Lawmakers Force New Vote on Limiting Trump’s Iran Military Action Amid Ceasefire Uncertainty
The U.S. Senate was set to vote on a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military action against Iran without congressional approval, reflecting growing alarm in Washington over how far the conflict could go and who has the constitutional power to decide. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Congress needed to […]
A Shrinking Workforce Is Changing the U.S. Economy as Participation Falls to a Historic Low
One of the most important changes in the U.S. economy is not just slower hiring, but the growing number of people leaving the labor force altogether. The labor-force participation rate fell to 61.9% in March 2026, the lowest level since 1977 outside the pandemic period. That measure tracks the share of Americans who are either […]
DHS Warns It Could Halt International Traveler Processing at Airports in Sanctuary Cities
The Trump administration is considering a move that could severely disrupt international air travel in some of the country’s biggest metropolitan areas: stopping customs processing for international travelers at airports located in so-called sanctuary cities. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the idea is under consideration as part of the administration’s response to cities and […]
Health Insurers Jump After Medicare Advantage Rates Rise More Than Expected for 2027
Shares of major U.S. health insurers rose sharply after the federal government announced a larger-than-expected increase in Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2027, easing fears that the industry would face another year of margin pressure. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said it would raise payments to private insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans by […]
Artemis II Astronauts Make History With First Moon-to-Space Station Call on Journey Home
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission achieved another historic first as they headed back to Earth from the moon: a live radio conversation with astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The call took place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, after the four Artemis II astronauts completed their lunar flyby and began the return leg […]
Europe, Asia and Gulf Partners Reassess U.S. Ties as Trump’s Foreign Policy Turns More Erratic
Many of America’s traditional allies are entering a period of deep strategic anxiety: they are increasingly frustrated by what they see as erratic U.S. behavior under President Donald Trump, yet they also feel they have few realistic alternatives to American power. Friendly governments in Europe, Asia and the Middle East are being pushed into an […]
Trump Escalates Pressure on Iran, Warning of New Infrastructure Attacks Over Blocked Shipping Route
President Donald Trump sharply escalated his rhetoric toward Iran on April 5, threatening to target key pieces of the country’s infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil-shipping routes. In a Truth Social post published on Easter Sunday, Trump warned that Tuesday would be “Power Plant […]
Amnesty Warns 2026 World Cup Faces Major Human Rights Risks Across U.S., Mexico and Canada
Amnesty International says the 2026 FIFA World Cup is approaching under conditions that could expose millions of fans and local communities to serious human rights risks across all three host countries: the United States, Mexico and Canada. They warned that the tournament is drifting far from the “safe, free and inclusive” event that FIFA promised […]
White House Acts to Cover DHS Paychecks While Congress Remains Stuck on Funding Deal
President Donald Trump said he would soon sign an emergency order to pay Department of Homeland Security employees who have been working without pay since the partial DHS shutdown began in mid-February. The move is designed to address one of the most visible and politically damaging effects of the prolonged funding standoff, which has left […]
Judge Challenges Trump’s Plan for Giant ‘Independence Arch’ Near the National Mall in Washington
A federal judge is raising serious questions about President Donald Trump’s plan to build a large “Independence Arch” near the National Mall, adding another legal obstacle to one of the administration’s most visible symbolic projects. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan sharply questioned whether Trump has the authority to move forward with such a major monument […]
