Taylor defeated conservative rival Maria Lazar, providing another gauge of Democrats’ durability in midterms Wisconsin voters sent another liberal justice to the state supreme court, with Chris Taylor beating conservative Maria Lazar and giving liberals a 5-2 edge on the high court.

This live blog is now closed. Trump news at a glance: president steps back from threat to destroy Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ after ceasefire deal reached Sign up for Breaking News US email alerts During a press conference in Budapest with Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orbán, vice-president JD...

Telehealth abortion will remain available for now, after a federal judge's ruling The abortion pill mifepristone must undergo a safety review by the FDA, the judge said. Louisiana's case seeking to ban its use through telemedicine will proceed after that review. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker)

Chuck Schumer attacks president’s ‘ridiculous bluster’ while Republicans cast decision as shrewd tactical move US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire Middle East crisis – live updates Political leaders and many Americans breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday evening, after Donald Trump announced...

Donald Trump announced a last-minute ceasefire deal with Iran on Tuesday evening. Business leaders and foreign policy experts responded with mixed reactions.Alex Wong/Getty Images On Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump announced a last-minute ceasefire deal with Iran.

With just 90 minutes until Tuesday's looming 8 pm deadline for US strikes in Iran, President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire. In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced the deal is "subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of...