Seven candidates clashed over rising costs in California's final gubernatorial debate, with frontrunner Xavier Becerra defending his record amid attacks on single-payer healthcare and a campaign fraud scandal.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Cuba Thursday to deliver President Trump's ultimatum: engage on economic and security reforms or face enforcement of redlines, as the window for talks narrows.

The House Ethics Committee announced it is investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) over allegations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.

Former FBI Director James Comey said Thursday that President Trump appears more erratic and self-obsessed than during his first term, warning the public not to become numb to the president's behavior.

The Supreme Court paused a lower court ruling that would have halted mail-order abortion pills, keeping mifepristone available. Justices Alito and Thomas dissented.

Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) sued his ex-wife Emily Moreno for defamation, claiming she fabricated abuse allegations to gain leverage in their custody dispute.

FBI Director Kash Patel faced criticism after a report revealed he went on a VIP snorkeling excursion at the USS Arizona memorial during a previously undisclosed trip to Pearl Harbor.

Xi Jinping told Trump that the Taiwan question could put the entire U.S.-China relationship at risk, signaling a more assertive Beijing using the island as leverage on trade and Iran.

MIT President Sally Kornbluth announced a 10% drop in research activity over the past year, citing Trump administration cuts and a new endowment tax.