US watchdog tallies Iran war’s hit to weapons stockpiles, military bases and more
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. government watchdog released its first report on the impact of the Iran war on Monday, acknowledging the military’s advanced weapons sh
Why is JD Vance Campaigning in Kansas, a Red State?
Why is JD Vance campaigning in a red state?
Gavin Newsom Says He Won’t Run in 2028 if Kamala Harris Does
The comments made to CNN, if taken at face value, seemed to fly in the face of the California governor’s presidential ambitions.
UVA School of Data Science emphasizes responsible AI use amid growing concerns
Some tech leaders have called for AI model development to slow down.
Florida GOP Officially Endorses Amendments 1 and 3
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida GOP today endorsed Amendment 1 and Amendment 3 on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot. Amendment 1 strengthens
Scientists Warn This Year’s El Niño Could Create Brand New Extreme Weather Patterns
Synergy between global warming and a type of El Niño not seen since the late 1990s could create unprecedented weather that scientists don’t have enough climate data to model.
Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate After Three Month Absence
Senator Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican and former leader, had been absent for more than 13 weeks after a health incident, fueling questions about his ability to continue serving.
How Democrats Are Rethinking Election Protection for the 2026 Midterms
Democrats are gearing up to fight back against what they see as potential voter intimidation on the part of Republicans ahead of this year’s midterm elections. State parties announced Monday that they are launching an initiative called the “New Battlefield Project,” intended to recruit 10,000 …
Trump nominates wife of ‘God Bless the USA’ singer Lee Greenwood to serve as US ambassador
President Donald Trump on Monday nominated the wife of “God Bless the USA” singer Lee Greenwood to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. Kimberly Greenwood was among a l…
Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate after three-month absence due to health issues
By Morgan Rimmer, Ted Barrett, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time after a three-month absence due to health issues. McConnell arrived at the Capitol for the evening vote series in a wheelchair, his appearance noticeably thinner and his speech slower than before his