Politics

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un ordered an accelerated buildup of nuclear weapons on Monday, using annual U.S.-South Korea joint military drills as justification. Speaking at the launch of the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon, Kim labeled the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises an “obvious expression” of Washington and Seoul’s “will to provoke war.”

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled on Friday that the central bank could cut interest rates as early as September. Speaking at the Kansas City Fed’s annual Jackson Hole conference, Powell cited a shift in risks toward slowing job growth as the rationale for changing course.

Florida Judge Kathleen Williams issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) to block the Trump administration from placing more detainees in Alligator Alcatraz.

The FBI raided the home of former National Security Adviser John Bolton on Friday morning as part of a classified documents investigation.

Texas Democrat James Talarico has built his brand railing against big money in politics, but new revelations prove a very different reality.

New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing scrutiny and serious concern over his circle of radical advisors.

A new report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) found that North Korea constructed a missile base near the Chinese border that is capable of hitting the United States.

U.S. District Judge Fred Biery issued an injunction against a Texas law calling for the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms.

The Trump administration is reviewing the records of each individual holding a valid U.S. visa.

A U.S. Navy sailor has been convicted of selling military secrets to China, the Department of Justice announced.