Maine Democrats rally behind Troy Jackson to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins after Platner's withdrawal.
Why it mattersTroy Jackson will replace Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee for the Maine Senate seat, shaping a key race.
The U.S. has imposed a significant 50% tariff on key Canadian imports like dairy, alcohol, and cars, heightening trade disputes with a major ally.
Why it mattersTrump escalated trade tensions by imposing a 50% tariff on key Canadian imports like dairy, alcohol, and cars.
Darline Graham Nordone announces her candidacy for the South Carolina Senate seat previously held by her late brother, Lindsey Graham.
Why it mattersDarline Graham Nordone announced her candidacy for the South Carolina Senate seat previously held by her brother.
Usha and JD Vance welcomed their fourth child, the first baby born to a sitting Vice President in over a century and a half.
Why it mattersUsha Vance gave birth to the couple's fourth child, marking the first time a sitting Vice President has had a child born in office.
Donald Trump revealed that the new Air Force One will be taken out of service to be modified, sparking debate on its defensive capabilities.
Why it mattersDonald Trump revealed the new Air Force One will be taken out of service for extensive modifications, prompting security questions.
Increasing US casualties in the Iran war are driving President Trump closer to escalation, despite some diplomatic openness and strong opposition from Democrats.
Why it mattersIncreasing US casualties in the Iran war are driving Trump closer to escalation, despite Democratic opposition.
The Pentagon has officially named the two US service members who died in an Iranian drone strike targeting a base in Jordan.
Why it mattersThe Pentagon named the US service members killed in an Iranian drone strike on a Jordan base, adding human impact to escalating tensions.
Surging gas prices over $4 per gallon are hitting drivers as the conflict in Iran persists, impacting global oil markets.
Why it mattersGas prices have surged past $4 per gallon as the conflict in Iran continues to impact global oil markets.
The director of a federal AI testing institute abruptly resigned, fueling concerns about the agency's stability and future.
Why it mattersThe rapid resignation of the AI security agency director raises questions about the initiative's stability.
Donald Trump has again told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that wildfires are 'poisoning' the air in the United States.
The Trump administration's DOJ is using a rarely invoked 30-year-old deportation process for the first time in a federal court, signaling a new strategy in immigration enforcement.
Why it mattersUnprecedented legal strategy in immigration enforcement from the Trump DOJ.
US military strikes Iran in response to soldier deaths, while attacks on Syria and Jordan widen the conflict.
Why it mattersThe US strikes against Iran, expanding to Syria and Jordan, represent a significant escalation of conflict and a direct response to soldier deaths, making it th