The Latest Breaking News from The United States

As the United States faces increasing incidents of book banning and threats of governmental intervention – as seen in the temporary suspension of TV host Jimmy Kimmel – the common reflex for many who want to safeguard free expression is to turn to the First Amendment and its free speech…

Plus: Ken Burns’ The American Revolution is worth your time.

Cristiano Ronaldo was at the White House with President Donald Trump and Co. recently, but why?

China has called on the United States to avoid interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs, responding to Washington's expanding military operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

With 45 outbreaks of measles over the past year, the United States is at risk of endemic spread within months, experts told Live Science.

Pope Leo criticized the United States' approach to immigration enforcement, saying migrants are being treated in an "extremely disrespectful way" and urging Catholics to take seriously a statement issued last week by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops condemning mass deportations and the climate of fear surrounding immigration raids.

The Washington Post opinion editor Adam O’Neal outlines his vision for a more classically liberal editorial voice, examines how both parties turned against free speech and free markets, and explains why the paper is ending political endorsements.

The United States, Britain and Australia have announced sanctions against a Russia-based web hosting service for allegedly running ransomware operations

COMMENT: Donald Trump eviscerated a White House reporter for asking about the murder of fellow journalist Jamal Khashoggi in front of Mohammed bin Salman. The president’s put-down shows press freedom counts for little in the US, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew