By The Hill | Tara Suter | 5/17/2026 11:12 PM

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), a former ally of President Trump who has since sparred with him over multiple issues, on Sunday predicted “political revolution in” the U.S. if there are American boots on the ground in Iran. “If you send in U.S. military troops into Iran, there is going to be a political... ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Tara Suter | 5/17/2026 10:11 PM

Nearly half of Americans have anxiety about their finances at the same time as they have frustrations with the economy under President Trump, according to a new poll. In the CBS News/YouGov poll, 44 percent of respondents said they see their “own personal financial and economic situation” as either “fairly bad” or “very bad,” while... ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 5/17/2026 9:31 PM

The "Rededicate 250" prayer rally featured Trump administration officials, lawmakers and Christian leaders ahead of America's 250th anniversary. ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Tara Suter | 5/17/2026 9:12 PM

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned of a migration crisis to the U.S. from Cuba, comments that follow President Trump recently threatening the island. “Does it matter to U.S. national security what happens on this island?” CBS News’s Margaret Brennan asked Gates on “Face the Nation.” “I think that, actually, the biggest risk is, that... ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Tara Suter | 5/17/2026 5:08 PM

The White House said Sunday that China is set to purchase at least $17 billion in agricultural products from the U.S. per year, a move that comes after President Trump’s recent China trip. In a fact sheet released Sunday, the White House said that Trump, while in China, “negotiated a sweeping package of commitments that... ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Tara Suter | 5/17/2026 3:34 PM

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said Sunday that he was unsure that FBI Director Kash Patel will take an alcohol use test after a heated hearing in which the senator pressed Patel on his drinking. “Well, senator, you took the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test. You challenged Director Patel to do the same. Do you... ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Ashleigh Fields | 5/17/2026 2:25 PM

President Trump on Sunday warned Iran that the "clock is ticking" as peace negotiations between the U.S. and Tehran appear to be at a standstill. “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE” the president wrote in a... ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Ashleigh Fields | 5/17/2026 1:31 PM

Taiwan’s representative to the US, Alexander Yui, on Sunday said Taipei trusts the Trump administration to deliver on future arms sales after President Trump said he would hold off on a $14 billion arms sale to create leverage in talks with China. Beijing has never formally recognized Taiwan’s sovereignty, and Taiwan has long argued that... ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 5/17/2026 1:07 PM

President Donald Trump issues stern warning to Iran on Truth Social, saying the clock is ticking as he reportedly weighs restarting military action after China trip. ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Ashleigh Fields | 5/17/2026 12:17 PM

James Comey on Sunday urged Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to “bone up on the rules” amid the federal prosecution of the former FBI director. “I don't talk about the case because the federal court rules require you not. I would urge the acting attorney general to bone up on the rules,” Comey said during... ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Mallory Wilson | 5/17/2026 12:00 PM

The Trump administration and GOP lawmakers are seeking to win over U.S. farmers, a core constituency for the president during his 2016 and 2024 White House wins that has been aggravated by rising prices caused by his trade policies and the Iran war. Ahead of a midterm election season where the GOP is working to... ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 5/17/2026 11:05 AM

The Senate parliamentarian ruled against including $1 billion in White House security funding tied to Trump's planned ballroom in the budget bill. ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Ashleigh Fields | 5/17/2026 9:32 AM

The Senate parliamentarian late Saturday ruled against the $1 billion provision intended to fund President Trump’s White House ballroom in the budget reconciliation package. The guidance, according to Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) who serves as the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, states that "a project as complex and large in scale as Trump’s... ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Ashleigh Fields | 5/17/2026 8:19 AM

President Trump has turned his eye toward Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) ahead of the lawmaker's Tuesday primary after leading efforts to eject Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) from his seat. “Tom Massie of Kentucky, the worst and most unreliable Republican Congressman in the history of our Country, is an even bigger insult to our Nation than... ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 5/17/2026 8:14 AM

Trump is weighing restarting military action on Iran and will speak with Netanyahu on Sunday amid reports of Iranian deception and delay tactics. ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 5/17/2026 7:33 AM

Trump uses Sen. Bill Cassidy's Louisiana ouster as a warning shot against Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of Kentucky's Tuesday Republican primary election. ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Sudiksha Kochi | 5/17/2026 6:00 AM

President Trump’s ironclad grip on Congress is beginning to show signs of strain, as Republicans increasingly break from him in major legislative fights and seek to push their own priorities instead. While Trump still commands significant influence within the party, a growing number of lawmakers — from moderates to hard-line conservatives — are proving more... ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 5/17/2026 3:04 AM

President Trump blasted Rep. Lauren Boebert on Truth Social and threatened to endorse a challenger against her after she joined Rep. Thomas Massie for a campaign event. ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 5/16/2026 11:55 PM

President Trump blasts Democratic climate policies after scientists move away from one of the most extreme UN-backed global warming scenarios. ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 5/16/2026 10:54 PM

Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming top Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is defeated in bid for GOP Senate nomination ... Read full Story