The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Trump’s Middle East trip isn’t just about diplomacy. It’s about the family business

The Trump Organization has millions in developments in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE – sites of his first state visit

The Guardian - US · May 13, 2025

Gold fever makes a comeback as buyers and bankers recoil from uncertainty

Covid, Ukraine and Trump’s trade wars spur demand for precious metal: ‘It’s the only thing you can trust, right?’

The Guardian - US · May 13, 2025

Chicago mayor’s bodyguard showed up for work drunk after partying at Trump Tower, report says

The officer breathalyzed after reporting for duty on Inauguration Day and stood down

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Campus protests flare on a smaller scale than last spring, but with higher stakes

Campus protests have been smaller and more scattered compared with last year's pro-Palestinian tent encampments, but the stakes are far higher

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Budget airline begins deportation flights for ICE with start of Arizona operations

A U.S. budget airline has begun making deportation flights out of an Arizona airport, an unusual and controversial move for a company that depends heavily on its consumer brand

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

‘I thought politics was a dirty thing’ – Zack Polanski on his ‘eco-populist’ vision for the Green party

He’s worked as an actor and a hypnotherapist – and has even been arrested. The Greens’ leadership challenger has had an unconventional route into politics and he’s ready to take on Labour and Reform

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025

Proposals to require judges to deny bail more often advance through House panel, signaling a broader agreement

Amending the Texas Constitution to crack down on the state’s bail practices has been an elusive priority of Gov. Greg Abbott’s for three consecutive sessions.

The Texas Tribune · May 13, 2025

Progressive Influencer Tells Of Detention At US Airport

A high-profile left-wing influencer and political commentator said Monday he was detained for hours by US border officials and interrogated about his political views.

International Business Times · May 13, 2025

Air Force One: Iconic Jet Gets The Trump Treatment

It is arguably the world's most iconic plane, an instantly recognizable symbol of the US presidency.

International Business Times · May 12, 2025

Texas bill to overhaul STAAR test clears the House but faces a skeptical Senate

House Bill 4 would make the test shorter and base scores on how students’ performance compares to national averages.

The Texas Tribune · May 12, 2025