Fox News Is Demanding War With Iran.  Donald Trump Is Listening  —  Trump's heavy consumption of Fox News content is increasing his appetite for direct military confrontation with Iran  —  As President Donald Trump weighs sending U.S. forces to help Israel bomb Iran …

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 …

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 …

Democrats walk out of Senate Judiciary hearing probing Biden's mental fitness  —  Democrats are refusing to participate in the first congressional hearing focusing on allegations of former President Joe Biden's mental decline while in the White House.  Only Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) …

SAMHSA Statement on 988 Press 3 Option  —  On July 17, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will no longer silo LGB+ youth services, also known as the “Press 3 option,” to focus on serving all help seekers, including those previously served through the Press 3 option.

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 …

Social Security fund could run dry ahead of earlier forecast, trustees say  —  If Congress does not overhaul the funds' financing, automatic cuts will slash Social Security benefits by 23 percent in 2033, according to the latest trustees report.  —  Summary384

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 …

Break-in reported at home of slain Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman  —  Police say someone pried off a wood covering and broke a window to enter the Brooklyn Park house.  —  Police are investigating a reported overnight break-in at the boarded-up home where Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman …

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 …

Scoop: Democrats probe FBI handcuffing of Padilla  —  The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee is scrutinizing FBI agents' forcible removal and handcuffing of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) at the agency's Los Angeles headquarters last week, Axios has learned.

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 area 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

The D.N.C. Is in Chaos and 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 of a new party leader …

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 …

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 …

Exclusive: CEO economic outlook sinks to five-year low  —  Economic sentiment among America's top CEOs plunged to the lowest level since 2020, according to a new survey by the Business Roundtable, first seen by Axios.  —  Why it matters: Chief executives have not been this sour on the economy since …

Judge rules EPA termination of environmental justice grants was unlawful  —  EPA cannot “thumb its nose at Congress” by refusing to spend appropriated funds, the judge wrote.  —  A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that EPA's termination of $600 million in environmental justice grants issued …

Texas Man Charged Federally for Receipt and Transport of Explosives Intended for Use Against Law Enforcement  —  For Immediate Release  —  A Texas man is facing federal charges after allegedly purchasing powerful explosives in New Mexico and expressing plans to use them to harm law enforcement officers …

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 …

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 …

How Dr. Phil and a Top Adams Aide Helped Ease ICE's Path Into New York  —  Kaz Daughtry, a freewheeling deputy mayor, has emerged as a crucial ally for the Trump administration and its border czar.  So has Dr. Phil.  —  If President Trump's border czar was going to meet the goals …

Hegseth spars with Democratic senators during Congressional hearing  —  Hegseth came under fire for how the military was used in the protests.  —  Sen. Elissa Slotkin questions Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during a Senate Armed Services Committee, June 18, 2025 in Washington.