US-Iran strikes test Hormuz shipping truce
US conducted further airstrikes on Iranian facilities after attacks on shipping; Iran responded with strikes on US-linked sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Trump threatened additional action as both sides accused each other of violating an interim ceasefire. Coverage spans costs, diplomacy, and military developments.
250th Anniversary Events Expose Splits on U.S. History
Events marking the nation's 250th birthday, including the Great American State Fair on the Mall, feature competing visions with conservative emphases and progressive protests over the country's founding promises and current direction.
Mamdani-backed candidates win three New York Democratic primaries
Recent primary victories by democratic socialists, including Mamdani-backed candidates, are shaking up the Democratic Party and prompting reactions from both progressives and conservatives about the party's direction.
Louisiana Runoff Tests Reach of Trump Endorsements
Voters choose between Trump-endorsed candidate Letlow and challenger Fleming in the runoff to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, viewed as a key test of the president's sway within the Republican Party.