Politics

Democratic socialism keeps 'spreading around further': Byron York

Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York pointed to the growing influence of democratic socialism in cities across the country.

LAPD releases footage of moment officers shot and killed woman’s dog

After Jameson the dog, wearing a blue Knicks jersey, walked out into the hallway, an officer fired his pistol four times

'At this point, establishment Democrats are dead': Joe Concha

Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha argued that democratic socialists are winning elections because their organization’s fundraising and unity outweighs establishment Democrats.

Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for care of migrants

SANT’ANGELO LODIGIANO, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Saturday exalted the first American saint, Mother Frances Cabrini, as a model for Christians today to care for migrants in need, as he visited her birthplace during a day trip to northern Italy.

Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in Israeli strike on Gaza

Wishah among at least 260 journalists killed since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023

Trump says there 'will be NO TOLLS' in Strait of Hormuz during or after 60-day ceasefire

President Donald Trump said that no tolls will be imposed in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran after the 60-day ceasefire.

US Park Police arrest former Olympian for vandalism of Reflecting Pool

U.S. Park Police arrested a cyclist and former Olympian for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Texas environmentalists lose bid to block Musk’s SpaceX from closing beach

Ruling means Boca Chica Beach, located near sprawling Starbase site, likely to close during future rocket launches

New York City ICE operation presents Mamdani-shaped opportunity for GOP

The promised Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in New York City is creating political problems for President Donald Trump and Republicans before it has even begun.

12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say

CHICAGO (AP) — At least 12 people in a crowd on a Chicago street suffered gunshot wounds after an SUV pulled up and two people inside started shooting, police said.

Vance says US-Iran talks will start Sunday in Switzerland

Vice President JD Vance voiced optimism that talks with Iran would begin on Sunday in Switzerland, but that the situation was “in flux.”

Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz again as Vance heads to Switzerland for talks

Iran's joint military command said the closure was in response to continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon.