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Border funding clears Senate, but House Republicans defy Trump on Ukraine aid 05.06.2026 9:06
Republicans spend all night fighting over one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial ideas, then hand him a major immigration victory just before sunrise. Plus, a growing group of Republicans breaks with the president over Ukraine, joining Democrats to advance billions in new aid. And John Bolton goes from Trump insider to Trump critic to criminal defendant. Why he’s pleading guilty in a c...
Iran talks face new doubts after Kuwait attack; Trump taps Blanche for AG 04.06.2026 8:47
President Donald Trump says Iran talks are going well, but new video from Kuwait suggests the region isn’t there yet. Plus, Trump moves to make Todd Blanche his permanent attorney general, putting one of his closest legal allies a Senate vote away from the top job at the Department of Justice. And a new warning for future retirees: Social Security checks could drop by about $500 a month if Congres...
California voters extend two key races; US and Iran exchange heavy strikes 03.06.2026 11:04
An upset in Iowa, a runoff in Los Angeles and California’s gubernatorial race remains too close to call. The biggest primary winners from Tuesday and one of the night’s biggest surprises. Plus, a private CBS meeting turns into a very public firing. Scott Pelley is out, and his parting shot keeps the fight alive. And the Trump administration pulls the plug on its $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fu...
Trump-Netanyahu clash clouds Iran talks; DOJ scraps $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization fund’ 02.06.2026 9:23
Are the U.S. and Iran still negotiating? President Donald Trump is pushing for calm in Lebanon, but the fighting — and friction with Israel — continue. Plus, a controversial $1.8 billion fund may be dead before it starts. The Trump administration is backing away after a court fight and mounting criticism. And a closed-door meeting at “60 Minutes” didn’t stay closed. A clash between Scott Pelley an...
Trump rewrites Iran deal while strikes continue; Platner challenges new reports 01.06.2026 9:34
Deal talks continue, but so do the strikes. The U.S. and Iran exchange new attacks even as President Donald Trump sends revised terms back to Tehran. Plus, Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner pushes back against reports about his personal life, but his response has drawn very different reactions from some of the party’s biggest names. And Trump thinks he has a solution to a concert lineup p...
Iran deal awaits Trump’s signature; Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes on pad 29.05.2026 9:37
Iran may be ready to reopen one of the world’s most important shipping lanes under a proposed new deal. It could ease pressure on global oil markets, but only if both sides stick to a fragile truce. Plus, Blue Origin is cleaning up after a launch pad explosion, putting another key mission in doubt. And Treasury officials are already preparing for the possibility of a $250 bill featuring Trump’s fa...
Iran ceasefire frays as Trump delays deal; DOJ investigates E. Jean Carroll 28.05.2026 9:21
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran looks increasingly shaky after new drone claims and fresh threats near the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the death toll rises after the paper mill implosion in Washington state, with more workers still missing. Recovery crews continue searching through the debris as investigators try to determine what triggered the blast. And NASA lays out an ambitious new moon st...
Ken Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff; Washington chemical blast leaves nine missing 27.05.2026 10:15
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pulls off a major win, knocking out longtime Sen. John Cornyn in one of the year’s biggest Republican races. Plus, a deadly implosion tears through a Washington paper plant, leaving a worker dead and nine others still missing. And President Donald Trump gathers his Cabinet at the White House on Wednesday morning, with Iran expected to dominate the discussion. Thes...
US strikes Iran again; California chemical threat keeps thousands out 26.05.2026 8:54
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran flares up again, putting new strain on efforts to end the conflict. Plus, the biggest danger from a chemical emergency in Southern California appears to be backing off. But thousands of people still can’t return home as crews monitor a troubled tank for any new problems. And President Donald Trump heads back to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for ano...
Trump makes surprise Poland pivot; Colbert ends 33-year franchise 22.05.2026 11:48
President Donald Trump hits reverse on Europe, canceling one troop plan for Poland only to replace it with a larger deployment. So what changed? Plus, hurricane season is almost here, and one weather pattern could help keep some of the strongest storms from stacking up. And one of late night’s biggest names says goodbye. Stephen Colbert signs off and closes the curtain on a television run that str...
Trump says he’s in ‘no hurry’ on Iran deal; SpaceX files for historic IPO 21.05.2026 9:12
Iran says it’s reviewing the latest U.S. peace proposal as President Donald Trump shifts between patience and pressure. Plus, a legal fight over the new “anti-weaponization fund” reaches federal court. Two officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are trying to block payouts they argue could benefit the wrong people. And SpaceX is preparing for a Wall Street launch that could rewrite the...
Massie loses Kentucky primary; Cassidy flips on Trump in Iran vote 20.05.2026 12:24
President Donald Trump gets the result he wanted in Kentucky after longtime critic Rep. Thomas Massie loses his primary fight. Plus, critics are calling Trump’s new IRS settlement and anti-weaponization fund a political slush fund. Now the fight over who could eventually qualify for payments. And the U.S. is preparing criminal charges against Raúl Castro over a case from 30 years ago. These storie...
San Diego mosque shooting investigated as hate crime; Ebola deaths rise in Africa 19.05.2026 10:13
A shooting outside a San Diego mosque leaves five people dead, prompting investigators to search for answers. Authorities are now examining whether the attack was motivated by hate. Plus, President Donald Trump has put planned strikes on Iran on hold as negotiations continue behind the scenes. Who he says urged him to give diplomacy more time. And the Ebola outbreak continues to spread in Central...
Trump warns time is running out for Iran; Navy probes Idaho midair jet crash 18.05.2026 9:06
President Donald Trump raises the temperature with Iran again, saying time is running short. His latest warning leaves a bigger question hanging: Is another round of fighting getting closer? Plus, Ebola cases continue to climb in parts of Africa, and the World Health Organization has now issued a global health emergency declaration. And an investigation is underway into how two planes collided dur...
Trump claims breakthroughs in Beijing; CIA director quietly visits Cuba 15.05.2026 9:04
President Donald Trump leaves Beijing claiming progress on trade and Iran after two days with Xi Jinping. But details of any new deals aren’t coming from either side. Plus, the Supreme Court keeps the abortion pill available by mail. The legal fight over Mifepristone is still moving, but access stays in place for now. And Cuba’s power grid is buckling after the country officially runs out of oil....
Xi issues Taiwan warning during Trump visit; Nebraska race draws national focus 14.05.2026 9:39
President Donald Trump lands in Beijing, and Taiwan quickly becomes a flashpoint. The talks with Xi have already come with a warning for the U.S. Plus, Nebraska’s “blue dot” is now officially on the board. One House race in Omaha could help decide which party controls Congress next year. And the Utah mother who wrote a grief book after her husband’s death is sentenced for murdering him with fentan...
Trump travels to Beijing for Xi summit; New hantavirus concerns in US and abroad 13.05.2026 9:11
President Donald Trump heads to China for a high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping. Trade, war and global power all move to the table at once. Plus, a possible new hantavirus case in the U.S. — not tied to the cruise. And one cruise passenger overseas is now critically ill as officials track what could still emerge. And a Senate hearing turns into a direct clash. The FBI director and a lawmaker trade...
Trump says Iran ceasefire on ‘life support’ ahead of high-stakes Xi meeting 12.05.2026 10:50
The Iran ceasefire hangs by a thread as President Donald Trump heads to China. His next move could shape whether talks hold or collapse. Plus, passengers from a deadly outbreak ship are now in quarantine in Nebraska and Georgia. We take you to the facility in Omaha where sixteen passengers remain under close observation. And tariff refunds are starting to hit company accounts after the court rulin...
Hantavirus ship passengers arrive for quarantine in Omaha; Trump rejects Iran deal 11.05.2026 8:55
Passengers from a ship affected by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have landed in the U.S. and are heading straight into quarantine in Omaha. Straight Arrow will take you inside the medical facility where they’ll be staying. Plus, President Donald Trump rejects Iran’s response to end the war, calling it unacceptable. The standoff now centers on nuclear demands with no clear path forward. And a federa...
Iran, US exchange fire in Hormuz; Officials race to track virus ship passengers 08.05.2026 8:54
Missile strikes hit the Strait of Hormuz again as the U.S. and Iran trade new attacks. President Donald Trump says the blockade is now a “wall of steel” and is demanding Tehran take the deal on the table. Plus, the cruise ship tied to a deadly hantavirus outbreak is finally heading to port, as health officials try to track down passengers who already left the vessel. And the Trump administration w...
Trump awaits Iran’s response on proposal; Alleged Epstein suicide note made public 07.05.2026 8:56
President Donald Trump waits for Iran’s answer Thursday. The White House said a deal framework is close, but one decision could determine whether this standoff cools down or escalates again. Plus, a suicide note allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein before his death is now suddenly public years later. The newly unsealed document raises fresh questions about what investigators knew — and when. And M...
Trump pauses Hormuz plan as peace deal nears; Primaries show split results 06.05.2026 9:45
A sudden shift in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. pauses ship escorts. President Donald Trump calls it progress, even as pressure on Iran continues. Plus, primary results deliver a split signal ahead of November. Trump reshapes the GOP in Indiana while Democrats lock in key ground elsewhere. And the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak takes another turn. Passengers remain stranded, as officials now c...
Hormuz fighting resumes as ceasefire falters; Secret Service shoots suspect in DC 05.05.2026 8:09
Ceasefire lines blur in the Strait of Hormuz as fresh fighting erupts again. The U.S. and Iran edge closer to confrontation, with shipping and energy markets watching closely. Plus, another shooting near the National Mall puts the Secret Service back in the spotlight. And a federal judge apologizes in court to the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack. Now attention is on the co...
Hormuz escorts begin, Iran threatens attacks; Spirit collapse sparks blame 04.05.2026 7:54
The U.S. moves to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran warns of retaliation. Plus, Spirit Airlines shuts down, stranding passengers and eliminating thousands of jobs. Now the political blame game is underway. And two U.S. service members vanish during a training exercise in Morocco. The search is underway Monday morning. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Frid...
Iran war hits 60-day mark; DHS shutdown ends, but funding battles continue 01.05.2026 8:41
The Iran war has hit the 60-day mark, and Washington can’t agree on whether the president needs Congress to keep it going. Plus, the DHS shutdown is over after months without full funding. But immigration enforcement money is moving on a separate track, and the next fight is already lined up. And the Texas camp at the center of last summer’s deadly floods backtracks, now saying it’s canceling its...
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