House Republicans Shelve Effort to Impeach Hegseth
The House rejected an impeachment push against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with Republicans closing ranks days after a difficult midterm election.
Thomas Markle jailed after allegedly cutting off ankle monitor, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say Thomas Markle cut off his ankle monitor while awaiting a hearing on child sexual abuse material allegations, and he was then arrested.
House Republicans pick Jim Jordan as minority leader after midterm losses
House Republicans chose Jim Jordan, a strong Trump ally, to lead their conference in the next Congress after sweeping losses in the midterm elections.
Russia, Ukraine and US Resume Trilateral Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi
Officials from the United States, Ukraine and Russia met in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday in the first trilateral peace push since talks stalled after the Iran war began.
Jemima Goldsmith Alleges Violence and Abuse by Former Partner Russell Brand
TV producer Jemima Goldsmith says ex-partner Russell Brand physically assaulted her and subjected her to coercive control and abuse.
Trump Says Iran War Is 'Effectively Over' as Escalation Fears Fade
Trump says the US war in Iran is effectively over and that escalation after the midterms is not needed, though details of any end remain unclear.
Trump Signals Restraint on Iran as Qatar Mediates Possible New Ceasefire
President Trump calls more US strikes on Iran highly unlikely and says talks with Qatar's prime minister are focused on a new ceasefire.
Trump Stands by Hegseth as Congressman Files Impeachment Articles
A Republican congressman has filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and President Trump has publicly defended him.
Republican Massie forces House vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Hegseth
Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, accusing the defense secretary of unauthorized warfare and abuse of power.
California voters reject Prop 40 billionaire wealth tax
California voters rejected Proposition 40, a one-time tax on billionaires' wealth, after a record-spending campaign that split Democrats and drew tech money.
Qantas to Cut 850 Australian Jobs as Work Moves Offshore to India
Qantas plans to cut 850 local jobs and shift much of the work to India as part of an AI-driven overhaul of its IT systems.
Nvidia stock falls as CEO's affair with alleged Chinese spy becomes national story
Nvidia shares fell more than 4% after CEO Jensen Huang admitted an affair with a woman U.S. intelligence says is suspected of spying for China.
Supreme Court Lets Border Wall Work Proceed Near Big Bend
The Supreme Court lifted a lower-court freeze, allowing construction of a border wall in West Texas, including parts of Big Bend National Park.
Jeffries Backs Push to Impeach Hegseth as House Vote Looms
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says he supports impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as a Republican lawmaker prepares a floor vote.
Two Egyptian trains collide south of Cairo, leaving seven dead
A rear-end collision on a rail line in Giza province killed seven people and injured more than 100, prompting a presidential call for a rapid investigation.
Kraków square shooting suspect dies in hospital as terror probe continues
Polish police say the 24-year-old suspected of killing six people in a Kraków market square has died in hospital, as a terrorism investigation continues.
Pope Leo Challenges Argentina's Austerity Push in Buenos Aires Speech
Pope Leo XIV, arriving in Argentina, told President Javier Milei that the economy must serve people, in remarks outlets describe as a veiled rebuke.
Maya Jama Steps Down as Love Island Host After Three Years
Presenter Maya Jama has announced she is leaving her role as host of the reality series Love Island, saying she is ready for something new.
Trump Calls Deportation Policy 'Too Tough' and Floats Immigration Deal
Trump tells 60 Minutes his deportation push went too far and signals openness to a deal with Democrats after the midterm losses.
Trump Calls Midterm Results a "Giant Step Back" as White House Shifts
Trump says the midterms marked a "giant step back," as a post-election White House shakeup and a possible hardline turn draw attention.