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Pete Buttigieg Says His Family Was Subject to CPS, Police Investigation After False Report
Michigan State Police confirmed an anonymous report was determined false; both children underwent forensic interviews before being cleared.
Trump's Demands for Loyalty Reshaping Republican Party Dynamics, Creating Friction in Congress and Abroad
From Oval Office exchanges with NATO to heated lunches with senators, the president's insistence on fealty has become a defining feature of his second term.
Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago, Sparking Fresh Debate Over 44th President's Legacy
The Jackson Park complex draws visitors seeking to reflect on the Obama era as partisan divisions over his record remain sharp.
Fast-Moving Cottonwood Fire in Utah Becomes Largest Blaze in U.S., Spreads Overnight
The 144-square-mile wildfire has forced evacuations across southern Utah, grounded firefighting aircraft, and prompted Gov. Spencer Cox to impose temporary fireworks restrictions through July 5.
Progressive Candidates Backed by NYC Mayor Mamdani Score Major Primary Wins, Reshaping Democratic Politics
The victories have ignited debate over the future direction of the Democratic Party and prompted stark warnings from both progressive and conservative politicians.
Trump Administration Launches Fostering the Future Accounts for Children in Foster Care
The initiative, announced by First Lady Melania Trump, enables child welfare agencies to open savings accounts as stand-in guardians for over 400,000 children in the system.
CBC Pushes Back on Slotkin's Call for 'New Leadership' Among Democrats
The Michigan senator's comments on the SiriusXM podcast drew sharp criticism from the Congressional Black Caucus, which voiced unwavering support for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Turkey Gains $700 Million Military Sales, Halkbank Settlement under Trump-Erdoğan Relationship
The deals come as Erdoğan prepares to host the NATO summit in July, with critics questioning whether the U.S. is rewarding a leader aligned with Iran and Russia.
Oregon Study Finds Rising Rates of Gender-Affirming Treatments Among Insured Youth
Research analyzing 868,740 adolescents shows roughly one in 240 Oregon girls age 17 was taking testosterone, sparking debate over data interpretation.
Dangerous Weather Hampers Firefighters and Leads to Fireworks Bans in Western U.S.
The Cottonwood Fire has burned more than 112 square miles as nearly 3 million acres have burned nationally this year, surpassing the 10-year average.