Inflation hits 3.8%, outpacing wage growth for the first time since 2023  —  Increased energy costs are “accounting for over forty percent of the monthly all items increase,” said the Bureau of Labor Statistics. … Inflation surged to 3.8% in April, its highest level in nearly three years …

Americans' anger about the economy hits Trump and Republicans' midterm prospects  —  It's President Donald Trump's economy - and most Americans aren't happy with it.  —  A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds that 77% - including a majority of Republicans - say that Trump's policies …

Makary's time atop FDA over, Diamantas named acting commissioner … The decision to move on from Makary was months in the making, according to a senior administration official granted anonymity to discuss the Johns Hopkins surgeon's tenure.  His stint was marked by mass layoffs …

A Terrible Omen  —  Democrats just chose not to respond to an element of a Republican coup d'etat.  —  ∙ Paid  —  I don't think it will happen.  —  But there's at least some chance Democrats will “win” millions more votes than Republicans in House elections this November …

A Russian ship sank in mysterious circumstances.  It may have been carrying submarine nuclear reactors to North Korea  —  Russia Asia North Korea National security  —  A Russian cargo ship likely carrying two nuclear reactors for submarines, possibly destined for North Korea …

ICE Agents Have List of 20 Million People on Their iPhones Thanks to Palantir  —  The comments made by a senior ICE official at a trade show highlight how Palantir is increasing the speed at which ICE operates.  Most people detained by ICE have no criminal conviction.

Raskin alleges Todd Blanche oversaw payouts to FBI agents accused of misconduct  —  President Donald Trump has yet to name a nominee for his next attorney general but congressional Democrats are making clear they intend to make things difficult for Todd Blanche, the former deputy AG now leading …

China Increasingly Views Trump's America as an Empire in Decline  —  For decades, many Chinese viewed the United States with a mix of admiration, envy and resentment.  President Trump's volatile second term shattered that image.  —  When President Trump visited China in late 2017 …

Exclusive: Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened - sources  —  Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle East war, two Western officials briefed on the matter and two Iranian officials said.

How Much Would It Cost to Fuel Sean Duffy's Reality Show Road Trip?  —  Most Americans wouldn't be able to afford the transportation secretary's road trip — and that's before you add in the luxury cruise  —  Sean Duffy and his family took a super duper ultra cool road trip, and they want you to know all about it.

Hakeem Jeffries Rips Jen Kiggans For Not Condemning ‘Cotton-Picking’ Remark About Him  —  “Extremists who endorse disgusting, vile and racist language are pathetic,” said a spokesperson for the House Democratic leader.  —  WASHINGTON — A spokesperson for House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries …

Foreign Operators and Technical Superintendent of M/V Dali Indicted for Roles in Key Bridge Crash  —  For Immediate Release  —  Indian and Singapore Corporations and Company Official Charged with Conspiring to Defraud the United States and Causing the Death of Six Construction Workers

‘Anything necessary’: Trump won't rule out sending troops to polls  —  President Donald Trump won't rule out deploying troops or federal agents to the polls during the upcoming midterm elections, he said in comments to journalists Tuesday.  —  “I'd do anything necessary to make sure we have honest elections,” Trump said.

Trump's proposed ‘Golden Dome’ estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said  —  President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space — pitched as a “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program — is estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, according to a new analysis …

The Major Trouble at ‘60’ … On Sunday evening, “60 Minutes” aired an interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.  During the wide-ranging sit-down, Netanyahu's first with a broadcast television outlet since the Iran War began, the prime minister discussed the prospects for peace …

DHS's Misleading Press Release Smears a U.S. Judge in Rhode Island  —  The judge has referred an assistant U.S. attorney for an ethics inquiry, but she has said that DHS was the truly bad actor.  —  rparloff.bsky.social  —  Meet The Authors  —  On April 30, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security …

This year's U.S. House elections will be least competitive on record  —  In 1976, 101 U.S. House seats were structurally competitive.  Under the new 2026 maps, that number could fall to 33 — and just 15 are true toss-ups.  —  ∙ Paid … In 1976, the U.S. House of Representatives had 101 …

Third Way or the Highway  —  The centrist outfit's latest foray into the culture wars isn't about a streamer—it's about entrenching oligarch control of influence and electoral infrastructure. … With right-wing courts tearing up American democracy, the Strait of Hormuz blocked for two months and counting …

Why More Americans Are Seeking Religion  —  The United States seems to be revisiting the role of faith.  In essence, secularization is on pause.  —  This transcript was created using speech recognition software.  While it has been reviewed by human transcribers, it may contain errors.

Trump Administration Live Updates: F.B.I. Director Spars With Senator Who Questions His Conduct  —  What We're Covering Today  — F.B.I. Budget: Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, sparred with a senator at a budget hearing over his conduct, including whether he ordered polygraphs of F.B …

Cornyn introduces bill to rename US-287 as ‘Trump Interstate’  —  AUSTIN, Texas — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced legislation Monday to designate US Highway 287 as a future interstate highway named in honor of President Donald Trump.  —  The I-47 Future Interstate Act would rename …

Trumps Sign Mega Tower Deal With Firm Tied to Sanctioned Pro-Putin Billionaire  —  FRIENDS LIKE THESE  —  The Trump Organization is moving into the Kremlin's backyard.  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  President Donald Trump's sons are planning a new Trump Tower with help from a company linked …

ICE: More than 10,000 potential fraud cases related to student job program … Lyons and other officials outlined how federal investigators conducted site visits, identifying among other things, cases where OPT beneficiaries were being “managed” by employees based in India …

Trump shares post calling for Obama's arrest  —  The repost on social media was among a flurry of late-night posts in which Trump railed against his political opponents.  —  Summary  —  President Donald Trump shared a Truth Social post late Monday night that called for the arrest of Barack Obama …

Missouri Supreme Court hears challenges to GOP gerrymander  —  The Missouri Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in three challenges to a Republican gerrymander that aims to not only flip a congressional seat to the GOP, but also to override the will of Missouri voters.  —  The stakes in the cases are high.

Anna Paulina Luna considering run for RNC chair  —  Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) said Tuesday she's eyeing a future bid to chair the Republican National Committee, saying she has a “bone to pick with the RNC.”  “I'll be honest with you — I am considering, after [current RNC Chair] …

Mysterious Meddling in Democratic Primaries Has G.O.P. Fingerprints  —  A new super PAC with ties to Republicans is intervening in Democratic primaries, in one instance helping a sex therapist in Texas accused of antisemitism.  —  A new mystery super PAC with ties to Republicans has spent …

Trump's uphill climb on gas taxes  —  President Trump's endorsement of suspending federal gas taxes pushes the idea higher on the political radar, but it still faces long odds. … - The federal tax is 18.3 cents for gasoline and 24.3 cents for diesel (with another .1 cent fee for addressing leaking underground tanks).

Abigail Spanberger's Faceplant  —  Has there ever been a more overhyped politician than Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger?  —  Flash back a few months, when the “moderate” pol, boosted by endless media profiles describing her competence and pragmatic leadership, swept into office vowing she would …