House Republicans have unveiled a $95 billion plan focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules.

U.S. wholesale inflation fell from May to June on plunging energy prices but intensifying hostilities with Iran are clouding the outlook.

There will be no turning back the clock if the House has its way.

Lawmakers in the Senate have unveiled a bipartisan proposal to address Social Security's looming insolvency.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh pledged to make high inflation “a thing of the past” in his first congressional testimony Tuesday, yet provided no signal about the central bank’s next steps.

U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also slowed more than expected.

The aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill.

The Trump administration is cracking down on banks lending to people living in the U.S. illegally.

The U.S. has launched more strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

A widespread and dangerous heat wave is building across the U.S., with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend.

Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool again as President Donald Trump's problem-plagued effort to renovate the site pushes past his initial July 4 deadline.

Most of America’s Lower 48 states are about to swelter under an unusually large, strong and long-lasting heat dome.

Eight men have been indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June.

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, economist Raj Chetty and former Bank of England governor Mervyn King are among a slate of names released by the Federal Reserve Thursday that will help develop recommended changes to the central bank’s operations.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain historically low.

President Donald Trump's plan to build a triumphal arch that would alter the Washington, D.C., skyline has won initial approval from a key federal agency.

A Federal Reserve rate-setting committee agreed to keep its key rate unchanged at its meeting last month, though most officials were split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday.

A three-judge panel has denied a request from the Kennedy Center's board to restore President Donald Trump's name to the institution while they appeal an earlier ruling that dubbed the name change illegal.

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires age verification and parental consent for users seeking to download apps or make in-app purchases on mobile phones.

Heavy rain and flooding are breaking a heat wave that gripped New York City and much of the Northeast last week.

President Donald Trump is taking credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued at the World Cup against the United States’ star forward but says he did not demand an outcome.

In a stories published July 4 and July 5, 2026, about America 250 celebrations, The Associated Press misspelled the last name of Jennifer Koshko, who was in Washington for the holiday, as Koskho.

President Donald Trump has ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about communism.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June.

U.S. applications for jobless aid inched down last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels.

Justice Department officials are conducting a sweeping review of more than 1,000 grand jury presentations made by Illinois prosecutors following the dismissal of a high-profile case over misconduct.

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A federal judge has ordered the Defense Department to lift its requirement that journalists be accompanied by an escort while in the Pentagon.

President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress.

In a story published June 30, 2026, about the leader of a new science panel studying the national security risks posed by UFOs, The Associated Press erroneously described it as a White House panel.

The Supreme Court has erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that's more than 50 years old.

Americans’ attitudes toward the economy improved slightly this month as gas prices declined, but their outlook is still mostly negative by historical standards.

U.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war.

U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar for meetings with mediators working to negotiate an end to the war with Iran.

Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will be eligible for higher student loan limits after a federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that held them to lower caps.

Just in time for Independence Day, a new historical drama is taking audiences back to the remarkable story of the man who would become America’s first president.

John Yoo, a conservative law professor known for his views on presidential power, confirms he will advise a team investigating whether officials conspired against Donald Trump.

The Supreme Court has held that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant.

Kara Swisher is expanding her influence from tech journalism to politics.

The Supreme Court is wrapping up a term that has focused on President Donald Trump’s expansive claims of presidential power.

President Donald Trump surveyed his construction projects around the nation's capital, suggesting his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links could host major tournaments.

Iran has again launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait in response to new U.S. airstrikes.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a popular spot for protests, celebrations, and photos.

A federal appeals court has rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to abandon a Biden-era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution.

The U.S. has struck Iran to respond to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a provocation that President Donald Trump said violated the ceasefire.

Vice President JD Vance says the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon would have been a blip in today’s news cycle.

In a 6-3 decision, the justices green-lit the practice of limiting the number of people who can apply for asylum each day.

The U.S. economy expanded at a solid and unexpected 2.1% annual pace from January through March, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in its final estimate of first-quarter growth.

Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds that are creating uncertainty for businesses.

Congressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.

President Donald Trump sees America’s 250th anniversary as a chance to get the country excited again — about himself.

A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 4 in 10 U_S_ adults feel “proud” about the country's 250th anniversary, while about 3 in 10 feel “excited.”.

Olympian Jessie Diggins visited Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet.

The Washington Wizards took AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in the NBA draft.

The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers.

The Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas that sought to compel reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal to testify before a grand jury.

The Supreme Court is siding with the Trump administration in an immigration case dealing with the government’s power over green card holders accused of crimes.

The Supreme Court has rejected an effort to reshape tax foreclosure sales to allow the original owners to keep more money when homes are sold to recoup unpaid taxes.

The Supreme Court has barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs.

The Supreme Court has granted tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China.

The Pentagon has told lawmakers it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the war in Iran.

Tucker Carlson says he won't support the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections.

A Coast Guard helicopter has crashed in southeast Alaska.

The Senate has passed a bipartisan housing bill that aims to bring down home prices and increase supply.

The Washington Mystics have really grown on their recent road trip after suffering some tough lessons early in the season.

Vice President JD Vance says his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a good foundation for a final deal to end the Iran war.

The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, immediately killing two people and leaving six survivors amid an ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.

President Donald Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.

The question hangs in the halls at the Capitol: Was the war with Iran worth it.

Janeese Lewis George is making waves in Washington, D.C., with her progressive agenda as she aims for the mayor's office.

The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.

Senators are seeking to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel funds until the Pentagon submits its investigation into a strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed more than 165 people.

Ali Danial Hemani successfully challenged a federal law prohibiting people who illegally use drugs from owning guns. Justices said that ban is a Second Amendment violation.

The number of Americans applying for jobless aid fell modestly last week as layoffs remained in the same historically low range of recent years.

A bipartisan bill top lawmakers and athletic leaders have described as the best chance to stabilize college sports has cleared a major hurdle in the Senate.

A new kind of flu vaccine is moving a step closer to the U.S. market.

Taiwan's top diplomat in the U.S. says the island needs American weapons to bolster its self-defense against the growing threat from China.

The Federal Trade Commission and four states are suing the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.

The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs.

Brazilian MMA star Alex Pereira has accused Frenchman Cyril Gane of landing multiple “illegal shots” during their fight for the interim UFC heavyweight title at the White House.

The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors.

President Donald Trump's remodeled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned chartreuse from an algal bloom.

President Donald Trump’s administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies.

Court papers say law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend.

UFC CEO Dana White called fight night at the White House a smashing success.

Nara Organics has recalled its organic baby formula sold at Target stores and online due to a multistate outbreak of infant botulism.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore sites changed under an executive order that sought to eliminate “inappropriate content” at national museums, parks and landmarks.

AI giant Anthropic says it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals.

A federal judge has ruled the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.

The Kennedy Center is running out of options to keep President Donald Trump’s name on the facade of the iconic performing arts venue.

A key surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks and catching foreign spies is set to expire after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed in bipartisan fashion.

First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts, designed to help foster children.

A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn.

U.S. producer prices climbed last month at the fastest pace since November 2022, fueled by surging energy prices.

U.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran.

Hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have escalated, with Iran retaliating against U.S. air and cruise missile strikes.

President Donald Trump's UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn requires a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and about $60 million.

A new report by the National Park Service says construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round, as officials push to complete the project within three years.

Two leading House Republicans are meeting with Taiwan’s opposition leader as she travels to Washington this week.