The candidate who was supposed to signal a Democratic resurgence instead forced a runoff - making the GOP victory all but inevitable. 

The US is open to talking. But the situation is volitile. 

Protesters demand Trump release his tax returns. 

Puts the world on notice that the United States is no longer afraid to use force.(Photo by Reuters)

But getting the nation to lend a hand to stop Kim Jong Un is not as simple or easy as the president anticipated. 

After harsh criticism of the treatment of their customers, United offers full apology. But is the damage already done?

Heightened tensions in the region have led the US to be far more aggressive with Russia and other actors in the Middle East. 

Gorsuch's appointment comes in the wake of the death of the filibuster and a row of unprecedented obstruction from both the Democrats and Republicans. 

As tensions escalate, the US proves they're serious about defending the region by sending in Carl Vinson strike group. 

After Syria airstrikes, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he's justified in developing nuclear weapons. 

ASSAD'S ALLEGED CHEMICAL ATTACK IS HORRIFIC. BUT WE MUST BE CAUTIOUS AND SURE ABOUT THE PERPETRATORS OF VIOLENCE - OR ELSE WE RISK ANOTHER IRAQ STYLE WAR.

Why Trump acted now and what it means for US diplomacy. 

Liberal news media has been ignoring the real Susan Rice scandal, but has been covering every fake allegation against Trump. 

How Trump plans to handle the Middle East conflict could work - and how it's already getting praise from both the Left and the Right (Photo by Politico). 

It may not be a smoking gun, but there need to be answers. (Photo by the Washington Post)

Stop pretending Donald Trump is anything other than a typical leader in an extraordinary country. 

Don't be fooled. Space exploration is not only good for science - it's good for humanity. 

Don't be fooled: space exploration is not only good for science - it's good for humanity.