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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

'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."

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NAIA Bans Trans Athletes From Women's Sports

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

Billy Dee Williams Defends Actors Wearing Blackface

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

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

Charles Barkley: Eclipse Watchers Are 'Losers'

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

'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...

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.

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

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

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

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

'Top Gun: Maverick' Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed

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

7 More States Sue Biden Over Student Loan Relief Plan

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

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

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

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

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

EPA: New Regulations on Toxic Chemical Plant Emissions

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

Bible From JFK's 1963 Funeral Up for Auction

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

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

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

Mattel Creates Scrabble Without Scoring for Gen Z

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

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

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

Lori Lightfoot Heads Investigaton of Illinois Mayor

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

Trump's Former Lawyer Goes Against His Immunity

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

Gas Prices up More Than 50 Percent Under Biden

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

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

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

Gas Prices Up More Than 50 Percent Under Biden

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

New Boeing Whistleblower Comes Forward

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

Biden Diary Brigand Gets Month in Prison

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

Fmr Trump CFO Weisselberg to Be Sentenced Over Perjury Plea

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

US Imposes First National Drinking Water Limits on Toxic PFAS

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

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

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

Trans Treatment Necessity-Suicide Link Claim Contradicted by Finnish Study

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

Republicans Urge Ukraine Aid Vote Amid 'Russian Propaganda'

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

10 Reasons Ukraine Aid Is Good for America

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

Biden Signals Order to Curb Migrant Flow at Border

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

Biden Signals Order to Curb Migrant Flow at Border

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump Calls on House Republicans to 'Kill FISA'

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

Sen. Paul: Fauci, NIH Partnered With Wuhan Lab

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

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

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

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

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

Trump: Arizona High Court Abortion Ruling Went Too Far

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

Speaker Johnson: FISA Reforms Will Stop Program's Abuses

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

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

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

Biden Weighs Australia Request to Drop Julian Assange Prosecution

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

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

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

Administrator Ignored Warnings Boy Who Shot Teacher Had Gun

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

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

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

Arrest Made in February Bombing Outside Alabama AG's Office

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

Judge Temporarily Halts Florida Teacher Pronoun Law

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

Report: 22 Million School Papers Written by AI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Judge Temporarily Halts Florida Teacher Pronoun Law

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

Women Seeking Abortion to Flood Other States After Arizona Ruling

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

Influx of Chinese Migrants Poses Major National Security 'Threat'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Biden Awards $830 Million for Climate Change Infrastructure

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

N.C. Case May Reshape Election Officials' Privileges

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

Trump Not Happy With MTG Effort to Oust Speaker Johnson

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

OJ Simpson, 76, Dies of Cancer

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

Clintons, De Niro Attend WH State Dinner

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

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

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

Rep. Stefanik Rips Harvard for Antisemitic Inaction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Flag Shirts Get Dance Team Booted From Competition

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

Trump Calls for Debates With Biden Sooner, More Often

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

Ipsos Poll: 42 Percent of Hispanic Americans Want Border Wall

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

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

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

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

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

WH Offers Condolences to Simpson Family, No Mention of Victims

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

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

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

Harvard to Reinstate Standardized Test Requirements

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

ADL Fails Harvard, MIT in Antisemitism Report Card

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

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

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

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

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

Most US Colleges Require DEI Courses to Graduate

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

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

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

Most US Colleges Require DEI Courses to Graduate

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

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

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

Anti-abortion Groups Prepare Legal Challenge to Florida Ballot Measure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arizona Abortion Ban Affecting State's Political Dynamics

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

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

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

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

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

Matthew Whitaker to Newsmax: Border Crisis 'Powder Keg'

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

Cyber Force Advocates Push for New, Separate Military Branch

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

Editorial: IRS Direct File Tax Program a 'Bust'

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

Murder of World War II Vet Solved After 56 Years

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

Judge Napolitano to Newsmax: Responsibility of Parents to Protect Kids

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

Gallup Poll: Americans Split on Ukraine Aid

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

Institution Asks Court to Allow Renaming of Sackler Funding

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

Iran Warns US to Stay Out of Fight With Israel

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

Calif. Lawmaker Questions Spending on Homeless

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

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

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

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

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

Student Shot at Dallas High School; Suspect Arrested

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

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

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

Suicide-Plagued NYC Landmark Reopens With Barriers

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

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

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

Denver Slashes Police Funds, Money to Migrants

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

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

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

Maine Gov Signs Bill Restricting Paramilitary Training

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

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

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

CBP's Global Entry Program Adds Enrollment on Arrival

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

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

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

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

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

OJ Estate to Fight Brown, Goldman Payouts

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

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

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

Court Orders Gambling Addiction Treatment for Ohtani's Fmr Interpreter

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

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

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

Tiger Woods' Talk of Green Jacket Ends in Nightmare Round

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

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

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

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

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

G7 Leaders Convene Via Video Call on Response to Iran

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

News Orgs Urge Presidential Campaigns to Commit to Debates

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

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

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

Trump Endorses McCormick for Senate in Pennsylvania

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

Think Tank: Ukraine Aid Delay Increasing Civilian Deaths

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

United Airlines Cancels Sunday's Flight to Tel Aviv

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

Scheffler Wins Second Masters in 3 Years

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

WashPost: FBI Opens Criminal Probe Into Maryland Bridge Collapse

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

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

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

IRS Says Increased Funding Benefits Taxpayers

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

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

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

Top Congressional Republicans Suggest Hunter Biden Payments Coordinated

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

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

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

Justice Clarence Thomas Absent From Supreme Court Session

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

Pam Bondi to Newsmax: Need One Juror to Follow Law

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

Prosecutors Ask Judge to Fine Trump for Social Media Posts

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

Trump-Related Jan. 6 Cases Loom for Supreme Court

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ipsos Poll: Florida Abortion Amendment Would Fall Short

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

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

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

Transgender Veteran Advocacy Group Again Sues VA for Benefits

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

Ship That Collapsed Bridge Had Electrical Issues While Docked

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

H&R Block Suffers Outages Before IRS Deadline

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

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

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

NPR Editor Suspended as CEO's Progressive Tweets Exposed

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

NTSB: Pilot Exited Plane Before Fatal Crash in Pa.

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