Congress taking first votes on Iran war as debate rages about US goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate is headed towards a vote Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s decision to embark on a war against Iran, an extraordinary test in Congress for a conflict that has rapidly spread across
The Latest: Explosions heard in Tehran and Jerusalem on fifth day of war
Explosions sounded in Tehran Wednesday as Iran’s war with the U.S. and Israel entered a fifth day following earlier strikes on an Iranian nuclear site and retaliatory strikes by the Islamic Republic across the Gulf region. The
Lock step no more: Iran war shows cracks in Trump’s conservative media support
NEW YORK (AP) — For President Donald Trump, some of the sharpest criticism he’s faced in the early days of the Iran war has come from once-loyal media figures far more accustomed to singing his praises. Tucker
Explosions sound in the Iranian capital and Jerusalem as war with US and Israel enters a fifth day
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Explosions sounded in Iran’s capital city Wednesday as its war with the U.S. and Israel entered a fifth day following earlier strikes on an Iranian nuclear site and retaliatory strikes by
Takeaways from the first primaries of 2026 US midterm elections
By Tim Reid and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) – America’s 2026 midterm congressional elections kicked off on Tuesday as voters cast their ballots in the first Republican and Democratic primaries in Texas, North Carolina and
Gina Hinojosa wins Texas Democratic gubernatorial primary, US media report
March 3 (Reuters) – Gina Hinojosa, a longtime member of the Texas House of Representatives who served for nearly a decade as chair of the Texas Democratic Party, on Tuesday won the state’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, U.S. media reported.
Goldman Sachs’ departing top lawyer Ruemmler to testify on Epstein ties
March 3 (Reuters) – Goldman Sachs’ departing top lawyer, Kathryn Ruemmler, will testify before the U.S. House Oversight Committee, her spokesperson said on Tuesday, after having resigned over links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Documents recently
Greg Abbott wins Texas Republican gubernatorial primary, US media projects
March 3 (Reuters) – Governor Greg Abbott won the Texas Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday as he seeks his fourth consecutive term in office, U.S. media projected. Abbott, 68, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has
Trump ally Michael Whatley wins Republican primary in North Carolina US Senate race, US media report
By Tim Reid WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) – Michael Whatley, a close ally of President Donald Trump, won the Republican Party primary for North Carolina’s vacant U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday according to media reports, setting up
A property tax revolt spreads across states, but election-year cuts hit opposition
ATLANTA (AP) — More and more states are examining plans to cut property taxes during what’s an election year for governors and legislators in most states. But some states’ tax-cutting zeal is hitting political resistance to slashing