Trump scraps new sanctions on Russia passed by Congress, citing ‘national interests’
President Donald Trump lifted tough new sanctions against Russia passed by Congress, arguing in an executive order Friday that the move “is in the national interest of the United States.” Trump signed the law, named for the late Sen. Lindsey…
Norte Fire burning near San Juan Capistrano triggers evacuation orders as flames threaten homes
Crews are battling a wildfire, dubbed Norte Fire, that threatens homes in the San Juan Capistrano area Friday afternoon. The Orange County Fire Department said firefighters responded to the Portico Del Norte area shortly after 11:30 a.m. after receiving…
Cook political report shifts 11 House races to Democrats
The Cook Political Report released Friday shifted 11 more House races toward Democrats’ favor as Republicans’ hopes of retaining their slim majority dwindle. The election prognosticator moved five “likely Republican” races to “lean…
California Congressman’s Office Receives Suspicious White Powder
A California congressman’s office became the latest target in a nationwide wave of suspicious mailings after a staffer opened an envelope containing white powder. Democratic Rep. Jimmy Panetta confirmed the incident in a statement posted on social…
Lawyers for Rep. Ilhan Omar say authorities ignored judge’s restrictions on home searches
Lawyers for Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Friday accused federal authorities of ignoring key restrictions a judge placed this week on a search of the lawmaker’s Washington residence and demanded the immediate return of all property seized from the…
Ukraine abandons truce that Moscow ignored and attacks Russian oil refinery
kyiv, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine attacked a Russian oil refinery Thursday, abandoning a brief truce involving energy-related goals that it said Moscow had ignored, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he felt betrayed by U.S. President Donald…
Katie Zacharia leaves White House post less than five days after taking office – BBC News Africa
Katie Zacharia leaves White House post less than five days after taking office BBC Katie Zacharia ousted after 5 days as White House press secretary The New York Times Ousted White House press secretary shares photo of Trump in first social media post…
The James Talarico–mental hospital hoax has been debunked.
Subscribe to Slatest to receive the most insightful analysis, reviews and advice available every day. It finally appears that the strange episode involving James Talarico and an absurd story about a mental health facility is over. The biggest promoter in…
US officials condemn attack on Washington Post photographer in West Bank
“The reported attack on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine by West Bank settlers is unconscionable and a moment of reckoning for the world,” Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) posted on X. “Will we tolerate an increase in vigilante violence against…
Army outlines new plan for prolonged fighting in first island chain
U.S. Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division and local partners in the Philippines unload equipment and vehicles during Reception, Readiness, Operation and Integration (RSOI) in Subic Bay, Philippines, March 12, 2026. U.S. Army photo The U.S. military…