Daniel Biss Wins Democratic Primary in Illinois’ 9th District
Daniel Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., sits for a portrait at his campaign office on February 28, 2026, ahead of the Illinois primary.
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Trump's Treasury: Rewarding Friends, Punishing Critics
Colombian President Gustavo Petro (left), Brazil's federal Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes and Francesca Albanese, United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories, have all been sanctioned by the Trump administration.
Trump Launches 'Shield of the Americas' Anti‑Cartel Coalition
US President Donald Trump hosted Latin American leaders on Saturday at his Miami-area golf club for what the White House called the "Shield of the Americas" summit.
Trump Promises to 'Take Care of Cuba' at Americas Summit
President Trump signs a proclamation committing to countering cartel criminal activity at the Shield of the Americas Summit.
Do US Voters Back Trump's Iran Campaign?
Until a few months ago, Donald Trump cast himself as a president of peace, boasting about how many conflicts around the world he had allegedly settled. He even founded a new international body, the Board of Peace, and suggested he should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Trump Demands 'Unconditional Surrender' as Strikes Pound Iran
Skip next section Trump claims US arms production to 'quadruple' March 7, 2026 Trump claims US arms production to 'quadruple' US President Donald Trump on Friday took to social media to announce that he had met with US defense contractors and that they "agreed to quadruple production of the 'Exquisite Class' weaponry" — meaning precision guided
Trump Turns to Western Hemisphere at Doral Summit
President Donald Trump speaks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a roundtable discussion on college sports in the East Room of the White House, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Washington. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP DORAL, Fla.
US Calls for Stronger Military Action Against Cartels
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday met with representatives of several Latin American countries to discuss US security goals, saying that drug cartels must be targeted more aggressively.
Trump Announces Kristi Noem Will Be Replaced at DHS
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kristi Noem, would be replaced. Her removal comes two days after she appeared in hearing before the US Congress and was grilled by both Republicans and Democrats. DHS is the third-largest department in the US government.
DOJ Releases More Epstein Files Including Allegations Involving Trump
An NPR investigation finds the Justice Department has removed or withheld Epstein files related to sexual abuse accusations that mention President Trump. Department of Justice and Getty Images/Collage by Danielle A. Scruggs/NPR hide caption toggle caption Department of Justice and Getty Images/Collage by Danielle A.
Trump Warning Linked to Drop in ER Acetaminophen Orders
President Trump urged pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol in a White House announcement in September 2025.
Meet Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump's DHS Nominee
What you need to know about Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new pick to lead DHS Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla. spoke with reporters at the Capitol on Thursday. President Trump announced that Mullin is his pick to replace Kristi Noem as the head of the Department of Homeland Security.