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Updated 02:16 PMTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent hires Wall Street economist David Zervos
Zervos is joining the Treasury Department as counselor to Bessent, adding a prominent markets voice to the administration's economic policy team.
What We Saw in One Venezuelan Gold Town
With U.S. support, traders arrived and cut deals. That investment has so far failed to improve the bleak conditions in the mining industry.
AOC gives major hint about 2028 as Democrat civil war looms
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she's weighing a 2028 presidential run or a challenge to Chuck Schumer's New York Senate seat after midterm elections.
SpaceX launches its massive Starship rocket into orbit for the first time
Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a historic test flight of its massive Starship rocket early Monday.
Walz's 'exit interview' reflecting on his tenure sparks lawmaker debate about his legacy: 'Never serious'
Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz says fraud shouldn't define his legacy, but Republican lawmakers fire back with a list of grievances beyond the scandal.
Far-left legal 'cartel' in the hot seat as Trump admin decides its law school gatekeeper status
The Trump Education Department now has 90 days to decide whether to strip the American Bar Association of its decades-long law school accreditation monopoly.
Meta hires MongoDB CEO CJ Desai to lead enterprise unit. MongoDB shares crater
Desai will lead the new Meta Enterprise Platform unit and report to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Nvidia share buyback plan gets $150 billion boost
Nvidia said the buyback boost marks the largest share repurchase authorization increase in history.
Fox News Media's Spotlight Awards celebrate behind-the-scenes stars as network nears 30 years
Suzanne Scott and Jay Wallace celebrated the 2025 FOX News Media Spotlight Award winners at an intimate luncheon hosted by anchor Bill Hemmer.
Country music star Ella Langley proves her social media dominance with viral tour photos
Ella Langley's latest Instagram photo dump from her country music tour racked up over 268,000 likes in 12 hours, showcasing her online dominance.
Education Department rescinds Biden Title IX rule, restores Trump-era regulations
Linda McMahon announced the formal rescission of Biden's 2024 Title IX rule, restoring Trump-era regulations on girls sports and gender identity.
Trump ‘very seriously’ considering diesel export ban as global supply crunch worsens
Analysts warn an export ban could backfire, pushing up global diesel prices and potentially triggering higher U.S. gasoline prices as refiners adjust.
Trump Brought Venezuelan Gold to the U.S., but Refiners Won’t Touch It
The administration is brokering deals in a notoriously corrupt industry, including one with a company that the United States deems a security threat.
Pivotal Challenge for Talarico in Texas: Getting Black Voters to the Polls
Black voters largely rejected James Talarico in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Recent interviews suggest the hard feelings may be wearing off.
Oil prices rise as Trump rejects Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices jumped on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian peace proposal aimed at ending the conflict.
Pope Leo leans into statesman role, urging peace in an era of renewed war
On a four-day trip to France, the Pope praised the European Union for “tearing down walls.”
Trump’s Joes exit the front row
Who’s Winning the Race for Congress?
It’s Sept. 28 — 36 days away from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.
Possible Terror Plot Thwarted at U.K. Base, and Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Town
Plus, the pro-Trump ads paid for by taxpayers.
California donors have funded both sides of Democrats' primary battles
In divisive races such as the Democratic primaries for U.S. Senate in Michigan and Minnesota, California donors have given large amounts to both progressive and moderate candidates.
More than $200 million spent fighting and supporting billionaire tax measure, and more to come
Donors pour more than $200 million into supporting and opposing the billionaire tax measures on the ballot, with more to come in the weeks before the Nov. 3 election.
Tom Kean Jr. Backs Trump on Iran and Tariffs, if Not Local Issues
In a debate with the Democrat Rebecca Bennett, the New Jersey Republican said he was willing to take on the president over funding for a Hudson River tunnel project.
British Police Arrest 5 Near Air Base Used By U.S. In Potential Terror Probe
The men were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and explosives offenses after three vans were seen heading to RAF Fairford.
Trump says U.S., Iran slated for indirect talks after he rejects latest proposal
Hostile rhetoric on both sides underscored the difficulty of reaching a negotiated end to the war.
Husted's moment of truth
5 arrested in U.K. near base used by U.S. on suspicion of planning terror act
President Trump said U.S. and British authorities were working together on the investigation. He said he believed the suspects were “looking to do big damage.”
Barabak: War games and draft lawsuits: Democrats work to Trump-proof November election
Stepping in for a complacent Congress, Democratic attorneys general are ready to fight efforts to undermine or overturn the Nov. 3 election. "We need to stay vigilant," says Colorado's Phil Weiser.
A new flash point in the Iran war: The narrow strait called the 'Gate of Tears'
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which links the Mediterranean Sea with the Indian Ocean, is a new tinderbox in the Iran war.
Trump supercharged ICE. Now battleground candidates are scrambling for a message
Republican and Democratic congressional candidates are wrestling with how to talk about immigration. They consistently call for a strong U.S.-Mexico border but then diverge, with some calling for ICE to be abolished whil…
Rise in young Catholic converts points to spiritual longing in U.S. and Europe
As Pope Leo XIV visits France, the number of converts is growing in secular Western countries, and some in Gen Z are rediscovering the faith of their grandparents.
These teens lost parents to fighting Russia. Ukraine is training them for war.
The Washington Post was granted rare access to one of five boarding schools the government has opened. They are part grief counseling and part boot camp.
Pope Leo Draws 800,000 People To Paris For Open-Air Mass On Iconic Square
Pope Leo has sought to encourage French Catholics to persevere in their faith “even amid the thorns” of a secular world during his four-day visit.
At sacred Lourdes, Pope Leo confronts a new reminder of the church’s sins
Mosaics by Marko Rupnik, a Slovenian priest-artist, were covered up after at least 20 women accused him of sexual and psychological abuse. He is now on trial.
Trump Predicts U.S. And Cuba Will Reach An Agreement
“I don’t think we’ll need the military,” Trump told reporters at the White House.
Grindr’s Capitol Hill daddies
And Trump rejected a proposal from Iran for a seven-day ceasefire ...
For third time, Supreme Court rejects Missouri's bid for another GOP-leaning House district
The GOP wanted to redraw a district in Kansas City that had elected a Black Democrat. Six of the state's eight congressional districts favor Republicans.
Iran Proposes A Deal To Reopen The Strait Of Hormuz In 7 Days If The U.S. Meets Its Conditions
Iran’s disruption of the strait has emerged as its main point of leverage. The effects have been felt far beyond the Middle East.
Pope Warns 'Paradise Of Machines' Could Undermine Humanity As He Opens France Trip
From the very start of his pontificate, Leo has identified artificial intelligence as one of the greatest challenges facing humanity.
Oil Slides As U.S.-Iran Truce Hopes Outweigh Houthi Attacks On Saudi Arabia
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said it was up to the U.S. to choose when the Iran war will end.
Remember the Talarico
Big fires everywhere
Trump and Xi’s AI arms embrace
Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack
Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response
The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City
Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.
Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact
Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.
What to know about the Trump indictment on the eve of his court appearance
Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his family in speech
CNN political contributor Maggie Haberman explains the reasoning behind Donald Trump's attacks on the judge and his family during a speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort after he was arraigned on felony charges.
Video shows moment of deadly explosion at cafe in Russia
A well-known Russian military blogger, Vladlen Tatarsky, was killed in an explosion at a cafe in St. Petersburg, authorities said. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.