Politics

Iran votes for its new president amid economic strife, crackdowns and regional war

Iran is voting for its next president Friday in a snap election following the unexpected death of former President Ebrahim…

Top Democratic fundraisers sound the alarm after Biden’s debate performance

Many of the Democratic Party’s top fundraisers are privately sounding the alarm after President Joe Biden’s disappointing debate performance Thursday…

China is testing the limits of a critical U.S.-Philippines defense pact — will Washington respond?

China has stepped up its aggression against the Philippines in the contested waters of the South China Sea, calling into…

Recap of the first 2024 presidential debate between Biden and Trump

The first 2024 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump exposed vulnerabilities in both candidates. President…

Trump will debate Biden while still bound by gag orders. Here’s what he can’t say

When he faces President Joe Biden in Thursday’s debate, former President Donald Trump will have to watch his tongue. Trump…

Troops and armored vehicles disperse as Bolivia arrests army chief leading coup attempt

Bolivian forces have arrested the general accused of attempting a coup against the country’s government on Wednesday, crowning an hours-long…

‘A disastrous event’: All-out war between Israel and Hezbollah could devastate both sides

The near-daily exchanges of fire along Lebanon’s border with northern Israel have intensified at an alarming rate in recent weeks,…

Biden Cabinet officials roll out new plans to cut costs of living ahead of Trump debate

President Joe Biden’s Cabinet will wrap up a barnstorming tour Thursday after two weeks on the road, touting the administration’s…

Trump Media closes up nearly 8%, continuing post-sell-off rally

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group closed up nearly 8% on Wednesday, adding to the stock’s post-sell-off rally. The…

Crypto industry super PAC is 33-2 in primaries, with $100 million for House, Senate races

WASHINGTON — A super PAC bankrolled by top cryptocurrency companies notched several wins Tuesday night in congressional primaries, the latest…