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Trump Files Appeal Notice on DA Willis Ruling With Ga. Court

Former President Donald Trump filed a notice of appeal with the Georgia Court of Appeals on Thursday regarding his bid to overturn a lower court decision that allows Democrat Fulton County DA Fani Willis to prosecute a 2020 election interference case against him.

EU Launches Probe of Meta Over Addictive Effects on Children

The European Union (EU) has launched an investigation of Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta, over the platforms' potentially addictive effects on children.

Walmart Draws Diners Hungry For Value

As the price of fast-food continues to surge, Walmart appears to be drawing value-hungry diners to its grocery aisles on the hunt for cheaper meals.

Walmart Draws Diners Hungry For Value

As the price of fast-food continues to surge, Walmart appears to be drawing value-hungry diners to its grocery aisles on the hunt for cheaper meals.

Texas Barge Collision May Have Spilled Up to 2,000 Gallons of Oil

Early estimates indicate a barge collision in Galveston, Texas, may have spilled up to 2,000 gallons of oil in surrounding waters, the U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday.

Pa. Man Charged With Threatening to Behead Biden

A federal grand jury this week indicted a Pennsylvania man on charges of making a threat against the President after allegedly posting videos online stating he would behead President Joe Biden.

Former NIH Head: COVID Lab Leak Not Conspiracy Theory

Francis Collins, the top public health official during the COVID-19 pandemic, earlier this year said the lab leak hypothesis was not a conspiracy theory, according to a transcript of his testimony released Thursday by House Republicans, reported the Washington Times.

House Panel: Harvard Ignored Input on Antisemitism

An investigation by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce revealed Thursday that there were major flaws in Harvard University's response to campus antisemitism.

US to Speed Up Immigration Cases of Recent Border Crossers in New Program

The Biden administration will speed up the immigration court cases of some single adults caught illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border under a new program announced on Thursday, part of a broader effort to reduce illegal immigration in the run-up to Nov. 5 elections,...

Rule Reinstatement Could Stall Judicial Confirmations

Senate Judiciary Commitee Chair Dick Durbin, D-Ill., indicated that he is open to reviving the "blue slip" process on circuit court nominees next year, which would grant more leverage to the minority party to block executive branch nominees, Politico reported.

Dow Hits Milestone 40,000 as Rate-Cut Hopes Fuel Rally

The Dow reached an all-time high of 40,000 for the first time Thursday, as investor hopes of interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve were buoyed by data showing inflation slowdown, as well as strong corporate earnings results.

Abbott Pardons Fmr Army Sgt Who Killed BLM Protester in 2020

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a full pardon Thursday to a former U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder for fatally shooting an armed demonstrator in 2020 during nationwide Black Lives Matter protests.

Biden's Upcoming Graduation Speech Roils Morehouse

When he gives the commencement address at Morehouse College, President Joe Biden will have his most direct engagement with college students since the start of the Israel-Hamas war at a center of Black politics and culture.

Top NATO Commander Says Russian Troop Numbers Insufficient for Kharkiv Breakthrough

NATO's top commander said on Thursday he did not believe Russia's military has deployed enough troops to make a strategic breakthrough in the region around Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine. General Christopher Cavoli, NATO's supreme allied commander Europe, said he was...

House Panel Advances Garland Contempt After WH Blocks Access to Biden Special Counsel Tape

The House Judiciary Committee voted to move forward with an effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress hours after the White House blocked access to an audio recording of President Joe Biden's interview with the special counsel who oversaw an...

Trump: 'Good Chance' I'll Name VP Pick at Convention

Former President Donald Trump said there's a "good chance" he'll announce his choice for running mate at the Republican National Convention in July.

Pope: US Catholic Conservatives Have 'Suicidal Attitude'

Pope Francis said his conservative critics within the Roman Catholic Church in the United States are trapped in a "suicidal attitude," according to an interview with CBS.

Video Shows Jewish Children Assaulted in New York

Jewish children were assaulted by a man in Brooklyn on Sunday, according to Williamsburg 365.

GOP Spending Plan Undercuts Biden-McCarthy Deal

Republican negotiators are proposing government spending bills for 2025 that are in line with spending caps agreed to in the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 while undercutting side deals negotiated by the Biden White House and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

DOJ Reclassifies Marijuana As Less Dangerous Drug

The Department of Justice on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy.

US Treasury Seeks to Close Money-laundering Loopholes

The U.S. Treasury Department said Thursday it is looking whether more regulations are needed to prevent money laundering and illicit finance.

US Import Prices Increase by the Most in 2 Years in April

U.S. import prices rose by the most in two years in April amid rising costs for energy products and other goods, suggesting that domestic inflation could remain elevated for a while.

Chicago Mayor 'Confident' in Peace for August DNC

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said safety is a top priority for the Democratic National Convention in August amid concerns the city could suffer crippling riots like those of 1968.

Sen. Menendez's Wife Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment

Sen. Bob Menendez's wife, Nadine, is undergoing treatment for breast cancer and will be having a mastectomy, the senator's office announced Thursday.

Biden's Personal Debt at $815K; No One Buying Books

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden's personal debt sits at $815,000, according to financial disclosures released Wednesday.

Karl Rove: Biden's Reelection Campaign in Trouble

President Joe Biden's reelection campaign is in serious trouble, political strategist Karl Rove wrote in the Wall Street Journal.

RFK Jr. Secures Funding for Ballot Access

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign says it has secured funding to fulfill ballot access in all 50 U.S. states following an $8 million donation from the candidate's running mate, Nicole Shanahan.

Russia Testing Spacecraft That Could Launch Nukes

Two years ago, Russia launched a satellite into space designed to test components for a potential antisatellite weapon that could carry a nuclear device, U.S. officials told The Wall Street Journal.

Trump Campaign: Biden 'Politicized' Executive Privilege

The Trump campaign Thursday accused President Joe Biden of hypocrisy with executive privilege after refusing to release audio of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur.

US Seeks Info on NKorea Scheme to Secure IT Work

The United States said Thursday it is seeking information about three North Korean workers linked to the Communist country's Munitions Industry Department and an American accomplice involved in a scheme to secure illicit work with U.S. firms and government agencies.

Faculty Pass 'No Confidence' Vote Against Columbia President

Faculty at Columbia University passed a resolution of no confidence Thursday against President Minouche Shafik, in a motion brought by members of Columbia's chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).

CUNY Branch Cancels Hillel Event for Israel's Memorial Day

A City University of New York college this week canceled an event planned by the Jewish campus organization Hillel that would have commemorated Israel's independence due to concerns about anti-Israel protests.

Key Trump Witness Michael Cohen Pressed on His Crimes and Lies

With New York prosecutors' case against Donald Trump barreling toward its end, defense lawyers pressed former attorney Michael Cohen on his criminal history and past lies Thursday as they worked to persuade jurors not to believe the star witness.

Sen. Bernie Sanders: Biden Not Running 'Against God'

Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said President Joe Biden's unpopularity among voters means little because he is running against "the most dangerous president in American history."

RFK Jr. Compares Tea Party to Confederacy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running as an independent for president, once called the Tea Party movement "the resurgence of the Confederacy."

Dow Sprints Past 40K on Earnings, Rate Cut Boost

The Dow reached an all-time high of 40,000 for the first time Thursday, as investor hopes of interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve were buoyed by data showing inflation slowdown, as well as strong corporate earnings results.

Supreme Court Rejects Conservative Challenge to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a conservative-led attack that could have undermined the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Trump: Biden, RFK Jr. Both 'Far Left'

Former President Donald Trump said President Joe Biden doesn't want independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take part in any debates because each is "far left" and "would be debating over the same territory."

Republican Jewish Coalition Raising Minimum of $5M for Trump

The Republican Jewish Coalition announced Thursday a commitment to raise a minimum of $5 million to help support former President Donald Trump's reelection bid this fall.

Hunter Biden Benefactor Running Low on Cash

The Hollywood entertainment lawyer who has financially supported Hunter Biden told people he's running out of resources to help fund the first son's legal defense, Politico reported.

Slovakia: Leftist 'Lone Wolf' Charged With Shooting PM Fico

The Slovak interior minister said Thursday that a "lone wolf" has been charged in the shooting that seriously wounded Prime Minister Robert Fico and prompted soul-searching among leaders in the deeply divided society.

Trump Asks New York's High Court to Intervene on Merchan Gag Order

Donald Trump is seeking to have New York's highest court intervene in his fight over a gag order that has seen him fined $10,000 and threatened with jail for violating a ban on commenting about witnesses, jurors, and others connected to the trial.

Biden Blocks Release of Special Counsel Interview Audio to House

President Joe Biden has asserted executive privilege over audio of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur that's at the center of a Republican effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, the Justice Department told lawmakers Thursday.

Report: Biden Planning Executive Order to Close Border

President Joe Biden is planning to announce executive action allowing him to close the U.S.-Mexico border when the number of immigrants coming into the United States climbs to 4,000 per day, according to a new report.

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Set for Comeback After 6-Year Hiatus

The popular annual runway show from Victoria's Secret, featuring supermodels with jewel-encrusted bras and angel wings, will be back this fall season after a gap of nearly six years.

Alabama Court Revives Question About When Life Begins

Abortion opponents have made their case arguing for the life of the unborn.

Monet Painting Fetches $35 Million at New York Auction

A Monet sold for nearly $35 million at auction Wednesday evening, Sotheby's said, marking a solid start to New York's spring art sales.

Second Trump Presidency Would Target IEA's Green Focus, Advisers Say

Donald Trump would likely push to replace the head of the International Energy Agency if he wins the presidential election to shift the energy watchdog's focus back to maximizing fossil fuel output instead of fighting climate change, according to people familiar.

'Teachers Don't Lie' Campaign Aims to Protect Educators of Faith

Jessica Tapia, a former high school physical education teacher in California, wants to ensure that no other public school teachers are terminated from their jobs over their religious beliefs.

Ipsos Poll: War on Hamas Costing Biden Votes 'Left, Right, and Center'

Democrats are deeply divided over President Joe Biden's handling of both the war in Gaza and the U.S. campus protests against it, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found, fraying the coalition that he relied on four years ago to defeat Republican Donald Trump.

US Soldier Held in Russia Pleads Guilty to Theft

Gordon Black, a U.S. soldier being held in the Russian city of Vladivostok, has pleaded guilty to theft charges and is cooperating with investigators, Russia's RIA state news agencies reported Thursday.

Zelenskyy Travels to Kharkiv Amid Russian Offensive in Region's North

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the city of Kharkiv on Thursday amid a raging Russian offensive in the north of the region.

Xi Lauds China-Russia Ties as Putin Arrives in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to work with counterpart Vladimir Putin to "rejuvenate" their countries as the pair started a day of talks in Beijing, saying China would "always be a good partner" of Russia, according to Chinese state media.

DeSantis Signs Florida Bill Making Climate Change a Lesser Priority

Climate change will be a lesser priority in Florida and largely disappear from state statutes under legislation signed Wednesday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that also bans power-generating wind turbines offshore or near the state's lengthy coastline.

Report: Soros Pumps $81M to Censor Election Speech Online

A media group funded by billionaire leftist George Soros is seeking to implement a global plan to pressure Big Tech social media platforms to censor more content before November's presidential election.

Habba to Newsmax: Trump Will 'Destroy' Biden in CNN Debate

Former President Donald Trump will "destroy" President Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential television debates, whether it's authentic or scripted, said Alina Habba, the legal spokeswoman for Trump.

Putin to Visit China's Xi to Deepen Partnership

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on Thursday for talks with Xi Jinping that the Kremlin hopes will deepen a strategic partnership between the two most powerful geopolitical rivals of the United States.

Officials: Foreign Attempts to Sway US Elections High, Rising

An increasing number of foreign actors, including nonstate actors, are seeking to influence U.S. elections; and Russia, China and Iran, while the most significant, are far from alone, U.S. officials told a Senate committee on Wednesday.

Rep. Jordan Calls on FBI Official to Testify on Whistleblower Retaliation

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan, R-Ohio., has asked a high-ranking FBI official to testify behind closed doors regarding his alleged retaliation against whistleblowers, The Washington Times first reported.

Capitol Police Find Baggie of Cocaine on Floor at D.C. HQ

U.S. Capitol Police said Wednesday a zip-close baggie containing a small amount of cocaine was found on the floor in a hallway of its Washington, D.C., headquarters.

Sen. Romney: Biden Not Pardoning Trump 'Enormous Error'

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah., said Wednesday that President Joe Biden "made an enormous error" by not urging the prosecutors to drop the two federal charges against former President Donald Trump.

CNN Data Analyst Claps Back at Biden for Dismissing Polls

CNN data analyst Harry Enten criticized President Joe Biden for dismissing polling numbers that shows him behind former President Donald Trump in several key swing states, suggesting that he was being hypocritical.

Pelosi: I 'Would Never Recommend' Debating Trump

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Wednesday said she "would never recommend going on stage" with former President Donald Trump in a debate, just hours after CNN and ABC announced plans to hold debates between Trump and President Joe Biden.

Billy Graham Statue Unveiled Live on Newsmax

A statue in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall honoring the late Rev. William Franklin "Billy" Graham was unveiled live on Newsmax Thursday morning.

Scratched Preakness Favorite Boosts Derby Champ Mystik Dan

Preakness favorite Muth is out of Saturday's race after spiking a fever, trainer Bob Baffert said Wednesday.

Biden Campaign: Trump Playing Games With Debates

Donald Trump has a "long history of playing games with debates," the Biden campaign said Wednesday after the former president appeared to go rogue Wednesday in announcing a third debate in October without clearing it with Biden's camp.

Tom Brady Regrets Netflix Roast's Impact on Family

Former NFL star quarterback Tom Brady said that jokes made at his expense during a Netflix roast had a profound impact on his children, prompting him to reconsider participating in such events in the future.

Stocks Boast Record Closes on Renewed Rate-Cut Bets

The benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched record closes Wednesday, with both advancing more than 1%, after a smaller-than-expected rise in consumer inflation bolstered hopes for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Cohen's Former Lawyer Accuses Him of Lying in Trump Trial

Michael Cohen's one-time lawyer accused him on Wednesday of committing perjury during his testimony the day before in former President Donald Trump's New York trial.

Feds Halt Funding for Wuhan-Linked Organization

The Department of Health and Human Services announced it will suspend federal funding for a research organization, saying it misled government agencies on its taxpayer-funded research project, the Washington Examiner reported.

House Passes FAA Bill Addressing Aircraft Safety, Refund Rights

Congress gave final approval Wednesday to a $105 billion bill designed to increase the number of air traffic controllers, add more safety inspectors at aircraft factories, and require airlines to automatically pay refunds to travelers whose flights are canceled or...

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

FourΒ congressional Republicans are urging Washington, D.C., officials to establish sister cityΒ  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'sΒ 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.

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