US officials blast Russia's decision to exit Ukraine grain export deal as food prices jump
Sercan Ozkurnazli/dia images via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — After Russia announced it would end its participation in a critical deal that has allowed ships to safely export millions of tons of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea, top
Vivek Ramaswamy, who's embraced Trump on the campaign trail, condemned him after Jan. 6
Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Republican presidential candidate and political newcomer Vivek Ramaswamy, who’s climbed in the polls thanks in part to his strategy of embracing and defending former President Donald Trump, made headlines over
Progressive Democrats draw sharp criticism ahead of Israeli president's visit
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to the U.S. this week is causing some controversy — with House Speak Kevin McCarthy as well as Democratic leaders and the White House strongly criticizing recent remarks
Why the Crimean Bridge is key to Russia's war in Ukraine
Vera Katkova/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (LONDON) — A series of explosions damaged a section of the single bridge that connects Russia to Crimea on Monday, marking the latest attack on Moscow’s crucial link to the annexed
House Oversight Committee to hold UFO hearing next week
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Republican-led House Oversight Committee will hold a hearing on UFOs, officially called unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), next week. Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., announced on Twitter that the session is scheduled for July
Inflation has plummeted but these prices are still soaring
Cyril Marcilhacy/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A better-than-expected inflation report last week bolstered hopes that a prolonged bout of severe price hikes is near its end — but the costs of some staple items continue to
Pence sees lackluster fundraising early in GOP primary, insists he'll make it to debate stage
Scott Olson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Mike Pence’s latest fundraising totals suggest a rocky road ahead for the former vice president as he fights both for support from voters in the Republican Party he once helped lead — and
Asa Hutchinson previews new plan to reform federal law enforcement if elected in 2024
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday unveiled a federal law enforcement reform plan that he’s calling “critically important” and overdue — and a preview of legislation he would push if he is elected
Low river levels prompt fishing closures
PORT ANGELES – Olympic National Park has issued an emergency shutdown of fishing on several west Olympic Peninsula rivers. ONP officials say to protect salmon populations in the Quillayute River system, the Quillayute, Dickey, Bogachiel, South Fork
Iran resumes infamous 'morality police' to enforce mandatory hijab law
KeithBinns/Getty Images (LONDON) — Iran’s infamous hijab police, known as the “morality police,” are again patrolling the streets, Iranian authorities said. The controversial measure was announced Sunday along with a series of other severe actions that are