Police Struggle Enforcing Law Amid Anti-Israel Road, Bridge Blocks

When it comes to holding the throngs of anti-Israel activists- who staged a series of protests disrupting commuters traveling across some of the nation's busiest roads, bridges, and airports- criminally accountable for their actions, law enforcement experts say it can be a...

Gaetz Report Exposes US Troop Risk in Niger

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., unveiled a report Thursday accusing the State Department of concealing critical intelligence that imperils American troops stationed in Niger, the Daily Caller reported.

Judge Rejects Texas AG's Attempt to Halt Basic Income Plan

A Texas state court judge has dismissed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's efforts to block Houston's basic income initiative, The Hill reported.

Judge Rejects Texas AG's Attempt to Halt Basic Income Plan

A Texas state court judge has dismissed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's efforts to block Houston's basic income initiative, The Hill reported.

Texas Towns: Cyberattacks Caused a Water System to Overflow

A hack that caused a small Texas town's water system to overflow in January has been linked to a shadowy Russian hacktivist group, the latest case of a U.S. public utility becoming a target of foreign cyberattacks.

Duane 'Dog' Chapman to Newsmax: 'Nine Lives and Counting' Is My Legacy

Duane Chapman, known popularly as Dog, the Bounty Hunter, told Newsmax on Thursday that he's "leaving a legacy and it is [his new book] "Nine Lives and Counting."

Arizona Abortion Providers Say They Won't Break 1864 Law

Despite Attorney General Kris Mayes' pledge to not prosecute, Arizona abortion providers say they aren't likely to break the 1864 law that's responsible for a near-total ban on the controversial procedure.

Duane 'Dog' Chapman to Newsmax: 'Nine Lives and Counting' Is My Legacy

Duane Chapman, known popularly as Dog the Bounty Hunter, told Newsmax on Thursday that he's "leaving a legacy and it is [his new book] "Nine Lives and Counting.' "

Lawyers Select 12 Jurors to Serve in Trump's N.Y. Criminal Case

Lawyers in Donald Trump's historic criminal trial on Thursday selected 12 jurors who will assess his guilt or innocence over the coming weeks in a case stemming from a hush-money payment to a porn star.Lawyers for the defense and the prosecution still must select alternate...

Montana Sued Over Refusal to Amend Transgender IDs

Two transgender people filed a lawsuit against the state of Montana and other state agencies Thursday over the state's refusal to alter their birth certificates to match their stated gender identify, The Hill reported.

Closing Arguments Heard in Trial of Rancher Charged in Migrant's Death

Lawyers in closing arguments Thursday debated the actions of an Arizona rancher charged with fatally shooting an unarmed migrant on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border last year.

Study: Hunters Possibly First in US to Die From 'Zombie Deer' Disease

Two hunters may have become the first Americans to die from a "zombie deer" disease, according to a recent study published in the journal Neurology, the Daily Mail reported.

Rep. Omar's Daughter Disciplined After Protesting

The daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said she was suspended from Barnard College after participating in a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University.

Lanny Davis to Newsmax: EPA Not Making Science-Based Decisions

Lanny Davis told Newsmax on Thursday questioned new drinking water standards by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Tax Code Change Would Force IRS to Explain Errors

A new bipartisan bill to change the tax code would require the IRS to be specific about accounting errors on Americans' tax returns and provide a computation of what the agency believes is the correct amount of tax owed.

Congress Moves Ahead on Bill to Push TikTok's Chinese Owner to Sell

An effort to force TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the social media app or face a ban in the U.S. was gaining steam in Congress on Thursday, with the House of Representatives setting a vote for Saturday and a key Senate Democrat voicing support for the move.

FBI Director: Passover Attacks on Jews Concerning

FBI Director Christopher Wray on Thursday told Jewish leaders that the bureau is on alert for potential threats against Jews before the start of Passover next week.

Company Makes Millions Off Discarded Coins

A waste management facility in Morrisville, Pa. is taking advantage of the $68 million worth of change Americans toss every year, the Wall Street Journal reports.Reworld, a sustainable-waste processing company, told the Journal it has collected at least $10 million in coins...

Sweeping Gun Legislation Approved in Maine After Mass Shooting

The Maine Legislature approved gun safety legislation including background checks on private gun sales, waiting periods for gun purchases and criminalizing gun sales to prohibited people, nearly six months after the deadliest shooting in state history.

2 Jurors Dismissed From Trump Criminal Trial

Two jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan were dismissed Thursday, one after expressing doubt about her ability to be fair and impartial and the other over concerns that some of his answers in court may not have been accurate.The dismissals...

Biden Scores Endorsements From Kennedy Family

President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia on Thursday as he aims to undermine former President Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

911 Emergency Lines Hobbled by Outages in 4 States

Emergency services on the 911 telephone call line were restored late on Wednesday in parts of the United States, officials said, following a widespread outage across all of South Dakota and in parts of Nebraska, Nevada, and Texas.Officials in South Dakota, Nevada and Las...

Several 'Squad' Members 'Vulnerable' Ahead of Election

The anti-Israel sentiment of the "Squad" of progressive House members could "finally catch up" to them as several face tough primary races over the next several months, political strategists say.

Jon Voight: Israel, America in Grave Danger

Hollywood icon Jon Voight warned Wednesday that the U.S. and Israel are in grave danger and urged Americans to come together and lift each nation out of darkness by voting for former President Donald Trump in November.

N.C. Teen Says 'Illegal Alien' in Class; Gets Suspended

A North Carolina high school student was suspended after using the term "illegal alien" while in a class discussion.

Biden WH Releases New Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Rules

The Department of Education unveiled President Joe Biden's latest student loan debt forgiveness plan that, if implemented, would bring relief to more than 30 million borrowers.

Sweeping Gun Legislation Awaits Final Votes as Maine Lawmakers Near Adjournment

The Maine Legislature moved in fits and starts toward adjournment on Wednesday, with unfinished business including final votes on a series of gun safety bills that were introduced after the deadliest shooting in state history last fall.The Senate was awaiting an enactment...

NCAA Urged to Ban Trans Athletes From Women's Sports

Seventeen House Republicans called for the NCAA to ban transgender athletes who were born male from competing in women's sports.Led by Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., the lawmakers urged NCAA President Charlie Baker to protect Title IX and its intended purpose as they contend...

Adult Industry Challenges Texas Age-Verification Law

A trade group representing the adult entertainment sector has petitioned the Supreme Court to halt the implementation of a Texas law mandating age verification for users accessing adult websites, The Hill reported.

Fla. Bill Mandates Teaching Evils of Communism

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed legislation that would mandate public schools teach kids as young as kindergartners about the evils of communism.

Musk: Letting 'Flood' of 'Unvetted People' Into US 'Insane'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk sounded off on social media about the number of illegal immigrants that have entered the United States during President Joe Biden's administration.

DOJ Paying Larry Nassar's Victims $100M Over FBI's Failures

The Justice Department has reached a deal to pay approximately $100 million to 100 women and girls who were sexually assaulted by former national women's gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.

Jesse Jackson's Civil Rights Group Loses New Leader

The pastor who took over as president and CEO of the civil rights organization founded by the Rev. Jesse Jackson resigned from the position less than three months after assuming the post for unspecified reasons, the Associated Press reported.

Anti-Israel Protesters Occupy Columbia Lawn

As Columbia University President Minouchie Shafik testified at a Congressional hearing about antisemitism at the university, dozens of students Wednesday pledged to occupy a space on campus until the school divests from companies with ties to Israel, the Spectator reported.

NBA Bans Jontay Porter for Betting on Games, Sharing Info

Jontay Porter has been banned for life from the NBA after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games.Porter, who was a two-way player for the Toronto Raptors, is the second person to be banned from the league by...

Sen. Manchin Joins Sen. Tim Scott's Effort Against SEC Climate Rule

Sen. Tim Scott's efforts to overturn a Securities and Exchange Commission climate disclosure rule has attracted one Democrat as a backer: West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin.

Embattled Speaker Moves Ahead With Foreign Aid Package

House Speaker Mike Johnson, facing a choice between potentially losing his job and advancing aid for Ukraine, forged ahead Wednesday toward a vote later this week on a package of funding that also includes Israel and Taiwan.

WashPost: Russia Aims to Weaken US, Allies

A classified addendum to an official Russian foreign policy document includes plans to weaken the U.S. and its allies in all areas, The Washington Post reported.

Columbia University's President: 'No Place on Our Campus' for Antisemitism

Four months after a contentious congressional hearing led to the resignations of two Ivy League presidents, Columbia University's president appeared before the committee Wednesday to denounce antisemitism on her campus - and was met with strong pushback from Republican...

'Unabomber' Had Cancer, Depressed Before Suicide: Report

Ted Kaczynski, the infamous "Unabomber", had been diagnosed with late-stage rectal cancer and was feeling "depressed" before he killed himself last June, according to his autopsy report, which was obtained by NBC News.

Pew Survey: Pope's Favorability Dips Among Catholics

Pope Francis' favorability among U.S. Catholics has fallen dramatically in the past 10 years, especially among churchgoers, according to the Pew Research Center.

Senate Dems Plot Quick Mayorkas Impeachment Dismissal

Senate Democrats could end the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday before arguments even begin.

Columbia President to Testify Before House Panel

Four months after a contentious congressional hearing led to the resignations of two Ivy League presidents, Columbia University's president is set to appear before the same committee over questions of antisemitism and the school's response to conflicts on campus over the Israel-Hamas war.

Former Senator and Florida Gov. Bob Graham Dies at 87

Former U.S. Sen. and two-term Florida Gov. Bob Graham, who gained national prominence as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee in the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks and as an early critic of the Iraq war, has died. He was 87. Graham's family announced the...

Piece of International Space Station Crashes Into Florida Home: NASA

Homeowners in Florida recently got a rude awakening when hardware from the International Space Station crashed into their home last month, NASA said in a blog post.

'Grand Theft Auto' Maker Take-Two to Let Go 5 Percent of Staff, Scrap Some Projects

Take-Two Interactive Software will lay off about 5% of its workforce, or around 600 employees, the publisher of the "Grand Theft Auto" franchise said on Tuesday, as the video-gaming industry extends its more than two-year long job cuts.The company will also scrap several...

Columbia President Takes Hot Seat at Antisemitism Hearing

Columbia President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik was out of the country in December when three of her colleagues in academia - two of them at Ivy League schools - appeared before Congress to talk about antisemitism on their campuses.

USC Cancels Commencement Speech, Cites Safety Concerns

Amid widespread scrutiny of higher education from federal lawmakers, the University of Southern California (USC) canceled its pro-Palestinian valedictorian's commencement speech, citing safety concerns.

DeSantis Tweaks Florida Book Challenge Law

Two years ago, Democrats repeatedly and forcefully warned Republicans and Gov. Ron DeSantis that a new law making it easier to challenge school books was so broadly worded that it would create havoc across the state.Now they can say, "I told you so."DeSantis backtracked on...

Court: W.Va. Transgender Sports Ban Discriminates Against Teen

West Virginia's transgender sports ban violates the rights of a teen athlete under Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools, an appeals court ruled Tuesday. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the law cannot ...

Supreme Court Gives Some Military Veterans More Generous Educational Benefits

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with a decorated veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq in a protracted fight with the government over 12 months of G.I. Bill educational benefits.The court ruled 7-2 that the Department of Veterans Affairs improperly calculated the...

Supreme Court Leans Toward Jan. 6 Participant in Obstruction Case With Trump Implications

Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday signaled skepticism toward an obstruction charge brought by the Justice Department against a Pennsylvania man in the 2021 Capitol attack - a case with possible implications for the prosecution of Donald Trump for trying to...

Calif. Bill Would Determine Reparations Eligibility

California is continuing to study plans to offer reparations to Black residents.

Prosecutor: Trump Trial Not Referendum on His Presidency

Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York on charges of falsifying business records is not a referendum on his presidency, a prosecutor told prospective jurors on Tuesday in asking whether they could put personal politics aside.

Report: Fraud Costs Government Hundreds of Billions

The U.S. Government Accountability Office, a non-partisan agency that reports to Congress, said in a release Tuesday that the federal government could lose $233 billion to $521 billion annually due to fraud.

Homicides Plunge in Major Cities

The number of homicides has sharply fallen in most major cities in the U.S. - the fastest plunge in decades, according to information compiled by a crime-data analyst.

NTSB: Pilot Exited Plane Before Fatal Crash in Pa.

As his airplane was moments from hitting the ground, a pilot unbuckled his seatbelt and flew out of the aircraft, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report of a fatal crash in Pennsylvania in October 2022.

NPR Editor Suspended as CEO's Progressive Tweets Exposed

NPR Chief Executive Officer Katherine Maher is under fire for resurfaced social media posts she made that targeted former President Donald Trump and for speaking out for liberal causes years before she was brought in for the organization's top spot in January.

Caitlin Clark Taken No. 1 in the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise."I dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade, and it's taken a lot of hard work, a lot of ups and downs, but...

H&R Block Suffers Outages Before IRS Deadline

Some H&R Block customers grappled with extensive outages just ahead of the tax day deadline on Monday night, as confirmed by the tax filing service on social media, it was reported.

Ship That Collapsed Bridge Had Electrical Issues While Docked

Hours before leaving port, the massive container ship that caused the deadly collapse of a Baltimore bridge experienced apparent electrical problems, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday, the same day FBI agents boarded the vessel ...

Transgender Veteran Advocacy Group Again Sues VA for Benefits

A group that advocates on behalf of transgender veterans has filed a second lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs after it denied a 2016 petition calling for health benefits to include gender-transition surgery, The Hill reported.

Supreme Court Lets Idaho Enforce Ban on Gender Care for Transgender Youth

The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the law proceed, reversing lower courts.The justices' order Monday allows the state to put in a place a 2023 law that subjects physicians to up to 10 years in...

Ipsos Poll: Florida Abortion Amendment Would Fall Short

A majority of Florida registered voters say they would vote to expand abortion access in November, but it falls short of the threshold to become law, according to a new USA Today/Ipsos poll released Saturday.

Beverly LaHaye, Founder of Concerned Women of America, Dies at 94

Beverly Jean LaHaye, the founder of Concerned Women for America, died Sunday, the organization announced. She was 94.

'Rust' Armorer Gets 18 Months for Fatal Shooting by Alec Baldwin

A movie weapons supervisor was sentenced to 18 months in prison in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film "Rust," at a sentencing hearing Monday in a New Mexico state court.Movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was convicted in...

Officials: Marines at Mar-a-Lago Had No Connection to Trump

A photo of four uniformed Marines posing at Mar-a-Lago that went viral didn't happen at a political fundraiser and had no connection with former President Donald Trump or his White House bid, the service announced.In a statement on X, the service said the Marines - reserve...

Trump-Related Jan. 6 Cases Loom for Supreme Court

The actions of Donald Trump and his supporters after his 2020 election loss top the Supreme Court's agenda in the next two weeks.

Prosecutors Ask Judge to Fine Trump for Social Media Posts

Prosecutors asked the judge overseeing Donald Trump's New York criminal trial to fine the former president $3,000 over three social media posts they say violated a gag order barring Trump from commenting on witnesses. The request came from the Manhattan District Attorney's...

Pam Bondi to Newsmax: Need One Juror to Follow Law

The outcome of President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where he's charged with falsifying business records to cover making hush-money payments to a porn star, could come down to one juror.

Justice Clarence Thomas Absent From Supreme Court Session

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was not on the bench on Monday as the other eight justices heard arguments.No reason was given for his absence.Thomas, 75, is the oldest and longest-serving member of the court and is part of its 6-3 conservative majority. He was...

Bill Maher on Abortion: It's Murder and I'm OK With It

Television host Bill Maher admitted abortion "kind of is murder" but added he was OK with that. Maher, during a panel discussion Friday on his HBO show "Real Time," discussed abortion rights in light of former President Donald Trump saying that the issue should be decided by...

Top Congressional Republicans Suggest Hunter Biden Payments Coordinated

Payments to Hunter Biden and broader Biden family business deals with China suggest more than attempts to influence policy on behalf of individual companies, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer say, pointing to a broader strategy by...

Trump Loses Another Bid to Oust Judge in N.Y. Criminal Case

The New York judge in Donald Trump's criminal case involving charges of falsifiying business records related to a payment to a porn star on Monday denied the former U.S. president's second bid for him to recuse himself from the case.

IRS Says Increased Funding Benefits Taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service started tax filing deadline day on Monday by announcing that it had exceeded its goals for speeding assistance to taxpayers and cutting phone hold times to three minutes.

Trump Faces April 23 Hearing on Gag Order Charges in N.Y. Criminal Trial

New York prosecutors asked a judge at the start of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial Monday to fine him and remind him he could go to jail for violating a gag order that bars him from interfering with potential witnesses.

WashPost: FBI Opens Criminal Probe Into Maryland Bridge Collapse

The FBI has opened a federal criminal probe into the March 26 bridge collapse in Maryland, the Washington Post reported on Monday, citing two U.S. officials familiar with the matter. The investigation will at least partly focus on the Dali cargo ship and whether its crew...

Scheffler Wins Second Masters in 3 Years

Unflappable American Scottie Scheffler claimed a second Masters title in three years on Sunday, the world No. 1 holding steady while his biggest challengers self-destructed making their way through infamous Amen Corner.

United Airlines Cancels Sunday's Flight to Tel Aviv

United Airlines has canceled Sunday's planned flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Tel Aviv following the latest turmoil in the Middle East, the airlines said in an emailed statement to Reuters.

Think Tank: Ukraine Aid Delay Increasing Civilian Deaths

More civilians died across Ukraine Sunday as analysts warned that delays in U.S. military assistance would see Kyiv struggle to fight off Russian offensives.One man was Sunday killed after a Russian drone hit the truck he was driving in the Sumy region, the local...

Trump Endorses McCormick for Senate in Pennsylvania

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Senate candidate David McCormick of Pennsylvania on Saturday, urging his supporters in the state to "go out and vote for him" in one of the year's most hotly contested Senate races.

Chicago Shooting: 8-Year-Old Dead, Many Wounded

Eight people were shot including a young girl who was killed in what Chicago police believe was gang-related violence on the city's South Side on Saturday night.

News Orgs Urge Presidential Campaigns to Commit to Debates

Twelve news organizations on Sunday urged presumptive presidential nominees Joe Biden and Donald Trump to agree to debates, saying they were a "rich tradition" that have been part of every general election campaign since 1976.

G7 Leaders Convene Via Video Call on Response to Iran

Italy, which holds the rotating presidency of the G7, has called a video meeting of G7 leaders Sunday to discuss Iran's attack on Israel late Saturday.

Barges Break Loose on Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Damaging a Marina and Striking a Bridge

More than two dozen river barges broke loose from their moorings and floated down the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, striking one bridge that had already been preemptively closed and damaging a marina, officials said. The boats eventually were pinned to the riverbank or went...

Trump: 'Everybody Knows' Israel Wouldn't Be Attacked if I Was in Office

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told Pennsylvania voters, as missiles and hundreds of drones were launched by Iran and its terrorist proxies, Israel would not have been attacked by Hamas nor Iran if he had remained in the White House.

Tiger Woods' Talk of Green Jacket Ends in Nightmare Round

After Tiger Woods claimed a record 24th consecutive made cut at Augusta National on Friday the five-times Masters champion engaged in dreamy talk of a sixth Green Jacket.Reality hit home on Saturday, however, in the form of a nightmare third round as the 48-year-old's...

Dick Morris to Newsmax: Dem Hail Mary on Trump 'Very Likely to Backfire'

Democrats and President Joe Biden realize they are losing their grip on the usually reliable voters, especially the younger voters, throwing up Hail Marys against Donald Trump, presidential adviser Dick Morris told Newsmax on Saturday.

Court Orders Gambling Addiction Treatment for Ohtani's Fmr Interpreter

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's former longtime interpreter agreed Friday to undergo court-ordered gambling addiction treatment after federal prosecutors accused him of stealing $16 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off debts.

Fourth Tribe Bans S.D. Gov. Kristi Noem From Its Reservation

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe announced Thursday that Kristi Noem is banned from its tribal lands, making it the fourth tribal nation to ban the South Dakota governor, South Dakota Searchlight reported.

OJ Estate to Fight Brown, Goldman Payouts

The executor of O.J. Simpson's estate says he will work to prevent a payout of a $33.5 million judgment awarded by a California civil jury three decades ago in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the families of Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.

NY Times/Siena Poll: Biden, Trump in Virtual Tie

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are in a virtual tie, with Biden nearly erasing Trump's early polling advantage, according to a new survey released Saturday by The New York Times and Siena College.

Mo. AG Bailey to Newsmax: Planned Parenthood a 'Cult of Death'

Missouri GOP Attorney General Andrew Bailey, in an interview with Newsmax on Saturday, accused Planned Parenthood of being a "cult of death and destruction" and detailed a state investigation into transgender clinics, alleging gender mutilation and child abuse.

CBP's Global Entry Program Adds Enrollment on Arrival

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has introduced Enrollment on Arrival (EOA) at several international airports to facilitate its Global Entry program, The Hill reported Saturday.

Kansas Governor Vetoes Ban on Gender Care for Minors and 2 Anti-abortion Bills

Kansas' governor on Friday vetoed a proposed ban on gender care for minors, a measure to require more reporting from abortion providers and what she called a "vague" bill making it a crime to coerce someone into having an abortion.

Maine Gov Signs Bill Restricting Paramilitary Training

A bill to restrict paramilitary training in Maine in response to a neo-Nazi who wanted to create a training center for a "blood tribe" was signed into law by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday. The law, which the governor signed without public comment, allows the attorney ...

Kansas Governor Vetoes Ban on Gender Care for Minors and 2 Anti-abortion Bills

Kansas' governor on Friday vetoed a proposed ban on gender care for minors, a measure to require more reporting from abortion providers and what she called a "vague" bill making it a crime to coerce someone into having an abortion.Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's actions set...

Denver Slashes Police Funds, Money to Migrants

Denver is slashing $8.4 million from its police budget and allocating that money to deal with its migrant crisis, reported 9News.

Abe Hamadeh to Newsmax: Ariz. Abortion Ruling 'Win' for Dems

Abe Hamadeh, a Republican running for Arizona's 8th Congressional District, told Newsmax on Friday that the recent Arizona court ruling on a Civil War-era abortion law is "a complete win for Democrats.

Suicide-Plagued NYC Landmark Reopens With Barriers

A New York City landmark that closed to the public in 2021 after multiple suicides will reopen with steel mesh safety barriers to prevent further incidents, The New York Post reported.

Trump: 'Remedy' Needed After Arizona Court Went 'Too Far'

Former President Donald Trump Friday called on the Arizona Legislature and Gov. Katie Hobbs to "act as fast as possible" to "remedy" this week's state Supreme Court ruling upholding a 160-year-old, pre-statehood law completely banning abortion in the state."The Supreme...

Student Shot at Dallas High School; Suspect Arrested

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded Friday morning to a reported shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, WFAA reported.

1 Dead, 14 Injured After Semitrailer Intentionally Crashes Into Texas Public Safety Office

A Texas semitrailer driver rammed a stolen 18-wheeler into a public safety building where his renewal for a commercial driver's license had been rejected, killing one person and injuring 13 others, authorities said Friday.The driver, identified as Clenard Parker, 42, was...

Dance Captains to Newsmax: US Flag Shirts 'Not a Left or Right' Issue

The co-captains of a country line dance team that was booted from a performance because of their American flag-themed shirts told Newsmax on Friday they plan to keep performing despite the incident.

Calif. Lawmaker Questions Spending on Homeless

A California Republican lawmaker is demanding more accountability after an audit showed the state spent $24 billion to tackle homelessness over the past five years, but didn't track if the money improved anything.

Iran Warns US to Stay Out of Fight With Israel

Iran reportedly warned the Biden administration that U.S. forces in the region will be attacked if the U.S. gets involved in the fighting between Israel and Iran.

Institution Asks Court to Allow Renaming of Sackler Funding

The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NAS) wants to repurpose roughly $30 million it received in donations from the Sackler family, the owners of Purdue Pharma, which made the drug OxyContin, notorious for fueling the opioid epidemic.

Gallup Poll: Americans Split on Ukraine Aid

An increasing number of Americans say they believe the United States is not doing enough to help Ukraine, leading to an even split between those who want to send more aid and those who don't in a poll by Gallup released Friday.

Judge Napolitano to Newsmax: Responsibility of Parents to Protect Kids

Former Judge Andrew Napolitano told Newsmax on Friday that if it was up to him, he would dismiss a lawsuit filed by two tribal nations against social media companies blaming them for the high rates of suicide among Native American youth.

Murder of World War II Vet Solved After 56 Years

The brutal murder of a decorated World War II veteran has been solved after 56 years, authorities said.

Editorial: IRS Direct File Tax Program a 'Bust'

The Wall Street Journal ripped the IRS for its Direct File tax program and called on Republicans in Congress to shut it down.

Cyber Force Advocates Push for New, Separate Military Branch

The six-decade proliferation of commercial and military satellites, orbital weapons, and potential colonization of the galaxy finally convinced the U.S. government that it needed a fifth branch to its armed forces, the Space Force.

Matthew Whitaker to Newsmax: Border Crisis 'Powder Keg'

Millions of migrants illegally crossing the border include terrorists on the U.S. watch list, creating a "powder keg" that eventually will explode, former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker said Friday.

Man on Terror Watchlist Released by Border Patrol, Remains in US

An Afghan migrant, who is on the terrorist watchlist, was taken into custody crossing the southern border and released by authorities last year, NBC News reported.

Privacy, National Security Concerns Over Spy Tool 'Not Mutually Exclusive Goals'

A congressional stalemate that seemingly pits privacy against national security concerns has placed a critical surveillance program in jeopardy as a quickly approaching deadline to reauthorize the spy tool looms.

Arizona Abortion Ban Affecting State's Political Dynamics

Arizona already was expected to be one of the most closely contested states in November's U.S. presidential election. But a ruling this week instituting a near-total abortion ban supercharged the state's role, transforming it into perhaps the nation's most critical battleground.

Oakland Officials Vote to Add 'San Francisco' to Airport's Name

Oakland officials have voted in favor of changing the name of the city's airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, despite San Francisco threatening a lawsuit over what it says is a trademark violation.

Oakland Officials Vote to Add 'San Francisco' to Airport's Name

Oakland officials have voted in favor of changing the name of the city's airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, despite San Francisco threatening a lawsuit over what it says is a trademark violatio

Biden Cancels $7.4B in Student Debt for 277,000 Borrowers

The Biden administration will cancel $7.4 billion in student debt for 277,000 borrowers, the White House said in a statement on Friday. The Education Department announced the latest round of cancellations Friday in an update on the progress of its SAVE Plan. More people are...

Brown Family Atty Kelly to Newsmax: OJ Drank the Defense Kool-Aid

Attorney John Q. Kelly, who represented Nicole Brown Simpson's family in a civil lawsuit, said O.J. Simpson bought every argument made by his defense team in his criminal trial so much that he convinced himself he didn't murder his ex-wife and her friend.

Anti-abortion Groups Prepare Legal Challenge to Florida Ballot Measure

Anti-abortion organizations in Florida are strategizing legal challenges in anticipation of potential approval of a ballot measure safeguarding abortion rights in November, indicating a prolonged battle over reproductive rights in the state, Politico reported.

Brown Family Atty Kelly to Newsmax: OJ Drank the Defense Kool-Aid

John Q. Kelly, who represented Nicole Brown Simpson's family in the civil lawsuit against O.J. Simpson, said the former NFL player bought every argument made by his criminal defense team so much that he convinced himself he didn't kill his ex-wife and Ron Goldman.

Most US Colleges Require DEI Courses to Graduate

A recent report reveals that two-thirds of colleges and universities across the United States now require students to complete coursework focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in order to graduate, the New York Post reported.

FBI Chief Wray: Mexico Must Do More in War on Fentanyl, Gangs

FBI Director Christopher Wray on Thursday raised alarm about the "uneven" support Mexico has given U.S. law enforcement in efforts to prevent cartels and deadly drugs from entering the country.

Most US Colleges Require DEI Courses to Graduate

A recent report reveals that two-thirds of colleges and universities across the United States now require students to complete coursework focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in order to graduate, the New York Post reported.

FBI Chief Wray: Mexico Must Do More in War on Fentanyl, Gangs

FBI director Christopher Wray on Thursday raised alarm about the "uneven" support Mexico has given U.S. law enforcement in efforts to prevent cartels and deadly drugs from entering the country.In testimony before a House Appropriations subcommittee, the veteran law...

Emerson Poll: Most in Fla. Oppose 6-Week Abortion Ban

A majority of Florida voters say the state's ban on abortions after six weeks that is set to take place next month is too severe, an Emerson College poll revealed Thursday.

ADL Fails Harvard, MIT in Antisemitism Report Card

Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology were among 13 schools to receive failing grades from the Anti-Defamation League in its annual Campus Antisemitism Report Card published Thursday.

Harvard to Reinstate Standardized Test Requirements

Harvard University announced on Thursday that it is reinstating its requirement that all applicants submit scores from SAT and ACT exams starting next year, The Harvard Gazette reported.

Fred Goldman: OJ's Death 'No Great Loss to World'

Fred Goldman, the father of the man O.J. Simpson was accused of murdering, said the news of Simpson's death from cancer Thursday only reinforced the grief he has been dealing with.

WH Offers Condolences to Simpson Family, No Mention of Victims

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Thursday expressed condolences over the death of former NFL star and polarizing public figure O.J. Simpson.

Dershowitz to Newsmax: 'Deep Racial Divisions' Legacy in O.J. Case

The 1995 murder trial of O.J. Simpson, which ended in his acquittal in the deaths of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, will always carry the legacy of the "deep racial divisions in America," said Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz. 

Fmr Interpreter Charged With Stealing $16 Million From Baseball Star Shohei Ohtani

The former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is being charged with federal bank fraud for crimes involving gambling debts and theft of more than $16 million from the Japanese sensation, federal authorities said Thursday.U.S. Attorney Martin...

Ipsos Poll: 42 Percent of Hispanic Americans Want Border Wall

The share of Hispanic Americans in favor of building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border has climbed to 42% amid illegal immigration crisis at the southern border, a new Axios/Ipsos poll found.

Trump Calls for Debates With Biden Sooner, More Often

The election campaign for Donald Trump has sent a letter to the Commission on Presidential Debates requesting the current debate schedule be adjusted to account for the abrupt changes in U.S. voting patterns.

Flag Shirts Get Dance Team Booted From Competition

Members of a country line dance team set to perform at the Emerald City Hoedown in Seattle over the weekend were told they weren't welcome, with organizers saying their American flag-themed shirts were making some attendees feel "triggered and unsafe."

Caitlyn Jenner Reacts to OJ Simpson's Death: 'Good Riddance'

Reaction to the death of O.J. Simpson, 76, after prostate cancer came quickly Thursday.

Brandon Judd to Newsmax: 'Deflection' Biden's Only Border Response

The Biden administration, with its comments about the influx of migrants swarming across the nation's border, keeps avoiding its accountability for the problem, National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd told Newsmax on Thursday.

Alan Dershowitz to Newsmax: OJ Trial 'Important' in American History

Reflecting on O.J. Simpson's death, Alan Dershowitz recalled the "very important case in American history," as the "trial of the century' hinged on the dangers of using tainted evidence in legal proceedings.

Sen. Tuberville to Newsmax: GOP Will 'Stand Up for Women' in Sports

Republicans will "stand up for women" in sports where biological men have been allowed to compete, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., told Newsmax on Thursday.

Rep. Stefanik Rips Harvard for Antisemitic Inaction

House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., blasted Harvard University for "cultural rot" over its lack of meting out discipline to two students who allegedly assaulted and harassed an Israel student months ago.

OJ Simpson's Slow-Speed Chase June 17, 1994

The first week of the O.J. Simpson case in mid-June 1994 moved quickly, with reporters racing to reach the news. The only thing that was slow was The Chase.

Clintons, De Niro Attend WH State Dinner

Actor Robert De Niro, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton led the liberal-charged guest list Wednesday night at the White House state dinner in honor of visiting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, according to reports.

OJ Simpson, 76, Dies of Cancer

O.J. Simpson, 76, has died of cancer, his family announced Thursday on X.

Trump Not Happy With MTG Effort to Oust Speaker Johnson

Former President Donald Trump and his team are not happy about Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's threat to pursue ousting Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., Politico reported Thursday.

N.C. Case May Reshape Election Officials' Privileges

North Carolina's highest court could determine whether election officials retain special legal privileges that allow them to defame individual voters and set a precedent for how voter fraud claims are pursued. The North Carolina Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral...

Biden Awards $830 Million for Climate Change Infrastructure

The Biden administration Thursday awarded $830 million in grants to fund 80 projects aimed at toughening the nation's aging infrastructure against the harmful impacts of climate change.

Meta to Blur Instagram Messages Containing Nudity in Latest Move for Teen Safety

Instagram will test features that blur messages containing nudity to safeguard teens and prevent potential scammers from reaching them, its parent Meta said on Thursday as it tries to allay concerns over harmful content on its apps.

US, Japan Signal Support for Texas High-Speed Rail Plan

The governments of the United States and Japan signaled support for a plan to build the first high-speed rail in the U.S. using Japanese bullet trains after their leaders met in Washington on Wednesday.

Oakland Airport May Add 'San Francisco' to Its Name, San Francisco Opposes It

The Oakland International Airport might add "San Francisco" to its name to attract more passengers, but its neighbors across the Bay have slammed the possible rebrand.

Influx of Chinese Migrants Poses Major National Security 'Threat'

With a massive spike in the number of Chinese nationals crossing the U.S. border illegally, immigration experts fear that national security is at risk because of the migrants' possible ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

Women Seeking Abortion to Flood Other States After Arizona Ruling

Doctors and clinic leaders said there will be a scramble across the Southwest and West for abortions due to Tuesday's decision, which said officials might enforce an 1864 law criminalizing all abortions except when a woman's life is at stake.

Judge Temporarily Halts Florida Teacher Pronoun Law

A federal judge has temporarily halted a Florida law preventing a transgender teacher from using pronouns that do not match her birth sex, NBC News reported.

NY Times: Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Working on Plea Deal

Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, who was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers amid allegations he stole from Ohtani to cover gambling debts, is in negotiations with federal prosecutors to plead guilty, The New York Times reported.

Blinken to Israeli Defense Minister: US to Stand With Ally Against Iran Threat

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a call with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, made clear that the United States would stand with Israel against any threats by Iran, the State Department said on Wednesday.

FBI Warns of Potential Coordinated Terrorist Attack in US After Russia Massacre

The FBI is concerned about the possibility of an organized attack in the United States similar to the one that killed scores at a Russian concert hall last month, the bureau's director plans to tell a House panel Thursday.

US to Close 'Gun Show Loophole,' Require More Background Checks

A rule requiring gun dealers to obtain federal licenses and conduct background checks regardless of where they sell guns has been finalized and will soon go into effect, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday.

Report: 22 Million School Papers Written by AI

Plagiarism detection company Turnitin has released data claiming that at least 22 million papers submitted by students last year may have been written using generative AI, Wired reported.

Judge Temporarily Halts Florida Teacher Pronoun Law

A federal judge has temporarily halted a Florida law preventing a transgender teacher from using pronouns that do not match her birth sex, NBC News reported.

Arrest Made in February Bombing Outside Alabama AG's Office

A 26-year-old man was arrested Wednesday and faces federal charges in connection with a February bombing outside the office of Republican Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.

Blinken to Israeli Defense Minister: US to Stand With Ally Against Iran Threat

April 10 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a call with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, made clear that the United States would stand with Israel against any threats by Iran, the State Department said on Wednesday. Blinken and Gallant also...

Administrator Ignored Warnings Boy Who Shot Teacher Had Gun

A former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school dismissed several warnings from teachers and students that a 6-year-old had a gun in the hours before he shot his teacher, according to a grand jury report released Wednesday.

Right to Abortion Unlikely to Be Enshrined in Maine Constitution After Vote Falls Short

An effort to enshrine the right to abortion in the Maine Constitution appears to have failed after a vote to send the proposal to voters for ratification fell short in the House.Hours after a court ruling set the stage for a near-total ban on abortions in Arizona, the Maine...

Biden Weighs Australia Request to Drop Julian Assange Prosecution

President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he was considering Australia's request to drop the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who had released troves of confidential U.S. classified documents and is battling extradition to the United States.Australian Prime...

Trump: Stormy Daniels Admitted in '18 'It Never Happened'

Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social on Wednesday sharing the note from Stormy Daniels in 2018 stating that she never had sexual relations with the former president and was never paid hush money.

Speaker Johnson: FISA Reforms Will Stop Program's Abuses

House Speaker Mike Johnson Wednesday called on Congress to take quick action on reforming and reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), saying major changes are being discussed to stop the program from being abused.

Trump: Arizona High Court Abortion Ruling Went Too Far

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday the Arizona Supreme Court went too far when deciding the state can enforce its long-dormant law criminalizing all abortions except when a mother's life is at stake.

Rasmussen Poll: 50 Percent Want Minimum Wage Hike to $10.50

A majority of Americans (50%) say the minimum wage should be raised to at least $10.50, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey, including 9% who favor a $12.50 minimum wage.

Rep. Beth Van Duyne to Newsmax: NYPD Officers 'Don't Have to Stay' in New York

Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, took out a full-page ad in the New York Post this week to tell NYPD officers that "they don't have to put up with" the conditions they face in New York City.

Sen. Paul: Fauci, NIH Partnered With Wuhan Lab

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said the National Institutes of Health partnered with Wuhan Institute of Virology to propose creating a "highly transmissible" form of coronavirus.

Trump Calls on House Republicans to 'Kill FISA'

Former President Donald Trump is urging House Republicans to "kill FISA" ahead of discussions to reauthorize a section of the law that allows warrantless spying.

Warner Bros. Teases 'Joker' Sequel, 'Beetlejuice 2' at CinemaCon

Warner Bros. is not resting on its "Barbie" laurels: The 100-year studio has its sights on a record-breaking 2024 as well.

Former Trump Executive Weisselberg Sentenced to 5 Months for Lying in Civil Fraud Case

Allen Weisselberg, a retired executive in Donald Trump's real estate empire, was sentenced on Wednesday to five months in jail for lying under oath during his testimony in the civil fraud lawsuit brought against the former president by New York's attorney...

Biden Welcomes 'Global Partner,' Japan's Kishida, at White House Summit

President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will showcase a strong and growing partnership during a White House state visit Wednesday focused on joint defense cooperation to deter an aggressive China.

Biden Signals Order to Curb Migrant Flow at Border

With November's general election approaching, President Joe Biden has indicated he'll issue an executive order to lessen the number of migrants crossing at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Biden Signals Order to Curb Migrant Flow at Border

With November's general election approaching, President Joe Biden has indicated he'll issue an executive order to lessen the number of migrants crossing at the U.S.-Mexico border. Biden has overseen a migrant crisis at the border that began when he took office, and recent...

10 Reasons Ukraine Aid Is Good for America

Congress has been back from a two-week recess and at the top of House Speaker Mike Johnson's to-do list is getting a long-stalled military aid package for Ukraine across the finish line.

Republicans Urge Ukraine Aid Vote Amid 'Russian Propaganda'

Former President Donald Trump's secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, added his voice to growing calls from prominent Republicans to pass billions of dollars in aid for Ukraine, after some party members accused aid opponents of succumbing to Russian propaganda.

Trans Treatment Necessity-Suicide Link Claim Contradicted by Finnish Study

Transgender advocates have long declared medical treatment is necessary to prevent or reduce the risk of suicide and self-harm among adolescents and young adults.

Ipsos Poll: Majority Says Trump's Business Records Case 'Somewhat Serious'

The New York criminal charges against Donald Trump for calling payments to a lawyer legal expenses are serious in the eyes of a firm majority of U.S. voters, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found ahead of the former president's business records trial starting next week.

US Imposes First National Drinking Water Limits on Toxic PFAS

The Biden administration Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured.

Fmr Trump CFO Weisselberg to Be Sentenced Over Perjury Plea

Former Trump Organization Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday after pleading guilty last month to perjury charges for lying to investigators and a judge about Donald Trump's finances.

Biden Diary Brigand Gets Month in Prison

A Florida woman convicted of stealing Ashley Biden's diary, containing highly personal entries and other valuable materials, has been sentenced to one month in prison, the Hill reported.

New Boeing Whistleblower Comes Forward

Another new Boeing whistleblower has come forth, claiming the plane manufacturer ignored safety concerns during the production of its 787 and 777 jetliners, according to a Federal Aviation Administration complaint.

Gas Prices Up More Than 50 Percent Under Biden

Gasoline prices in the United States have soared to a six-month high, reaching an average of $3.60 per gallon, marking a more than 50% increase since President Joe Biden took office, Breitbart reported.

Daily Mail Poll: 24 Percent Say Key Bridge Collapse a Conspiracy

Nearly a quarter of American adults say the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore was not an accident but rather the result of a conspiracy, according to a new Daily Mail/TIPP poll.

Gas Prices up More Than 50 Percent Under Biden

Gasoline prices in the United States have soared to a six-month high, reaching an average of $3.60 per gallon, marking a more than 50% increase since President Joe Biden took office, Breitbart reported.

Trump's Former Lawyer Goes Against His Immunity

Ty Cobb, former White House lawyer under then-President Donald Trump, signed on to a brief to the Supreme Court arguing against his claims of presidential immunity.

Lori Lightfoot Heads Investigaton of Illinois Mayor

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was appointed on Monday to investigate corruption allegations against Tiffany Henyard, mayor of Dolton, Illinois, a Chicago suburb.

US Postal Service Seeking to Hike Cost of First-Class Stamp to 73 Cents

The U.S. Postal Service signaled plans Tuesday for a rate increase that includes hiking the cost of a first-class stamp from 68 cents to 73 cents, part of an overall 7.8% increase to take effect this summer.The request was made to the Postal Regulatory Commission, which...

Mattel Creates Scrabble Without Scoring for Gen Z

After 75 years on the market, Mattel is set to launch a new version of its iconic game Scrabble meant to be better designed for those faint of heart word finders, CNN reported Tuesday.

Blinken Says Israel Hasn't Told US Specific Date for Rafah Ground Invasion

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said Israel has not apprised the U.S. of any specific date for the start of a major offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, but added that American and Israeli officials remained in contact to try to ensure that "any...

Bible From JFK's 1963 Funeral Up for Auction

The "inauguration" Bible that Jacqueline Kennedy, the widow of assassinated President John F. Kennedy, read from during his funeral service in 1963 will be sold at auction this month along with several other historically significant items.

EPA: New Regulations on Toxic Chemical Plant Emissions

The Environmental Protection Agency issued new regulations on Tuesday that force hundreds of chemical plants across the country to cut back on cancer-linked toxic chemicals they spew into the atmosphere, Axios reported.

Riley Gaines: S.C. Coach Staley a Sellout for Trans Comment

South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley set the internet abuzz this week after she said publicly that trans athletes who consider themselves women should be sanctioned to play on women's basketball teams.

Arizona Can Enforce an 1864 Law Criminalizing Nearly All Abortions, Court Says

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state can enforce its long-dormant law criminalizing all abortions except when a mother's life is at stake.

7 More States Sue Biden Over Student Loan Relief Plan

Seven states filed suit on Tuesday against President Joe Biden, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, and the U.S. Department of Education over Biden's SAVE income-driven repayment student loan initiative.

'Top Gun: Maverick' Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed

Paramount has won a copyright lawsuit filed by the heirs of the author of a 1983 magazine story that inspired the original "Top Gun" film claiming that the studio proceeded with the sequel without renegotiating a new license.

Appeals Court Rejects Trump's Latest Attempt to Delay N.Y. Criminal Trial

A New York appeals court judge Tuesday rejected former President Donald Trump's latest bid to delay his scheduled Manhattan criminal trial while he fights a gag order, clearing the way for jury selection to begin next week.

Parents of Mich. School Shooter Sentenced to 10-15 Years Each

The parents of a Michigan teen who shot and killed four classmates were each sentenced to 10-15 years in prison on Tuesday after a jury convicted them of manslaughter in a rare case of parents being held responsible in a school shooting. Jennifer and James Crumbley, Ethan ...