Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is refusing to say whether President Donald Trump and his family will still receive immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund.
Suspect who took 10 people hostage in California standoff shot and killed by FBI, police say
A man holding hostages inside a Chase bank building in Southern California has been shot and killed by the FBI, police said.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff as she seeks second term
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advanced to a November runoff after a turbulent term marked by deadly wildfires, homelessness concerns and recovery challenges.
2026 Iowa primary election results: Senate
A total of four candidates are vying to fill Joni Ernst’s U.S. Senate seat in Iowa.
2026 Iowa Primary Election results: Congress
Iowa voters will be selecting nominees for three of the state’s four congressional districts in Tuesday’s primary election.
2026 Iowa primary election results: Governor, state races
Iowa residents will be deciding a Republican nominee in the Gubernatorial race in the primary election.
Iran fires missiles and US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talks
The U.S. military says Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait and Bahrain failed or were shot down, and says the U.S. launched strikes on an Iran facility in response.
2026 Iowa primary election results
Voters are deciding nominees in three of Iowa’s congressional districts, senate races, governor and more.
Mullin faces Senate grilling on DHS budget, immigration crackdown and World Cup worries
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is set to appear in the Senate to discuss the agency’s budget.
Mayor John Ewing Jr. forms youth council with Omaha students
Mayor John Ewing Jr. said every Omaha high school is represented on the council, which is meant to give students a direct voice in city government.