaders in Iran have reportedly indicated a willingness to negotiate with the United States after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a coordinated U.S.–Israeli military campaign. On Sunday, American and Israeli forces carried

Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a blunt assessment of the global order Saturday in the wake of coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, declaring that “the old world” is over and urging America’s allies to adapt to a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. “The world is changing

In a striking display of bipartisan resolve, Sen. John Fetterman broke with many in his own party Saturday to offer unequivocal support for President Donald J. Trump following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian military targets. “President Trump has been willing to do what’s right and necessary to produce real

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett is facing mounting criticism after a reporter for The Atlantic claimed she was escorted out of a Senate campaign rally in Lubbock by armed security — an allegation that has ignited fresh concerns about media access and transparency as Crockett seeks higher office. Staff writer Elaine Godfrey

In a candid but measured exchange, President Donald J. Trump privately expressed disappointment to FBI Director Kash Patel over the optics surrounding Patel’s highly publicized appearance at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, according to a source familiar with the discussion. The concerns reportedly centered on two issues: Patel’

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Saturday that senior congressional leaders were notified in advance of the joint U.S.-Israeli military operation targeting Iran, pushing back on claims that President Donald J. Trump acted without proper authorization. Leavitt’s statement, posted to X, came as critics questioned whether

A live broadcast on CNN International was abruptly interrupted early Saturday when missile alerts forced correspondent Becky Anderson to evacuate the network’s Abu Dhabi studio amid Iranian retaliatory strikes across the region. The tense moment unfolded as CNN provided wall-to-wall coverage of rapidly escalating hostilities following coordinated U.S.

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is facing sharp criticism after asserting that the United States deliberately targets Muslim nations during the holy month of Ramadan — a claim critics say is not only historically inaccurate but dangerously inflammatory amid escalating tensions with Iran. As the possibility of U.S. military action against