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Trump places statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House

Trump places statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House

A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House

March 22, 2026 at 7:10 pm PDT

Enhanced role for immigration officers at US airports as shutdown frustrates travels and screeners

Enhanced role for immigration officers at US airports as shutdown frustrates travels and screeners

March 22, 2026 at 6:28 pm PDT

Trump's changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about US war preparation

Trump's changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about US war preparation

March 22, 2026 at 4:32 pm PDT

Tom Kean Jr.'s political roots date to 1776. Is that enough to protect the Republican's House seat?

Tom Kean Jr.'s political roots date to 1776. Is that enough to protect the Republican's House seat?

March 22, 2026 at 10:12 am PDT

Democrats sharpen criticism of Vance as they look past Trump to the 2028 presidential campaign

Democrats sharpen criticism of Vance as they look past Trump to the 2028 presidential campaign

March 22, 2026 at 5:43 am PDT

Cast a ballot and wait for the plane. In Alaska, a grace period for ballots is seen as a necessity

Cast a ballot and wait for the plane. In Alaska, a grace period for ballots is seen as a necessity

March 22, 2026 at 4:41 am PDT

Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' the war and easing sanctions but adding more troops

Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' the war and easing sanctions but adding more troops

March 21, 2026 at 6:49 pm PDT

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

March 21, 2026 at 5:42 pm PDT

ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says

ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says

March 21, 2026 at 3:40 pm PDT

Senate blocks amendment on transgender athletes during weekend session on voting bill

Senate blocks amendment on transgender athletes during weekend session on voting bill

March 21, 2026 at 1:54 pm PDT

Congress looks for Trump's exit plan as the Iran war drags on

Big money flows into state attorney general races as legal battles shape American politics

Judge orders Voice of America be put back together again. What are the chances that will happen?

Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generators

Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon

Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines

A Georgia appeals court rules Fulton County can reject GOP election board picks

Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds

Departed counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war denies leaking classified documents

Missouri judge strikes ballot summary for Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan

US to set up 12 regional disaster response hubs as it consolidates emergency humanitarian aid

White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint

Does California's race for governor finally have a leader? Swalwell sees attacks from left and right

Pete Hegseth’s Christian rhetoric draws renewed scrutiny after the US goes to war with Iran

3 Democratic pastors in Iowa are running for Congress, a snapshot of a national trend

Many states count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Those grace periods could go away

Democrats aim to turn Trump's tariffs against GOP in campaigns for governor

FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it

Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department

Epstein's former attorney tells House panel he didn't know about the abuse

Must see: Possum snuggles among stuffed animals at gift shop

Oscar-worthy decor: Woman said she got Academy Awards red carpet from dumpster for apartment

Several people were hurt on flight during severe turbulence

Taylor Frankie Paul speaks after ‘The Bachelorette’ pulled due to domestic violence investigation

‘Back on her feet’: Natasha Lyonne says she relapsed during recovery journey