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…
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…
President Donald Trump attended the opening night of the musical Chicago at the Kennedy Center on March 31, in a visit that highlighted both his growing control over the institution and the…
President Donald Trump made history on April 1, by becoming the first sitting U.S. president to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court. His visit centered on one of the most controversial…
The Trump administration has unveiled a revised plan to dramatically reduce the size of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, stepping back from an earlier effort to nearly wipe out the agency…
A Republican senator is preparing legislation that would significantly expand the U.S. ban on Chinese automobiles, taking a much harder line than current rules by targeting not just imported vehicles, but also…
Communities across the United States are rapidly rethinking how they commemorate César Chavez after allegations that he sexually abused women and girls during the 1960s. Elected officials, civil rights groups, and local…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. central bank is in a position to wait and watch how the expanding Iran war affects inflation and the broader economy, signaling that policymakers…
Finnish quantum computing company IQM Quantum Computers has secured about 50 million euros, or roughly $57.6 million, in new venture financing from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, in a move designed…
A new congressional effort to end the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security failed on March 27, 2026, leaving thousands of federal employees without pay and raising fears of worsening…
