Exclusive: What's inside the Iran deal Trump is close to signing  —  The agreement the U.S. and Iran are close to signing involves a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil, and negotiations would be held …

Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says  —  A man who opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the U.S. Secret Service said.  It was the third incidence of gunfire …

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson get married in Florida  —  The president indicated he will not attend the wedding celebration that's expected to be held this weekend.  —  Donald Trump Jr., the president's oldest son, married socialite Bettina Anderson on Thursday in West Palm Beach …

Tillis says DOJ's ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is ‘a payout pot for punks’ … The “Anti-Weaponization Fund” is a $1.776 billion fund announced by the Justice Department in May which will allow people who believe they were targeted for prosecution for political purposes, including by the Biden administration DOJ, to apply for payouts.

The ‘greatest threat’ to rule of law in decades.  That's how lawyers, judges see Trump  — 6 min Click here to listen to this article  — A survey finds deep concern about presidential overreach, persecution of enemies and other unchecked abuses of power.

Dems weaponize Epstein in anti-GOP midterm ads  —  Several top Democratic candidates in the midterms are airing scathing ads linking their Republican foes to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal — betting that the Trump administration's reluctance to release the Epstein files still resonates with voters.

How Prediction Markets and Crypto Firms Steamrolled a Watchdog Agency  —  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is a small federal agency, but one with big responsibilities.  Part of its job is to protect the millions of Americans who buy crypto or bet on prediction markets.  —  David Yaffe-Bellany

Trump said gas prices are ‘peanuts.’ Only if you're rich.  —  The Washington Post calculated how increased gas prices have impacted different income groups.  —  Summary  —  BAY SHORE, N.Y. — Surging gas prices have hit American drivers hard — but some much harder than others.

‘Homeland Security’ has spawned political insecurity since DHS was born  —  Why did the U.S. Senate strike its tent last week and go home early?  Because in spite of a June 1 deadline set by President Trump, Senate Republican leaders were not ready to restore funding for two key components of the Department of Homeland Security.

Maxine Waters and Elizabeth Warren, progressive stalwarts, tangle over housing bill … “Ranking member Warren and ranking member Waters are powerful, larger-than-life personalities.  Neither has any inclination to defer to the other,” said one Democratic lawmaker on the House Financial Services Committee …

Ohio State reels from multiple scandals amid wider crisis in higher education  —  Ohio State is grappling with sexual abuse allegations and questions over donor influence as financial pressures mount across higher education  —  When Rocky Ratliff transferred to Ohio State University in Columbus …

Rep. Thomas Massie warns GOP will be ‘very vulnerable’ in the midterms  —  The Kentucky Republican, who lost his primary to a Trump-backed challenger, said splitting with the president was “absolutely worth it” and did not rule out a White House run. … Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. …

Transcript: Kevin Hassett on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 24, 2026  —  Add CBS News on Google  —  The following is the transcript of the interview with Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on May 24, 2026.

With Big Decisions Ahead, the Supreme Court Collides With a Testy Trump  —  President Trump has alternated between bullying the justices and cozying up to them as the court prepares to announce major decisions that will determine the fate of the key aspects of his agenda.

Doug McCain, eldest son of John McCain, dead suddenly at 66  —  Retired Navy pilot and American Airlines captain died Wednesday, family says  —  Meghan McCain and her family are mourning the sudden death of her stepbrother, Douglas Shepp McCain, the eldest adopted son of late Sen. John McCain.

Fury over California congressional candidate's outrageous anti-America protest  —  See more of our coverage in your search results.  —  Add The California Post on Google  —  Millions of Americans will spend Memorial Day weekend honoring those who died while serving in the US military …