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Lawyer: Ex-Marine Worked With Chinese Hacker

A former U.S. Marine pilot, fighting extradition from Australia on U.S. charges of training Chinese military pilots to land on aircraft carriers, unknowingly worked with a Chinese hacker, his lawyer said.

Report: US Soldier Appeals Russian Detention

The defense of Gordon Black, a U.S. soldier being held in the Russian city of Vladivostok on theft charges, appealed his detention, Russia's RIA news agency reported on Monday,

Michael Cohen to Testify Against Trump for Payment He Made for Him

Donald Trump's estranged former fixer Michael Cohen is expected to begin giving testimony Monday that could determine whether jurors convict the former U.S. president forΒ calling a payment to a lawyer a legal expense.

Musk Slams 'Insane' Canada Law to Stop Online Hate

Elon Musk has slammed an "insane" online hate speech bill crawling its way through the Canadian Parliament which could see offenders slapped with up to $50,000 in fines or even a life sentence in prison. "This sounds insane if accurate! Community Notes, please check," Musk...

Anti-Israel Protesters Block Disney World Access Road

Anti-Israel protesters belonging to the group Queers for Palestine blocked traffic outside Disney World in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday.

Woman Found Living in Store Rooftop Sign For a Year

A woman was found illegally living in the rooftop sign of a grocery store in Michigan and had been there for about a year, NBC News reported, citing authorities.

Anti-Israel Protesters Block Disney World Access Road

Anti-Israel protesters belonging to the group Queers for Palestine blocked traffic outside Disney World in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday.

Steve Buscemi OK After Being Punched in the Face in NYC

Actor Steve Buscemi is OK after he was punched in the face by a man on a New York City street, his publicist said Sunday.

NYC's Rikers Island Jail Gets a Kid-friendly Visitation Room Ahead of Mother's Day

It's probably the last place a mom wants to spend Mother's Day with her kids. But a family visiting space at New York City's notorious Rikers Island jail complex is a little more kid-friendly after a colorful redesign by the Children's Museum of Manhattan.The jail opened...

Trump on 'Antisemites' Funding Biden, Dems: 'Return the Money, Joe'

Saying he supports "Israel's right to win its war on terror," presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump demanded President Joe Biden and Democrats return the funding from billionaires backing pro-Palestinian and antisemitic protests in the U.S.

Ray Kelly to Newsmax: Police Work No Longer Appealing

The New York City Police Department's longest-serving commissioner, Ray Kelly, told Newsmax there is a movement in the United States that makes the idea of becoming a police officer less appealing, and that has to change to bring the numbers back.

Trump: I'm 'Going to Be Indicted Into the White House'

Mocking what he calls President Joe Biden's weaponization of justice against his political opponent, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump trolled his rival for "indicting him into the White House."

San Francisco's Free Hooch for Homeless Program Under Fire

San Francisco's program offering free alcohol to homeless people struggling with alcoholism has come under fire, with a tech CEO questioning its effectiveness and ethics, the New York Post reported.

Trump in Long Blue New Jersey: 'We're Expanding the Electoral Map'

Boldly stepping into the deep blue state of New Jersey, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump delivered a message to the conservatives at the famed Boardwalk on Saturday night, declaring the state in play this November.

Billionaire Griffin to Harvard: Embrace 'Western Values'

Billionaire investor Kenneth Griffin called on his alma mater Harvard University on Saturday to embrace "Western values," saying that the turmoil across college campuses was the product of a "cultural revolution" in U.S. education.

DOJ Recommends 40-Year Sentence for Paul Pelosi's Attacker

The Department of Justice is seeking a 40-year prison sentence against the man who broke into former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home and assaulted her husband, Paul Pelosi, with a hammer.

Trump: Haley 'Not Under Consideration' as Running Mate

Former President Donald Trump ruled Nikki Haley, his one-time competitor for the GOP presidential nomination, out as a potential running mate, despite her continuing to gather anti-Trump votes in states months after dropping out of the race.

Bethany Hamilton Against 'Males in Female Surfing Events'

American surfer Bethany Hamilton has denounced California state law amid a debate over a transgender surfer's participation in an upcoming competition.

Father Murray to Newsmax: Focus of Holy Year Is Salvation

Father Gerald Murray, pastor of the Holy Family Church in New York City, told Newsmax on Saturday that the Holy Doors at Catholic churches this year represent heaven because "the focus of the Holy Year is salvation."

Justice Kavanaugh: 'Consistency Builds Respect'

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh said on Friday that when it comes to trusting in the U.S. judicial system, "consistency builds respect."

Stunning Northern Lights Visible in US Through Weekend

A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications, and satellite positioning systems.

WWII Soldiers Posthumously Receive Purple Heart Medals

The families of five Hawaii men who served in a unit of Japanese-language linguists during World War II received posthumous Purple Heart medals on behalf of their loved ones Friday, nearly eight decades after the soldiers died in a plane crash in the final days of the conflict.

Billy Graham Statue for US Capitol to Be Unveiled Next Week

A statue of the late Rev. Billy Graham set to stand inside the U.S. Capitol to represent North Carolina will be unveiled next week in a ceremony.House Speaker Mike Johnson, other congressional members and the family of the Charlotte-born evangelist are expected to attend...

Major Catholic Hospital Chain Hit by Cyberattack

The largest Catholic hospital chain in the United States said a "cybersecurity event" hit its network, the second such event to hit a major hospital chain this year.

Economist Poll: 22 Percent Think Trump Will Be Convicted

While Americans are split as to the seriousness of former President Donald Trump's trail in New York, less than a quarter think he will see jail time, a recent poll shows.

Economist Poll: Most Have Negative View of College Protests

A majority of Americans have a negative view of the pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have engulfed hundreds of college campuses over the past several weeks, a recent poll shows.

Judge: Trump Can't Subpoena Bragg's Former Prosecutor

Judge Juan Merchan nixed Donald Trump's attempt to subpoena Mark Pomerantz, a former Manhattan special prosecutor who published private details about his campaign to charge the former president, according to the Washington Examiner.

Suit Accuses Student Loan Servicers of Failing Borrowers

A lawsuit against two major student loan services alleging failure to address borrowers' requests could lead to a financial windfall for the borrowers.

Judge: Hunter Biden Ignoring Tax Trial at 'Own Peril'

U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi warned Hunter Biden to keep up with the pretrial deadlines in his tax fraud case, despite the first son's efforts to dismiss it in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the New York Post reported Friday.

Father Murray to Newsmax: Jubilee 2025 Time to 'Refocus'

Father Gerald Murray, pastor of the Holy Family Church in New York City, told Newsmax on Friday that Jubilee 2025 is a chance for people to leave their "ordinary life" and journey with other believers and the Holy Spirit as a means to "refocus your life."

USDA to Aid Dairy Farmers During Bird Flu Outbreak

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Friday that it will be providing financial support to farmers to improve "on-site biosecurity" to mitigate the outbreak of the avian flu virus which has spread across dairy cattle.

Hillary Chided for 'Young People Know Nothing' Remark

Hillary Clinton riled up the masses on social media after saying young Americans don't know anything about history.

Report: Biden WH Restricted Media Access to Border Agents

Matthew Hudak, the recently retired deputy chief of the Border Patrol, said Biden administration officials in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policed the media presence of he and his colleagues and intentionally blocked them from engaging with the public.

Morehouse Faculty Clashes Over Biden Speech

The faculty at Morehouse College, a historically black college in Atlanta, is divided on awarding President Joe Biden an honorary doctorate at its commencement ceremony on May 19.

Record Number of Migrant Arrests at Northern Border Sector

U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested nearly 500 migrants in one sector along the Canadian border, a one-week total that eclipsed all of Fiscal Year 2021.

Lawmakers Press For Medical Care Report on Migrants in Detention

Three lawmakers are reportedly pressing for a probe of medical care given migrants in detention - slamming a report that allegedly failed to thoroughly review "unnecessary surgeries."

Trump Vows to Toss Transgender Student Protections

Former President Donald Trump said Friday he will immediately reverse transgender student protections if he is elected in November.

Teen Suspended for Using Term 'Illegal Aliens' Sues High School

Christian McGhee is suing his North Carolina high school after they suspended him for three days for using the term "illegal aliens."

Zogby Poll: Young Blacks Hungry Under Biden

While Americans of all races say they are feeling the pinch of Bidenomics in the grocery store, 1 in 3 young Black and Hispanic voters said they went without food at least one day last month, according to a Zogby Analytics poll.The survey examined food insecurity and found...

House Panel Requests Northwestern Protest Docs

A House education committee investigating Northwestern University's response to antisemitism and its alleged failure to protect Jewish students is requesting documents and communications related to the school's response to incidents on campus.

AGs to Newsmax: Title IX Changes 'Illegal'

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird told Newsmax on Friday that they joinedΒ four other state attorneys general inΒ filingΒ a lawsuit againstΒ the Biden administration because its changes to Title IX are "illegal."

Human Smuggler Nabbed in Rio Grande Valley

A human smuggling guide was apprehended on the border recently, and cameras caught it all.

Lawmakers: Rutgers Ignored Pleas of Jews on Campus

Rutgers University administrators failed to address concerns of on-campus antisemitism months before anti-Israel protests began at the school, according to two New Jersey lawmakers. U.S. Reps. Donald Norcross, D-N.J., and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., sent a letter to Rutgers ...

NBC News: CBP Probing Mexico Partying

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has launched anΒ investigation intoΒ two CBP officials who reportedly partied in Mexico with a tequila mogul.

Greg Abbott Slams 'Feckless' Immigration Proposals

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday released a statement ripping President Joe Biden's "feckless"Β immigration proposals and calling on the administrationΒ to "follow Texas'Β lead β€” or get out of the way."

Ex-Miss USA: Boss Created 'Toxic' Work Environment

A Miss USA who gave up the title and crown to focus on her mental health reportedly accused the pageant's boss of failing to take an incident of sexual harassment seriously and creating a toxic work environment.

Rasmussen Poll: Republicans Trusted More on Crime

Voters increasingly are trusting Republicans more than Democrats to handle crime.

Lawyer's Advice to Trump Judge Sparks Probe, 'Serious Concerns'

A New York City real estate attorney claimed he had a conversation with and gave advice to the judge who hit Donald Trump with a $455 million judgment in the recently completed fraud trial, sparking an investigation by a state commission on judicial conduct.

Antifa Morphs Into Anti-Israel Movement

Evidence shows that antifa has traded the black pajamas of 2020 for the Palestinian keffiyehs of 2024.

Schools' Confederate Names Restored in Va. County

The education board for Shenandoah County, Virginia, voted Friday to restore Confederate generals' names to two public schools in the predominantly white, rural and solidly Republican district, becoming the first in the U.S. to take such an action.

House Dems Trying to Flip Script on Border

House Democrats in competitive races have been encouraged to run on fixing border security and blaming Republicans for being obstructionists with the issue, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.

Police Move Against Anti-Israel Encampments at MIT, Penn, Ariz.

Police dismantled an anti-Israel tent encampment at MIT early Friday and moved to clear protesters from University of Pennsylvania's campus in Philadelphia, hours after police tear-gassed protesters and took down an encampment at the University of Arizona.

IRS' Plan to Target Wealthy With Audits 'Incredibly Concerning'

The Internal Revenue Service's plans to aggressively increase audits is "incredibly concerning" to many economists and others who warn of targeting specific economic groups.

Police Move Against Anti-Israel Encampments at MIT, Penn, Ariz.

Police dismantled an anti-Israel tent encampment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology early Friday and moved to clear protesters from University of Pennsylvania's campus in Philadelphia, hours after police tear-gassed protesters and took down an encampment at the...

Several People Detained as Protesters Block Parking Garage at MIT

Police detained several people Thursday at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology after demonstrators blocked a parking garage in their ongoing protest movement connected to the Israel-Hamas war.

Several People Detained as Protesters Block Parking Garage at MIT

Police detained several people Thursday at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology after demonstrators blocked a parking garage in their ongoing protest movement connected to the Israel-Hamas war.Tensions have ratcheted up in standoffs with protesters on campuses across...

Cornell President: Retirement Decision 'Is Mine Alone'

Cornell University President Martha Pollack on Thursday announced her retirement after seven years, adding in a statement the decision was "mine and mine alone."

Arizona State Researcher on Leave After Hijab Confrontation

A postdoctoral scholar at Arizona State University finds himself embroiled in controversy after a video capturing a heated confrontation with a woman wearing a hijab went viral, prompting the university to place him on leave pending investigation, The Hill reported.

Senate Passes Bill Improving Air Safety, Service Before FAA Law Expires

The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.The bipartisan bill, which comes after a series of close calls between planes at the...

Cornell President: Retirement Decision 'Is Mine Alone'

Cornell University President Martha Pollack on Thursday announced her retirement after seven years, adding in a statement the decision was "mine and mine alone."

Puerto Rico in Crisis: Emergency Declared Amid Flooding

Puerto Rico's governor, Pedro Pierluisi, has declared a state of emergency in response to heavy rains, widespread flooding, and landslides across the U.S. territory, ABC News reported.

Arizona State Researcher on Leave After Hijab Confrontation

A postdoctoral scholar at Arizona State University finds himself embroiled in controversy after a video capturing a heated confrontation with a woman wearing a hijab went viral, prompting the university to place him on leave pending investigation, The Hill reported.

Judge Could Block New Rule Capping Credit Card Late Fees

An amended Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulation that was set to take effect next week is facing a final effort to block its implementation.

Rep. Sessions to Newsmax: Boy Scouts Rebrand Departure From Traditional Values

Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, a staunch supporter of the Boy Scouts with a multi-generational connection to the organization, voiced his sentiments to Newsmax on Thursday, expressing pride and reservations about the recent rebranding.

Oklahoma Judge Stymies Anti-ESG State Law

A judge in Oklahoma, a major oil and gas producing state, blocked a state law prohibiting state pension systems from contracting with more than a dozen companies that limit investment in the oil and gas industry.

Judge: Beach Boys' Brian Wilson Needs Conservatorship

A judge found Thursday that Beach Boys founder and music luminary Brian Wilson should be in a court conservatorship to manage his personal and medical decisions because of what his doctor calls a "major neurocognitive disorder. "At a hearing, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge...

Union Explores Legal Action Against Columbia University

The Transport Workers Union said it's considering suing Columbia University, saying the school failed to keep employees safe during anti-Israel protests in the past month.

Texas to Compensate Landowners for Damage From Border Crime

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton initiated a program to compensate landowners along the Texas-Mexico border for damages to their property that may have been the result of illegal border crossers, smugglers and drug traffickers.

Appeals Court Doesn't Dismiss Hunter Biden Gun Charges

A federal appeals court Thursday rejected a motion to dismiss a federal gun indictment against Hunter Biden, freeing the way for his criminal trial in Delaware this summer.

2 Men Expelled as Teens Win $1M in 'Blackface' Case

Two California teens booted from their elite Catholic school for wearing blackface have been awarded more than $1 million after proving the viral selfie was a green acne face mask.

Report: Gun Stolen From Car Every 9 Minutes in US

The rate of gun theft from cars has tripled in the United States since 2013, according to a new study published Thursday by gun safety group Everytown.

Trump VP Pick May Hand Critical Governor a Senate Seat

As presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump considers potential running mates, two vice president contenders could put a Senate selection in the hands of a Republican governor who has previously clashed with the former president.

Delay in Trump Documents Case Casts Doubt on Future Trials

The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's classified documents case might have signaled the beginning of the end of designs of a conviction before the November election, according to experts

British Govt Tries to Avert Unrest Seen on American Campuses

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday called for an end to antisemitism on campus as he met with university leaders in an effort to prevent the type of unrest seen on American campuses in recent weeks. Sunak summoned the vice chancellors of Britain's top ...

House Dems Call on Biden to Secure US Border

House Democrats are calling on President Joe Biden to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, arguing that Republicans would rather "see the crisis continue and use it as a campaign ad instead of actually addressing this national security issue."

Hillary Clinton: SCOTUS Doing 'Grave Disservice' on Trump Immunity

The Supreme Court is committing a grave disservice by delaying its ruling on former President Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity, according toΒ Hillary Clinton onΒ  Thursday.

BLM Org Sues Foundation Funding College Protests

Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc. (BLMGNF) is suing its former partner, the Tides Foundation, claiming the fund has not delivered on more than $33 million in donations promised to the social activist group, the New York Post first reported.

Boy Scouts Name Change Sparks Anti-woke Firestorm

Americans are expressing disappointment a once-cherished institution as the Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to become more inclusive.

Trump: Pro-Biden Jewish Americans 'Should Be Ashamed'

Jewish Americans who support President Joe Biden should be "ashamed of themselves" because he has "abandoned Israel," according to presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday.

FreedomWorks: Trump Populism Led to Us Shutting Down

FreedomWorks, a conservative group founded in 1984 that helped turn the Tea Party movement into a national political force, is shutting down.

Fulton County Reprimanded by Ga. Elections Board for 2020 Error

The Georgia State Election Board determined Tuesday that Fulton County used improper procedures during the 2020 recount of the presidential election.

House Probe Faults Labor Board Mail Ballot Elections

A Republican-led House committee released a report Thursday detailing "blatant misconduct" and mismanagement surrounding the mail ballot union elections administered by the National Labor Relations Board that have "resulted in the disenfranchisement of workers.

Rep. Neal Dunn to Newsmax: D.C. Campus Protest Response 'Too Little, Too Late'

It was a "sad day" for George Washington University when protesters defaced a statue of the nation's first president, alumnus and Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., told Newsmax.

Lawyer: Florida Deputies Who Fatally Shot US Airman Had Wrong Apartment

The family of a 23-year-old Black U.S. Air Force airman who was fatally shot by sheriff's deputies at his off-base apartment in Florida last week will join civil rights attorney Ben Crump for a news conference Thursday calling for transparency in the investigation.

Elon Musk Listens to Podcasts About Fall of Civilization to Sleep

Elon Musk had admitted that one of his biggest worries is the fall of civilization - and yet he listens to podcasts about that scenario to help him fall asleep at night.

Tornadoes Kill 2 in Tennessee, 1 in North Carolina

Severe storms tore through parts of the U.S. again Wednesday, spawning damaging tornadoes, producing massive hail, and killing two people in Tennessee and one person in North Carolina.

Stormy Daniels Back on Witness Stand for Cross Examination

Stormy Daniels will face tough questioning from Donald Trump's lawyers Thursday as they try to dismantle the credibility of a woman whose story of a 2006 sexual encounter ultimately led to the first criminal trial of a former president.

First Faculty-Led Pro-Palestinian Encampment Erected at The New School

In solidarity with their student activists, professors at The New School in New York City on Wednesday erected the first faculty-led pro-Palestinian encampment in the United States.

Whistleblower: Fuselages Supplied to Boeing Had Defects

A whistleblower who worked as a quality manager for Spirit AeroSystems, a troubled Boeing supplier that builds the bulk of the 737 Max airplane, said fuselages regularly left the factory with serious defects.

Rev. Franklin Graham: Boy Scouts Program Lost Its Way

The Rev. Franklin Graham, leader of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse, bemoaned Wednesday the Boys Scouts' decision to change its name for the first time in its 114-year history to Scouting America.

Columbia Custodian Trapped by 'Angry Mob' Shares Story

During last week's protest at Columbia University, an image went viral of a custodian fighting back against the "angry mob" of demonstrators who succeed in briefly taking over Hamilton Hall.

Federal Prosecutors: Hunter Pulling Stunt to Delay Tax Trial

Federal prosecutors in the tax fraud case involving Hunter Biden said in a court filing Tuesday that President Joe Biden's son is pulling a "stunt" and trying to "game the system" by appealing a motion to dismiss his charges that was denied last month."

Biden Administration to Unveil New Asylum Rule

The Biden administration plans to unveil new changes to the asylum system Thursday, including expediting the expulsion of migrants who officials consider national security or public safety risks, according to media reports.

Baseball Star Ohtani's Ex-interpreter Agrees to Plead Guilty to US Charges

Japanese baseball great Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges he illegally transferred nearly $17 million from the athlete's bank account, without Ohtani's knowledge, to pay off his own gambling debts.The plea agreement reached...

Former Trump Cabinet Member Mulls TikTok Purchase

Steve Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary in the Trump administration, said Tuesday he is still interested in buying TikTok from ByteDance, which has ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

Suspect Indicted in Murder of Nursing Student Laken Riley

Jose Ibarra, the Venezuelan migrant suspected in the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, was indicted Wednesday on 10 charges, including a new charge he allegedly assaulted her during an attempted rape in the February attack.

Trump Dining with NFT Supporters at Mar-a-Lago

Former President Donald Trump will be dining with supporters who bought his "Mugshot Edition" NFTs (non-fungible tokens) on Wednesday, Axios reported.The dinner, at Mar-a-Lago, will be taking place on Trump's day off from his Manhattan trial. Trump is charged with...

Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Blockchain Border Legislation

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., this week introduced legislation that if passed will require the Homeland Security secretary to implement a public blockchain-based system that would boost operational efficiency and data security at the United States borders.

NYC Mayor Adams Kicks in $5K for Anti-Israel Vandalism Info

New York City Mayor Eric Adams donated $5,000 to the reward for information leading to the arrest of anti-Israel protesters who vandalized a city World War I monument.

Study: Illegal Immigration Costs New Jersey Billions

According to a study from New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, illegal immigration costs the state $7.3 billion per year.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn Blasts Biden for Giving Free Healthcare to Migrants

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and other senators are blasting the Biden administration's plan to expand Obamacare to more than 100,000 illegal migrants protected under the 2012 DACA program.

Speaker Johnson Credits Comer for George Washington University Cleanup

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., credited House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., for forcing Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser to allow police to evict on-campus anti-Israel protesters and restore order at George Washington University.

Rapper Macklemore Calls Out Biden in Pro-Palestinian Song

Macklemore has called out Joe Biden in a rap, saying he will not be voting for the president.

Weinstein Ruling Prompts Quest for New Legislation

A New York lawmaker proposed new legislation after a 2020 rape conviction was overturned for disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Matthew Whitaker to Newsmax: Stormy Daniels Testimony 'Manifest Injustice'

Stormy Daniels' testimony in the New York paperwork trial of former President Donald Trump was "a manifest injustice," according to former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker to Newsmax on Wednesday.

Rep. Comer: Oversight's D.C. Mayor Hearing Canceled

The House Oversight Committee has canceled its hearing with Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser after the city's Police Department cleared a protesters' encampment on the campus of George Washington University, committee Chair James Comer said Wednesday.

Ruling Removes N.Y. Abortion Amendment From Ballot

New York state's Equal Rights Amendment, which would enshrine the right to an abortion, will not be on this November's ballot after a judge's ruling found Democrats did not follow the appropriate procedures to pass it.

Biden Campaign Launches $14M Advertising Push

President Joe Biden's campaign announced that it's spending $14 million in new advertising dollars across the nation's battleground states, including advertising that will attack former President Donald Trump's efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.

RFK Jr.'s Health Issues Included Parasite on Brain

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has faced previously undisclosed health issues, including a dead parasite found in his brain.

Biden Campaign Launches $14M Advertising Push

President Joe Biden's campaign announced Wednesday that it's spending $14 million in new advertising dollars across the nation's battleground states, including advertising that will attack former President Donald Trump's efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, or...

Overcoming Low Trust in Public Health Remains a 'Challenge' Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

While the CDC maintains that a bird flu outbreak poses a "low risk to the general public," epidemiologists fear that the erosion in public health following the mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic could result in Americans ignoring warnings on how to stop the disease.

Georgia Governor Signs New Election Changes Into Law

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed legislation making additional changes to Georgia's election laws ahead of the 2024 presidential contest in the battleground state, including defining probable causes for removing voters from the rolls when their eligibility is...

Disney Receives Key Approval to Expand California Theme Parks

Disney has received a key approval to expand its Southern California theme parks in its first push to make major changes to its iconic Disneyland in decades.

House GOP Turns to K-12 Schools in Antisemitism Probe

Leaders of three large public school systems told a congressional panel Wednesday that they're fighting antisemitism with education and, when necessary, discipline, rejecting accusations that they have allowed hate to go unchecked.

Storms Battering Midwest Bring Tornadoes, Hail, Strong Winds

Severe storms continued to barrel through the Midwest early Wednesday, unleashing a curtain of heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes that forecasters warned could spill out of the region.

Idaho Seeks to Revive 'Abortion Trafficking' Law in US Appeals Court

A lawyer for the state of Idaho on Tuesday urged a federal appeals court to revive a 2023 state law making it a crime to help a minor cross state lines for an abortion without her parent's consent, which a lower court judge had blocked in November.

George Washington Protest Cleared Before Mayor Bowser's House Testimony

Police began to clear a Pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., early Wednesday, hours after dozens of protesters left the site and marched to President Ellen Granberg's home.

Final Missing Body From Baltimore Bridge Collapse Found

The sixth and last missing body of a construction worker killed when the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed was found and recovered by salvage teams, local officials said Tuesday.

More GOP States Challenge US Title IX Rules Protecting Trans Students

Seven more Republican-led states sued Tuesday to challenge a new federal regulation that seeks to protect the rights of transgender students in the nation's schools. Republican plaintiffs call the effort to fold protection for transgender students under the 1972 Title IX...

Panera to Phase Out Controversial Charged Lemonade

Panera Bread announced on Tuesday its decision to discontinue its Charged Lemonade, a beverage linked to controversy and legal battles following reports of fatalities allegedly associated with its consumption, reported CNBC.

Columbia Law Backs Grads Amid Conservative Judges' Boycott

The head of Columbia Law School in New York backed its graduates Tuesday, saying they were "consistently sought out" as it responded to an announcement by 13 conservative federal judges that they would not hire students from the Ivy League university.

Trump's Classified Docs Trial Is Indefinitely Delayed

Donald Trump's trial in Florida on charges of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office has been indefinitely postponed, a judge decided on Tuesday, greatly reducing the odds he will face a jury in either of the two federal criminal cases against him...

Idaho Seeks to Revive 'Abortion Trafficking' Law in US Appeals Court

A lawyer for the state of Idaho on Tuesday urged a federal appeals court to revive a 2023 state law making it a crime to help a minor cross state lines for an abortion without her parent's consent, which a lower court judge had blocked in November."The law is narrow, and...

Boy Scouts of America Changing Name to More Inclusive Scouting America After Years of Woes

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America. It's a significant shift as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims and seeks to focus on inclusion.The...

Biden Welcomes Peaceful Protests at College Commencements, White House Says

President Joe Biden welcomes peaceful protests at college commencement ceremonies where he and other administration officials will speak, the White House said on Tuesday as pro-Palestinian protests spread around the country.Columbia University on Monday canceled its main...

Pro-Palestinian Encampment Cleared at UC San Diego

Nearly 200 police officers in riot gear broke up a pro-Palestinian encampment Monday at the University of California San Diego.

Some Colleges, at First Permissive of Pro-Palestinian Protests, Get Tough

Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at the University of Chicago on Tuesday after administrators who had initially adopted a permissive approach said the protest had crossed a line and caused growing concerns about safety.University President Paul Alivisatos...

Foundation Hopes to Stop Funding ESG Agenda With Pension Money

A new effort launched by the State Financial Officers Foundation is pushing back on the use of public pension funds to finance ESG (environmental, social, and governance) initiatives that further political agendas.

Ed Secretary Pressed on Loan Forgiveness for Antisemitic Protesters

At a congressional hearing Tuesday, Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., called for Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to withdraw student loan forgiveness for students engaged in antisemitic protests on college campuses.

Report: Weinstein Back to Rikers After VIP Treatment

Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced former movie mogul, was moved to Rikers Island prison on Monday after a report that he was being kept in a private room at Bellevue Hospital Intensive Care Unit in New York City.

Sen. Josh Hawley Demands DOJ Probe Anti-Israel 'Dark Money'

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., called on the Department of Justice to investigate the third-party funding behind the antisemitic protests that have taken college campuses by storm in recent weeks.The Missouri Republican sent a letterto Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday,...

Trump Mediating Rep. Greene, Speaker Johnson Impasse

Former President Donald Trump is not only making public statements in support of House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., but he is trying to mediate between the speaker and the Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., threat to file a notice to vacate.

Biden Condemns Antisemitism at Holocaust Memorial

President Joe Biden on Tuesday warned that the threat of antisemitism is growing, in remarks honoring the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust, as his support for Israel's assault on Gaza divides his Democratic Party.

Philadelphia Set to Clear Homeless Encampment, 'Drug Market'

Philadelphia will clear a homeless encampment Wednesday out of an area that is known as the center of the city's opioid crisis, a fulfillment of a campaign promise of recently elected Mayor Cherelle Parker.

Sen. Rubio: GOP 'Must Outlaw' TSA's Pro-illegals Flight Policy

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said Republicans must lead the way in ending the Biden administration's "blatant mockery" of U.S. immigration law by allowing illegal migrants to fly the friendly skies with nothing more than an arrest warrant as identification.

Generation Lab Poll: Most College Students Have Little Interest in Protests

Only a small minority of college students say they are participating in anti-Israel protests on campuses - and few view the Israel-Hamas war as an important issue, according to a new poll by Generation Lab.

Trump Looks to Throttle RFK Jr.'s Campaign

Former President Donald Trump is moving to throttle the presidential campaign of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the presumptive GOP nominee looks to prevent the independent challenger from siphoning votes.

Rasmussen Poll: 52% Say Shoplifting a Serious Problem

More than half of Americans say shoplifting and retail theft is a serious problem in their community, including 21% who say it is a very serious problem, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey.

N.Y. Bill Would Block Pistols That Can Fire Like Machine Guns

A New York bill would block the sale of pistols that could be converted to fire like machine guns, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

States Work to Stop Squatters Exploiting Legal Loopholes

Legislators are working to fix loopholes that protected squatters at the expense of property owners.

Kevin Spacey Endorses RFK Jr. for President

Academy Award winning actor Kevin Spacey publicly endorsed independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday, noting the environmental lawyer had stuck by him amid allegations of sexual assault.

N.Y. Gov. Hochul: 'Black Kids' in Bronx Don't Know Word 'Computer'

New York Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul expressed "regret" Monday night for asserting "Black kids" in the borough of the Bronx "don't even know what the word 'computer is'" hours earlier at a conference in California.

Rob Schmitt Investigates: Secret Billionaires Out to Stop Trump

In a Newsmax special presentation, "Rob Schmitt Tonight" turned the spotlight on the network of billionaires and their radical-left causes that are funding everything from the anti-Israel protests on college campuses to making sure Donald Trump never sees a second term.

$1B Tax Refund Deadline Looms for 2020 COVID Year

Some 1 million Americans could be missing out on tax refunds for 2020, the year the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to the IRS.

Stormy Daniels Takes Stand in Trump's N.Y. Trial

Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday at Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, describing for jurors a sexual encounter the porn actor claims she had with him in 2006 that resulted in her being paid off to keep silent during the presidential race 10 years...

Sen. Bernie Sanders: Gaza May Be Biden's 'Vietnam,' But He's Still Best for Gaza

In April, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., repeatedly stood shoulder to shoulder with President Joe Biden, promoting their joint accomplishments on healthcare and climate at formal White House events while eviscerating Donald Trump in a widely viewed campaign TikTok video.

Lawmakers Oppose Moving Air National Guard to Space Force

A bipartisan group of 85 lawmakers are urging their congressional leaders to oppose a Biden administration proposal that would remove state governors' authority over the Air National Guard space operations.

Lawmakers Oppose Moving Air National Guard to Space Force

A bipartisan group of 85 lawmakers are urging their congressional leaders to oppose a Biden administration proposal that would remove state governors' authority over the Air National Guard space operations. The Air Force's Legislative Proposal 480, which has been included in...

Idaho Will Seek to Revive 'Abortion Trafficking' Law in US Appeals Court

Idaho will urge a federal appeals court Tuesday to revive a 2023 law making it a crime to help a minor cross state lines for an abortion without her parent's consent, which a judge blocked in November.

Rick Scott: 'Crisis of Confidence' in NPR's Reporting

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has expressed concern about the lack of "public confidence" in National Public Radio's reporting.

Biden's Media Aversion 'Unlikely to Bolster' Reelection Odds

While President Joe Biden's thorny relationship with the press has grown pricklier, political strategists say his "unorthodox" campaign communications strategy that largely avoids traditional news outlets could prove to be a "pretty smart" move - if it doesn't backfire.

Mass Arrests As Cops, 1,000 Protesters Clash Near Met Gala

New York police reportedly made at least two dozen arrests Monday while clashing with more than 1,000 anti-Israel protesters carrying Palestinian flags near the star-studded Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

White House: 'Unfortunate' Columbia Commencement Canceled

The White House on Monday issued a statement decrying the cancelation of Columbia University's main commencement ceremony this year due to pro-Palestine demonstrations on campus.

Election Watchdog Group's First Ad Goes Viral

The Fair Election Fund's first ad went viral on X over the weekend, getting 3 million views in less than 48 hours.

Monmouth Poll: Americans' Climate Change Concern Drops

A new poll finds fewer Americans see climate change as a "very serious problem," The Hill reported Monday. The Monmouth University poll, conducted in April, shows a 10-point decline from the last time the poll was conducted in September 2021, 56% to 46%.

College Rescinds Invite to CNN's Michael Smerconish Over 2004 Book

CNN host Michael Smerconish announced on Monday that Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, rescinded his invitation to deliver the commencement address at this year's graduation ceremony over unearthed comments he made in a 2004 book.Smerconish, in an article...

Harvard President: Protesters Face 'Involuntary Leave' From School

Harvard students who participate in on-campus pro-Palestine protests "will be referred for involuntary leave" from school, the university's interim president said Monday. Protesters behind the pro-Palestine encampment efforts at Harvard on Friday gave school leaders a Monday...

John O'Hurley to Newsmax: Humor Keeps Us Mentally Healthy

Political correctness is hurting comedy, actor John O'Hurley told Newsmax on Monday. Known for playing J. Peterman on "Seinfeld," O'Hurley agreed with Jerry Seinfeld, who recently said the far left is too worried about offending people instead of being funny.

New York Times Editor: Not Media's Job to Defeat Trump

Joe Kahn, executive editor of The New York Times, said it's not the media's job to stop former President Donald Trump from winning a second term in office.

Speaker Johnson: Columbia Should Oust President Shafik

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Monday called on Columbia University's board of trustees to remove Minouche Shafik as president after failing to handle on-campus anti-Israel protests and for ceding "control to Hamas supporters."

Sen. Bernie Sanders, 82, Announces Reelection Campaign

Eighty-two-year-old liberal Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., announced Monday he is running for reelection, saying American democracy is in question during difficult times for the country and the world.

Biden Speaks With Netanyahu, Who Vowed 'We Will Stand Alone'

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Monday morning, a White House official and a National Security Council spokesperson said.

NRB, American Family Association Sue FCC on Gender Requirements

The National Religious Broadcasters association and the American Family Association announced they are suing the Federal Communications Commission over the reinstatement of a workforce data collection order that would mandate employer reporting of staff race and gender.

Trump: 'Good Riddance' to Departing ABC News President

Former President Donald Trump celebrated the news that embattled ABC News President Kim Godwin was stepping down after three tumultuous years at the network.

Columbia Cancels Commencement After Protests

Columbia University on Monday canceled its university-wide commencement ceremony scheduled for May 15 in favor of smaller, school-based events after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests roiled the Ivy League School.

Biden's 'Uphill' Play for Florida a 'Lost Cause'

President Joe Biden's campaign believes it has a shot winning Florida thanks to the issue of abortion, and campaign experts say even though the Sunshine State's "significant" electoral votes make it an undertaking "worth considering," it is likely a "lost cause."

Robert Kraft Fights Antisemitism With Full-Page Ads

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft published a letter bemoaning hatred against Jews in a full-page ad from his Foundation to Combat Antisemitism appearing in several newspapers, Page Six reported.

Chicago Cinco de Mayo Parade Canceled Over Safety Concerns

Chicago police abruptly canceled the city's annual Cinco de Mayo parade due to gang violence.

Companies Eyeing Public School Graduates as Anti-Israel Protests Take Over Ivy Leagues

A degree from an Ivy League school has long been considered a golden ticket to landing a high-paying job.

Biden's 'Uphill' Play for Florida a 'Lost Cause'

President Joe Biden's campaign believes it has a shot winning Florida thanks to the issue of abortion, and campaign experts say even though the Sunshine State's "significant"Β electoral votes make it an undertaking "worth considering,"Β it is likely a "lost cause."

Poll: Seniors' Top Health-Related Concern Is Money

Worries over health-related costs are plaguing the minds of older Americans of all backgrounds, a new poll suggests.

Trump Plan: Deport 'Nearly 20 Million' Illegals

Former President Donald Trump vowed to deliver the "largest mass deportation effort" in American history if elected in November.

Noem Suggests Biden's Dog Should Have Been Killed

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, suggested Sunday that Commander, President Joe Biden's dog, possibly should have been put down.

NYC Mayor Adams Backs Police Crackdown on Campus Protests

New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended the NYPD crackdown on campus demonstrators at Columbia University and City College of New York, saying the protests escalated into criminal activity and violence when protesters took over a building and vandalized property.

Robert Kraft Fights Antisemitism With Full-Page Ads

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft published a letter bemoaning hatred against Jews in a full-page ad from his Foundation to Combat Antisemitism appearing in several newspapers, Page Six reported.

Chicago Cinco de Mayo Parade Canceled Over Safety Concerns

Chicago police abruptly canceled the city's annual Cinco de Mayo parade due to gang violence.

Trump Plan: Deport 'Nearly 20 Million' Illegals

Former President Donald Trump vowed to deliver the "largest mass deportation effort" in American history if elected in November.

Noem Suggests Biden's Dog Should Have Been Killed

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, suggested Sunday that Commander, President Joe Biden's dog, possibly should have been put down.

NYC Mayor Adams Backs Police Crackdown on Campus Protests

New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended the NYPD crackdown on campus demonstrators at Columbia and City College of New York, saying Sunday that the protests escalated into criminal activity and violence when protesters took over a building and vandalized property.

Ala. Pol Chides Male Colleagues on Parental Leave Bill

The Alabama Senate this week approved, and then killed, a bill that would give public school teachers eight weeks of paid parental leave.

MIT Does Away With New Hire Diversity Statements

MIT reportedly is doing away with a requirement for diversity statements for new hires, which is being billed as a watershed moment for college institutions that previously had widely accepted DEI initiatives pushed by Democrats and the Biden administration.

Morton Klein to Newsmax: More Action Needed on Columbia Leaders

A call from Columbia University's chapter of the American Association of University Professors for a vote of no confidence in university President Minouche Shafik for calling in the NYPD to clear out an occupied building at the school was not enough, Morton Klein said.

'Star Wars' Mark Hamill Drops By WH to See 'Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi'

"Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill dropped by the White House on Friday for a visit with President Joe Biden and walked away with a pair of the president's aviator sunglasses and a greater respect for the office."

Photo Finish: Mystik Dan Wins 150th Kentucky Derby

Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. won on Mystik Dan in a photo finish in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby Saturday.

Dick Morris to Newsmax: Biden 'Waffling' Finally Costing Him in Polls

President Joe Biden attempted to hang on to votes of antisemitic leftists who support Hamas' campaign against Israel's existence, but ultimately they have abandon him along with those Democrats who support Israel, presidential campaign adviser Dick Morris warned.

US Moves to Reclassify Marijuana; Will More States Legalize It?

As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may be little immediate impact in the dozen states that have not already legalized cannabis for widespread medical or recreational use by adults.

Texas Yearbook Stirs Outrage with 'Palestine' Page Downplaying Attack

A Texas high school yearbook has sparked outrage among the community, particularly its Jewish members, for including a "Times of Palestine" page that notably glosses over the ramifications of a Hamas terror assault on Israel, which claimed the lives of over 1,200...

Campus Protests Wane After Crackdowns, Biden Rebuke

Pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked U.S. campuses for weeks were more muted Friday after a series of clashes with police, mass arrests, and a stern White House directive to restore order.

Bernie Kerik to Newsmax: Root Out Funders of Anti-Israel Unrest

The Biden Justice Department must take a moment out of its busy schedule pursuing Donald Trump or Catholics or school board protesters, according to former NYPD Commissioner Bernie Kerik on Newsmax, and hunt down the funders of the anti-Israel protests.

Columbia Chaplain: 'Explicitly Communist' Forces Organized Protests

Protests at Columbia University are being organized in part by "explicitly communist" outside forces, according to Father Roger Landry, a Catholic chaplain at the New York City Ivy League School.

Tom Cotter to Newsmax: 'Silent Majority' Will Reveal Itself

Standup comedian Tom Cotter says there's a "silent majority" in America and it will reveal itself in the 2024 presidential election despite the rhetoric pushed by woke corporate programming."I think most" people are fed up with the nonsense today, Cotter told Newsmax TV's...

USC Alumna to Newsmax: Jewish Students Are Not Powerless

Daisy Kahn, the campus manager for End Jew Hatred, told Newsmax on Saturday that Jewish students across American campuses "are not powerless."

Sen. Ted Budd to Newsmax: North Carolina Leads Against Antisemitic Protests

North Carolina, which President Joe Biden had hoped would become a key 2024 presidential election battleground state, has proved it stands in stark contrast to pro-Palestine Democrat activists of blue states and liberal colleges and universities, Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., told...

Dem Rep. Bowman Hosts Fundraiser With Pro-terrorist Group Leader

A member of the House Democrats' progressive "Squad" is under fire for hosting fundraiser with extremist Muslim leader who praised Oct. 7 terrorist attacks on Israel.

Trump Campaign Praises Patriotic Counterprotesters

Amid antisemitic and pro-Hamas protests, illegal and at times violent, on college campuses around the U.S., the Trump campaign has issued a video showing the peaceful counter protesters sharing the message of patriotism.

Judge Disbands Biden's DHS Intelligence Group Led by 'Hoaxers'

America First Legal and Ric Grenell have hailed "victory" over the partisan and biased Department of Homeland Security intelligence group led by "Letter of 51" Obama officials and "Russia collusion hoaxers John Brennan and James Clapper."

Student Organization Calls on Congress to Stop Antisemitism

Students from more than 50 universities sent a letter to Congress on Friday demanding lawmakers take action to stop the "tsunami" of antisemitism erupting across college campuses nationwide.

Alan Dershowitz to Newsmax: Anti-US Radicalization of Students Dangerous

Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz told Newsmax on Friday the anti-Israel protests that have been rocking college campuses, leading to thousands of arrests, are a symbol of a deeper and more dangerous problem.

Harvard Commencement Speaker: Israel Targeting Journalists

The guest speaker for Harvard's commencement ceremony in May is a Nobel Peace Prize winner who has accused Israel's military of intentionally targeting journalists in the Gaza Strip and whose media outlet has voiced opposition to how the Jewish state has conducted its war.

Columbia Head Shafik Bemoans 'Violent Act' of Protesters

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik broke her silence Friday night, releasing a three-minute video about the events that led to police being asked to liberate an administration building that was illegally occupied by anti-Israel protesters.

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