Seoul-Born Former Congresswoman Nominated as US Ambassador to South Korea
President Donald Trump on Monday nominated former Rep. Michelle Steel, among the first Korean American women elected to Congress, as ambassador to South Korea....
DEI Practices Reduce Productivity, Cost $94 Billion Annually: White House Economic Report
WASHINGTON—Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices negatively impacted the U.S. economy, according to the 2026 White House Economic Report released April 13. Researchers calculated that...
Vance Says US Made Progress in Peace Talks, Ball in Iran’s Court
Vice President JD Vance said on April 13 the United States has made “a lot of progress” in its offer of peace to Iran,...
Congress Grapples With Spy Law Renewal as Deadline Looms
WASHINGTON—As Congress returns from its Easter break, lawmakers are preparing to navigate the renewal of a controversial surveillance law. Section 702 of the Foreign...
Federal Judge Temporarily Allows Pentagon to Enforce Press Restrictions
A federal court on April 13 temporarily allowed the Trump administration to enforce its media access restrictions at the Pentagon after blocking the policy...
Trump Hosts Dutch King and Queen at the White House
U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the White House at 7 p.m. ET on April 13. …
Rep. Tony Gonzales to File for Retirement Amid Ethics Probe
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announced on April 13 that he would file for retirement after a second staff member came forward claiming that she...
Trump, Pope at Odds Over Iran War: What to Know
President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, are increasingly at odds with one another regarding the rationale for the Iran war....
Rep. Swalwell to Resign From Congress Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is resigning from Congress just a day after ending his campaign for California governor amid a slate of sexual assault...