Has Gov’t Contained Parasite Outbreak? Lettuce Discuss.
As cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise, HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. insists the federal government has outbreaks “under control.” New J...
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The Red Sea: A New Front in the War?
As fallen American servicemembers are identified, Yemen announces a blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea. U.K. Prime Minister Andy B...
Americans Killed as Iran Expands Battlefield
For the first time in months, U.S. servicemembers are killed near Iran. Andrew and Tristan Tate are arrested by U.S. Marshals, signaling a p...
Are Trump’s Election Claims Ready for Primetime?
President Trump delivers a White House address with outlandish claims about election security. Sources say Trump’s lead teleprompter operato...
Trump's AG Pick Swears He's Independent
Attorney general nominee Todd Blanche insists his time working for President Trump will not affect him at the Justice Department. Smoke fill...
ICE Patch: DHS Halts Vehicle Stops, for Now
ICE agents have been told to immediately scale back vehicle stops, sources say, in the wake of deadly shootings. Supreme Court justices ask...
The Iran Blockade is Back
President Trump informs Congress that the U.S. is heading back to battle with Iran, while proposing a toll on vessels passing through the St...
The Sudden Death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Senator Lindsey Graham unexpectedly dies from a heart condition, prompting tributes in South Carolina. The parents of Nolan Wells call for a...
So…Are We Back at War with Iran?
The U.S. intercepts dozens of missiles and drones from Iran directed toward Gulf neighbors. A former Olympian challenges the Trump administr...
Trump: Iran Deal is ‘Over’
The U.S. launches a series of strikes on Iran, as President Trump declares a ceasefire deal “over.” Maine Democrat Graham Platner drops out...
What Happened to Mitch McConnell?
Questions grow about the condition of Sen. Mitch McConnell, with few details from his staff, weeks after he was hospitalized. Democrats dist...
Graham Platner's Unraveling Senate Campaign
Top Democrats are pulling endorsements for Graham Platner as new allegations rock his Senate campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins...
A Fourth Full of Fireworks
Facing storms and safety warnings, President Trump delivers a July 4th address. FIFA lifts a controversial suspension on American star Folar...
The Camden 14: Naming America’s First Soldiers
In a special edition of “Start Here,” the team travels to the site of the 1780 Battle of Camden. After spending years discovering and uneart...
Less Cryptic, More Crypto: Trump’s Finances Disclosed
President Trump’s financial disclosures show billions in profit in 2025 alone, with more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency earnings. Sixteen...
Why the Supreme Court Upheld Birthright Citizenship
In its final rulings of its term, the U.S. Supreme Court upholds the policy of birthright citizenship, while backing state bans on transgend...
Win for Snail Mail: The Supreme Court’s Ballot Ruling
The Supreme Court issues a surprising ruling on mail ballots, upending President Trump’s hope to restrict when they can be counted. Meanwhil...
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surges
The death toll rises dramatically as bodies are pulled out of earthquake debris in Venezuela. New strikes by Iran raise questions about a ce...
Supreme Court Backs Trump on Immigration
The Supreme Court sides with the Trump administration in a pair of high-profile immigration cases. Rescuers desperately search for survivors...
Trump Won't Close on Lawmakers' Housing Bill
President Trump refuses to sign a bipartisan affordable housing bill, insisting that Congress pass his SAVE America Act first. Victories for...