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Hegseth announces joint task force with DOJ to prosecute leaks to journalists 'with the full force of the law'

Pentagon head Pete Hegseth announced a joint task force with the DOJ to identify and prosecute officials who leak sensitive information to the media....

Mamdani offers few answers as massive homeless encampment sprouts in west Manhattan

A growing homeless encampment near Manhattan's Intrepid Museum has sparked complaints as Mayor Zohran Mamdani outlines the city's response....

Democrats running to replace Platner in key Senate race call for ICE to be 'abolished'

Leading Maine Democratic Senate candidates joined hundreds of protesters calling to abolish ICE after federal agents fatally shot a man in Biddeford....

Trump-backed Daylight Saving Time bill clears key House hurdle

The Sunshine Protection Act cleared a key House hurdle, but opponents warn permanent Daylight Saving Time could disrupt natural circadian rhythms....

Stephen Miller's unlikely friendship with Lindsey Graham revealed in heartfelt White House tribute

Stephen Miller called Lindsey Graham a personal friend and the most effective, consistent advocate for the president's agenda in the Senate....

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Oil gains over 2% as Mideast tensions and Hormuz toll prospects raise supply worries

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz....

U.S. completes latest round of strikes against Iran, while Tehran targets Gulf neighbors

The U.S. has completed a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, as Tehran targets U.S. military facilities in the region....

China exports in June rise at fastest pace since 2021 as AI boom, tariff rush lift trade

China's exports to the U.S. jumped around 14% last month while imports grew 26%, according to CNBC calculation of the official data....

Stock futures slip as Middle East tensions escalate; traders await earnings and inflation data: Live updates

Oil prices surged and stocks slid on Monday after President Donald Trump said he would reinstate a blockade on Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz....

South Carolina governor taps Lindsey Graham's sister to serve as interim senator

The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham ignited a scramble among South Carolina Republicans to prepare for a special primary election to replace him on the GOP ticket....

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Health Dept. Rescinds Freeze on $10 Billion for 5 Democratic States

The reversal of the funding pause came after the administration faced repeated setbacks in a suit challenging the decision, which could have jeopardized programs for low-income households....

Graham’s Death Complicates G.O.P. Agenda in Congress

Senators returned to the Capitol mourning their colleague, who played pivotal roles on multiple issues confronting lawmakers....

Democratic Senate Candidates in Maine Denounce Deadly ICE Shooting

The killing of a man in Biddeford quickly became an issue in the Senate race, with Democrats aiming to tie Senator Susan Collins to President Trump’s immigration crackdown....

Trump Says Fighting With Iran Has Resumed as He Orders Blockade and Tolls

After several days of strikes, the president notified Congress that fighting had begun again and announced shipping fees that his administration previously deemed illegal....

A Guide to the Uncanny 2026 Midterm Elections, and How We Got Here

A lot of things have changed in American politics since our writer went on parental leave....