Hegseth attacks ‘unpatriotic’ media and compares reporters to Jewish biblical group Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth escalated his attacks on the media Thursday, comparing reporters covering the Iran war to the Pharisees. Powered by NewsAPI, in News on April 17, 2026 .
4 takeaways from the new campaign finance filings: From the Politics Desk Scores of new fundraising reports filed this week are shedding new light on the battle for control of Congress and on fast-approaching primaries as both parties grapple with generational and ideological divides. Powered by NewsAPI, in News on April 17, 2026 .
Democratic primary challengers stockpile cash, putting House incumbents on defense Candidates looking to take down sitting members of Congress in primaries are stockpiling cash as their races heat up, according to fundraising reports filed Wednesday — and it’s Democratic lawmakers who are mostly on... Powered by NewsAPI, in News on April 17, 2026 .
Trump’s plan for a triumphal arch gets initial green light from federal panel The Commission of Fine Arts approved early designs for the project, which would be twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial and almost the same as the Capitol. Powered by NewsAPI, in News on April 17, 2026 .
Catholic priest asked North Carolina teens inappropriate sexual questions in confession, parents say A Catholic priest at a North Carolina diocese has been accused of ambushing high school girls with what their parents are calling “unexpected” and “inappropriate” questions about sex while hearing their confessions Powered by NewsAPI, in News on April 17, 2026 .
Navy reservist caught following murder of wife, whose body was found in freezer A Navy reservist from Virginia — accused of murdering his wife after her body was found in a freezer — was arrested at the conclusion of a two-month-long international manhunt, authorities said Wednesday Powered by NewsAPI, in News on April 17, 2026 .
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife and then himself, police say Virginia's former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife and himself inside their home overnight, according to local police. Powered by NewsAPI, in News on April 17, 2026 .
Surprise tornadoes in Kansas prompt concerns about changes at the National Weather Service Five tornadoes hit the Kansas City area Monday night. Did a change in National Weather Service balloon launches leave forecasters in the dark about the threat for much of the day? Powered by NewsAPI, in News on April 17, 2026 .
Life at the Israel-Lebanon border and Sen. Thom Tillis critiques Trump’s Cabinet: Morning Rundown How the towns along the Israel-Lebanon border have changed drastically in the face ongoing attacks. Powered by NewsAPI, in News on April 17, 2026 .
Alycia Baumgardner is fighting for gender equality for women in the ring Backed by Jake Paul's promotion company, Baumgardner will box South Korea's Bo Mi Re Shin for the women’s super featherweight belt Friday at Madison Square Garden. Powered by NewsAPI, in News on April 17, 2026 .