American optimism hits a 22-year low due to economic, political, and social concerns.

250 Iowa National Guard troops returned home after a Middle East deployment marked by two soldier deaths, prompting plans to honor them with VA clinic names.

Maryland's governor, Wes Moore, voiced surprise over being left out of a White House governors' event, stressing the need for state-federal cooperation and fair redistricting.

The Supreme Court questioned the government's detention of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, ruling his speech wasn't incitement and stressing lack of proof linking him to violence.

Job market pessimism rises under Trump, with 52% calling it "bad," unemployment at a four-year high, and no clear evidence supporting administration claims.

UK Supreme Court bans Oatly from using "milk" in trademark, upholding dairy term restrictions.

A Florida lawsuit challenges Gov. DeSantis' power to call a mid-decade special session to redraw congressional maps, citing constitutional separation of powers and the "Fair Districts" amendment.

California newspapers condemn Trump’s racist social media post, calling it harmful and unjustifiable.

After Maduro's ouster, Venezuelan opposition activists are increasingly speaking out, signaling a rare shift toward political openness.

Zimbabwe agrees with IMF on 10-month plan to boost stability and unlock future aid.