Layoffs jumped nearly 40 percent in August, with U.S. employers cutting 85,979 jobs — the sharpest August decline since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to new data released Thursday by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The consulting firm’s report linked much of…

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) drew comparisons between today’s political climate and the years leading up to World War II, pointing to tariffs, foreign alliances, and America’s role in global conflicts. In an interview with the Lexington Herald-Leader, McConnell reflected on his final years in office,…

President Trump released footage Saturday that he claimed showed a subcontractor damaging limestone in the newly renovated Rose Garden at the White House, blasting the worker as “stupid” and vowing accountability. Since returning to office, Trump has overseen sweeping White House renovations, reshaping parts of…

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that no city is off-limits when it comes to federal law enforcement deployment, adding that even Republican-led states could see agents and officers on their streets if crime levels demand it. Her comments came after President Trump’s controversial…

President Trump spent Saturday golfing at his club in Sterling, Virginia, aiming to put to rest a wave of speculation about his health. His absence from public events in recent days, paired with a viral photo showing bruising on his hand during a Cabinet meeting,…

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is expected to retire at the end of her current term and will not seek reelection in 2026, according to a Republican operative who confirmed the news to The Hill. Her departure opens up what could become a competitive race for her…