Trump administration officials are increasingly optimistic a peace deal can be reached with Iran, even as skeptics note, promises been made repeatedly.

A key U.S. spy powers act is set to expire Friday after House Democrats and some Republicans blocked a short-term extension hours before the deadline.

Veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine Tuesday night, setting up a race against five-term incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.

“We hit them hard yesterday, and we’re going to hit them again hard today.” President Donald Trump says Iran must pay the price as talks with Iran appear to go no where.

Americans are paying more for everyday goods after inflation rose to 4.2% in May, a three-year high. Rising fuel costs tied to the conflict in Iran are contributing to the spike.

An investigation is underway into how a U.S. Apache helicopter was downed over the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump confirmed on social media, the two crewmen are safe.

The House looks to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security, voters in four states head to the polls, and lawmakers hit the baseball diamond. A look at your Week Ahead in Washington.

For one night, guests took a multi-state culinary adventure by walking two blocks in the nation’s capital.

Just before 5 a.m. – the U.S. Senate passed a 70 billion dollar immigration enforcement funding plan. The bill would provide ICE and Border Patrol funding for three years.

Families from across the nation gathered in Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for children's health care.

A stronger-than-expected May jobs report points to a resilient U.S. economy, but it’s also adding uncertainty about what the Federal Reserve will do next on interest rates.

President Donald Trump will travel to Chippewa County, Wisconsin on Friday for a trip that the White House said is about highlighting his “strong support” for farmers in the state.

President Trump says he will nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Justice Department. It comes as Blanche faces scrutiny from lawmakers over recent DOJ actions.

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, We The People showcases the unique spirit of the United States as told by local journalists across the country. Through deep local reporting, this special spotlights the people, places, and history that define the country’s character and drive its ongoing journey forward.

Alabama congressional lawmakers weighed in Tuesday after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the state to use a voting map that eliminates one of two majority Black voting districts.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure Wednesday intended to rein in President Donald Trump’s power to conduct military operations in Iran.

Dozens of veterans from the Siouxland area flew to Washington on Tuesday on an all-expenses-paid trip to see the nation’s war memorials.

In a Senate hearing Tuesday, Sec. of State Marco Rubio faced tough questions about the war in Iran and proposed State Department budget cuts.

Democratic Sens. Mark Kelly, Adam Schiff and Elissa Slotkin introduced legislation Monday they say would abolish President Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund” and prevent future efforts.

Iowa voters will chose candidates in the Senate race and also for their House seats in primary elections Tuesday, June 2.