Politics

Iran dismisses U.S. ceasefire plan and issues its own counterproposal

By Associated Press

Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East, issuing its own counterproposal instead, as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries.

AP report: Justice Department settles lawsuit from Trump ally Michael Flynn for $1.2 million

By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

The settlement resolves a 2023 lawsuit in which Flynn sought at least $50 million and asserted that the criminal case against him amounted to a malicious prosecution.

WATCH: At Pentagon Christian service, Hegseth prays for violence 'against those who deserve no mercy'

By Tiffany Stanley, Associated Press

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has hosted a monthly Christian prayer and worship service at the Pentagon, the first since the Iran war began.

WATCH: Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders push bill to impose AI data center moratorium

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

A bill introduced by two high-profile progressive lawmakers would pause new data centers in the United States until national safeguards are in place to protect workers and consumers and ensure the technologies don’t harm the environment.

Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology event

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Melania Trump and the humanoid walked slowly side by side along the red carpet from the opposite end of a White House hallway.

EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices

By Melina Walling, Associated Press

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it would allow gas stations to continue selling slightly cheaper E15 this summer in a move that may be good for drivers and corn growers but will likely contribute to air pollution.

Record-high passenger wait times at airports, but no deal yet on the 40th day of the shutdown

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The acting head of the Transportation Security Administration says air travelers are experiencing the highest airport wait times ever under her agency.

Trump showed off a classified map during a 2022 plane trip, Raskin alleges in letter

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

President Donald Trump showed off a classified map on a 2022 flight to his New Jersey golf club and held onto a record from his first term that was so sensitive only six people would have had access to it,…

After delay due to Iran war, Trump will travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip in May

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The White House says President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for a rescheduled summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15.

Casey Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled

By Ali Swenson, Associated Press

The nomination has languished despite ongoing efforts from the White House and Make America Healthy Again activists, revealing how intractable rifts over health policy can be even when Congress has shown deference to President Donald Trump.