Republicans split on $95B spending proposal without offset costs elsewhere

Congressional Republicans are split on the new blueprint for a third budget reconciliation bill, with some party members hesitant to back the $95 billion price tag without cost offsets elsewhere.

US will focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told officials from more than 60 countries on Thursday that the United States would seek to refocus international counterterrorism efforts.

Homeland Security: Foreign journalist visas set at 240 days, Chinese reporters cut to 90 days

The Trump administration announced it will drastically shorten visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. to 240 days, and cut those for Chinese journalists to only 90 days.

Missouri 19-year-old uses toy drive to help Missourians impacted by historic floods

After historic floods hit south central Missouri last week, 19-year-old Sammie Magee of Louisburg, Kansas, is using her toy drive to once again step up and help those in need.

US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists

The Trump administration moved on Thursday to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors ​and journalists.

NYC helicopter that crashed, killing 6 last year shows signs of bird strike, safety board says

The National Transportation Safety Board says the remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, killing 6 people.

Trump accuses China of 2020 voting interference, contradicting US intelligence findings

President Donald Trump declassified intelligence on Thursday that he said showed Chinese interference in U.S. elections, reviving his long-running attacks on election security.

Summer meteor showers begin to light up nighttime skies

The next few weeks could provide optimum opportunities to enjoy cosmic displays thanks to near-perfect conditions (if the weather cooperates) for viewing fiery shooting stars in the nighttime skies.

2 of 8 men charged in thwarted attack on UFC cage-fighting show at White House plead not guilty

Two of the eight men indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack at UFC Freedom 250 pleaded not guilty Thursday.

Retail sales up modest 0.2% in June amid economic uncertainty, fading benefits from tax refunds

Shoppers slowed their spending in June from May amid continuing economic uncertainty and fading benefits from generous government tax refunds.

Daylight saving time has representatives debating around the clock — literally

Two acts related to daylight saving time with similar names and different agendas have representatives debating around the clock — literally — in Congress.

US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade

The United States intensified its strikes on Iran early Thursday, hitting targets farther north and firing into a ship the U.S. accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic.

Herriman family completes goal of visiting all 63 national parks

A Herriman family has completed their goal of visiting all 63 U.S. national parks together.