Pope Leo urges US to renew commitment to freedom, dignity on 250th anniversary 
Going out for Fourth of July festivities? Bring the bug spray, says the CDC 
What happens when the water dries up? Much of the American West is close to finding out 
A changing climate makes disasters worse. Can Americans count on their government to help? 
National Independence Day Parade in D.C. canceled due to extreme heat 
Defense Department designates second military zone on southern border
EL PASO, Texas — The Defense Department said Thursday that it has designated a second stretch on the U.S. border...
Trump’s 2026 budget aims to cut billions from NASA with renewed focus on Mars
The Trump administration’s proposed budget aims to essentially make NASA’s sole focus getting astronauts to Mars and the Moon. The...
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert returns to Kentucky Derby after 3-year ban
Legendary trainer Bob Baffert is back at Churchill Downs and has entered a horse in the Kentucky Derby for the...
Head Navy officer lists top tasks for service, eyes 2027
The U.S. Navy’s highest-ranking officer detailed the service’s priorities in light of projected adversarial timelines at a Washington defense conference...
China says ‘door is open’ for trade talks with US
On the same day the Trump administration closed the loophole that allowed Americans to buy inexpensive goods from China and...
Army plans for Trump birthday parade include 6,600 troops: Report
Detailed Army plans for a potential military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday in June call for more than 6,600...
MS-13 gang member gets 17 years for running drug ring from prison
An MS-13 gang member received a 17-year sentence for running a fentanyl distribution ring from a Florida state prison. The...
US pulling out of Ukraine-Russia peace talks after mineral deal
Days after striking a deal with Ukraine involving rare earth minerals, the Trump administration appears to be conducting a major...
Pentagon keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another week
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman to remain in the Middle East for a...
Trump requests $892.6 billion base defense budget, a real-terms cut
The Trump administration is requesting a $892.6 billion base defense budget for the upcoming fiscal year, an overall cut when...
