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House Republican leaders are sending members home Wednesday until after the November election, condensing their pre-midterm schedule in Washington for the second time.

Consumers may be griping about higher prices at the pump and elsewhere, but they keep spending, helping to power the economy, according to the latest government snapshot.

Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump's third nominee to serve as surgeon general, appeared before lawmakers at her confirmation hearing Wednesday in the latest attempt to fill the post known as the nation's doctor.

A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in southern Ukraine early Wednesday, killing five people and wounding at least seven in the latest in a series of Russian strikes on civilian transportation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the ...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday set out her priorities for the European Union in the next year, including closer ties with Canada, protection for children online, climate change and Russia's war on Ukraine.

Fogon Asado, an intimate Buenos Aires steakhouse built around a communal bar and an open-fire grill, has been named the world's best fine-dining restaurant for the second consecutive year in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the ...

Zyn, a nicotine pouch brand, has shut down a Democratic House lawmaker's attempt to capitalize on its popularity with young men.

Democrats need four Senate seats to win control this fall -- but some analysts say the math may not add up even if they get them. Sen. John Fetterman's repeated breaks from his party have fueled talk he could walk away from Democrats entirely.

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to draft a resolution to pause data center applications for a year to allow regulations to be enacted.

Former President Barack Obama said Wednesday that his family's dog, Sunny, has died.