Dems sidestep past ‘refuse illegal orders’ demands as they challenge Trump’s Iran war authority
Democrats backed U.S. troops in the Iran conflict but say President Trump's use of military force lacks congressional approval under the War Powers Act.
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Iran could use detained Americans as ‘sweetener’ in nuclear talks, ex-hostage envoy warns
Roger Carstens, former lead hostage negotiator, warns Iran is untrustworthy as the Trump administration considers new round of peace talks in Pakistan.
Trump Says US-Iran Talks Will Go On Over the Weekend
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters upon arrival Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Ariz., on April 17, 2026. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump said on April 17 that talks aimed at ending the war in Iran are ongoing and will carry on over the weekend, though he suggested that
Trump Says US-Iran Talks to Continue Over Weekend, Hints at ‘Good News’
President Donald Trump walks off Air Force One as he arrives at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Ariz., on April 17, 2026. Win McNamee/Getty Images President Donald Trump said on April 17 that talks aimed at ending the war in Iran are ongoing and will carry on over the weekend, and there had been
Trump Says First Releases of UFO Documents Will Begin ‘Very, Very Soon’
President Donald Trump walks toward reporters before answering questions prior to boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on April 10, 2026. Win McNamee/Getty Images President Donald Trump announced April 17 that he expects his administration to begin releasing documents “very soon” related to extraterrestrial life and unexplained phenomena. “As you remember, I
White House Working With FBI to Probe Cases of Missing Scientists
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a news briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, on April 8, 2026. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The Trump administration confirmed on April 17 that it was working with the FBI to investigate the mysterious deaths and disappearances of ten
Judge blocks Nexstar’s acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
A federal judge has blocked a $6.2 billion merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley in Sacramento, California, made the ruling late Friday afternoon, finding that eight attorneys general and DirecTV were likely to prevail in their