Politics

U.S. kills 3 in strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific Ocean

By Associated Press

Thursday’s attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 211 since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls “narcoterrorists” in early September.

Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party

By Steve Peoples, Anthony Izaguirre, Matt Brown, Associated Press

Not long ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was demonized by leaders of both political parties. Today, just six months after taking office, the 34-year-old democratic socialist's political strength is surging.

Janeese Lewis George wins the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C.

By Gary Fields, Matt Brown, Associated Press

In an overwhelmingly Democratic city, Lewis George is likely to take the top spot in November's general election, replacing moderate Muriel Bowser, who decided not to run again after three terms.

Arizona prosecutors dismissing fake elector case but vow to seek new indictment

By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press

The decision announced Thursday marks the third such fake elector case filed by states to be dismissed, though the Democratic attorney general is vowing to bring it back to a grand jury in hopes of securing another indictment.

U.S. lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials

By Will Weissert, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

The U.S. on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel, as the tentative agreement to end the war took effect.

U.S. gas prices just fell below $4 for 1st time since March. They're still 25% higher than last year

By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

Prices fell overnight after President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country.

WATCH: Vance holds White House briefing after Trump signs Iran war agreement

By Associated Press

Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the U.S. Navy has, as part of the agreement to end the war, lifted its blockade on Iranian ports by allowing more than a dozen ships to pass through.

Supreme Court sides with Texas marijuana user who says it's not a crime to have a gun

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

The justices sided with Ali Danial Hemani, who argued that a law barring guns from anyone who uses drugs illegally violates the Second Amendment. Hemani wasn’t charged with any other crimes or accused of using the weapon under the influence.

WATCH: Barack and Michelle Obama open Obama Presidential Center with Springsteen, Stevie Wonder

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Former President Barack Obama, joined by three former presidents, celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago in an extraordinary event Thursday that brought together politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures.