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President Trump is holding off on new military action against Iran as negotiations continue, despite growing frustration in Congress and repeated setbacks in the peace process. New reporting reveals why the White House believes time may still be on its side in securing a deal. Prosecutors revealed the final words of slain Texas high school football star Austin Metcalf as the murder trial of Karmel...

President Trump says a deal with Iran could be finalized as soon as this weekend, potentially ending months of conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The White House says the proposed agreement would permanently block Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, the New York Post traveled to Maine to investigate the growing controversies surrounding Democratic Senate candidate Graham Pla...

President Trump sat down for an interview with the New York Post, discussing Iran negotiations, the upcoming midterms, and who he sees leading the Republican ticket in 2028. The president also weighed in on key Senate races that could shape control of Congress. A 22-year-old illegal migrant has pleaded not guilty after prosecutors say he confessed to murdering his neighbor and a co-worker in separ...

President Trump is abandoning his controversial $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund after bipartisan opposition, court challenges, and pressure from Senate Republicans. Questions now remain about whether the rest of Trump’s massive IRS settlement will survive intact. Meanwhile, a Utah judge has handed down a major ruling in the Charlie Kirk murder case, allowing cameras in court and setting the...

President Trump is considering headlining his own Freedom 250 celebration after several major musical acts backed out of the patriotic concert series. A feud is escalating between New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and the Department of Homeland Security over conditions and protests at an ICE detention center in Newark.  https://nypost.com/2026/05/31/us-news/trump-shows-off-white-house-drone-port-...

Reports suggest negotiations with Iran are nearing a breakthrough as talks continue over reopening the Strait of Hormuz and dismantling Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Former First Lady Jill Biden is facing backlash after revealing she feared Joe Biden suffered a stroke during his disastrous 2024 debate performance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is floating a plan that could disrupt international travel at major sanctuary city airports across the country. President Trump escalated tensions in the Middle East during a marathon Cabinet meeting, threatening Oman over negotiations tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump scored another major primary victory after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in the GOP runoff. The race is being viewed as a major test of Trump’s influence over the Republican Party heading into November. Meanwhile, authorities in Puerto Vallarta - one of Mexico’s top tourist destinations - are investigating whether three eerily similar murde...

Fresh U.S. strikes hit Iranian missile sites and boats in the Strait of Hormuz just hours after President Trump said peace talks were “proceeding nicely.” Even as negotiations continue, Iran’s nuclear program remains the biggest obstacle to a final deal. Meanwhile, Indiana officials say nearly 300 illegal migrants with commercial driver’s licenses were stopped and prosecuted at truck weigh station...

President Trump’s endorsement record has become one of the biggest forces in Republican politics. Will his winning streak continue in Texas tomorrow where Senator John Cornyn faces Trump-backed State Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate Primary? And how might the President's success translate to the general election this November? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump says rolling back Biden-era climate regulations could help lower grocery prices for struggling Americans. The administration is also touting new deportation figures, highlighting a sharp increase in removals during Trump’s second term.  https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/major-supermarket-just-cut-thousands-of-prices-across-ny-and-nj/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Drivers heading into Memorial Day weekend are facing another painful spike in gas prices as the Iran conflict keeps pressure on global oil markets. Analysts warn prices could climb even higher if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed through the summer. Meanwhile, Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner is facing fresh backlash after another controversial Reddit post resurfaced online.  Learn...

President Trump scored another major primary victory as Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie lost to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein.  Horrifying new details and livestream footage have emerged from the deadly San Diego mosque shooting. Investigators say the attackers were fueled by online radicalization and white supremacist ideology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

President Trump abruptly called off planned strikes on Iran after Gulf leaders urged more time for negotiations. Even with diplomacy still alive, the White House says military action remains on the table if talks collapse. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Kentucky’s high-stakes Republican primary, where Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallen is taking on MAGA rebel Thomas Massie in the most expensive House p...

A crippling Long Island Rail Road strike is throwing New York commuters into chaos as President Trump and Governor Kathy Hochul trade blame over the disruption. With hundreds of thousands affected, the political fallout is growing fast. Meanwhile, a California transgender athlete controversy is reigniting the national debate over girls’ sports after officials awarded duplicate gold medals at a sta...

President Trump has wrapped up his high-stakes Beijing summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping after talks on Taiwan, Iran, trade, and AI. The White House says the leaders made progress on key global issues, including a major Boeing deal. New York City lawmakers are targeting “predatory” dynamic pricing with proposed new consumer protections. Will NYC be the first city to ban the practice? Learn...

President Trump is on the ground in Beijing meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping for high-stakes talks on Iran, trade, and global security. The outcome could shape relations between the world’s two biggest powers. Meanwhile, a CIA whistleblower is making explosive claims that Dr. Anthony Fauci misled investigators about the origins of COVID-19.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

President Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with Iran, trade, and AI all on the agenda. The outcome could reshape global economics and geopolitical tensions between the world’s two biggest powers. New details are emerging about a deadly incident at Denver International Airport where a man was struck by a speeding jet.  Learn more about your ad choice...

President Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” as tensions rise and nuclear talks stall. With gas prices surging, the administration is now considering a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax to ease pressure on Americans. Meanwhile, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is escalating his feud with Senator Mark Kelly, raising questions about classified briefings and potential investiga...

President Trump is escalating threats against Iran after rejecting a new peace proposal that sidesteps the nuclear issue. Tensions remain high as drone incidents and ceasefire violations raise fears of renewed conflict. The billionaire co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks NBA franchise finds himself at the center of a shocking alleged blackmail scheme involving a former lover.  https://nypost.com/2026/...

President Trump is heading to Beijing for a high-stakes meeting with China’s Xi Jinping, with Iran, trade, and global tensions all on the table. The outcome could shape everything from oil markets to tech competition between the world’s two biggest powers. Meanwhile, fears of a COVID-like outbreak from the cruise ship hantavirus cases are growing—but experts say a global pandemic is unlikely.  Lea...

Health officials believe they’ve identified how a deadly hantavirus outbreak spread aboard a stranded cruise ship. The vessel remains stuck at sea as officials scramble to contain the rare and potentially deadly virus. A 28-year-old mom is accused of posing as a teenager to enroll in a New York City high school. Authorities say her scheme unraveled in the most predictable way possible. Learn more...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to the Vatican for a high-stakes meeting with Pope Leo amid tensions with the Trump administration. At the same time, the U.S.-Iran conflict continues to simmer, with uncertainty around negotiations and control in Tehran. Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is eyeing his next move as his term winds down, with a potential 2028 presidential run in focus. htt...

President Trump ramps up warnings to Iran after U.S. forces clash with Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. With tensions escalating, the risk of a broader conflict is once again on the table. Meanwhile, a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has left passengers stranded at sea with no port willing to take them in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump is weighing a plan to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran threaten to reignite the war. With global shipping under attack and no peace deal in sight, the risk of escalation is growing. Meanwhile, controversial new legislation in New York could allow inmates like John Lennon’s assassin and the Son of Sam killer to seek parole regardless the severity of th...