What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterm elections
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — As students banged on desks and stomped their feet inside a packed lecture hall at the University of Michigan, someone decades older stood in the back, quietly taking in the scene. Debbie
Era of political violence means higher costs for candidate security, a new report says
Security spending for congressional and presidential campaigns has jumped fivefold over the past decade as an increasingly hostile political environment has led to escalating threats against public officials, ranging from doxing to assassination plots, according to a
After Trump’s Iran ultimatum and a fragile ceasefire, Iranian Americans brace for what’s next
Zainab Haider was making the drive home after work with her two young children Tuesday as she contemplated what might come from the deadline President Donald Trump had set for Iran to concede to U.S. demands. Would
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers appeal his conviction with First Amendment argument
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ lawyers are poised to try to persuade federal appeals court judges that the hip-hop mogul was treated unfairly at the trial that sent him to prison on prostitution-related charges,
New Yorkers flock to Manhattan park for lovable woodcocks’ bobbing strut
NEW YORK (AP) — American woodcocks came to New York City looking to strut their stuff, and New Yorkers fell in love. The curious birds, known for their bobbing walks and kazoo-like calls, have drawn a crowd
Nicolas Cage transforms into football legend John Madden in new biopic arriving Thanksgiving 2026
Nicolas Cage is stepping into the role of iconic football coach and broadcaster John Madden in the upcoming Prime Video film Madden, set for release during Thanksgiving 2026. Directed by David O. Russell, the film traces Madden’s
Queen Latifah returning to host 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas
Queen Latifah is returning as host of the 52nd American Music Awards, airing live on Memorial Day, May 25, on CBS. This marks Latifah’s second time hosting the AMAs, following her earlier role as co-host in 1995.
Republican fears grow as Democrats keep notching election victories ahead of midterms
MADISON, Wisc. (AP) — The bluntest assessment of Republican failures during this week’s elections in Wisconsin came from one of their own. “We got our butts kicked,” said U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who is running for governor.
Trump’s Iran war widens rift with European nationalists once viewed as MAGA allies
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — When President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, he was eager to pick up where he left off by strengthening ties with Europe’s right wing. But now many of those
The Latest: Ceasefire at risk over Israel’s attacks in Lebanon, possible mines in Strait of Hormuz
Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz during the war, a likely pressure tactic as Iran, Israel and the United States