US Politics

Texas AttorneyKen Paxton, endorsed by Donald Trump, defeated John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary, Al Jazeera reports.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed shock following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner where US President Donald Trump was present.

U.S. Attorney Pirro has characterized the recent incident involving President Donald Trump as an attempted assassination.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire, according to a joint statement released after trilateral negotiations in Washington. The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of Hezbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the announcement of a U.S.-Iran peace deal that includes an immediate ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for further negotiations.

A U.S. federal judge in Boston permanently blocked President Donald Trump's administration from implementing the requirement that voters present documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote.

Trump tells New York Times that if Iran failed to reach final nuclear accord with US, he would restart military attacks on Tehran.

A US-Iran peace deal has been announced, with Trump stating that the Strait of Hormuz is reopening.

Trump secures a peace deal with Iran after months of false starts, easing oil prices ahead of elections.

Loud bangs erupted at a Washington gala as Secret Service agents evacuated President Donald Trump from the stage, weapons drawn, amid panic.

President Trump told journalists in Washington 'When you're impactful, they go after you,' shortly after what appeared to be another attempt on his life.

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a Louisiana congressional map that was challenged on the basis of race-based redistricting.

A US court has issued an order halting the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide, restricting access to the medication.

President Trump announced that the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended for an additional three weeks following peace talks at the White House.

The White House has formally notified the US Congress that it considers the war on Iran to be terminated, with President Donald Trump scheduled to deliver remarks on the development.

A suspect was shot and killed by Secret Service officers in the lobby of the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington after the evacuation of President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, CNN reports.

Gunfire occurred at the Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, leading the Secret Service to evacuate President Donald Trump, Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance. One suspect was detained after injuring a Secret Service agent during an attempted security breach.

President Donald Trump has signed legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security, effectively ending a 76-day government shutdown.

Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on May 9-11, 2026.

US President Donald Trump said Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war are 'totally unacceptable', raising the possibility of fresh conflict and sending oil prices higher in early Asia trade on Monday.

U.S. Justice Department indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution for the first time to halt military action against Iran.

Donald Trump declared the Iran deal complete, authorized the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and ordered the immediate removal of the US naval blockade, writing on Truth Social: "Ships of the world, start your engines. Let the oil flow!"

Bitcoin rose to its highest level in nearly two weeks after the US and Iran said they reached an agreement to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The provisional peace agreement announced by the US and Iran on Sunday night leaves a narrow window of 60 days to negotiate issues around Iran's nuclear program.

The United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but offered little indication on the thorny question of Tehran's nuclear programme.

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Texas man, stating that possessing a firearm is not a crime for marijuana users.

The US House approved what it called the most significant housing legislation in decades, passing the bill by a 358-32 vote and sending it to Trump’s desk with rare bipartisan support.

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US director of national intelligence, according to a report by BBC News.

The White House is under lockdown following reports of gunshots heard nearby.