Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes Xi talks as Taiwan tensions, trade disputes test US strength

President Donald Trump meets with Xi Jinping in Beijing for talks on Taiwan, trade, Iran and China's support for Russia amid rising U.S.–China tensions.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:52 -0400

America’s child care crisis needs more parental freedom — not more Washington control

The Administration for Children and Families outlines reforms aimed at empowering parents, cutting bureaucracy, and expanding child care access.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:35 -0400

Texas paid for Biden’s border crisis. Republicans must make sure it never happens again

H.Res.50 aims to establish that states like Texas can constitutionally act to secure their borders if future administrations fail to enforce the law.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:33 -0400

Trump heads to China with the upper hand — and Xi knows it

President Trump's economic policies on trade, energy and manufacturing position the U.S. to negotiate with China from a place of unprecedented strength.

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:45:32 -0400

Trump denounces ‘crazy’ Iran plan, US analysts contradict White House, as he faces tough meeting with China

Trump and Iran remain locked in a tense stalemate with dueling blockades as the ceasefire falters and nuclear deal negotiations hit a dead end.

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:14:46 -0400

Inside the ‘digital lockdown’ for US officials as Trump arrives in China

Trump aides and executives leave personal phones behind for China trip, using clean devices and secure zones to guard against hacking and surveillance.

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:47 -0400

Move to oust Nancy Guthrie sheriff fails as Pima County supervisors refer perjury allegations to AG

Pima County supervisors take action on Sheriff Chris Nanos' fate after allegations he committed perjury during the high-profile Nancy Guthrie case.

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:58:04 -0400

Marco Rubio spotted in Nike tracksuit aboard Air Force One during trip to China, igniting memes online

Marco Rubio ditched his suit for a Nike Tech fleece tracksuit on Air Force One, sparking viral reactions and Venezuela's Maduro meme comparisons.

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:45:30 -0400

Christopher Nolan confirms bizarre 'The Odyssey' casting choices including rapper Travis Scott

Christopher Nolan faces criticism over casting Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy and Travis Scott in The Odyssey despite claims of historic accuracy.

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:27:49 -0400

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello faces backlash after singing at NYC ICE protest rally

Tom Morello sang Woody Guthrie at the Hands off NYC protest and called the Trump administration an "authoritarian clown show," sparking backlash.

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:52:26 -0400

High school student with history of anger issues charged with murder of homeless woman in Las Vegas

A 17-year-old Las Vegas student allegedly murdered a homeless woman, with surveillance audio reportedly capturing 61 loud impact sounds during the reported attack.

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:51:10 -0400

Ex-MLB pitcher Noah Syndergaard blasts Zohran Mamdani as Mets dysfunction reflects New York chaos

Ex-Mets ace Noah Syndergaard blasts NYC's political shift and Mayor Zohran Mamdani while lamenting the team's disappointing season and huge payroll.

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:35:39 -0400

Nebraska's Pillen wins Republican renomination in bid for second term as governor

Republican Gov. Jim Pillen tops five challengers in Nebraska's GOP gubernatorial primary to win his party's 2026 nomination, the Associated Press reports.

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:30:39 -0400

Cruise passenger shows life inside Nebraska quarantine after hantavirus exposure scare

MV Hondius cruise ship passenger documents his quarantine experience at a Nebraska medical facility as officials monitor a hantavirus outbreak on board.

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:15:50 -0400

House GOP launches new task force, probes alleged Medicaid fraud in Ohio

House Republicans launched a new Oversight task force, beginning with an investigation into alleged Medicaid fraud by Ohio home health companies.

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:15:12 -0400

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announces another NJ Transit World Cup ticket cut days after first reduction

NJ Transit 2026 FIFA World Cup train ticket prices cut again to $98 round-trip after Gov. Mikie Sherrill revealed sponsors that helped lower costs for fans.

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:14:05 -0400

Republican Ricketts wins GOP primary in Nebraska, advances to key Senate showdown

Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska's GOP Senate primary, setting up an expected competitive general election against independent Dan Osborn.

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:10:01 -0400

Big city Democrat mayor arrested at ICE protest faces voters in re-election bid

Ras Baraka, the Newark mayor arrested at an anti-ICE protest, won re-election Tuesday with over 50% of the vote, avoiding a November runoff election.

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:04:07 -0400

New York Times defends controversial anti-Israel piece, 'no truth' to retraction claims

The New York Times defended columnist Nicholas Kristof's controversial piece alleging Palestinian sexual abuse amid retraction rumors and Israeli backlash.

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:54 -0400

DHS Sec Mullin points finger at Newsom over alleged Chinese infiltration of California after CCP mayor charged

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin blames Gov. Gavin Newsom's policies for leading to alleged Chinese infiltration of California after a local mayor was charged as a China agent.

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:22 -0400

Warner calls Virginia court ruling ‘outrageous’ as Kaine urges Democrats to ‘go win’

Sen. Mark Warner calls Virginia Supreme Court ruling blocking the new congressional map "outrageous" as Democrats regroup for midterm elections.

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:43:32 -0400

Trump expected to name ICE veteran with private detention ties as agency’s acting director

ICE senior advisor Dave Venturella is expected to be named acting director, drawing scrutiny over his past work with private prison giant Geo Group.

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:39:57 -0400

South Carolina Republicans defy Trump, tank redistricting, for now

Trump warned he was watching closely as South Carolina Republicans tried to redraw maps, but five GOP senators broke ranks to block the redistricting.

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:25:43 -0400

Fetterman warns Democrats must confront ‘rising antisemitism problem’ after clashes outside NYC synagogues

Sen. John Fetterman calls out the Democratic Party's "antisemitism problem" after a Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice says he is leaving the party over it.

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:18:13 -0400

Patel, Van Hollen trade barbs over 'slinging margaritas' in heated Senate clash

Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen clashed in a Senate hearing, trading allegations of misconduct and accusations about an El Salvador visit.

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:06:45 -0400