Politics

Republican leaders in Congress and the White House are advancing a bipartisan funding deal to reopen Homeland Security and avoid a shutdown.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge to birthright citizenship policies, arguments starting this Wednesday.

With DHS funding stalled, President Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA agents after congressional action collapsed.

Congress entered a two-week recess while Department of Homeland Security funding fights remain unresolved.

U.S. Central Command says the campaign against Iran is on track, even as new airstrikes hit Tehran.

President Trump demanded Iran fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face U.S. strikes on Iranian power plants.

Iran fired missiles into southern Israeli communities near its nuclear research center, causing damage and injuries.

The White House released a legislative blueprint calling for national AI rules that preempt conflicting state laws, while protecting kids and innovation.

The AI framework isn't a law yet-it's a pitch. But it draws sharp lines: federal power vs. state rights, innovation vs. regulation.

The new defense bill sends funds to Ukraine, bolsters NATO troops, and imposes screening rules on U.S. investments in Chinese tech.

Congress included a subtle rollback of presidential war authority in the latest defense authorization package, signaling a tug-of-war over military decisions.

By postponing a shutdown with another short-term funding extension, the U.S. keeps government functions steady-sending stable signals abroad.