Trump says U.S. will not resume military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections
By Josh Boak and Aamer Madhani Associated Press Oct. 8, 2026 9:48 AM PT WASHINGTON — President Trump said Thursday…
Britain’s east Jerusalem consulate is downgraded to a mission in dispute with Israel
By Cara Anna and Jill Lawless Oct. 8, 2026 9:35 AM PT JERUSALEM — Israel said Thursday that the British…
Malibu kayaker reportedly bitten by shark twice, knocked into water
A fishing trip turned grisly after a man was reportedly bitten by a shark Sunday morning in Malibu.…
Trump supercharged ICE. Now battleground candidates look for a message
WASHINGTON — Since the 2024 election, Democratic congressional candidates have reached a consensus about how to broadly discuss the border…
Senate set to reconvene Monday, but Mitch McConnell’s return remains unclear
Senate set to reconvene Monday, but Mitch McConnell’s return remains unclear Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell’s return to…
California coast braces for another battering as new El Niño-related wave emerges in Pacific
California beach communities are expected to see rising sea levels in the coming weeks as El Niño continues…
Convicted MAGA election denier declines job in California amid pressure from Newsom
Tina Peters, who served prison time for tampering with voting machines on behalf of the MAGA movement, has…
US politics, Iran war live updates: Iran moves to ban two nations from Strait of Hormuz
Welcome to our live coverage of US politics and the war in Iran. Iran’s parliament is reviewing a…
More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split
WASHINGTON — More than half the House Democrats voted Wednesday to strip $3.3 billion in U.S. aid from Israel, the…
‘Enough!’: Hot dog vendor who was attacked in downtown L.A. speaks out
A vendor who was pummeled last month in a downtown L.A. attack stood side-by-side with local officials Monday…
Ukraine Starting New Phrase of Russia War With Tech, Tactics, Progress
Ukraine’s new tactics and drone tech have allowed it to build rare momentum against Russia, according to analysts,…
Iran War Boosted Russia’s Oil Income, but Putin Has a Bigger Problem
Surging oil prices triggered by the war in Iran boosted Russia’s oil revenue, but money isn’t the Kremlin’s…