Computers to Grade Written Answers on Student Exams in Texas

Students taking the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams this week will have their written answers graded automatically by computers, in a new evaluation method the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is implementing, according to The Texas Tribune.

'Chasing Trump' Exposes Prosecutors' Backgrounds

Allies of Donald Trump will unveil an online documentary two days after jury selection starts Monday in the former president's New York City criminal trial involving charges of falsifying business documents. The producers of "Chasing Trump" say the film investigates the...

Charles Barkley: Eclipse Watchers Are 'Losers'

Broadcaster Charles Barkley, a former NBA star, called those who watched Monday's eclipse "losers."

Lloyd Austin: No Evidence Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday there was no evidence Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians during the Hamas war in Gaza.

US Army to Cut 2 Major Education Benefits

The U.S. Army is eyeing cuts to two major education benefits for soldiers as the military branch continues to miss active duty recruiting objectives, Military.com reported.

FBI Foils Idaho Church Attack by ISIS Sympathizer

The FBI arrested a man on Saturday who pledged his alliance to ISIS and planned to attack churches in Idaho. Alexander Scott Mercurio, 18, was charged with attempting to provide material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization, according to the ...

Axios: Trump Favorability Rising Among Latinos

President Joe Biden's favorability rating among Latinos has dropped during the last year, while former President Donald Trump's favorability rose, according to a new poll from Axis and Ipsos.

Iowa AG to Newsmax: SEC's Climate Rule 'Radical,' Illegal

The Biden administration is trying an end-around the Constitution with its "radical" and illegal climate disclosure rule, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird told Newsmax on Tuesday.

Billy Dee Williams Defends Actors Wearing Blackface

Actor Billy Dee Williams sparked debate when he defended performers wearing Blackface.

Rep. Andy Biggs to Newsmax: May Be No Choice But to Hold Garland in Contempt

The Department of Justice (DOJ) persists in refusing to hand over the audiotape of former special counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Joe Biden concerning the classified documents investigation, Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., lamented on Newsmax.

Fmr Joint Chiefs: Hawaii Ruling Imperils US Security

Two former chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff filed an amicus brief to the Hawaii Supreme Court last week with a warning that oil and gas products are "critical to national security, economic stability, and military preparedness" after the court last year allowed a lawsuit...

Rep. Greene: GOP in 'Total Surrender' Mode Under Speaker Johnson

As House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Ga., gavels in the House on Tuesday after a two-week recess, he is facing a new internal threat from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., who penned a scathing letter to her GOP colleagues making the case for his ouster.

D.C. AG Ends Probe Into Left-Wing Dark Money Network

The Washington, D.C., Democrat attorney general's reported decision to drop an investigation into a $1 billion left-wing dark money network is being condemned by conservatives.

US Taking Chinese Invasion of Taiwan 'More Seriously'

A new assessment determining that "all indications point to" China's People's Liberation Army meeting Beijing's goal of potentially invading Taiwan by 2027 signals that the U.S. is taking the possibility of war "more seriously," China experts say.

D.C. AG Ends Probe Into Left-wing Dark Money Network

The Washington, D.C., Democrat attorney general's reported decision to drop an investigation into a $1 billion left-wing dark money network is being condemned by conservatives.

Voters Don't Seem to Care Biden Spending $1T to Battle Climate Change

President Joe Biden is spending about $1 trillion in an effort to battle climate change, but it does not appear to be resonating with voters, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Here Are the Next Times, Places to Catch a Solar Eclipse

Whether you saw the moon completely block the sun, were foiled by cloudy weather, or were not along the path of Monday's total solar eclipse, there are still more chances to catch a glimpse.

How DA Bragg Resurrected 'Zombie Case' Against Trump

Manhattan prosecutors started and stopped the investigation that culminated in Donald Trump's upcoming criminal trial so many times that it came to be known as a "zombie case," like the mythical character who returns from the dead.

UK's Cameron to Meet Blinken on Ukraine Aid After Meeting Trump

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron is in Washington on Tuesday to press senior Republicans to unlock money for Ukraine, after meeting a skeptical Donald Trump in Florida.

Total Solar Eclipse Races Across North America

A total solar eclipse crossed North America on Monday, darkening skies along a path through Mexico, the United States and Canada.

Future Eclipse Viewing Opportunities Await

If you missed the spectacle of the total solar eclipse or found yourself outside the path of totality Monday, fret not, as there are future opportunities, The Hill reported.

US Proposes New Guidelines for 6-Week Cease-Fire

CIA Director Williams Burns put forth a new proposal for a six-week cease-fire to the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas terrorists, CNN and Axios reported Monday.

3 Dead in Shooting at Las Vegas Law Office

A shooting Monday inside a law office in the affluent Summerlin neighborhood of Las Vegas left three people dead, including the shooter, police said.

NAIA Bans Trans Athletes From Women's Sports

A small colleges association is banning transgender athletes from women's sports competitions.

Trump Appeals in Last-Minute Bid to Delay N.Y. Criminal Case

Donald Trump asked a New York appeals court Monday to reverse his gag order and move his trial ton charges of falsifying business records out of Manhattan in an eleventh-hour bid for a delay a week before it is scheduled to start.

Gallup Poll: More Passing on Electric Vehicles

Americans' interest in buying an electric vehicle dropped in the past year despite EV ownership increasing during that same time, according to a new poll from Gallup.

Karoline Leavitt to Newsmax: Trump 'Believes in States' Rights' on Abortion

Former President Donald Trump "believes in states' rights" on abortion and in returning the hot-button issue to the people of each state to decide, Karoline Leavitt, Trump 2024 national press secretary, told Newsmax.

Huge Crowds Await Total Solar Eclipse in US; Clouds May Spoil View

Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada eagerly awaited Monday's celestial sensation - a total eclipse of the sun - even as forecasters called for clouds.

'Misinformation' Researcher Flagged for Allegedly Targeting Conservative Content

A charity arm of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., is set to host a controversial "misinformation" researcher reportedly under fire for helping lead a group that targeted certain conservative content on social media ahead of the 2020 election.

'Romeo & Juliet' Director Condemns Racial Abuse Against Star

A prominent theater company has spoken out against "racial abuse" that has been aimed at a Black actor slated to play a lead role in its upcoming production of "Romeo & Juliet."

Rasmussen Poll: 59 Percent Say Congress Is Doing a Poor Job

Most voters say Congress is doing a poor job, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey, and the disapproval is across all political and demographic groups.

Samuel L. Jackson Blasts ESPN's NCAA Championship Coverage

Samuel L. Jackson took to soical media and slammed ESPN's coverage of the women's NCAA Championship game - which he seemed to find of poor quality.The veteran actor, like millions of others, tuned in to watch the highly anticipated matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the...

Prosecutor Gives Trump 682,000 Records in Classified Documents Case

Prosecutor Jack Smith has handed over more than 682,000 records to Donald Trump and his co-defendants in the classified documents case, according to court records, Newsweek reported Monday.

Anti-Israel Activists in Dearborn, Mich., Chant 'Death to America'

Anti-Israel activists were caught on camera chanting "death to America" and "death to Israel" at a rally in Dearborn, Michigan, video posted by the non-profit Middle East Media Research Institute.

US Army to Hold Combat Training in Philippines as Tensions Rise

The U.S. Army is introducing a joint battlefield training in the Philippines to improve combat readiness including by ensuring adequate supply of ammunition and other needs in difficult conditions in tropical jungles and on scattered islands, a U.S. general said.

US, Japan, Philippines Meet to Bolster Ties as Security Worries Mount

President Joe Biden hosts the leaders of Japan and the Philippines this week to boost economic and defense ties as the allies seek to offset China's growing might and manage risks ranging from North Korea to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

Democrats' Green Agenda 'Falling Apart' as 'Reality' Sets In

President Joe Biden's vow to bring a "whole of government approach" to tackling the "climate crisis" has started to unravel as federal judges reject an emissions rule and EV sales slow, signaling that Americans are "waking up" to the shortcomings of the green agenda.

Trump: States Should Decide on Abortion Laws

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Monday abortion laws should be determined by U.S. states, stopping short of proposing a national ban and choosing a more moderate stance heading into November's general election.

Turley: Judge Calls Out Hypocrisy in Biden's DOJ

U.S. District Court Judge Ana Reyes criticized the DOJ for its refusal to comply with congressional subpoenas, with matters related to Joe and Hunter Biden, while prosecuting individuals such as former Trump adviser Peter Navarro for similar noncompliance.

Iowa's Caitlin Clark Redefined Women's College Hoops

Caitlin Clark doesn't want to think about it. Or doesn't want to talk about it. That will come later. Probably much later.

Latter-Day Saints President, 99, Has Mixed Record on Minority Support

At 99, the oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has created a mixed legacy that some churchgoers say has made its global membership feel more included but has left LGBTQ+ and other minority members feeling unsupported.

Weather the Hot Topic as Eclipse Spectators Stake Out Spots

Eclipse spectators staked out their spots across three countries Sunday, fervently hoping for clear skies despite forecasts calling for clouds along most of the sun-vanishing route.

S.C. Wins NCAA Women's Championship, Beating Clark, Iowa 87-75

Dawn Staley and South Carolina completed their perfect season, ending Caitlin Clark's historic college career with an 87-75 win over Iowa in the NCAA championship game Sunday.

Navy Cancels Ship Briefings Amid Slow Ship Production

With bad news coming out about the U.S. Navy's shipbuilding and readiness, the Biden administration's Navy is canceling its traditional briefings.

ADL Hails Judge's Rejection of Farrakhan's $4.8B Defamation Suit

The Anti-Defamation League hailed a federal judge's rejection Friday of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan's $4.8 billion defamation lawsuit against the ADL and the Simon Wiesenthal Center.

Pelosi Joins Call for Biden to Stop Transfer of US Weapons to Israel

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., former House speaker and a key ally of Joe Biden, signed a letter on Friday from dozens of congressional Democrats to the president and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging a halt to weapons transfers to Israel.

Eclipse Weather Forecast Points to Clear Skies in NE, Central US; Texas Iffy

Clouds are likely to spoil the view of the total solar eclipse in Texas and other spots along the path in North America, according to forecasts on Saturday.

Real-Life Account 'October 7' Play to Debut in New York

"My Son Hunter" producers Phelim MCaleer and Ann McElhinney have crafted a new "verbatim" stage play based on the real-life accounts of the "terrorist attacks on Israel as told by those who survived them."

Saturday Night's Powerball Grows to $1.3 Billion

The eighth largest lottery jackpot in United States history of more than $1.3 billion will be up for grabs when Powerball holds its drawing on Saturday night.

Trump Again Likens Himself to Nelson Mandela

Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump on Saturday compared himself to South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, sparking quick and virulent criticism from President Joe Biden's campaign team.

NYC Skyscrapers Built to Withstand Earthquakes

The ground rumbled Friday beneath New York City, home to famous skyscrapers like the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center.

NYC to Pay Record $28M in Lawsuit Over Rikers Island Hanging

New York City has reached a pretrial settlement to pay more than $28 million to the family of an 18-year-old who suffered severe brain damage while trying to hang himself in a jail cell at Rikers Island while several corrections officers were standing by, some watching.

WH Met With Hunter Biden's Legal Team Before Subpoena Dodge

According to visitor logs, a meeting occurred between the White House and Hunter Biden's legal team just days before his defiance of a congressional subpoena, and that has ignited concerns about potential coordination, the New York Post reported.

CBS News: US Intel Says Iran Will Soon Retaliate for Israeli Attack on Syria

Iran's anticipated retaliation for an Israeli attack on a Syrian consulate has heightened tensions in the region, with U.S. intelligence indicating an impending response involving drones and cruise missiles, CBS News reported.

Biden, Democrats Report Raising $90 Million-Plus in March

President Joe Biden's reelection campaign and the Democratic National Committee said Saturday they raised more than $90 million in March and ended the year's first quarter with $192 million-plus in cash on hand.

Trump Campaign Expecting to Raise Record $43 Million at Fundraiser

Donald Trump's campaign is expecting to raise more than $40 million Saturday when major donors gather for his biggest fundraiser yet.

RFK Jr. Wants to Hear 'Every Side' on Jan. 6 Prisoners

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a lengthy statement Friday suggested the prosecution of U.S. Capitol protesters Jan. 6, 2021, might be politically motivated, partly aligning himself with the way former President Donald Trump and his allies.

'Yellowstone' Spinoff Actor Found Dead

An actor who appeared in a spinoff of the popular television western "Yellowstone" was found dead after he went missing amid a domestic violence investigation in Kansas, authorities said Friday.

Third Victim Pulled From Baltimore Waters

A third body has been found at the site of last week's bridge collapse in Baltimore.

'99 Cents' Stores Closing: COVID, Inflation, Theft

California-based 99 Cents Only Stores said Friday it will close all 371 of its outlets, ending the chain's 42-year run of selling an assortment of bargain-basement merchandise.

WSJ: Investors in Talks to Help Musk's XAI Raise $3 Billion

Investors close to Elon Musk are in talks to help his artificial-intelligence startup xAI raise $3 billion in a round that would value the company at $18 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

Missing California Dog Found in Michigan

A dog missing in California since the summer turned up more than 2,000 miles away in suburban Detroit.

National Security Adviser, American Hostages' Families to Meet

National security adviser Jake Sullivan will meet with the families of American hostages still held by Hamas on Monday at the White House, a senior administration official told CBS News.

4.0 Quake Aftershock in New York

An earthquake aftershock was felt in New York City on Friday afternoon, according to a Reuters witness, following a 4.8-magnitude earthquake earlier in the day in the region.

Trump Files New Motion for Recusal of N.Y. Judge

Donald Trump's legal team filed another motion Friday to demand the recusal of Judge Juan Merchan in the former president's business records trial that's set to begin in less than two weeks.

Retired Justice Breyer to Hear Appeals Cases

Retired liberal U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to get back to hearing cases by sitting as a visiting judge on the federal appeals court in Boston.

Feds Probe NYC Mayor Over Free Turkish Airlines Upgrades

The FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office in New York are investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams over whether he accepted free upgrades from Turkish Airlines on his many trips - personal and official - to Turkey, The New York Times reported Friday.

Israel, US Brace for Retaliation by Iran

Israel and the United States are bracing for Iran to retaliate after an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria, U.S. officials told CBS News.

CDC Issues Health Alert for Bird Flu Infection

The U.S. CDC on Friday issued a health alert to inform clinicians, state health departments and the public of a case of avian influenza in a person who had contact with dairy cows presumed to be infected with the virus. The farm worker from Texas was reported to be infected...

Eclipse Weather Forecast Points to Clear Skies in NE, Central US; Texas Iffy

Some who hope to witness Monday's total solar eclipse may see the sun obscured by clouds instead of by the moon.

Freedom Caucus Lists Demands for Funding Baltimore Bridge Repair

The House Freedom Caucus on Friday demanded that all federal funding to repair the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore following its collapse must be "fully offset," among other requirements.

Antitrust Probe of Realtors Can Reopen, Court Rules

The Justice Department will be allowed to reopen an antitrust investigation into the National Association of Realtors, a federal appeals court ruled Friday after the trade group insisted that the probe could not go forward because of the terms of an earlier settlement.

Judge Blocks Trump Subpoena to NBC Over Stormy Daniels Documentary

Donald Trump's subpoena to Comcast-owned NBCUniversal for material related to a recent documentary about porn star Stormy Daniels was blocked on Friday by the judge overseeing the former president's April 15 criminal trial.

NYC to Pay $17.5M in Hijab Mug Shot Settlement

New York City reached an agreement to pay $17.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by two Muslim women who said police violated their rights when they were to remove their hijabs before taking mug shots.

Yankees Felt Ground Shaking at Stadium From Earthquake

An earthquake left Yankee Stadium shaking Friday as the team prepared for its home opener.

US Air National Guardsman Defects to Russian Army

A former member of the U.S. Air National Guard has allegedly defected to join the Russian military after being charged with possession of child pornography, Military.com reported. According to the Rhode Island attorney general's office, Wilmer Puello-Mota, 28, a former...

4.8 Magnitude NYC Metro Earthquake Rattles East Coast

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near New York City on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, shaking buildings up and down the East Coast and surprising residents in an area that rarely experiences notable seismic activity.

Biden Tours Site of Collapsed Baltimore Bridge

President Joe Biden got a firsthand look Friday at efforts to clear away the "mangled mess" of remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, as cranes, ships, and diving crews work to reopen one of the nation's main shipping lanes.

US Forces Destroy Anti-ship Missile in Houthi-Controlled Area in Yemen

U.S. forces successfully engaged and destroyed one anti-ship missile in a Houthi controlled area of Yemen on April 4, U.S. Central Command said in a statement Friday.

Airlines Want to Boost Military Travel Benefits

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday urged the nation's largest passenger airlines to improve travel benefits for active-duty military personnel and their families.

Tenn. Court to Weigh Throwing Out Abortion Ban Challenge

Attorneys defending Tennessee's sweeping abortion ban alleged Thursday that doctors challenging the law do not want any oversight when deciding to terminate a pregnancy and instead are improperly withholding care to women facing serious medical emergencies.

ATF: 68,000 Guns Illegally Trafficked Over 5 Years

More than 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms in the U.S. came through unlicensed dealers who aren't required to perform background checks over a five-year period, according to new data released Thursday by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives.

Justice Dept. to Meet Boeing Fatal Crash Victims' Lawyers

The Justice Department next week will meet with lawyers for families of victims of two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019, as the government decides whether to move ahead with a criminal case.

April Nor'easter Leaves 670K Without Power in Northeast

A major spring storm brought heavy snow, rain and high winds to the Northeast into Thursday, downing trees and power lines and leaving nearly 700,000 homes and businesses without power. A woman was reported killed by a falling tree in a New York City suburb. Two feet of snow ...

N.Y. Hearing Set on Details of Trump's $175M Appeal Bond

A New York judge will hold a hearing over the $175 million bond Donald Trump posted as he appeals a $454 million fraud judgment against him on April 22, the state attorney general's office said Thursday, after asking for more details about the bond. Days after Trump posted ...

Judge Denies Trump's Presidential Records Act Argument for Dismissal

Donald Trump suffered a pair of legal setbacks on Thursday as judges spurned his calls to dismiss criminal charges over seeking an investigation into election integrity in the 2020 election in Georgia and his keeping classified records after leaving office.

Harvard DEI Office Offers Graduation for 'Marginalized'

Harvard University's Office for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging will hold alternative commencements for graduates from "marginalized and underrepresented communities."

Iowa Passes 'Sensible' Religious Freedom Law

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a Religious Freedom Restoration Act, making Iowa the latest state to pass protective laws amid concerns that the measures open the door to anti-LGBT discrimination.

Thieves Snag $30 Million in California Easter Heist

Thieves made off with approximately $30 million in cash from a money storage facility in California's San Fernando Valley on Easter Sunday, ABC News reported.

DOJ Sitting on Thousands of Alleged Lobbying Violations

The Justice Department has yet to resolve thousands of reported lobbying violations, with some dating back to 2014, the Government Accountability Office found in an audit this week.

Air Force Readiness Threatened by Parts Shortage, Broken Procurement System

The U.S. Air Force's combat readiness is facing a serious crunch amid a parts shortage caused by budget constraints, industry consolidation, and an antiquated procurement process - which is especially troubling considering China's growing belligerence toward Taiwan.

Air Force Readiness Threatened by Parts Shortage, Broken Procurement System

The U.S. Air Force's combat readiness is facing a serious crunch amid a parts shortage caused by budget constraints, industry consolidation, and an antiquated procurement process - which is especially troubling considering China's growing belligerence toward Taiwan, critics...

Postal Service Audit Uncovers Issues at Va. Facility

An audit conducted by the Postal Service's inspector general found significant problems at a new regional processing facility in Virginia, including water-damaged mail left unprocessed for months and a worker asleep at a forklift. The audit, dated March 28, raises questions...

Grand Jury Findings: Child's Death Sparks Call for CPS Reform

A six-month special grand jury investigation into the conduct of Suffolk County Child Protective Services in New York, prompted by the January 2020 death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva, has concluded.

Grand Jury Findings: Child's Death Sparks Call for CPS Reform

A six-month special grand jury investigation into the conduct of Suffolk County Child Protective Services in New York, prompted by the January 2020 death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva, has concluded.

States Look to Limit Chinese Land Purchases in US

State legislators are working on bills to prevent Chinese citizens and companies from making land purchases, which some lawmakers say are national security concerns, Politico reported.

N.Y. Judge With Gag Order on Trump Rejects Bid for Trial Delay

A New York judge Wednesday denied Donald Trump's bid to delay his April 15 trial on charges related to business records stemming from the 2016 presidential campaign.

Trans Athlete Reportedly Suspended for 'Staring' in Locker Room

A transgender high school athlete from Massachusetts was reportedly suspended from a school rowing team after being "caught staring openly" at a female classmate who was changing in the women's locker room, The New York Post reported.

Hillel Poll: Antisemitism a Factor for Jewish College Applicants

A majority of Jewish parents of college applicants say their child has dropped at least one school from their list owing to rising antisemitism on campuses after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, according to a new poll from Hillel International.

Law Enforcement Needs to Be 'Cautious' About Lowering Standards to Boost Recruitment

Law enforcement experts warn police departments looking to lower hiring standards to boost recruitment numbers to be "cautious" about what requirements they are sacrificing in their bid to increase the number of police officers on their force.

Wisconsin Voters Approve Ban on 'Zuckerbucks'-Type Election Funding

Private money to fund elections will be banned in Wisconsin after voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday put forward by Republicans in reaction to grants received in 2020 that were funded by donations from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.

Trump Sues 2 Trump Media Co-founders, Seeking to Void Their Stock

Donald Trump is suing two co-founders of Trump Media & Technology Group, the newly public parent company of his Truth Social platform, arguing they should forfeit their stock in the company because they set it up improperly.

Trump, Biden Win N.Y., Wisconsin, R.I., Conn. Primaries

Voters in four states weighed in Tuesday on their parties' presidential nominees, a largely symbolic vote now that both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have locked up the Democrat and Republican nominations.

Alabama GOP Sen. Katie Britt Wants Civil Discourse

Sen. Katie Britt confided Tuesday that she counts some Democrat colleagues among her best friends in the Senate and said such cross-party relationships are essential to governing, especially as social media fuels widening political divisions.

US Navy Ship Building Hit by Supply, Labor Shortages

Virginia-class submarines, an aircraft carrier, and frigates being built for the U.S. Navy are now years behind schedule because of skilled labor shortages, design issues, and supply chain challenges stemming from the pandemic, the Navy said on Tuesday.

FCC to Vote to Restore Net Neutrality Rules, Reversing Trump

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will vote to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules and assume new regulatory oversight of broadband internet that was rescinded under former President Donald Trump, the agency's chair said.

Trump Calls for Judge Merchan's Recusal After Expanded Gag Order

Donald Trump is again seeking to get the judge overseeing his April 15 New York criminal trial off the case, arguing the judge's daughter's work for a political consultancy with Democrat clients poses a conflict of interest.

Fla. Man Gets Prison for Threatening Justice Roberts

Neal Brij Sidhwaney, 43, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for making threatening remarks towards Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts as well as the larger court, The Hill reported.

The 5 Healthiest Cities in the US

San Francisco was crowned America's healthiest city in a study published by WalletHub, which evaluated more than 180 major U.S. cities, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The city leads the nation in low obesity rates and access to healthy living options, despite its...

Trump Taunts Dems, Biden, Media With 'Border Bloodbath' Rebuke

Donald Trump continued to hammer President Joe Biden over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday as he campaigned in two midwestern swing states critical to the outcome of the 2024 election.

Navy Vet Accused of Ramming Into FBI Office Gate

Federal authorities charged a U.S. Navy veteran who's accused of ramming an SUV into a barrier at the front gate of the FBI's Atlanta office.

White House 'Outraged' by Israeli Airstrike That Killed Gaza Aid Workers

The White House said Tuesday it was "outraged" by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza that killed seven people working for World Central Kitchen (WCK), and President Joe Biden called the charity aid group's founder to share his condolences.

Judge: Migrants Flown to Martha's Vineyard Can Sue

Migrants who were flown by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Martha's Vineyard two years ago can sue the charter flight company, a Massachusetts district court judge ruled, The Hill reported Tuesday.

Sen. McConnell: Feds to Pay 'Lion's Share' of Bridge Fix

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said on Tuesday the federal government will cover the "lion's share" of the cost of repairs to the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore following its collapse last week.

Oregon Gov. Signs Bill Recriminalizing Drug Possession

Oregon Democrat Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill recriminalizing illicit drug possession in the state after the botched decriminalization experiment was hampered by problems with implementation.

LSU Hoops Coach: Team's Anthem Snub Not Intentional

Louisiana State University women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey rejected claims that her team intentionally skipped the national anthem Monday before an NCAA Tournament game against the University of Iowa.

US Airman on Hunger Strike at White House Over Gaza

A U.S. Air Force member is conducting a hunger strike outside the White House to protest the war in Gaza, Military.com reported

First Vessel Bypasses Wreckage at Baltimore Bridge Site

A tugboat pushing a fuel barge was the first vessel to use an alternate channel to bypass the wreckage of Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which had blocked traffic along the vital port's main shipping channel. The barge supplying jet fuel to the Department of ...

Study: Closing Baltimore Bars Early Cuts Murders 40 Percent

Reducing the hours of bars and taverns in a Baltimore neighborhood cut back all violent crime in the area annually by 23%, a study revealed. According to research done by the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) and the Alcohol Research Group of Emeryville ...

Biden: Florida Abortion Ruling 'Outrageous'

President Joe Biden denounced what he termed an "outrageous" ruling by the Florida Supreme Court to uphold the state's 15-week abortion ban.

New York Inmates Sue to See Eclipse

New York inmates filed a lawsuit against the state corrections department after they were told prisons would be locked down during the solar eclipse Monday, NPR reported.

Trump Slams 'Conflicted' N.Y. Judge After Gag Order Extended

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted the New York judge presiding over his trial on charges of falsifying records regarding a payment to silence a porn actress after the judge expanded a gag order on him.

'X' Gender Option Added to Citizenship Application

A third gender option is now being offered by the Biden administration for those applying for naturalization.

Tropicana Casino's Final Day Has Arrived

After welcoming guests for 67 years, the doors to the Las Vegas Strip's third-oldest casino will be chained shut at noon Tuesday and demolition is slated for October to make room for a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium.

Florida Juvenile Social Media Ban Comes With Challenges

Hailed by some parents and social media critics, derided by libertarians and privacy and free speech advocates, all Floridians 14 and younger will be prohibited next year from having social media accounts under a law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last month.

$1B Powerball Numbers: 19, 24, 40, 42, 56, PB 23

The numbers were drawn Monday night for an estimated $1 billion Powerball jackpot that has lottery players dreaming of hitting it rich after three months without a big winner. The numbers drawn were: 19, 24, 40, 42, 56, and the Powerball 23.

Judge Refuses to Toss Out Tax Case Against Hunter Biden

A judge refused Monday to toss out a tax case against Hunter Biden, moving the case closer to the possible spectacle of a trial as his father campaigns for another term as president.

Judge Orders Trump to Stop Exposing His Daughter's Dem Fundraising

The judge in Donald Trump's April 15 business records criminal trial declared his family off-limits to the former president's rancor Monday, expanding a gag order days after Trump assailed his daughter for ties to Democrat fundraising.

Newsmax Covering Tuesday Night Primaries Wall-to-Wall

Four more states are holding presidential primaries Tuesday and Newsmax is covering the results live. Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin are awarding Republican and Democrat delegates Tuesday night.

Trump Posts $175 Million Bond, Averting AG James' Asset Seizures

Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case Monday, averting asset seizures by state authorities that could have hobbled the former president's business empire.

Sect Leader Pleads Guilty in Sex Scheme Involving Children

The leader of an offshoot polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border has pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport underage girls across state lines in what authorities say was a yearslong scheme to orchestrate sexual acts involving children.

Ship Owner Seeks to Limit Liability for Baltimore Bridge Disaster

The owner and manager of a cargo ship that rammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge before the span collapsed last week filed a court petition Monday seeking to limit their legal liability for the deadly disaster.

Ohio Law Banning Nearly All Abortions Invalid After Referendum

A 2019 law banning most abortions in Ohio is unconstitutional following an abortion referendum last year, the state's Republican attorney general said in a court filing Monday.

Driver Rams Vehicle Into Front Gate of FBI's Atlanta Office

The FBI says a driver rammed a vehicle into the front gate of its Atlanta office Monday, but his motives were not immediately known.

Hope Hicks to Testify at Trump N.Y. Trial

Hope Hicks, former White House communications director under President Donald Trump, will be called to testify at his New York City trial that begins later this month, NBC News reported Monday.

2 Independent Warner Bros Directors Resign Amid DOJ Probe

Warner Bros Discovery said independent directors Steven Miron and Steven Newhouse had resigned from its board Monday after U.S. antitrust authorities began probing their service as directors of a competing media company.

US Pushes Alternatives to Rafah Invasion in Hamas War Talks

Top American and Israeli officials held virtual talks Monday as the U.S. pushed alternatives to the ground assault against Hamas under consideration by Israelis in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, a move the U.S. opposes on humanitarian grounds and that has frayed relations.

Florida Supreme Court Upholds State's 15-Week Abortion Restriction

The Florida Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant, while also giving voters a chance to remove restrictions in November and restore abortion rights in most cases.

Last Survivor of USS Arizona Pearl Harbor Attack Dies

Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that exploded and sank during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died. He was 102. Conter passed away on Monday at his home in Grass Valley, California, following congestive heart failure, his ...

US Weighs $18 Billion in Arms Transfers to Israel

The Biden administration is weighing whether to go ahead with a major $18 billion package of arms transfers to Israel that would involve dozens of F-15 aircraft and munitions, three sources familiar with the matter said Monday.

Ariz. GOP Seeks to Legalize Killing of Migrant Trespassers

Republicans in Arizona are advancing a bill that would expand the state's Castle Doctrine to allow for deadly force to be used on property trespassers.

In April Fools' Joke to Fundraise, Trump Jokes He Is Suspending His Campaign

You might argue it is a cruel joke no matter what side of American politics you fall on: Donald Trump sent a message to supporters Monday that appeared to announce he was suspending his reelection campaign, but it turned out to be an April Fools' fundraising bid.

Pentagon Official Confirms Havana Syndrome From '23 NATO Summit

A senior Defense Department official who attended last year's NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, had symptoms similar to those reported by U.S. officials who have experienced "Havana syndrome," the Pentagon confirmed Monday.

Part of California's Iconic Highway 1 Collapses in Ocean

Motorists crept along one lane of a scenic stretch of California's iconic Highway 1 on Monday after a giant chunk of it collapsed into the ocean following heavy weekend rains, stranding as many as 1,600 people in the coastal community of Big Sur.

Prepare Now to Safely Watch the Solar Eclipse

Excitement is mounting as Americans plan how best to view the total eclipse of the sun next Monday, April 8th. The astronomical phenomenon, in which the moon passes between earth and the sun temporarily blocking the sun's light, won't happen again until 2044. But if you are...

OpenAI Withholds Voice Cloning, Fears Election Misuse

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is getting into the voice assistant business and showing off new technology that can clone a person's voice, but says it won't yet release it publicly due to safety concerns.

Official in Dem-Run Denver Urges Migrants to Move On

A Denver city leader was caught on camera urging migrant families to move elsewhere because "opportunities" in Denver "are over."

IRS Says 19 Million Eligible for Free Filing Program

The Internal Revenue Service's new free online tax filing program will enable 19 million taxpayers to file their taxes online for free this year, according to an agency estimate released over the weekend.

Arson Eyed in Blaze That Destroyed Hundreds of Bibles

A Tennessee church's trailer fire reportedly destroyed hundreds of bibles early on Easter, with police and emergency crews dousing the blaze.

Florida Supreme Court to Rule on Abortion Measure

Florida's Supreme Court was expected to rule by Monday afternoon on a constitutional amendment that could put the question of abortion on the 2024 ballot, according to Newsweek.

Convicted Killer Alex Murdaugh Sentenced for Stealing From Clients

Alex Murdaugh, in an orange prison jumpsuit instead of the suit he used to wear, shuffled into a courtroom Monday in South Carolina and was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison.

Anti-squatter to Newsmax: 'Figured Out Way to Use Rights Against Them'

An anti-squatter activist has turned the tables on the illegal intruders, telling Newsmax on Monday he "figured out: how to "use the rights against them" after his own mother became a target.

Trump's Surgeon General Fights Big Medical Bills

Former U.S. surgeon general Jerome Adams was stuck with an eye-watering medical bill of nearly $5,000 after being treated for a simple case of dehydration following an overnight stay at an Arizona hospital last January. Now he's calling for reforms to the country's...

California Gov: Cameras to Help Fight Crime in Oakland

Hundreds of high-tech surveillance cameras are being installed in the city of Oakland and surrounding freeways to battle crime, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday.

Farmers, Conservatives Have Beef With Electronic Cattle Tracking Plan

A controversial $15 million measure earmarked for the electronic tracking of livestock has farmers, ranchers, and meat lovers sounding the cowbell that the program could ultimately be used to limit future beef consumption.

'War on Cash' Has Peculiar Battle Lines

It's been called the "war on cash" and depending on which city or state you're in, you could find yourself on opposite ends of the battle lines.

Report: Russia Behind Mysterious 'Havana Syndrome'

A chilling narrative has emerged surrounding what has become known as Havana Syndrome, with Russia being blamed as being behind the plot, according to a "60 Minutes" report on Sunday.

In Key Bridge Collapse, Baltimore Lost a Piece of Its Cultural Identity

Generations of Maryland workers - longshoremen, seafarers, steelworkers, and crabbers whose livelihoods depend on Baltimore's port - watched in disbelief this week as an iconic symbol of their maritime culture crumbled into the Patapsco River.

Probe Into Oklahoma Bridge Barge Collision Ongoing

Officials are investigating an incident where a barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River over the weekend.

Report: Russia Behind Mysterious 'Havana Syndrome'

A chilling narrative has emerged surrounding what has become known as Havana Syndrome, with Russia being blamed as being behind the plot, according to a "60 Minutes" report on Sunday.

Police Seek Chiefs' Rashee Rice Over Accident

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is being sought by police in Dallas in their investigation of a major accident on Saturday, the Dallas Morning News reported.

Workers Remove First Chunk of Destroyed Baltimore Bridge

Workers have lifted out the first, 200-ton chunk of Baltimore's collapsed bridge, officials said Sunday, as efforts get underway to clear the harbor of the steel structure destroyed by an out-of-control ship.

LA Times Edits Column on LSU-UCLA Game After Sexism Claim

The Los Angeles Times has edited a column it published last week about the LSU women's basketball team ahead of its game against UCLA following criticism from Tigers coach Kim Mulkey, who blasted it as sexist and hurtful.

Retired Gen. McKenzie: 'ISIS' Attack 'Threat Is Growing'

The "threat is growing" that the Islamic State group will attack the United States and other foreign powers, retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, the former head of U.S. Central Command, warned Sunday.

Workers Remove First Chunk of Destroyed Baltimore Bridge

Workers have lifted out the first, 200-ton chunk of Baltimore's collapsed bridge, officials said Sunday, as efforts get underway to clear the harbor of the steel structure destroyed by an out-of-control ship.Demolition crews using blow torches sliced through the upper part...

Poll: Majority of Americans Identify With Specific Religion

Most Americans identify with a specific religious group, predominantly Christian, but the percentage is declining, according to a new Gallup poll released Friday.

Report: DHS Plans to Stop Buying Phone Movement Data

The Department of Homeland Security has paused its practice of buying access to commercially available data that shows the movement of phones and is expected to stop the practice that has allowed it to track people since 2018.

Father Frank Pavone to Newsmax: Easter 'Is Like a Reset Button'

God has empowered us all through the resurrection of Jesus Christ as we celebrate on Easter Sunday, Father Frank Pavone told Newsmax on Saturday.

Mnuchin Has Big Plans for Rebuilding TikTok From Scratch

Buying TikTok could take coming up with more than $100 billion and getting around a Chinese government ban of the recommendation algorithms that make the video app work, but Steven Mnuchin has been telling people he can get around all that.

Biden Wins the North Dakota Democrat Primary

President Joe Biden has won North Dakota's Democrat presidential primary as the Democratic Party on Saturday announced the results of the mostly mail-in primary.

Cardinal Dolan to Newsmax: 'God Has the Last Word'

In a heartfelt interview with Newsmax on Saturday, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the esteemed Catholic archbishop of New York, shared a poignant message of hope and renewal as the faithful prepare to celebrate Easter Sunday.

Data Broker Tracks 200 Mobile Devices to Epstein's Island

Wired reported Thursday it had obtained data revealing 11,279 coordinates from nearly 200 mobile devices that were on sex trafficker Jeffery Epstein's island or other properties such as his 8,000-acre New Mexico ranch or a mansion on El Brillo Way in Palm Beach, Florida.

Dick Morris to Newsmax: Dems' 'Torture' of Trump an Easter 'Metaphor'

Presidential campaign adviser Dick Morris listened to Good Friday sermons and lamented the marked similarities to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ to the political persecution of former president Donald Trump.

Trump: Halt 'These Biden Trials' During Campaign

Donald Trump continued his rebuke of the "election interference" of the Biden Administration Justice Department and anti-Trump prosecutors in Democrat-controlled districts of New York; Washington, D.C.; and Fulton County, Georgia.

Bishop Strickland to Newsmax: Remember God Is With Us

Bishop Joseph Strickland, who was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012 and is formerly of Tyler, Texas, shared insights on the significance of the Holy Triduum during an appearance on Newsmax Saturday.

Franklin Graham to Newsmax: Easter Is About God's Love

The Rev. Franklin Graham, CEO of Samaritan's Purse, told Newsmax Saturday that the meaning of Easter is that God loves humanity and he sent his only begotten son to sacrifice for our sins.