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Factbox-Here are the Democrats taking early steps in potential 2028 White House bids

Factbox-Here are the Democrats taking early steps in potential 2028 White House bids

By Tim Reid May 19 (Reuters) - Democratic contenders are already jockeying for a 2028 presidential run, signaling an open race with no clear party standard-bearer in the fight to succeed Republican President Donald Trump.
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At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war won’t be 'forever'

At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war won’t be 'forever'

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - Vice President JD Vance reassured Americans on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's war with Iran will not become a "forever war," using a White House briefing to defend his boss's policies as speculation about his potential successor builds.
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Minnesota county charges an ICE officer in a nonfatal shooting during Trump's immigration crackdown

Minnesota county charges an ICE officer in a nonfatal shooting during Trump's immigration crackdown

A Minnesota county prosecutor has charged an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in the nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state
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The Latest: Trump moves to withdraw $10B suit against the IRS

The Latest: Trump moves to withdraw $10B suit against the IRS

President Donald Trump has moved to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns after reports that a resolution of the case was close at hand
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The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’

The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’

President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a planned military strike on Iran at the request of several allies in the Middle East because “serious negotiations” are underway
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The Latest: Trump administration announces $1.7B fund for prosecuted allies in deal to drop lawsuit

The Latest: Trump administration announces $1.7B fund for prosecuted allies in deal to drop lawsuit

The Trump administration says it’s creating a $1.7 billion fund to compensate prosecuted allies of the Republican president after he moved to drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service
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South Park Creators Retain JD Vance Parody Due to Popularity

South Park Creators Retain JD Vance Parody Due to Popularity

South Park Creators Retain JD Vance Parody Due to Popularity
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George Soros’ foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits

George Soros’ foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits

George Soros’ Open Society Foundations pledged $300 million Wednesday to initiatives it says will defend democratic rights and advance economic security in the U.S. over the next five years
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Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway

Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway

It was a hurdle too high for Bill Cassidy to clear
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Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn

Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn

President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, supercharging his effort to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in a Republican primary runoff
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US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA

US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - Dozens of state anti-vaccine bills backed by "Make America Healthy Again" supporters have failed after public health groups won over Republican state lawmakers, marking a series of defeats for the backers of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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The Latest: World shares and oil prices react to Trump’s warning to Tehran over stalled negotiations

The Latest: World shares and oil prices react to Trump’s warning to Tehran over stalled negotiations

World shares have mostly retreated and oil prices jumped after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that the “clock is ticking” as U.S.-Iran negotiations over a permanent end to the war stall