Politics

WATCH: First lady Melania Trump announces Fostering the Future partnership with IndyCar and Fox

By Associated Press

First lady Melania Trump accepted a $2 million gift Thursday from IndyCar and Fox Corp. to fund new scholarships for children in foster care.

AP report: Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California, according to a person familiar with the matter.

WATCH: Balance of Power — Redistricting, Courts, and the Right to Vote | 2026 Hutchins Forum

Join Former Attorney General Eric Holder as he moderates the 2026 Hutchins forum, focused on voting rights and redistricting as we approach the midterm elections.

Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer-turned-enemy, is hosting the president on his radio show

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is expected to make a public reunion with the man who once called him a “Cheeto-dusted cartoon villain” and testified against him both in court and before Congress.

Trump keeps embracing data centers, an unpopular topic in midterm races

By Jesse Bedayn, Marc Levy, Scott Bauer, Associated Press

The race to build data centers, which power artificial intelligence and cloud computing, has run aground amid frustration from voters who don't want to live near the massive warehouse campuses.

North Korea fires barrage of missiles toward the sea after dismissing overture from Trump

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

North Korea launched a barrage of ballistic missiles toward the sea on Thursday, South Korea's military said, a day after the North shrugged off a U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea in an apparent bid to…

Quebec's premier says Canada-U.S. trade talks are 'far from over'

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Premier Christine Fréchette demanded more information from Prime Minister Mark Carney before deciding whether an emerging agreement adequately protects Quebec’s dairy and forestry sectors.

ICE and Iran worked together to deport Iranians from U.S., newly released emails show

By Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press

Hundreds of emails exchanged between U.S. immigration officials, which were obtained by the National Iranian American Council and made public Tuesday, offer the most transparent play by play yet of how the two countries worked together to arrange for more…

Missouri court allows new Trump-backed U.S. House districts to be used in November election

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

The ruling Wednesday by Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green is a victory for Republicans seeking to hold onto their slim majority in the U.S. House. But the case is likely to end up in the state Supreme Court.