Race for LA mayor: Meet the 14 certified candidates

Who is running for LA mayor in 2026? Meet the 14 candidates in the Los Angeles mayoral race and the issues driving their campaigns.

US military draft disqualifications list: See if you're exempt

Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.

Who is Joe Kent? Trump counterterrorism admin, veteran resigns over Iran war

The director of the National Counterterrorism Center has announced his resignation, saying he “cannot in good conscience" back the Trump administration’s war in Iran.

Trump admin struggles to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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Trump says he’s asked roughly a half-dozen other countries to send warships to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, a consequential waterway through which one-fifth of the world’s traded oil flows. So far, none has committed.

Federal judge blocks RFK Jr's vax cuts
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A federal judge in Boston has blocked Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from cutting back the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule.

TSA wait times: Airline CEOs blast Congress; ‘simply unacceptable’

As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.

FCC chair threatens TV networks over Iran war coverage

Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, warned that TV broadcasters could have their licenses revoked if they don’t “correct course” on their coverage of the Trump administration’s war against Iran.

6 US service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq, US military says

The U.S. military provided an update confirming Friday that six U.S. service members were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq.

LA County Sheriff candidate Alex Villanueva talks top voting issues
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Eight challengers have entered the sheriff’s race as the filing deadline arrives for the June 2 primary, which includes contests for the Board of Supervisors and Assessor.

Taxpayer-funded housing project still unfinished
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A city project meant to quickly turn a hotel into housing for people experiencing homelessness has stretched into a years-long construction effort — with nearly $20 million now tied to the development

US military draft 2026? Here's what we know so far

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to rule out a military draft during an interview, stating President Trump is keeping all options on the table as the Iran conflict escalates.

Pentagon bans photographers over 'unflattering' photos of Pete Hegseth: report

The Pentagon is barring independent photographers from press briefings following reports that staff found photos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "unflattering."

Photographers banned from briefings over 'bad' Hegseth photos
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s staff reportedly took issue with images taken in a briefing last week and decided to shut out photographers from two subsequent news conferences.