Inside the clashes between Trump and Gabbard  —  The director of national intelligence has rankled Trump with her statements about nuclear war, and the president has suggested she's off message.  —  As President Donald Trump privately mulled joining Israel's campaign against Iran this month …

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors, big loss for transgender rights  —  The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, a stunning setback to transgender rights.  The justices' 6-3 decision in a case …

Senate Republicans hold hearing on Biden's mental fitness as Democrats boycott  —  Nearly six months after Joe Biden left the White House, Senate Republicans are still scrutinizing his presidency, kicking off the first in what's expected to be a series of congressional hearings this year on his mental fitness in office.

Trump administration to shutter LGBTQ youth suicide hotline next month  —  President Trump's administration has ordered a crisis service for LGBTQ youth to close within 30 days in a move that opponents have said will have dire consequences.  —  The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration …

State Department unveils social media screening rules for all student visa applicants  —  Applicants will be vetted for “any indications of hostility towards the citizens, culture, government, institutions or founding principles of the United States.”  —  U.S. diplomats have officially …

FDA approves powerful HIV drug that nearly eliminated spread in clinical trials  —  The twice-yearly injectable drug's potential could be compromised by the Trump administration's dramatic cuts to HIV-prevention infrastructure in the U.S.  —  The Food and Drug Administration has approved …

Trump deploys 2,000 additional National Guard troops to Los Angeles … President Donald Trump's administration is ordering an additional 2,000 members of the California Army National Guard to the Los Angeles area under federal command, the Pentagon announced late Tuesday.

Social Security, Medicare finances worsen, bringing funding cliffs sooner  —  The latest projections come amid bitter political and legal fights over the Trump administration's early efforts to crack down on alleged fraud in Social Security programs.  —  The long-term financial health …

ICE Barbie Visited Biohazard Lab With RFK Jr. Before Hospitalization  —  ☣️☣️☣️  —  The HHS secretary shared an image alongside Noem “inspecting the biological hazard labs” a day earlier.  —  Kristi Noem was hospitalized for an allergic reaction …

Deseret News condemns Lee's posts about Minnesota shooting  —  The editorial board of the Utah-based publication said the Utah senator cast a “poor light"' on the Beehive State.  —  The Deseret News has condemned Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee for social media posts about two shootings in Minnesota …

Senate bill's Medicaid cuts draw some GOP angst  —  The Senate's deep cuts to Medicaid in the tax and spending megabill are setting off alarm bells among some Republicans, complicating leadership's effort to get the legislation passed by July 4.  —  It seeks to clamp down on two tactics states use …

'I'm still the hope guy': Former President Obama addresses Hartford crowd  —  Former U.S. President Barack Obama spoke at The Bushnell Performing Arts Center in Hartford Tuesday evening.  —  Obama's appearance came amid political unrest across the country and outrage over actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

NYC Mayoralty, June 2025  —  Cuomo Breaks 50% in 7th Round of Ranked Choice Voting  —  Andrew Cuomo leads the Democratic primary race for New York City Mayor, but the contest has tightened.  Cuomo is the first-choice candidate of nearly four in ten likely Democratic primary voters …

Russia tells US not to strike Iran, warns of nuclear catastrophe  —  Russia is telling the United States not to strike Iran because it would radically destabilise the Middle East, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday, and Moscow said Israeli strikes risked triggering a nuclear catastrophe.

Judge rules that anti-woke is just racism  —  👨🏻‍⚖️ PN is possible thanks to paid subscribers.  If you appreciate our fiercely independent coverage of American politics, please support us.  👇  —  Earlier this week, a federal judge in Boston explicitly called …

Hegseth defends Kinglsey Wilson amid questioning about antisemitic record  —  ‘Any suggestion that I or her or others are party to antisemitism is a mischaracterization attempting to win political points,’ the defense secretary said  —  Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered a strident defense …

Reps. Nadler and Goldman barred from inspecting ICE holding cells in NYC … We rely on your support to make local news available to all  —  Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025.  Donate today  —  Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations

China's Oil Demand Will Peak Earlier Than Expected, IEA Says  —  China's oil demand will stop growing earlier than expected, reinforcing the outlook for a global peak and prolonged supply surplus this decade, the International Energy Agency said.  —  The IEA slashed forecasts …

Florida Dem who posted huge special election fundraising set for Senate run  —  Josh Weil drew national attention this year when he significantly outfundraised his Republican opponent in a deep-red district.  —  Florida Democrat Josh Weil, the once little-known progressive teacher who stunned …

Hegseth defers to general on Pentagon's plans for Iran  —  U.S. Central Command chief Gen. Erik Kurilla is overruling other top Pentagon officials.  —  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given an unusual level of authority to a single general in the latest Middle East crisis …

Steve Bannon Predicts Most of MAGA World Will ‘Get on Board’ with Trump on Iran  —  The longtime Trump ally said he wants the U.S. to stay out of Iran but trusts the president's leadership.  — Copy  —  Steve Bannon said Wednesday that while he doesn't want U.S. involvement in Iran …

Inside the Chaos Swirling Through a D.N.C. Desperate for Cash  —  Under its new leader, Ken Martin, the Democratic National Committee has been plagued by infighting and a drop in big donations, raising alarms from Democrats as they try to win back power.  —  Just months into the tenure …

Brad Lander's pathetic ‘arrest me’ drama only proves he's desperate for attention  —  Brad Lander got exactly what he wanted Tuesday: A high-profile arrest that might somehow salvage a political career that was otherwise ending in ignomy.  —  By provoking ICE agents into arresting him …

Why a Vaccine Expert Left the C.D.C.: ‘Americans Are Going to Die’  —  Dr. Fiona Havers is influential among researchers who study immunizations.  The wholesale dismissal of the agency's scientific advisers crossed the line, she said.  —  In 13 years at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …