RFK Jr. Rips Debate Exclusion: 'Undermines Democracy'

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday harshly criticized on X both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden after they agreed to debate each other while excluding him.

Aging Texas Bridge Closed After Barge Strike

The U.S. Coast Guard closed the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway on Wednesday to deal with an oil spill coming from a barge that broke loose in Texas and hit the Pelican Island Causeway Bridge linking Pelican Island to Galveston, causing a piece of the structure to fall.

House Oversight Subcommittee Seeks Cassidy Hutchinson Documents

A Republican-led House committee examining the select committee that investigated Jan. 6, 2021, sent a letter Wednesday requesting documents to the latter panel's key witness Cassidy Hutchinson.

Rep. Tenney: Special Counsel Should Probe Biden on Israel

Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., is calling for Attorney General Merrick Garland to appoint a special counsel to investigate President Joe Biden after he said he would freeze the delivery of 1,800 bombs to Israel over its invasion of Rafah.

Border Crossings Slowing With Help From Mexico

U.S. Border crossings are slowing with help from Mexico, reports NBC News. More than 280,000 migrants have been stopped inside Mexico this year, compared with roughly 100,000 last year.

Trump: I Have a 'Great Silent Majority'

Former President Donald Trump said a "great silent majority" of Americans will help return him to the White House.

Rasmussen Poll: Only 28 Percent Say Media Covers Important Issues Well

Only 28% of voters rate the national news media as doing a good or excellent job covering the most important issues, inflation and illegal immigration, while 46% give the media a poor rating.

White House Pushes Dems to Vote No on Israel Resolution

The White House wants Democrats in the House to vote against a Republican bill denouncing President Joe Biden for withholding weapons from Israel.

Pentagon: Navy to Help Defend Gaza Aid Pier

The Navy will help defend the pier being built by the U.S. military to deliver aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza, the Pentagon announced, according to Military.com.

Haley Takes Votes From Trump in Md., W.Va, Neb.

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who hasn't been a candidate for the GOP presidential nomination since she dropped out in March, brought in significant shares of the Republican primary votes in three states Tuesday.

Cygnal Poll: Black Voters Fleeing Biden, Democrats

President Joe Biden and Democrats are losing support among Black voters, according to a new poll of 39 battleground congressional districts.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Banned From 7th Native Tribe

South Dakota GOP Gov. Kristi Noem has now been banned from seven Native American tribes in her state.The Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, in central South Dakota, announced Tuesday they banning her from their reservation.

Overdose Deaths in the US Declined Last Year

The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data posted Wednesday. Agency officials noted the data is provisional and could change after more analysis, but that they still expect a drop when the final counts are...

Suspect Identified in Attack on Actor Steve Buscemi

Police identified a suspect wanted for an alleged assault on actor Steve Buscemi in Manhattan last week.

Jamie Dimon Calls on US to Focus on Fiscal Deficit

The United States needs to focus on reducing its fiscal deficit or it could become a "far more uncomfortable" problem in the future, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said in an interview with Sky News Wednesday.

Suspect Identified in Attack on Actor Steve Buscemi

Police identified a suspect wanted for an alleged assault on actor Steve Buscemi in Manhattan last week.

Migrants in NYPD Attack Offered Plea Deals

Six migrants charged with attacking New York City police officers in January were offered plea deals on Tuesday, the New York Post reported.

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico Shot, Fighting for His Life

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in life-threatening condition after being wounded in a shooting after a political event Wednesday afternoon, according to his Facebook profile.

NYC Mayor: Hire Migrants, 'Excellent Swimmers,' as Lifeguards

New York Mayor Eric Adams said he has a solution to the city's lifeguard shortage: Hire immigrants since "they are excellent swimmers."

Putin, Xi Will Talk Global Security at Thursday-Friday Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will focus on questions of global and regional security in face-to-face talks this week, the state RIA news agency cited Duma Deputy Speaker Ivan Melnikov as saying Wednesday.

Trump, Biden Agree to Debate Dates in June, September

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Wednesday to hold two campaign debates - the first on June 27 hosted by CNN and the second on Sept. 10 hosted by ABC - setting the stage for the first presidential face-off in just weeks.

Inflation Eases to 3.4%, Below Estimates

U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in April, suggesting that inflation resumed its downward trend at the start of the second quarter in a boost to financial market expectations for a September interest rate cut.

Shohei Ohtani's Fmr Interpreter in Court Ahead of Plea Deal

Ippei Mizuhara, who previously served as Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, pleaded not guilty to bank and tax fraud Tuesday, doing so as a formality with negotiations with federal prosecutors looming.

Jimmy Carter's Grandson: Former President 'Coming to the End'

Former President Jimmy Carter is "coming to the end," according to his grandson.

Frank McCourt's Project Liberty to Bid on TikTok

Entrepreneur and former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt said Wednesday his non profit Project Liberty is forming a consortium to buy social media platform TikTok in the United States.

Miniature Poodle Sage Wins Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, in what veteran handler Kaz Hosaka said would be his final time at the United States' most prestigious canine event.

Speaker Johnson: Biden Carrying Water for Hamas, Iran

House Speaker Mike Johnson accused President Joe Biden of "carrying water for Hamas and Iran" after the White House announced he would veto the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which if signed into law would compel the U.S. to send defense weapons to Israel.

Election Polls Not 'Infallible Predictors,' Should Be Viewed With 'Caution'

Even though a spate of polls shows former President Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden in key battleground states that are expected to help decide the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, campaign experts say the surveys should be "taken with a grain of salt."

Alternative Groups Offer Choice With Boy Scouts' Name Change

The acceptance of girls, the admission of adult homosexuals and now changing the name of the Boys Scouts to Scouting America to be more "inclusive" is a Rubicon for many parents in terms of their sons' upbringing.

China: 'Bullying' Tariff Hike Shows Biden, US 'Losing Their Minds'

A U.S. move to raise tariffs on Chinese goods is a sign of weakness, not of strength, and shows that some in the United States may be "losing their minds," China's foreign minister said Wednesday, in unusually blunt comments.

Election Polls Not 'Infallible Predictors,' Should Be Viewed With 'Caution'

Even though a spate of polls shows former President Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden in key battleground states that are expected to help decide the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, campaign experts say the voter surveys should be "taken with a grain of...

Ipsos Poll: Trump, Biden in Nationwide Dead Heat

President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trump are tied in the race to win the November presidential election, as Trump fights criminal prosecution and Biden weathers criticism over his support for Israel's war against Hamas terrorists.

Ukraine: Putin's Call for Peace Talks to End War 'Hypocritical'

Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments on possible negotiations over his war in Ukraine as "hypocritical" on Wednesday.

Trump-Backed Brad Knott Wins N.C. GOP Runoff for Congress

Brad Knott, a candidate backed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary runoff for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District on Tuesday over a rival who suspended her campaign two weeks ago in response to the endorsement.

US Says Boeing Can Be Prosecuted for 737 MAX Crashes

The US Justice Department on Tuesday said Boeing can be prosecuted for two subsequent 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people approximately five years ago.Boeing breached obligations under an agreement that had shielded it against legal proceedings for the accidents,...

Ship That Toppled Md. Bridge Had Blackout Hours Before Leaving Port

Investigators probing the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore said in a preliminary report Tuesday the cargo ship Dali experienced an electrical blackout about 10 hours before leaving the Port of Baltimore while undergoing maintenance.

GOP Advances Senate Candidates in W.Va., Md. Who Could Flip Dem Seats

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan won Republican Senate nominations on Tuesday as voters across neighboring states with antithetical politics decided contests with big implications for the Senate majority fight this fall.

Telehealth Spurs Rise in Abortions Despite State Bans

The number of abortions in the United States has continued to increase over the past 18 months, defying expectations following the Supreme Court's decision to end federal protection for abortion rights, NPR reported.

Wing of Trump's Plane Hit Corporate Jet at West Palm Beach Airport

The wing of former President Donald Trump's plane, a Boeing 757, hit a corporate jet while taxiing at West Palm Beach International Airport in Florida on Sunday, a source familiar with the incident said on Tuesday.

GOP Advances Senate Candidates in W.Va., Md. Who Could Flip Dem Seats

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan won Republican Senate nominations on Tuesday as voters across neighboring states with antithetical politics decided contests with big implications for the Senate majority fight this fall.At the same time,...

Trump-Backed Brad Knott Wins N.C. GOP Runoff for Congress

Brad Knott, a candidate backed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary runoff for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District on Tuesday over a rival who suspended her campaign two weeks ago in response to the endorsement.

Pickup Driver Who Hit Bus in Fla., Killing 8, Is Arrested on DUI Charge

The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested the driver of a pickup truck that crashed into a farmworker bus early Tuesday, killing eight, on charges of driving under the influence-manslaughter.Bryan Maclean Howard, 41, faces eight counts of DUI-Manslaughter, the FHP said in a...

Wing of Trump's Plane Hit Corporate Jet at West Palm Beach Airport: Source

The wing of former U.S. President Donald Trump's plane, a Boeing 757, hit a corporate jet while taxiing at West Palm Beach International Airport in Florida on Sunday, a source familiar with the incident said on Tuesday.The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement...

Texas University: DEI Ban Cost Hundreds of Jobs, Programs

Texas universities eliminated or changed hundreds of jobs in recent months in response to one of the nation's most sweeping bans on diversity programs on college campuses, school officials told lawmakers Tuesday.

Report: Putin Purged Defense Ministry Over Nuke Secrets Leak

Russian President Vladimir Putin's unexpected upheaval of his Defense Ministry during a time of war might be related to a leak of nuclear secrets.

Report: Putin Purged Defense Ministry Over Nuke Secrets Leak

Russian President Vladimir Putin's unexpected upheaval of his Defense Ministry during a time of war might be related to a leak of nuclear secrets.

Federal Court Enforces SEC's Subpoena to Depose Elon Musk

A federal court said that Elon Musk must testify again in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's investigation into his $44 billion takeover of Twitter, according to a court filing on Tuesday.The SEC sued Musk in October to compel the Tesla and SpaceX CEO to testify...

Hunter Biden Loses Bid to Delay Gun Trial

Hunter Biden lost his latest attempt on Tuesday to delay the start of his criminal trial on gun charges, according to Politico.

White House Press Chief: Trump Trial 'Related to 2024 Elections'

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday that former President Donald Trump's ongoing criminal trial in New York City is "related to the 2024 elections."

Student Loan Interest Rates Highest in Over 10 Years

The U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday that the interest rates on federally backed student loans will increase to 6.53% for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Ship That Toppled Md. Bridge Had Blackout Hours Before Leaving Port

Investigators probing the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore said in a preliminary report Tuesday the cargo ship Dali experienced an electrical blackout about 10 hours before leaving the Port of Baltimore while undergoing maintenance.The power...

US Ups Making Bombs to Hit Underground Nuke Facilities

The U.S. is expanding an Army ammunition plant in southeast Oklahoma to triple monthly production of the US's biggest non-nuclear bomb, which could attack underground nuclear facilities in Iran or North Korea, Bloomberg reported.

Stock Rise After Fed Chair's Remarks; All Eyes on CPI

Wall Street's main indexes all advanced and the Nasdaq scored a record closing high as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reassured investors while they digested Tuesday's data and waited for Wednesday's crucial consumer inflation report.

Tenn. Governor OKs Death Penalty for Child Rape Convictions

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has approved legislation allowing the death penalty in child rape convictions, a change the Republican-controlled Statehouse championed amid concerns that the U.S. Supreme Court has banned capital punishment in such cases.Lee, a Republican, quietly...

TikTok Creators Sue to Block US Divestment or Ban Law

A group of TikTok creators said Tuesday they filed suit in U.S. federal court seeking to block a law signed by President Joe Biden that would force the divestiture of the short video app used by 170 million Americans or ban it.

Trump Jr: Vote for Morrisey for W.Va. Governor

Donald Trump Jr. endorsed West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who is running for the Republican nomination for governor.

Vivek Ramaswamy: Trump Trial 'Out of Kafka Novel'

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on Tuesday ripped the ongoing criminal trial of former President Donald Trump as "a politicized persecution" after attending the trial earlier in the day.

GOP Rips Biden After Tariffs Hiked on China EVs

The Biden administration announced plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment, but the GOP is skeptical.

Soft Landing Hopes at Stake Ahead of Key Inflation Data

Investors' newfound optimism on the U.S. economy faces an important test Wednesday, with consumer price data set to show whether the soft landing hopes that have fueled recent gains in equities are justified.

Musk's xAI Nears $10B Deal to Rent Oracle AI Servers

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI has been talking to Oracle executives about spending $10 billion to rent cloud servers from the company over a period of years, The Information reported Tuesday.

Tree Rings Show That Last Northern Summer Was the Warmest Since Year 1

The broiling summer of 2023 was the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in more than 2,000 years, a new study found.When the temperatures spiked last year, numerous weather agencies said it was the hottest month, summer and year on record. But those records only go back to...

8,000 Women a Month Get Abortion Pills Despite Bans

Though their states severely restrict abortion or place limits on having one through telehealth, about 8,000 women per month late last year were getting abortion pills by mail from states with legal protections for prescribers, a new survey finds. Tuesday's release of the...

Ben Carson Favors Federal Abortion Ban

Dr. Ben Carson, who has been mentioned as a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, called for a federal ban on abortion.

Shani Louk's Father: Photo Shows 'Darkness' of Hamas

The father of murdered Israeli concertgoer Shani Louk appeared at a pro-Israel rally in New York on Monday and said the photo of his daughter's lifeless body being displayed by Hamas terrorists shows the "darkness" Israel is facing.

Trump's NYC Trial Slammed by 4 Allies as 'Sham'

Four of former President Donald Trump's allies attended his business records trial in New York City Tuesday, telling the press during a break that the proceedings are a sham.

House to Vote on Condemning Biden on Israel Aid

The House will vote Wednesday on whether to condemn President Joe Biden for pausing arms transfers to Israel.

States Sue Over EEOC Policy on Transgender Workers

A group of Republican-led U.S. states filed a lawsuit seeking to block the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from enforcing broad legal protections for transgender workers.

GOP Lawmakers Urge D.C. to Sister With Taiwan

Four congressional Republicans are urging Washington, D.C., officials to establish sister city  ties with Taiwan.

FBI Warns Terrorists May Target June Pride Events

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued a warning on Monday about foreign terrorist organizations (FTO) potentially targeting LGBTQ events during Pride Month.

8 Dead in Central Florida Bus Accident

A bus carrying farmworkers in central Florida overturned on Tuesday, killing eight people and injuring about 40 other passengers, authorities said.

N.Y. State Court Denies Trump's Gag Order Appeal

A New York state appeals court on Tuesday denied former President Donald Trump's appeal of the gag order in his Manhattan criminal trial.

DeSantis to Fundraise for Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is preparing to help former President Donald Trump raise funds for the 2024 campaign.

Harvard Reaches Truce With Israel Protesters

Harvard University and student protesters announced early Tuesday that they had negotiated an end to a pro-Palestinian encampment in Harvard Yard, The New York Times reported. "The apparently peaceful outcome is one that has eluded many other campuses where officials have...

Cohen: Discussed My Stormy Payment at WH

Donald Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen told jurors on Tuesday about an Oval Office meeting in which the then-U.S. president confirmed a plan to reimburse Cohen secretly for a hush money payment to a porn actor.

Dems Show Signs of Border Anxiety as Election Nears

While Democrats have long sought to dismiss the border situation as a boogeyman of the GOP's making, recent actions suggest they are growing anxious about the political liability the surge of illegal immigrants presents, particularly as polls show the issue is a top concern.

Speaker Johnson: Dems Using Trials to 'Punish' Trump

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., after attending Tuesday morning proceedings in Donald Trump's New York City criminal trial, accused Democrats of using the judicial system to "punish" the former president.

Texas AG Paxton Seeks Injunction Over Title IX Changes

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is fighting back against the Biden administration's new changes to Title IX. Paxton has filed a complaint against the Department of Education's new rules, which expand the definition of sex-based discrimination to include "gender identity." ...

W.Va., Maryland Primaries Shape the Senate Fight

Voters across Maryland and West Virginia will decide key primary elections Tuesday with big implications in the fight for the Senate majority this fall.

Pro-life Activist Lauren Handy Sentenced to 4 Years

A pro-life advocate found guilty of illegally blockading an abortion clinic was sentenced Tuesday to federal prison.

Powell Expects Inflation to Fall, But Not as Confident as Before

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he expects U.S. inflation to continue declining through 2024 as it did last year, though his confidence in that has fallen after prices rose more quickly than expected through the first quarter.

UK Defense Chief: Britain Won't Force Peace on Ukraine

Britain has no intention of pressuring Ukraine to accept a peace deal, UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps insisted on Tuesday. While speaking on the construction of new naval ships, Shapps was pressed on a report by The Sunday Times that British Foreign Secretary David...

Soaring Rent Stymies Fed's Inflation Fight

Soaring rent is keeping the Federal Reserve from its promise, first made in January, to cut interest rates, the New York Post reports.

Manhunt in France After Ambush Frees Inmate in Van

French authorities launched a major manhunt on Tuesday after gunmen in balaclavas ambushed a prison van in northern France to free a drug dealer known as "The Fly," killing two prison guards in the process and severely wounding three others.

Taiwan Says More Chinese Aircraft Crossed Strait's Median Line

Taiwan's defense ministry said on Tuesday its forces had detected a renewed incursion by Chinese military aircraft across the sensitive Taiwan Strait, less than a week before the island's new president takes office.The ministry said 15 Chinese aircraft had crossed the...

Trump: Tariffs Needed on All Chinese Goods

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Tuesday the Biden administration's new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, semiconductors and medical products should be applied to other types of vehicles and products.

LateNighter, a News Site About Late-Night TV, Defies Media Trends

At first glance, Jed Rosenzweig's new venture would seem like a fool's errand: launching a digital news site during brutal economic times for the media to cover an industry that, by traditional measures, is waning in influence. That didn't dissuade him. LateNighter, a...

Study: US Faces 'Unprecedented' Fentanyl Crisis

Law enforcement officers seized more than 115 million pills containing illicit fentanyl last year, compared to over 71 million in 2022, according to a new study.

Feds Want Steve Bannon to Begin Jail Time

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday asked that former President Donald Trump's ex-adviser Steve Bannon begin his four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress.

Speaker Johnson Sitting in on Trump's N.Y. Trial

House Speaker Mike Johnson will be in New York City on Tuesday to attend former President Donald Trump's trial, becoming the latest in a series of Republicans traveling to Manhattan to show their solidarity with the presumptive GOP presidential nominee.

Top Adviser: Estonia 'Seriously' Discussing Sending Troops to Ukraine

Estonia is "seriously" discussing sending troops into western Ukraine to assume non-direct combat roles in order to free up Ukrainian forces for the front lines, according to a top Estonian national security official.

Biden's EV Push 'Accelerated' Death of American Gas-Powered Sedan

As U.S. car manufacturers focus on introducing more government-subsidized electric vehicles to their lineups, experts say they have sacrificed a staple - the gas-powered family sedan.

Wholesale Inflation Rises More Than Expected to 2.2%

U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in April amid strong gains in the costs of services and goods, indicating that inflation remained elevated early in the second quarter.

Biden's EV Push 'Accelerated' Death of American Gas-Powered Sedan

As U.S. car manufacturers focus on introducing more government-subsidized electric vehicles to their lineups, experts say they have sacrificed a staple - the gas-powered family sedan. Despite consumer reports indicating EVs aren't moving off dealership lots, automakers are...

Growth of Data Centers Around D.C. Worries Security Experts

An axiom of business is to go where the customers are.

Turley: Michael Cohen Offers No New Evidence

Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen said nothing to implicate the former president in an illegal act during testimony Monday in the Manhattan criminal trial, respected law professor Jonathan Turley said.

Migration Tracking Group: 76 Million Were Displaced Within Their Countries in '23

Conflicts and natural disasters left a record nearly 76 million people displaced within their countries last year, with violence in Sudan, Congo, and the Middle East driving two-thirds of new movement, a top migration monitoring group said Tuesday.

Blinken on Unannounced Ukraine Visit: Aid Is 'on the Way'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that American military aid on its way to Ukraine will make a "real difference" on the battlefield, as the top diplomat made an unannounced visit to reassure an ally facing a fierce new Russian offensive.

GameStop, AMC Surge Evokes 2021 Meme Stocks Saga

Shares of GameStop and AMC jumped nearly 40% each in premarket trading Tuesday, and are on track to extend gains from a day earlier when a series of posts from "Roaring Kitty" rekindled a rally reminiscent of the meme stocks trading frenzy.

Walmart Axing Hundreds of Office Staff, Moving Others

Walmart is cutting hundreds of corporate jobs and asking most remote workers to move to offices, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Biden Sharply Hiking Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Solar Cells, Steel

The Biden administration announced plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment - an election-year move that's likely to increase friction between the world's two largest economies.

Arizona's High Court Allowing Attorney General 90 More Days on Her Abortion Ban Strategy

Arizona's highest court on Monday gave the state's attorney general another 90 days to decide further legal action in the case over a 160-year-old near-total ban on abortion that lawmakers recently voted to repeal.

Border Charities' Spending Under Scrutiny

Taxpayer millions allocated to border crisis charities are being diverted to unconventional expenses like music therapy and "people-plant interactions" for migrants, alongside hefty salaries for staff, a recent report reveals, the New York Post reported.

Arizona's High Court Allowing Attorney General 90 More Days on Her Abortion Ban Strategy

Arizona's highest court on Monday gave the state's attorney general another 90 days to decide further legal action in the case over a 160-year-old near-total ban on abortion that lawmakers recently voted to repeal.The Arizona Supreme Court's order leaves in place for now a...

Border Charities' Spending Under Scrutiny

Taxpayer millions allocated to border crisis charities are being diverted to unconventional expenses like music therapy and "people-plant interactions" for migrants, alongside hefty salaries for staff, a recent report reveals, the N.Y. Post reported.

GOP AGs Sue WH, Calif. Over Rules on Gas-Powered Trucks

A large group of Republican attorneys general on Monday took legal action against the Biden administration and California over new emissions limits for trucks.Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is leading the group of GOP attorneys general who filed a petition with the...

US Calls on Iran to Halt Weapons Transfers to Yemen's Houthis

The United States called on Iran on Monday to halt its transfer of an "unprecedented" amount of weaponry to Yemen's Houthi rebels, enabling its fighters to carry out "reckless attacks" on ships in the Red Sea and elsewhere.

Biden Blocks China Crypto Mining Firm Near Wyoming Base

President Joe Biden on Monday issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base.

RFK Jr. Gains Ballot Access in Texas

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday that he turned in more than double the number of signatures required to gain ballot access in Texas for November's election.

UNC Board Slashes Diversity Program Funding in Favor of Public Safety Resources

As North Carolina's public university system considers a vote on changing its diversity policy, the system's flagship university board voted Monday to cut funding for diversity programs in next year's budget.

Miss. Gov. Reeves Signs Trans Bathroom Restriction Law

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that he has signed a new law regulating transgender people's use of bathrooms, locker rooms, and dormitories in public education buildings.

UNC Board Slashes Diversity Program Funding in Favor of Public Safety Resources

As North Carolina's public university system considers a vote on changing its diversity policy, the system's flagship university board voted Monday to cut funding for diversity programs in next year's budget.The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees...

House Oversight Moves on Contempt Charge for AG Garland

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., announced Monday that the panel will meet later this week for a markup session on a resolution to hold U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt.

W.Va. AG Presses DOJ on Collusion in Trump Prosecutions

Republican West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is trying to find out why a former high-ranking Department of Justice (DOJ) employee is being used in the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump in New York.

Biden Blocks Chinese-Backed Crypto Mining Firm From Land Ownership Near Wyo. Base

President Joe Biden on Monday issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base.The order forces the divestment of property operated as a crypto mining facility near the Francis E. Warren Air Force...

Report: UK's Cameron Urged Trump to Back Ukraine Aid

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron reportedly pushed former President Donald Trump to support additional aid for Ukraine during a meeting last month, Politico reported.

Man Pleads Guilty to Driving Truck Into White House Fence

A 20-year-old man from Missouri pleaded guilty on Monday to crashing a rented truck into a White House fence in a quixotic bid to "seize political power."Sai Varshith Kandula drove a U-haul truck into a fence surrounding the White House in May of last year.Kandula was...

S&P Closes Nearly Flat as Investors Await Inflation Data

The S&P 500 closed barely changed Monday as investors took a breather after three weekly gains and awaited key inflation readings and earnings reports due this week while a survey showed consumers concerned about inflation.

Macron Failing as France Nears Demographic Suicide

French President Emmanuel Macron wants to fix the nation's demographic problem as the birthrate collapses, but his remedy is worse than the disease.

Army Major Resigns Over US Support for Israel

A U.S. Army officer in the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency resigned in protest of the Biden administration's support for Israel's war against Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Calif. AG: Prince Harry's Charity Is Delinquent

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sent an official letter to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's charity foundation, Archewell, due to its failure to file its annual report and registration fees.

Georgia Co-defendant Appeals Fani Willis Ruling

A co-defendant in the Georgia criminal trial involving former President Donald Trump is appealing a judge's decision to allow Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue in the case.

Restaurant CEO: Low-Income Customers Cutting Back

Low-income restaurant customers are "more aggressively" controlling how much money they spend when dining out, according to the head of a restaurant company that owns some of the world's leading brands.

Rick Leventhal's New Show Premieres on Newsmax2 Today

Veteran journalist Rick Leventhal will host an hour-long news and interview program on Newsmax2, Newsmax’s free streaming channel.

Report: Russia Takes Aim at European Infrastructure

Russia is seeking to damage railways and military bases used to supply arms to Kyiv as part of a sabotage campaign to undermine support for Ukraine, officials told NBC News.

Fed Study: Corporate Greed Not to Blame for Inflation

Corporate price gouging has not been a primary driver of U.S. inflation, according to research published Monday by economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

Collapsed Baltimore Bridge to Be Blasted to Pieces

U.S. crews in Baltimore plan to set off controlled explosions on Monday to allow them to remove a portion of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the bow of the massive container ship that toppled the span in March.

Sen. Vance: Michael Cohen Can't Be Believed

U.S. Sens. JD Vance, R-Ohio, and Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., attended Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal trial on Monday in a show of support for the former president.

British PM Warns of 'Axis of Authoritarian States'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned of a dangerous future for the U.K. in a pitch to voters Monday as he fights to hang on to power ahead of a national election that could see conservatives ousted after 14 years.

Wisconsin Liberals Weigh Lift of Ballot Box Ban

Liberal justices who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court showed signs Monday of being willing to overturn a ruling that all but eliminated the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the swing state.

Activists Protest Tusk's Poland Border Policies

Refugee rights activists on Monday criticized Poland's pro-European Union government for plans to tighten security at the border with Belarus and for continuing a policy initiated by predecessors of pushing migrants back across the border there.

Mexico Political Candidates Risk Death From Cartels

Organized crime groups are making Mexico's election campaign this year one of the deadliest in the country's modern history, the Washington Post reported.

Melinda Gates to Step Down as Co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Melinda French Gates will step down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the nonprofit she and her ex-husband Bill Gates founded and built into one of the world's largest philanthropic organizations over the past 20 years.

Federal Judge Tosses Biden Admin's Effort to Stop Media Censorship Lawsuit

A lawsuit that claims the State Department unlawfully used "censorship enterprises that target the American press" — favoring left-leaning media outlets over conservative news sites — is moving ahead after a federal judge rejected the Biden administration’s attempt to dismiss the case.

China, US Envoys Will Hold First Top-Level Dialogue on AI

High-level envoys from the United States and China are set to meet in Geneva on Tuesday for talks about artificial intelligence, including the risks of the fast-evolving technology and ways to set shared standards to manage it.

Biden Blasts Trump on Abortion on Mother's Day

Joe Biden's presidential campaign spent Mother's Day contrasting his record on abortion with former President Donald Trump.In a campaign ad, Biden said because of Trump, millions of women lost the freedom to control their own bodies. "Women's lives are in danger because of...

Yellen: Biden Bracing for Chinese Response to Tariffs

The United States could see a significant response from China following any U.S. tariff actions, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday ahead of expected new tariffs targeting certain sectors this week.

Kari Lake Spending $10 Million on Arizona Senate Race

Kari Lake will be launching a $10 million ad campaign in Arizona as she attempts to win the state's open Senate seat.

Poland to Build Eastern Border Fortifications

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Saturday that Poland is starting work on further strengthening the entire eastern border, as the country faces what he called a growing "hybrid war" in illegal migration from Belarus.

Airlines Sue Biden Admin Over Fee Disclosure Rule

Major U.S. airlines are suing the U.S. Transportation Department over a new rule requiring upfront disclosure of airline fees, the latest clash between air carriers and the Biden administration.

Trump: Supporters Can't Get Near Courthouse

Former President Donald Trump on Monday morning said his supporters are being kept far away from the Manhattan courthouse where his criminal trial is being held.

Michael Cohen Testifying at Trump Trial

Donald Trump's estranged former attorney Michael Cohen began testifying on Monday at the former president's criminal trial, where he was expected to tell jurors that he helped Trump illegally hide a payment to silence a porn star who said they had a sexual encounter.

Trump: Supporters Can't Get Near Courthouse

Former President Donald Trump on Monday morning said his supporters are being kept far away from the Manhattan courthouse where his criminal trial is being held.

NY Times Poll: Trump Leads in 5 Key Swing States

Former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden in five key battleground states expected to go a long way in determining this year's race for the White House, according to new polls by The New York Times, Siena College, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Science Doesn't Support Climate Activists' Extreme Weather Claims

As summer temperatures begin to climb and activists start clamoring that human-caused emissions are responsible for expected natural disasters, climate scientists contend the data simply doesn't support the so-called "climate crisis."

China's Satellite Network Poses 'Major Threat' to US Military Operations

With a new network of military satellites capable of tracking and pinpointing targets at long distances, space experts fear that China has caught up to one of the United States' biggest advantages in the ongoing space race.

Sen. Menendez's Corruption Trial Begins

Jury selection is expected to begin on Monday in the corruption trial of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, a case that could affect the Democrat's reelection prospects and help determine which party controls the Senate next year.

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.

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 for 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...

Biden Looks to Clooney, Obama, Clintons for Fundraising

President Joe Biden's campaign is set to host a major fundraiser in Los Angeles next month and will seek the help of former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as movie stars George Clooney and Julia Roberts, to attract more support for his campaign.

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.

Longtime Clinton Adviser: Biden Must Change Strategy to Win

Focusing on the left wing of the Democratic Party instead of independent voters could cost President Joe Biden the election this November, according to a New York Times opinion piece on Sunday written by Mark Penn.

The Case for Forever-High 4% Interest Rates

If financial markets are right, interest rates won't just stay high this year, but possibly forever. The return of inflation means ultra-low rates are history.

Israeli Forces Push Into Gaza From North, South

Israeli forces pushed deep into the ruins of Gaza's northern edge on Monday to recapture an area where they had claimed to have defeated Hamas months ago, while at the opposite end of the enclave tanks and troops pushed across a highway into Rafah.

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.

Zelenskyy: Ukraine Locked in 'Fierce' Border Battles Amid Russian Assault

Ukrainian troops are locked in intense battles with the advancing Russian army in two border areas, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, while the death toll from a Russian apartment building collapse blamed on Ukrainian shelling rose to 15.

W.Va. Senate GOP Primary Winner Likely to Succeed Manchin

After Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., decided not to run for reelection, it is expected that a Republican will be the successor to that Senate seat.

Biden Looks to Clooney, Obama, Clintons for Fundraising

President Joe Biden's campaign is set to host a major fundraiser in Los Angeles next month and will seek the help of former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as movie stars George Clooney and Julia Roberts, to attract more support for his campaign.

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.

Longtime Clinton Adviser: Biden Must Change Strategy to Win

Focusing on the left wing of the Democratic Party instead of independent voters could cost President Joe Biden the election this November, according to a New York Times opinion piece on Sunday written by Mark Penn.

Jake Sullivan: Biden Will Ensure Israel Has What It Needs to Defend Itself

Despite President Joe Biden's threat to withhold offensive weapons from Israel, he will make sure the Jewish state has what it needs to defend itself, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told ABC News' "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" on Sunday.

Sen. Rick Scott: 'Israel Has No Choice but to Destroy Hamas'

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., when it was pointed out to him that the late President Ronald Reagan had a policy similar to President Joe Biden's regarding constraining Israel's lethal deployment on Palestinians, said that "Israel has no choice but to destroy Hamas."

Workers at First Unionized Apple Store OK First Strike

Workers at the first Apple Store to unionize have now also authorized a first strike against the tech giant's retail operations.

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.

Sen. Vance: Let Israel Manage Mideast Wars

Israel should be given power to conduct its own war, Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, said Sunday during an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union."

Sen. Cotton: Israel Doing More Than Any Army to Prevent Civilian Casualties

Sen. Tom Cotton criticized President Joe Biden for threatening to withhold offensive weapons from Israel if it carries out a large incursion into Rafah, saying on Sunday that "Israel's probably doing more than any military in history to avoid civilian casualties."

Rep. McCaul: US Shouldn't Ban Israel From Finishing Its War

Telling Israel that it can't have U.S. weapons to attack Rafah, "the last step in the completion of their military objective," is like blocking U.S. troops from finishing out World War II, Rep. Michael McCaul said Sunday.

Experts Say Biden Is Prolonging War, Suffering in Gaza

Experts say President Joe Biden's demand for Israel to not invade Rafah "makes no sense," because it merely permits terrorists to survive and thrive, ultimately extending the death and suffering in Gaza.

FT Poll: Trump Up 8 Points on Biden on Economy

With 80% of registered voters calling rising prices one of their biggest financial concerns, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden on handling the economy, according to the latest Financial Times-Michigan Ross poll released...

Russia's Putin Sacks Defense Minister Shoigu

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed replacing his defense minister and long-term ally, Sergei Shoigu, more than two years into the Ukraine war, the upper house of parliament said on Sunday. Putin proposed Andrei Belousov, former deputy prime minister, as the new...

US Special Operations Leaders Are Having to Do More with Less and Learning from the war in Ukraine

Forced to do more with less and learning from the war in Ukraine, U.S. special operations commanders are juggling how to add more high-tech experts to their teams while still cutting their overall forces by about 5,000 troops over the next five years.The conflicting...

Sen. Graham: 'Give Israel the Bombs They Need' to End War

Sen. Lindsey Graham, drawing comparisons between Israel's war with Hamas and the United States' decision to bring World War II to an end by dropping atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Sunday called on the Biden administration to "give Israel the...

Fareed Zakaria: N.Y. Indictment Only Brought to Get Trump

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says President Joe Biden and Democrat prosecutors are "indicting him into the White House," and he has what might be considered an unlikely member of the media in agreement.

Russia Recruiting Extremists in US, UK, NATO Countries

British intelligence has found Russia is recruiting and deploying extremists in the U.K. and NATO countries to carry out isolated attacks in Western Europe and even the U.S. in the past six months - a structure reportedly mimicked by Iran's use of terrorist proxies in the...

First Person to Receive a Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant Dies Nearly 2 Months Later

The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure, his family and the hospital that performed the surgery said Saturday.Richard "Rick" Slayman had the transplant at Massachusetts...

Crews Prepare for Controlled Demolition as Cleanup Continues at Bridge Collapse site

After weeks of preparation, crews are scheduled to conduct a controlled demolition Sunday evening to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, which came crashing down under the impact of a massive container ship on March...

Seinfeld Speech at Duke Commencement Prompts Walkout Protesting His Support for Israel

Dozens of students walked out of Duke University's commencement ceremony on Sunday as some chanted "free Palestine" to protest its guest speaker, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, for supporting Israel throughout the war in Gaza, according to videos of the event posted on social...

LA's Iranian Jews Show Support for Israel, Not Iran

There is a faction of Iranian Jews in Los Angeles' "Tehrangeles" pledging allegiance to Israel and not Iran amid the war on Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Iranians in "Tehrangeles" - an area near Beverly Hills - rejected the extremist Iranian regime and joined counterprotesters...

Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott Is Running for Reelection to 5th Term

Republican Gov. Phil Scott is running for reelection to a fifth two-year term in the largely blue state of Vermont.Scott announced his reelection bid on Saturday, saying there's more work to do."During my four terms as Governor, my team and I have worked to grow the...

Justice Alito: Freedom of Speech 'Declining Dangerously'

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito warned of the dangers of worldwide protests in the name of freedom are actually doing more damage to the cause.

Authorities: Ohio Police Officer Killed after Being 'ambushed' on Disturbance Call; Suspect Sought

An Ohio police officer was shot and killed after being "ambushed" while answering a disturbance call over the weekend, and a suspect was being sought, authorities said Sunday.Police in the Cleveland suburb of Euclid said officers were dispatched just before 10 p.m. Saturday...

Lawrence Taylor: My Family Will Never 'Vote for a Democrat Again'

New York Giants NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor and Super Bowl MVP O.J. Anderson joined Donald Trump on stage at his Wildwood, New Jersey, rally Saturday night, expressing their love for their "golf partner" and vowing to never vote Democrat again.

Gov. Burgum, Wife Kathryn Sticking Close to Trump

Former South Carolina Nikki Haley was officially ruled off presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's "shortlist" but North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum remained on the list. "If the Trump team says, Hey can you come and help out? We say yes," Burgum told the New...

Earnings Bolster US Stocks But Crucial Inflation Report Looms

A strong earnings season and blockbuster reports from tech industry titans fueled a U.S. stock market rebound from the first real swoon of 2024. Next week's inflation data could determine whether the good vibes continue. The benchmark S&P 500 index is up over 9% for the...

Bolton: Biden's Break From Israel 'Just Unprecedented'

President Joe Biden pressuring Israel to stop its war on Hamas terrorists is an unprecedented snub of a longtime ally, former national security adviser John Bolton said Sunday. "This is the kind of break between the U.S. and Israel that is just unprecedented, to put this...

Experts See Possible 'Hot Summer of Protest' Over Gaza

About a dozen students arrested by police clearing a sit-in at a Denver college campus emerged from detainment to cheers from fellow pro-Palestinian protesters, several waving yellow court summons like tiny victory flags and imploring fellow demonstrators not to let their...

US Aims to Stay Ahead of China in Using AI to Fly Fighter Jets, Navigate without GPS and More

Two Air Force fighter jets recently squared off in a dogfight in California. One was flown by a pilot. The other wasn't.That second jet was piloted by artificial intelligence, with the Air Force's highest-ranking civilian riding along in the front seat. It was the ultimate...

Schools Turn to Artificial Intelligence to Spot Guns as Companies Press Lawmakers for State Funds

Kansas could soon offer up to $5 million in grants for schools to outfit surveillance cameras with artificial intelligence systems that can spot people carrying guns. But the governor needs to approve the expenditures and the schools must meet some very specific...

Chinese Companies Win More Bids to Explore for Iraq Oil and Gas

Chinese companies won four bids to explore Iraqi oil and gas fields, Iraq's oil minister said on Sunday as the Middle Eastern country's hydrocarbon exploration licensing round continued into its second day. The oil and gas licenses for 29 projects are mainly aimed at...

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...

For a Second Time, Sen. Bob Menendez Faces a Corruption Trial. This Time, it Involves Gold Bars

For the second time in a decade, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez faces a corruption trial Monday with his political career and freedom on the line in a criminal case that already has forced him out of one of the most powerful posts in Congress.The 70-year-old New Jersey Democrat and...

Roger Corman, Hollywood Mentor and 'King of the Bs,' Dies at 98

Roger Corman, the "King of the Bs" who helped turn out such low-budget classics as "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Attack of the Crab Monsters" and gave many of Hollywood's most famous actors and directors early breaks, has died. He was 98.Corman died Thursday at his home in...

Ukraine's Military Chief Warns of Difficult Situation in Kharkiv Region

Ukraine's military chief said on Sunday his country's forces were facing a difficult situation in fighting in the Kharkiv region, but that they were doing all they could to hold the line. Russia launched a new assault from its territory into the northern Ukrainian region of...

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.

Ukraine: We Need Hundreds of Billions to Win War

The EU earlier this week approved a plan that will allow profits earned by investing frozen Russian assets in Europe to be used for weapons for Ukraine, but Ukrainian Justice Minister Denys Maliuska says the yearly package of more than $3.2 billion isn't enough.

Some Md. Dems Like Fmr GOP Gov. Hogan, but Not for Senate

Some Maryland Democrats have a soft spot for Larry Hogan, their former two-term Republican governor in a heavily blue state. But they don't want to turn an open Senate seat - and possibly control of the chamber - over to the GOP this year.