Judge Declines, for Now, to Block Mail-In Voting Changes Ordered by Trump
The ruling allowed the Trump administration to continue to pursue changes that include enlisting the Postal Service in checking voters against a national database.
Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'
Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.
Americans aren't just on the financial edge because of inflation. Wages are falling behind too
In 2024, nearly half of U.S. households did not earn enough to cover their necessities. New research from the Brookings Institution shows that the affordability crisis is driven not just by inflation, but also by stagnant wage growth.
Italy loses in push to make one defendant foot bill for entire tax evasion scheme
Europe's top human rights court said Italy crossed the line by forcing some people to absorb massive confiscation orders tied to criminal schemes that generated far more money than they personally received.
Israel intensifies attacks on southern Lebanon, killing at least 16 people
Southern Lebanon empties out under bombardment as Red Cross warns of worsening crisis.
The Era of Central Bank Independence Is Coming to an End
Central bank independence has been a sacred cow for the last generation in the major capitalist economies. Donald Trump's appointment of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair symbolizes the beginning of a new era based on overt politicization of monetary policy.
‘Up for Grabs’: Can Democrats Sway Young Men Who Have Soured on Trump?
Many Gen Z men who voted for the president are dismayed by his time in office. But they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either: “Both parties kind of get it wrong.”
US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say
The US Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into writer E Jean Carroll, who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, looking into whether she committed perjury in connection with civil cases against Trump.
U.S. strikes Iran again. And, DOJ charges Google staffer over Polymarket trades
The U.S. says it has struck Iran again as peace talks continue to end the conflict. And, the federal government has charged a Google staffer for allegedly using insider information in Polymarket trades.
Iran says it has a new air defence system. How significant is it?
Iran's claimed drone interception has renewed attention on Tehran's military capabilities after months of bombardment.
Kathy Hochul's New Budget Fails to Meet the Moment
After a long delay, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has passed a state budget — a budget that does almost nothing to protect the hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers about to lose health care and food stamps due to Donald Trump's federal budget cuts.
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Further Threatening Negotiations
The U.S. military said Iran had launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said it had targeted an unspecified U.S. base in retaliation for earlier strikes.