Supreme Court strikes down Trump's executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenshipThe justices relied on a long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment Jun 30 26June 30, 2026Article at Spectrum News
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender females from school sports teamsThe ruling could impact 25 other states with similar laws Jun 30 26June 30, 2026Article at Spectrum News
Sybil Ludington is called the ‘female Paul Revere.’ But did her ride really happen?According to the tale, she rode horseback 40 miles through the night to rally 400 soldiers from her father’s militia to respond to a British attack Jun 06 26June 06, 2026Article at Spectrum News
DC Wrap: Xi warns Trump over TaiwanA look at the day's biggest stories in national politics May 14 26May 14, 2026Article at Spectrum News
Senators vote to withhold their own pay during a government shutdownIt only applies to members of the Senate and does not require House approval or the president’s signature May 14 26May 14, 2026Article at Spectrum News
DC Wrap: Trump says ceasefire near dead, may pause gas taxA look at the day's biggest stories in national politics May 11 26May 11, 2026Article at Spectrum News
Trump says he'll suspend federal gas tax amid war with IranHowever, suspending the federal gas tax would require an act of Congress May 11 26May 11, 2026Article at Spectrum News
Founding Fathers' presence still felt at New York City's Fraunces Tavern 250 years laterThe 300-year-old gem of a building is teeming with history tied to the birth of a nation Apr 18 26April 18, 2026Article at Spectrum News
Reactions pour in from members of Congress after U.S. and Israel attack IranEarly Saturday morning, President Donald Trump posted a video on social media saying the U.S. had launched “major combat operations in Iran” Feb 28 26February 28, 2026Article at Spectrum News
Trump says deal framework would give U.S. 'everything we wanted' in GreenlandThe president said Thursday it's still "possible" the U.S. could ultimately acquire the Arctic island Jan 22 26January 22, 2026Article at Spectrum News
Republicans applaud Trump over Maduro capture; Democrats say president lacked authority for strikeRepublicans applauded Trump over Maduro's capture, while Democrats say president lacked authority to carry out strikes. Jan 03 26January 03, 2026Article at Spectrum News
DC Wrap: A third judge agrees to unseal records from Epstein investigationsAlso, Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, and the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Dec 10 25December 10, 2025Article at Spectrum News
Federal Reserve approves third rate cut of 2025, cautions about 'uncertainty' in economic outlookWednesday's decision brings the Fed's key rate down to a range of 3.5%-3.75%, the lowest it has been in nearly three years Dec 10 25December 10, 2025Article at Spectrum News
DC Wrap: Trump insults Marjorie Taylor Greene after lawmaker's '60 Minutes' interviewAlso, Trump announces aid to help farmers, and the Supreme Court seems poised to expand the president's powers Dec 08 25December 08, 2025Article at Spectrum News
Dick Cheney remembered for his public service, leadershipCheney, who served as VP from 2001-09 under Republican President George W. Bush, died Monday at the age of 84 Nov 04 25November 04, 2025Article at Spectrum News
White House ballroom donors include Big Tech and crypto firms, and even members of Trump's administrationTrump has defended the project by saying he and donors — not taxpayers — will foot the bill for the $300 million ballroom Oct 24 25October 24, 2025Article at Spectrum News
Trump says he supports Newsom being arrested; California to sue over National Guard deploymentGov. Gavin Newsom said the Trump administration acted illegally by federalizing the National Guard Jun 09 25June 09, 2025Article at Spectrum News
Billy Joel diagnosed with brain condition, cancels tour datesThe “Piano Man” singer has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH, a condition in which fluid buildup inside or around the brain disrupts brain function May 23 25May 23, 2025Article at Spectrum News
Trump hits back after Springsteen says on tour U.S. has 'unfit president' and 'rogue government'Trump responded on Truth Social with a series of personal insults about the "Born to Run" singer May 16 25May 16, 2025Article at Spectrum News
Trump defends possible Qatari plane gift, insists he wouldn't use it after presidencyTrump disputed reports he would continue to use the plane after his presidency ends May 12 25May 12, 2025Article at Spectrum News