N.Y. Councilwoman to Newsmax: Laws Inhibit Rights of Homeowners

A GOP New York City council member is "furious" about a current law allowing squatters to claim ownership in an empty building after 30 days, telling Newsmax on Monday she'll introduce legislation to extend the period.

AOC Hits Back at Carville Dis: 'Start a Podcast About It'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., fired back at prickly political strategist James Carville after he criticized the "too feminine" messaging of the Democratic Party — taking a sharp swipe at men on social media.

Judge Sets April 15 Trial Date in Trump's New York Hush Money Case

A New York judge has scheduled an April 15 trial date in former President Donald Trump's hush money case.Judge Juan M. Merchan made the ruling Monday, after scoldingd the former president's lawyers as he weighed when to reschedule the trial after a last-minute document dump...

Appeals Court Slashes Trump's Bond to $175 Million in $454 Million Civil Fraud Judgment

A New York appeals court agreed Monday to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump's $454 million civil fraud judgment, if he puts up $175 million within 10 days.

Gallup Poll: Regular Religious Attendance Declines in US

With major religious celebrations taking place in March and April, the percentage of adults who report regularly attending services in America is dropping, Gallup revealed in a survey.

Trump: AG James, Judge Engoron's Credibility 'Has Been Shattered'

After having his bond slashed from $454 million to $175 million, Donald Trump hailed the decision as having further exposed the political bias of New York Attorney General Letitia James and Judge Arthur Engoron, both Democrats, shattering their "credibility."

Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Minors' Social Media Accounts

Florida will have one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.

Trump Suggests Judge Biased Even During Fraud Case Settlement Talks

Lashing out at New York Judge Arthur Engoron and Attorney General Letitia James, former President Donald Trump praised the appeals court reduction of his bond from $454 million to $175 million in an impromptu press conference Monday at his 40 Wall Street property.

Abortion Pill Usage Skyrocketed After Dobbs Decision

The use of abortion pills by women on their own skyrocketed in the months immediately following the Supreme Court's June 2022 ruling that overturned the Roe v. Wade decision, according to research published Monday in JAMA.

IRS Has 940K Unclaimed Tax Refunds From 2020 Set to Expire

The IRS is warning taxpayers that they may be leaving more than $1 billion on the table.The federal tax collector said Monday that roughly 940,000 people in the U.S. have until May 17 to submit tax returns for unclaimed refunds for tax year 2020, which total more than $1...

Supreme Court Won't Hear Nicholas Sandmann's Appeal

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear the defamation appeal of a former Kentucky Catholic high school student who sued multiple media outlets for their coverage of his standoff with a Native American protester in Washington, D.C., in 2019.

Musk's Lawsuit Against Online Watchdog Tossed

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's X Corp. against a self-proclaimed hate speech and disinformation watchdog group.

Wyoming 23rd State to Ban Gender Transition Procedures for Minors

Wyoming on Friday became the 23rd state to ban gender transition procedures for minors after Republican Gov. Mark Gordon signed legislation prohibiting the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for minors seeking to change their sex.

NYC Council Seeks Appeal to Allow Migrant Voting

The New York City Council filed an appeal in the state's highest court on Monday which seeks to grant voting status to some 800,000 illegal migrants or non-citizens.

Dairy Cattle in Texas, Kansas Test Positive for Bird Flu

Milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu, U.S. officials said Monday.

US Judge: Mexico's Suit Against Ariz. Gun Dealers Can Proceed

A U.S. judge on Monday ruled that the Mexican government could move forward with a lawsuit accusing five Arizona gun dealers of participating in the trafficking of weapons and ammunition to Mexican drug cartels.

Judicial Watch Sues for Arrest Report in Laken Riley's Death

Judicial Watch is suing for the 911 call and arrest reports of Laken Riley's alleged murder in Georgia last month to be made public.

Giuliani Living in a 'Nightmare World' Due to Legal Troubles

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said he is living in a "nightmare world" and cannot believe it's real, according to sources exclusive to Page Six.

6 People Missing After Powerless Ship Collapses Baltimore Bridge

A container cargo ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, destroying the span in a matter of seconds and plunging it into the river in a terrifying collapse that could disrupt a vital shipping port for months. Six people were missing. The...

Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Challenge to Abortion Pill Access

U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Tuesday that the anti-abortion groups and doctors seeking to limit access to the abortion pill have the needed legal standing to pursue the case, as President Joe Biden's administration fights to maintain broad access to the...

Ship That Collided With Baltimore Bridge Was Chartered by Maersk

The Dali container vessel that collided on Tuesday with a bridge in Baltimore was chartered by shipping company Maersk, the Danish group said in a statement. The ship carried Maersk customers' cargo but none of the company's crew or personnel were onboard, it added."We are...

UK Court Orders to Delay Assange Extradition to US on Espionage Charges

A British court says Julian Assange cannot immediately be extradited to the United States on espionage charges, in a partial victory for the WikiLeaks founder.

Baltimore Police: No Terrorism Indicated in Bridge Collapse

Terrorism apparently did not play a part in the early Tuesday collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, according to multiple reports.

Russia Didn't Listen to US 'Duty to Warn' on ISIS Terrorist Threat

The U.S. warning to Russia could not have been plainer: Two weeks before the deadliest attack in Russia in years, Americans had publicly and privately advised President Vladimir Putin's government that "extremists" had "imminent plans" for just such slaughter.

Baltimore Police: No Terrorism Indicated in Bridge Collapse

Terrorism apparently did not play a part in the early Tuesday collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, according to multiple reports.

Ship 'Lost Propulsion,' Warned of Baltimore Bridge Collision

The container ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge Tuesday "lost propulsion" as it was leaving port, and crew on board notified Maryland officials they had lost control of the vessel, ABC News reported, citing an unclassified U.S. intelligence report.

NYC Sending 800 More Police to Patrol Subway Fare-Beating

New York City plans to intensify a crackdown on subway fare-beating by sending at least 800 police officers specifically to keep watch on turnstiles, officials announced Monday.

Conservative Talk Radio Remains 'Major Bastion' of Media in Post-Limbaugh Era

It has been more than three years since Rush Limbaugh - a "generational talent" in radio - left the airwaves, creating a void that industry experts believe won't ever be filled yet provided an avenue for new voices to shape the future of conservative talk radio.

GOP Lawmakers Warn Trump on 15-Week Abortion Ban

Some Senate Republicans have cautioned former President Donald Trump to leave restrictions on abortions to the states and not push for a 15-week national ban on the procedure as the November elections approach, The Hill is reporting.

Matthew Whitaker to Newsmax: Bridge Collapse Begs Infrastructure Question

Among the questions that will need to be answered after a bridge collapse in Baltimore early Tuesday concerns the span's infrastructure, former acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker told Newsmax.

Ohtani: 'I Never Bet' on Sports; Interpreter Stole Money, Told Lies

Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports or knowingly paid any gambling debts accumulated by his longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.

Trump Justice Official Jeffrey Clark Faces Ethics Hearing in DC

Jeffrey Clark, a senior official in former President Donald Trump's administration, faces the prospect of losing his license to practice law as a Washington legal ethics panel begins to hear evidence Tuesday about his work to investigate if not challenge the 2020 election.

Noted Anti-Islamist Leader Seeks Arizona Congressional Seat

A Syrian-American physician aims to become the first Muslim Republican elected to Congress. Despite seemingly in an age of identity politics, it's not one of Zuhdi Jasser's selling points. While Jasser has appeared on Newsmax TV and other news media platforms espousing...

Noted Anti-Islamist Leader Seeks Arizona Congressional Seat

A Syrian-American physician aims to become the first Muslim Republican elected to Congress.

China Calls Hacking Allegations by US, UK 'Political Maneuvering'

China on Tuesday urged the U.S. and Britain to stop politicizing the issue of cybersecurity, slandering and smearing China and imposing unilateral sanctions on the country.

US, UK, NZ Accuse China of Cyber Attacks on 'Democratic Institutions'

The United States, Britain and New Zealand have accused Beijing-backed cyber groups of being behind a series of attacks against lawmakers and key democratic institutions, allegations that prompted angry Chinese denials.

DeSantis Offers Help After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered assistance from the state's Division of Emergency Management to aid in rescue and recovery efforts after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday in Baltimore.

Senate: Meta Stonewalling Replies to Child Safety Queries

Senators are growing impatient with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Biden, Harris Head to North Carolina as They Seek to Flip State

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris travel to North Carolina on Tuesday to contrast their healthcare agenda with a blueprint congressional Republicans recently offered, as their reelection campaign seeks to flip the state for the first time since 2008.

New York City Police Officer Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop

A New York City police officer was shot and killed Monday during a traffic stop, the city's mayor said. It marked the first slaying of an NYPD officer in two years. "We lost one of our sons today and it is extremely painful. It is extremely painful," Mayor Eric Adams said ...

Biden Getting Some Nikki Haley Supporters Who Are Anti-Trump

Now that Nikki Haley has shuttered her presidential campaign, one person who voted for her refuses to back former President Donald Trump and plans to reluctantly vote for President Joe Biden.

Missouri AG Andrew Bailey to Newsmax: DEI Has No Place in Public Institutions

Missouri GOP Attorney General Andrew Bailey told Newsmax on Tuesday that "racially divisive indoctrination programs" such as the ones forced on Missouri law enforcement agencies "have no place in our public intuitions."

Sen. Rubio Wants Federal Probe of Planned Parenthood

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., wants a federal investigation into Planned Parenthood, which is reportedly providing aborted baby body parts to the University of California San Diego in exchange for "valuable consideration" while also maintaining intellectual property rights.

Mass. Puts Demands on Migrants at State-Run Shelters

Massachusetts Democrat Gov. Maura Healey imposed requirements for migrant families to remain at state-run shelter sites.

CNBC Poll: Trump Lead Down to 1 Despite Disapproval of Biden

Forty-six percent of registered voters say they favor former President Donald Trump, compared to 45% who say they back President Joe Biden, according to CNBC's All-American Economic Survey.

NATO Considering Shooting Down Russian Missiles

Following a brief entry into Polish airspace, NATO member Poland is debating whether to shoot down future Russian missiles that approach its borders.

Newsmax Confirms RFK Jr. to Name Shanahan Running Mate

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. intends to choose attorney and entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan as his running mate, Newsmax has confirmed.Shanahan, who like Kennedy, has never run for office, is from the San Francisco bay area. She donated to his campaign and said she contributed to his...

Baltimore Mayor Asks Media to Stop Showing Bridge Footage

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott called on CNN and other media outlets on Tuesday to stop showing video footage of the early-morning collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Trump Targets Hush-Money Judge's Conflict of Interest With Daughter

Former President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social on Tuesday morning to call out the Judge Juan Merchan's conflict of interest because of his daughter's work as a Democrat operative.

Trump Jr. Rebukes New York's 'Squatters Rights'

Former President Donald Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., rebuked New York's "adverse possessor" laws, also known as "squatters rights" laws, after a high-profile case in which a property owner was recently arrested after calling the police on squatters.

Biden Says Federal Funds Will Rebuild Baltimore Bridge

President Joe Biden pledged that the federal government will pay the full cost to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, one of the nation's busiest arteries that collapsed hours earlier on Tuesday after being struck by a massive freight ship.

Ronna McDaniel Out at NBC News After Outcry

NBC News dropped former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel as a paid network contributor on Tuesday after she made just one appearance, in the wake of network stars speaking out against her on the air.

Rasmussen Poll: Only 25 Percent Say DEI Making Companies Better

Only 1 in 4 American adults said diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs were making companies better, according to a new Rasmussen Reports poll.

Colleague Says Missing Construction Workers Were on Break When Bridge Fell

The Latest on the ship crash that collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore (all times local):A fellow construction company employee says he was told his missing co-workers were on a break and some were sitting in their trucks when a Baltimore bridge collapsed...

Fairfax Co., Va., to Celebrate Trans Visibility on Easter

The Fairfax County, Virginia, Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter Sunday this year, according to multiple reports.

Fmr Veterans' Home Leaders Avoid Prison Over COVID Outbreak

Two former leaders of a Massachusetts veterans' home that was the site of one of the deadliest COVID-19 outbreaks at a U.S. long-term care facility on Tuesday resolved criminal neglect charges against them without having to go to prison.

ACLU Sues Ohio Over Gender-Transition Care Ban for Minors

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against the state of Ohio on Tuesday to block a bill that would ban puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy care for minors from taking effect.

Group Rescues Americans, Allies From Port-au-Prince

Project DYNAMO, a veteran-led nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing people from war and conflict zones, said Tuesday it has retrieved 51 people stranded in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, which has descended into chaos and gang violence following years of political turmoil.

Baltimore Rescuers Lose Hope for Bridge Survivors; 6 Presumed Dead

Investigators began collecting evidence Wednesday from the cargo ship that plowed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused its collapse, while in the waters below divers searched through twisted metal for six construction workers who plunged...

'Heroes' Scrambled to Stop Traffic Before Bridge Collapse

It was the middle of the night when a dispatcher's 12-second warning crackled over the radio: A massive cargo ship had lost its steering capabilities and was heading toward the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

AP Poll: Republicans More Enthusiastic for Trump Than Dems for Biden

Many Americans are unenthusiastic about a November rematch of the 2020 presidential election. But presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump appears to stoke more anger and fear among Democrats than President Joe Biden does from Republicans.

US Court Keeps Texas Border Security Law on Hold in Win for Biden

A U.S. appeals court has kept on hold a Republican-backed Texas law that would let state authorities arrest and prosecute people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Texas Gov. Abbott: 'Operation Lone Star Is Working'

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott took to social media to share U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics that indicate his Operation Lone Star "is working" to help decrease the number of illegal migrant crossings into Texas.

Ahmaud Arbery's Killers Ask US Appeals Court to Overturn Hate Crime Convictions

Ahmaud Arbery's Killers Ask US Appeals Court to Overturn Hate Crime Convictions

Attorneys are asking a U.S. appeals court to throw out the hate crime convictions of three white men who used pickup trucks to chase Ahmaud Arbery through the streets of a Georgia subdivision before one of them killed the running Black man with a shotgun.

Beloved NYC Owl Had Rat Poison in System When it Died

An owl whose life in the wild captivated New Yorkers after an escape from a vandalized cage at a city zoo had a herpesvirus and poison in its system when it died last month, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).

DeSantis Allies, Disney Settle Suit Over Control of Florida District

Allies of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney have reached a settlement to end a high-profile lawsuit in state court over the control of the special district that includes Walt Disney World in Orlando, the company said Wednesday.

Mary Edwards, 18, to Newsmax: No Answers on Man in Woman's Locker Room

An 18-year-old woman who took a picture of a person appearing to be a fully bearded man in a women's locker room at a Pennsylvania Planet Fitness told Newsmax on Wednesday that she remains in shock because the person "did fully look like a man to me."

NYC's Adams: Action Needed to Avert Public Safety Crisis

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has warned that the Big Apple will face a serious crisis in public safety like other large municipalities are experiencing if something is not done to stem the tide after police officer Jonathan Diller was shot and killed doing a traffic stop.

AccuWeather Predicts 'Explosive' 2024 Hurricane Season

AccuWeather meteorologists are predicting that there will be 20 to 25 named storms in the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Eight to 12 of those storms are forecast to strengthen into hurricanes. Four to six storms could directly impact the United States.

Trump Blasts 'Sick Degenerates Over at MSDNC' for McDaniel Firing

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday panned Brian Roberts, the chair of NBCUniversal's parent company Comcast, following Ronna McDaniel's ouster from NBC, suggesting he has no control over the network.

Army Probing Nazi Patch Use in Special Forces Photo

The U.S. Army is investigating the apparent use of a Nazi patch in a photo posted on the official Instagram account of a National Guard unit.

Migrant Held in Mich. Murder Was Deported Under Trump

The illegal immigrant accused of fatally shooting 25-year-old Ruby Garcia in a car in Michigan had been previously deported during the Trump administration, the New York Post reported.

Boeing Passenger to Newsmax: Thought We Were Going to Die

Huy Tran, who was on the Alaska Airlines flight seated in the row behind the door blowout on a Boeing aircraft in January, described the terror of the moment to Newsmax on Wednesday and how it has affected his life.

Trump Plans to Attend Slain NYPD Officer's Wake

Former President Donald Trump plans to attend the wake of a New York City police officer slain during a traffic stop earlier this week, according to the NYPD.

Sacramento Votes to Become Sanctuary City for Trans People

Sacramento City Council officials on Tuesday voted to become a sanctuary city for transgender people, according to local media reports.

Ill. Supreme Court to Hear Actor Smollett's Appeal of Conviction for Staging Racist Attack

The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019, then lying to Chicago police about it.The court on Wednesday accepted the appeal from Smollett,...

'Prayer Army' Goes the Length of Texas Border for God

Under orders from God to "pray without ceasing," a group of five men is "currently driving the entire southern border of Texas and Mexico interceding" for the United States by speaking the name of Jesus "over every mile" of their journey.

Buttigieg: Rebuilding Bridge Won't Be Quick, Easy, or Cheap

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said on Wednesday that the reconstruction of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge "will not be quick or easy or cheap, but we will get it done."

NTSB Recovers Ship's Black Box After Tragedy

The National Transportation Safety Board has recovered the "black box" data recorder from the Singapore-flagged Dali cargo ship after its collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning, as confirmed by NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy.

Ship That Toppled Bridge Had Been Undergoing Engine Maintenance; 2 Workers' Bodies Recovered

The ship that crashed into a bridge in Baltimore was undergoing "routine engine maintenance" in the port beforehand, the Coast Guard said.U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath said at a news conference on Wednesday that authorities had been informed that the ship...

Miss. to BlackRock: Cease Woke Investing

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson issued a cease-and-desist order against BlackRock Wednesday due to what the state claims are "false and misleading statements" regarding the firm's environmental, social, and governance strategy.

George Washington University Faces $10M Disinformation Lawsuit

A leading American university was sued Wednesday over a disinformation campaign allegedly financed by the United Arab Emirates, accused of seeding false narratives that linked academics to a radical group in the Middle East.

Ship That Collapsed Baltimore Bridge Was Carrying Hazardous Materials, Officials Say

The cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse was carrying hazardous materials, the National Transportation Safety Board said.NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said there are 56 containers aboard containing hazardous materials, including corrosives, flammables and...

Freighter Pilot Called for Tugboat Help Before Bridge Crash

The pilot of the cargo freighter that knocked down a highway bridge into Baltimore Harbor had radioed for tugboat help and reported a power loss minutes earlier, federal safety officials said Wednesday, citing audio from the ship's "black box" data recorder.

Trump to Press Biden on Policing, Crime at Slain Officer's Wake

Donald Trump attended Thursday's wake for a New York City police officer gunned down in the line of duty, in keeping with his focus as presumptive Republican presidential nominee on the nation's problem with crime.

Biden Administration to Lend $1.5B to Restart Michigan Nuclear Power Plant

The federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, officials announced Wednesday.

Biden at Radio City for $25 Million: Colbert, Obama, Clinton

President Joe Biden will get a boost from Democrat predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton on Thursday at a fundraiser in New York slated to raise more than $25 million and add some oomph to Biden's 2024 reelection campaign.

Central American, Mexican Families Mourn Missing Bridge Workers

The construction workers who went missing in the Baltimore bridge collapse all hailed from Mexico or Central America before they settled in the Maryland area.

Bittersweet Easter for Chocolate Lovers, African Cocoa Farmers

Shoppers might get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this year. Chocolate eggs and bunnies are more expensive than ever as changing climate patterns eat into global cocoa supplies and the earnings of farmers in West Africa.

VP Harris: Govt Must Show AI Tools Don't Harm Safety or Rights

U.S. federal agencies must show their artificial intelligence tools are not harming the public, or stop using them, under new rules unveiled by the White House on Thursday.

US Govt to Change How Race, Ethnicity Categorized

For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, an effort that federal officials believe will more accurately count residents who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage.

4 Killed, 7 Wounded in Illinois Stabbings, Suspect in Custody

Four people were killed and seven were hurt when a man went on a stabbing rampage Wednesday across multiple locations in a northern Illinois community, authorities said. A 22-year-old man is in police custody and was being questioned, according to police.

RNC Chair Michael Whatley to Newsmax: Working 'Hand-in-Glove' With Trump

The Republican National Committee will work "hand-in-glove" with Donald Trump's campaign to get out voters and protect the ballot, new RNC Chair Michael Whatley, hand-picked by Trump, told Newsmax.

SF Mayoral Candidate: Send in National Guard to Fight Drugs

San Francisco mayoral candidate Mark Farrell floated the idea Thursday of sending in the National Guard to address the fentanyl overdose crisis by fighting the city's downtown drug markets.The proposal is the latest instance of the Democrat venture capitalist trying to...

Frank Siller to Newsmax: N.Y. 'Mourning' After Officer Killed

Frank Siller, chairman and CEO of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, told Newsmax on Thursday that his group received a groundswell of support after announcing plans to pay off the mortgage of a New York City police officer who was recently killed in the line of duty.

Sen. Tim Scott to Newsmax: RFK Would Bleed Votes From Biden

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., has "no doubt" that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will "bleed votes from the Democrats" and help lift former President Donald Trump's White House bid in November.

'Titanic' Door Prop That Kept Rose Alive Sells for $718,750

The prop piece of balsa wood from the movie "Titanic," famously associated with the debate over whether Kate Winslet's Rose and her lover, Jack, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, could have both fit on it, has sold at auction for $718,750, according to The Guardian.

Bernardo Arévalo: Invest in Guatemala to Deter Migration

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo told CBS News in a recent interview that the United States should invest more money into his country in order to deter migration.

Lee Greenwood to Newsmax: Rise Up This Easter Weekend

Country music artist Lee Greenwood said he is hopeful that the nation "rises up and understands with a little faith [and] following the pathway of our of our Lord, our Savior, we will be just fine," this Easter weekend."I will have my family here. Two sons will be coming in...

Trump Pays Respects to Slain NYPD Officer

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday paid his respects to New York Police officer Jonathan Diller, who was killed on duty earlier this week.Trump attended Diller's wake at Massapequa Funeral Home on Long Island. "What happened is such a sad, sad event. Such a horrible...

Barstool Sports Raises $1.5M for Slain NYPD Officer's Family

Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy said Thursday that the company helped raise $1.5 million for the family of slain New York City Police Department officer Jonathan Diller, who was killed on Monday when he made a routine traffic stop.

McLaughlin Poll: Half Say Bidenomics 'Bad' for Economy

Half of Americans say that Bidenomics has been "bad" for the economy, inflation, and the cost of living, according to a new poll from McLaughlin & Associates.

US Judge Strikes Down Biden Highway Climate Rule for States

A U.S. judge in Texas struck down a climate rule adopted by the Biden administration requiring states to measure and set declining targets for greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles using the national highway system.Texas had sued the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)...

Biden Restores Endangered Species Protections Rolled Back by Trump

The Biden administration on Thursday restored some protections under the Endangered Species Act rolled back under former President Donald Trump, giving the federal government more leeway to designate plants or animals as threatened or endangered.The 51-year-old Endangered...

Biden OKs $60M in Aid After Baltimore Bridge Collapse as Governor Warns of 'Very Long Road Ahead'

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore warned Thursday of a "very long road ahead" to recover from the loss of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge as the Biden administration approved $60 million in immediate federal aid after the deadly collapse.

N.Y. Court: Judge's Daughter Long Ago Scrapped Trump-Cited Account

The social media account purportedly belonging to the daughter of the judge in Donald Trump's hush-money case, on the basis of which Trump demanded his recusal, was deleted by Judge Juan Merchan's daughter a year ago, the New York state court system said.

New York to Test Gun-Detection Systems for City's Subway

New York City will begin testing gun-detecting technology in a pilot program at several subway stations, Mayor Eric Adams said on Thursday.

Frank Siller to Newsmax: N.Y. 'Mourning' After Officer Killed

Frank Siller, chair and CEO of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, told Newsmax on Thursday that his group received a groundswell of support after announcing plans to pay off the mortgage of a New York City police officer who was recently killed in the line of duty.

Lee Greenwood to Newsmax: Rise Up This Easter Weekend

Country music artist Lee Greenwood said he is hopeful that the nation "rises up and understands with a little faith [and] following the pathway of our of our Lord, our Savior, we will be just fine," this Easter weekend.

N.Y. Court: Judge's Daughter Long Ago Scrapped Trump-Cited Account

The social media account purportedly belonging to the daughter of the presiding judge in Donald Trump's hush-money case, on the basis of which the Republican presumptive nominee demanded his recusal, was deleted by Judge Juan Merchan's daughter a year ago.

US Army to Investigate 2 More Apache Helicopter Crashes

A U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Fort Carson, Colorado, injuring two soldiers, military officials said Thursday.

Virginia Gov. Vetoes Recreational Marijuana Bill

Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday vetoed a bill aimed at establishing a legal marketplace for recreational marijuana in the state.

GOP States Challenge Biden's Student Loan Plan

A group of Republican-led states is suing the Biden administration to block a new student loan repayment plan that provides a faster path to cancellation and lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers.

Ga. Bill Mandating Immigration Checks Heads to Governor

Georgia's Legislature gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would require local jailers to check the immigration status of inmates and work with federal immigration officials instead of sheltering people who are in the country illegally. The House voted 99-75 to accept...

Trump Pays Respects to Slain NYPD Officer

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday paid his respects to New York Police officer Jonathan Diller, who was killed on duty earlier this week.

Viral Video Urging Migrants to 'Seize' Vacant Homes Showcases 'Dangerous' Squatting Trend

An illegal migrant's viral TikTok video that essentially explains how to "invade" unoccupied residences and assert squatter's rights has brought attention to a "dangerous" trend that law enforcement fears is only going to worsen.

Only Time Will Tell If Boeing's Staff Shakeup Will Address Safety Issues

While many shareholders likely "welcomed" news of Boeing's executive management shakeup as the company continues to address its spate of safety and manufacturing issues, airline industry experts contend the Biden administration could still be doing more.

Dems Hope Student Loan Forgiveness Leads to Victory

The White House has heavily promoted President Joe Biden's student debt relief efforts as his reelection campaign hopes to attract support from young voters.

Harvard Sees Drop in Undergrad Applications

Harvard's undergraduate admission applications decreased in number despite other elite schools experiencing record highs, according to a report released Thursday.

Lieberman Remembered at Hometown Funeral Service

Former Vice President Al Gore and other political dignitaries remembered the late Joe Lieberman on Friday as a "mensch" who both bridged partisan political divides and wasn't afraid to go against mainstream political currents, during a packed funeral service for the four-term U.S. senator.

Christian Pastor Engelhardt to Newsmax: Good Friday 'Beautiful Paradox'

The somber celebration of Good Friday to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ is a "beautiful paradox" that "encapsulates what Easter is about," New York City pastor David Engelhardt told Newsmax.

US Races to Modernize Aging Nuclear Arsenal by 2030

The United States is facing a countdown to modernize its aging nuclear arsenal in a scenario that has sparked concern just as dangerous world powers are racing to catch up at a time the U.S. could be at its weakest point, Newsweek reported Friday.

Poll: 20% Would Consider Leaving US Because of Politics

Americans, 85%, say they feel negatively about the current political climate ahead of the 2024 presidential election, with nearly 20% stating they would consider moving out of the country regardless of the election outcome.

PRRI Poll: More Americans Religiously Unaffiliated

Americans increasingly say they are "unaffiliated" with any religion or are rejecting religion altogether, according to a new survey. More than a quarter (26%) of Americans consider themselves unaffiliated with a religion - a 5-point increase from 2013, according to ...

McDaniel Plots Legal Battle After NBC Ouster

Former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel reportedly intends to hire and work with high-profile lawyer Bryan Freedman in an expected legal battle with NBC after her abrupt ouster from the network.

Woman Claims She Was Fired From Starbucks Over 'Pronoun Board'

A North Carolina woman is claiming that she was fired from her barista job at Starbucks after criticizing the store's use of a "pronoun board" during Pride Month.

Gov. Hochul Departs Slain NYPD Officer's Wake After Confrontation

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's visit to pay respects to slain New York City Police officer Jonathan Diller took an unexpected turn Friday, marked by a brief but tense encounter with another attendee, the New York Post reported.

Texas Appeals Court Blocks State From Probing Transgender Kids' Parents

A Texas appeals court on Friday upheld a lower court's injunction blocking the state from investigating parents who provide their transgender children with gender-transitioning medical treatments, which Gov. Greg Abbott has called abusive.

Pastor Nicole Crank to Newsmax: This Easter, Look Within and See Jesus

Pastor Nicole Crank said Americans should look within this Easter Sunday.

Trump Appeals Ruling Keeping DA Willis on Georgia Case

Former President Donald Trump and eight co-defendants in a case involving alleged 2020 election interference in Georgia have filed a motion with the state court of appeals to review a judge's decision allowing Democrat Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain...

Father Pavone to Newsmax: People Need Hope

Father Frank Pavone told Newsmax Friday that in light of all the random acts of violence in the United States lately, "people need hope."

Cranes Arrive at Bridge Collapse Site; Gov. Describes Daunting Cleanup

A crane that can lift 1,000 tons, described as one of the largest on the Eastern Seaboard, appeared near the site of a collapsed highway bridge in Baltimore as crews prepared Friday to begin clearing wreckage.

Fathers Murray, Alar to Newsmax: Easter a Time of Grace, Hope

Father Gerald Murray from the Archdiocese of New York and Father Chris Alar, provincial superior for the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, provided insights on the significance of Easter against the backdrop of contemporary challenges on Newsmax Friday.

Pastor White-Cain to Newsmax: God's Presence Is Joy to Behold

Televangelist Paula White-Cain, former President Donald Trump's spiritual adviser, told Newsmax on Friday that people who think there is nothing fun about Christianity are mistaken because they don't understand the joy that God's presence brings.

Woman Banned From Planet Fitness Vows to Keep Fighting

Patricia Silva has vowed to press on in her fight to keep men out of women's locker rooms, telling a news outlet earlier in the week that she going to "make a difference."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

$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.

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.

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.

'X' Gender Option Added to Citizenship Application

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

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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.

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.

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.

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.