Iran, US begin expert talks in Oman over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

MUSCAT, Oman — Iran and the United States began in-depth negotiations in Oman over Tehran’s rapidly…

The Supreme Court won’t revive a Minnesota ban on gun-carry permits for young adults

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Minnesota asking to revive the…

Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhere

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In her 28 years working for the federal government, Shea Giagnorio provided…

Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with El Salvador’s vice president in push for Abrego Garcia’s release

SAN SALVADOR — Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador on Wednesday and met…

Judge halts Trump administration from ending humanitarian parole for people from four countries

BOSTON — A federal judge on Thursday said she will halt the Trump administration from ending…

Takeaways from the Senate budget vote: Tariff pressure, debt worries and signs of GOP unease

WASHINGTON — The political battle lines are drawn for a debate in Washington and beyond over…

Wisconsin’s attorney general asks the state Supreme Court to stop Musk’s $1 million payments

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s attorney general on Sunday asked the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court to stop…

Military veterans are becoming the face of Trump’s government cuts and Democrats’ resistance

WASHINGTON — As congressional lawmakers scramble to respond to President Donald Trump’s slashing of the federal…

American man held by Taliban for over 2 years released, the State Department says

WASHINGTON — An American man who was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through…

Republicans are marching ahead with a government funding bill despite Democratic opposition

WASHINGTON — Republicans will face a critical test of their unity when a spending bill that…