Trump to hold a rally at the ‘Great America State Fair’ after several artists back out

President Donald Trump is slated to speak at the opening ceremony for the Great American State Fair in June as part of the United States’ 250th-birthday celebrations in Washington. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Danielle Alvarez, a spokesperson for the Trump-backed Freedom 250 group behind…

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How three major candidates for governor are talking about their Biden administration experience

A trio of former Biden White House officials running for governor in 2026 are striking a delicate balance, pointing to their experience in the administration without leaning too aggressively into their connection to a former president still facing a raft of bad headlines. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles…

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3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead; 1 rescued

Three climbers on Alaska’s Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass on North America’s tallest peak have died, a Latvian mountaineering group announced Friday. A fourth climber was rescued. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The four were members of a Latvian mountaineering expedition, the…

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Iran official says Trump is stalling talks with ‘excessive demands’ as wait for breakthrough continues

President Donald Trump has yet to make a decision on a deal that could extend the current ceasefire with Iran, with no announcement on Friday following a Situation Room meeting where he said he would make a “final determination.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Oil…

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