Elon Musk: NPR's Maher 'One of Worst Human Beings'

Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk called NPR CEO Katherine Maher "one of the worst human beings in America" in connection with comments she made in an interview three years ago while she was with Wikipedia.

Jury Selection Nears Close in Trump's N.Y. Criminal Trial

Lawyers worked Friday to round out the panel of 12 jurors and six alternates who will hear Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal trial, as the former president criticized a gag order that has prosecutors seeking to hold him in contempt of court.After a jury of 12 New Yorkers...

Judge Orders Testimony Unsealed in Trump Docs Case

The Florida judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's classified documents trial ordered the public release of a co-defendant's grand-jury testimony.

Ukraine, Israel Aid Bills Pass in Rules Committee

House lawmakers advanced a $95 billion package of foreign aid bills to counter Russian, Iranian, and Chinese aggression, with a floor vote possible over the weekend.

Ukraine, Israel Aid Bills Pass in Rules Committee

House lawmakers advanced a $95 billion package of foreign aid bills Thursday night to counter Russian, Iranian, and Chinese aggression, with a floor vote possible over the weekend.

Wall St Firms Steered Billions to Blacklisted Chinese Firms: House Probe

U.S. financial firms facilitated investments worth billions of dollars in index funds that included blacklisted Chinese companies, according to a bipartisan House Committee investigation.

FBI Chief: Chinese Hackers Targeting Infrastructure

Hackers linked to China have been snooping around critical U.S. infrastructure to put themselves in place to attack "at the right moment," according to FBI Director Christopher Wray.

Report: Japanese Lawmaker Seeks Trump Meeting

A senior figure in Japan's ruling party will travel to New York next week and is seeking a meeting with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, according to public broadcaster NHK.

Gun-Makers Appeal Ruling in Mexico's Lawsuit

U.S. gun manufacturers on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their challenge to Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit seeking to hold them responsible for facilitating the trafficking of firearms to violent drug cartels across the U.S.-Mexico border.

2 Held in Poland for Attack on Navalny Ally in Lithuania

Two people have been detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Russian opposition activist Leonid Volkov, an ally of the late activist Alexei Navalny, the Lithuanian president announced on Friday.

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

When it comes to holding the throngs of anti-Israel activists criminally accountable for their actions, law enforcement experts say it can be a "challenge" in navigating free speech rights and a web of local, state, and federal laws.

Ukraine: Air Force Downed Russian Strategic Bomber

Ukraine's air force claimed Friday it shot down a Russian strategic bomber, but Moscow officials said the plane crashed in a sparsely populated area due to a malfunction after a combat mission.

Wall Street's 'Fear Gauge' Over 5-Month High on Rate Cut, Mideast Worries

Wall Street's "fear gauge" hit its highest in more than five months on Friday due to a sharp pullback in interest U.S. rate cut expectations and escalating geopolitical tensions.The CBOE Volatility index, an options-based measure of investor expectations for near-term stock...

WSJ: Biden Weighs Over $1B in New Arms for Israel

The Biden administration is considering more than $1 billion in new weapons deals for Israel, including tank ammunition, military vehicles and mortar rounds, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing U.S. officials....

Wall Street's 'Fear Gauge' at over 5-month High on Rate Cut, Mideast Worries

Wall Street's "fear gauge" hit its highest in more than five months on Friday due to a sharp pullback in interest U.S. rate cut expectations and escalating geopolitical tensions.The CBOE Volatility index, an options-based measure of investor expectations for near-term stock...

Taiwan Says New Chinese Air Routes Threaten Taiwanese Islands' Flight Safety

Taiwan said on Friday China's decision to open new air routes that run perilously close to two Taiwanese-controlled islands was a flight safety risk taken without consultation, adding it will demand any aircraft using them be asked to turn around.

Apple Pulls WhatsApp, Threads From China App Store After Beijing Order

Apple said on Friday it had removed Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China after being ordered to do so by the Chinese government, which cited national security concerns.

US Aims to Begin New North Korea Sanctions Monitoring Regime by Next Month

The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new way to ensure sanctions enforcement on North Korea by next month after Russia and China thwarted the renewal of monitoring activities. Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Washington and its...

India Starts Voting in the World's Largest Election as Modi Seeks a Third Term as Prime Minister

Millions of Indians began voting Friday in a sixweek election that's a referendum on Narendra Modi, the populist prime minister who has championed an assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics and is seeking a rare third term as the country's leader.The voters began...

Gaetz Report Exposes US Troop Risk in Niger

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

Donald Trump: Ukraine's Survival Is Important to US

Donald Trump said on Thursday the survival of Ukraine is important to the United States, a shift in tone days before the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives is due to vote on a $61 billion aid package.

Reports: Israeli Airstrikes Hit Sites in Iran

An Israeli airstrike has targeted at least one site in Iran, it was reported Thursday night, citing a U.S. official. However, reports also poured in Thursday night of explosions in Syria that also are purportedly linked to Israeli airstrikes. Explosions were reported in ...

Franklin Graham on Mike Johnson: 'I Like This Guy'

The Rev. Franklin Graham praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Thursday, taking to social media to say he's doing "the best job he can for our country."

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

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

Speaker Johnson: Won't Change Motion to Vacate Rule

Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., says he won't change the rule on removing him from the House speakership role.

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

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

Texas Towns: Cyberattacks Caused a Water System to Overflow

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

Speaker Johnson: Won't Change Motion to Vacate Rule

Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., says he won't change the rule on removing him from the House speakership role.

Kansas GOP Rep. LaTurner Won't Seek Reelection

Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., said Thursday he will not seek reelection for a third term, putting even more pressure on Republicans to hold their razor-thin majority in the House.

US Stops UN From Recognizing a Palestinian State Through Membership

The United States on Thursday effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny Palestinians full membership of the world body.It vetoed a draft resolution that recommended to the 193-member U.N....

Rep. Bowman: Suspension of Omar's Daughter 'Political' Reprisal

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., accused Columbia University of engaging in "political reprisals" after the daughter of fellow "Squad" member Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., was suspended for refusing to leave an "unauthorized encampment" on the campus.

Judge in Trump Case Orders Media Not to Report Where Potential Jurors Work

The judge in Donald Trump's New York trial ordered the media on Thursday not to report on where potential jurors have worked and to be careful about revealing information about those who will sit in judgment of the former president.Judge Juan Merchan acted after one juror...

Arizona Abortion Providers Say They Won't Break 1864 Law

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

Ohio House Poised to Hear Single-Sex Bathroom Bill

The Ohio House of Representatives next week could take up a bill that would require single-sex bathrooms - one for biological males and one for biological females - in public schools and universities in the state.

Pompeo, Gen. Keane Back Speaker's Push for Ukraine Aid

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and retired U.S. Army Gen. Jack Keane on Thursday backed the effort by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to provide foreign aid to Ukraine.

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

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

Denver Advances $8.9M in Police Cuts to Fund Migrant Housing

A Denver finance committee has approved $14.6 million in cuts to the city's police and fire departments - a slice of $41 million in cuts overall - to help pay for "newcomer operations," the Democrat mayor's phrase for housing migrants.

Trump: Why Isn't Europe Giving More Aid to Ukraine?

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday questioned why Europe wasn't giving more aid to Ukraine as Congress moved closer to ending a months-long stalemate and voting on legislation to provide billions of dollars in security assistance to Kyiv, Taiwan and Israel.

Montana Sued Over Refusal to Amend Transgender IDs

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

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

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

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

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

Rep. Omar's Daughter Disciplined After Protesting

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

S&P 500 Ends Lower for 5th Consecutive Session

U.S. stocks closed near the unchanged mark Thursday, as investors sifted through the latest corporate earnings, while economic data and comments from Federal Reserve officials suggested the central bank was unlikely to cut interest rates in the near future.

Coalition to Submit 900,000 Signatures to Put Tough-on-crime Initiative on California Ballot

A coalition backed by retailers like Walmart and Target announced Thursday it has collected enough signatures to put a ballot measure before California voters this November to enhance criminal penalties for shoplifting and drug dealing.Californians for Safer Communities, a...

Columbia University Pres. Taps NYPD, Protesters Busted

Dozens of students at Columbia University were arrested Thursday after occupying part of the campus for 34 hours as part of protesting the war in Gaza.The students had vowed to occupy the South Lawn on the school's Morningside Heights campus until the school divests from...

Britain's Prince Harry Formally Confirms He Is Now a US Resident

Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is now a U.S. resident.Four years after Harry and his American wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, decamped to a villa in Southern California, a travel company he...

Trump Seeks a Cut of Money Raised Using His Name, Likeness

Former President Donald Trump's campaign is reportedly asking Republican candidates and groups to provide him with a portion of the funds they raise by using his name, image, or likeness in appeals for donations, Politico reports.

30-Year Mortgages Climb Back Up Above 7%

Prospective homebuyers are facing higher costs to finance a home with the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate moving above 7% this week to its highest level in nearly five months.

Long-Lost First Model of the USS Enterprise from 'Star Trek' Boldly Goes Home after Twisting Voyage

The first model of the USS Enterprise - used in the opening credits of the original "Star Trek" television series - has boldly gone back home, returning to creator Gene Roddenberry's son decades after it went missing.The model's disappearance sometime in the 1970s had...

Argentina Seeks NATO Partner Status Amid Pivot to West

Argentina has asked NATO to become one of the security alliance's "global partners," Defense Minister Luis Petri said Thursday, as the government eyes stronger ties with the United States and the European Union. Argentina on Tuesday announced it was purchasing 24 ...

Tax Code Change Would Force IRS to Explain Errors

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

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

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

RFK Jr. Gets on Ballot in Key Battleground State Mich.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his running mate Nichole Shanahan gained ballot access Thursday in Michigan, a key battleground state in November's election, through the Natural Law Party.

FBI Director: Passover Attacks on Jews Concerning

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

Pence: Putin Will Take On NATO If Ukraine Loses

Former Vice President Mike Pence warned Thursday that Russia will force a war with NATO - and, by extension, the United States - if Russian President Vladimir Putin is successful in defeating Ukraine.

Allman Brothers Co-founder, Guitarist Dickey Betts Dies at 80

Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died. He was 80. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his home in Osprey, Florida, David Spero, Betts' manager of 20 years, confirmed.

House Republicans Mull Rules Change to Help Speaker

House Republican leaders are considering using debate over a $95 billion foreign aid package to add language that would raise the threshold required to vacate the speakership, Punchbowl News reported.

Reuters: Iran Now 'Weeks or Days' From Nuclear Weapons Material

As its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers has eroded over the years, Iran has expanded and accelerated its nuclear program, reducing the time it would need to build a nuclear bomb if it chose to, though it denies wanting to.

Senate GOP: Dems Will 'Regret' Skipping Mayorkas Trial

Senate Democrats on Wednesday quickly voted to dismiss the articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, prompting outrage among Republicans who predicted that the party "will pay a heavy price" for the decision The Washington Examiner...

Gizzi: House GOP Still Backing Mike Johnson on Ukraine

With a vote by the House of Representatives now likely to be held on Saturday, Republican House members insisted to Newsmax that the long-debated U.S. aid package to Ukraine should pass resoundingly.

Don Jr. Turns Against Speaker Over Border Security

Donald Trump Jr. roasted House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on social media Thursday after Johnson's about-face on moving forward with a foreign-aid package without U.S. border security included.

Harvard Youth Poll: Biden's Lead With Young Voters Shrinking

President Joe Biden is still leading former President Donald Trump among young voters, but Trump is whittling away at those numbers, a Harvard Youth Poll released Thursday shows.

Sweeping Gun Legislation Approved in Maine After Mass Shooting

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

2 Jurors Dismissed From Trump Criminal Trial

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

Trump Lawyers: Stormy Daniels Refused Subpoena at Brooklyn Bar, Papers Left 'at Her Feet'

Donald Trump's legal team says it tried serving Stormy Daniels a subpoena as she arrived for an event at a bar in Brooklyn last month, but the porn actor, who is expected to be a witness at the former president's criminal trial, refused to take it and walked away.

After COVID, WHO Defines Airborne Disease

The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time what it means for a disease to spread through the air, in a bid to avoid the confusion early in the COVID-19 pandemic that some scientists have said cost lives. The Geneva-based U.N. health...

Ukraine: Russian Missile Launchers Damaged in Crimea

A Ukrainian attack on a military airfield in Russian-occupied Crimea on Wednesday seriously damaged four missile launchers, three radar stations and other equipment, Ukraine's military spy agency said Thursday.

Biden Scores Endorsements From Kennedy Family

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

Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Cuts Sleep Apnea Severity

Eli Lilly says its weight-loss drug helped reduce episodes of irregular breathing associated with a common sleep-related disorder in two late-stage trials, paving the way for expanding use of the drug. The drug cut the frequency of irregular breathing episodes by as much as...

Google Fires 28 for Protest of Israeli Cloud Contract

Google said Thursday it terminated 28 employees after some staff participated in protests against the company's cloud contract with the Israeli government.

Senate Faces Deadline to Reauthorize FISA

The U.S. Senate faces a fast approaching deadline to pass a key surveillance bill and avoid a lapse in Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

911 Emergency Lines Hobbled by Outages in 4 States

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

Emerson College Poll: Trump Leads Biden by 3 Points

A new Emerson College national poll released Thursday shows former President Donald Trump with the lead over President Joe Biden after the president's polling rate dropped since early April.

Arab Nations Fulfilled 'Obligation' to Abraham Accords During Iranian Attack

Arab nations' participation in operation "Iron Shield" - a highly coordinated military response to the Islamic Republic of Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel - proved that the historic Abraham Accords worked when put to the ultimate test, Middle East experts say.

Princess Diana's Dresses on Display in Hong Kong Ahead of Auction

Shoulder-padded, daffodil yellow and accented with gleaming gold buttons -- a very of-its-time suit Princess Diana wore during her 1989 trip to Hong Kong is now among six outfits on display in the former British colony.

Several 'Squad' Members 'Vulnerable' Ahead of Election

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

House to Vote on $95B in Foreign Aid Bills Despite Hardline Objections

The House of Representatives will have its long-awaited vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific as soon as Saturday, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said, paving the way for its possible passage despite fierce objections from the right wing of his conference.

US Reimposes Oil Sanctions on Venezuela as Hopes for a Fair Presidential Election Fades

The Biden administration reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing President Nicolás Maduro's attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the U.S. eased restrictions in a bid to support hopes for a democratic opening in the OPEC nation.

Trump Meets With Polish President at Trump Tower

Former President Donald Trump hosted Polish President Andrzej Duda at Trump Tower on Wednesday evening, U.S. News & World Report reported.

Jon Voight: Israel, America in Grave Danger

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

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

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

GOP: Vulnerable Dems Will 'Pay the Price' for Mayorkas Vote

As predicted, the Senate dismissed the charges of high crimes and misdemeanors against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by a party-line vote with several Senate Republicans promising that vulnerable Democrats will "pay the price" come November.

Trump Lawyers: Stormy Daniels Refused Subpoena at Brooklyn Bar, Papers Left 'at Her Feet'

Donald Trump's legal team says it tried serving Stormy Daniels a subpoena as she arrived for an event at a bar in Brooklyn last month, but the porn actor, who is expected to be a witness at the former president's criminal trial, refused to take it and walked away.A process...

Biden Is Off on Details of His Uncle's WWII Death

President Joe Biden on Wednesday misstated key details about his uncle's death in World War II as he honored the man's wartime service and said Donald Trump was unworthy of serving as commander in chief.

US Navy Has Spent Almost $1 Billion in Middle East

Since hostilities erupted in the Middle East beginning with Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7, the U.S. Navy has spent close to $1 billion on its operations in the region, which include fending off drone and missile attacks from Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.

US Reimposes Oil Sanctions on Venezuela as Hopes for a Fair Presidential Election Fades

The Biden administration on Wednesday reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing President Nicolás Maduro's attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the U.S. eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading hopes for a democratic opening in...

House to Vote on $95B in Foreign Aid Bills Despite Hardline Objections

The House of Representatives will have its long-awaited vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific as soon as Saturday, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday, paving the way for its possible passage despite fierce objections from the right wing of his...

Rep. Van Orden to Newsmax: Potential Democrat Speaker if Johnson Ousted

Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., cautioned against ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., suggesting it could pave the way for Democrat Hakeem Jeffries to assume the role while highlighting concerns about congressional gridlock amid global crises.

Biden WH Releases New Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Rules

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

Sweeping Gun Legislation Awaits Final Votes as Maine Lawmakers Near Adjournment

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

Rep. Comer Calls Out WH Obstruction in Impeachment Inquiry

Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, called out the White House's pattern of obstruction of the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

Biden, Trump Tied in Average of 658 Polls

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are tied at 45.1% in the 2024 presidential election, according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ's average of 658 polls.

Senate Dismisses House Republican Impeachment Charges Against DHS Chief Mayorkas

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed both charges of illegal conduct by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Democrats successfully defended President Joe Biden's top border security official.The partisan votes to dismiss the charges that were narrowly...

NCAA Urged to Ban Trans Athletes From Women's Sports

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

Wall Street Dips to Send S&P 500 to 4th Day of Losses

Sinking technology stocks sent Wall Street lower again, and the S&P 500 fell to its fourth straight loss. The index dipped 0.6% Wednesday for its longest losing streak since early January.

Adult Industry Challenges Texas Age-Verification Law

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

Dems Who Probed Trump's Jan. 6 Role Fear Arrest

Several Democrats who were involved in investigating former President Donald Trump's involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 protest at the U.S. Capitol fear retaliation if Trump wins back the White House, according to CBS News.

Senate Dismisses One of Two Articles of Impeachment Against Mayorkas

The Senate has voted to dismiss the first of two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the first step in ending its trial on his handling of the the U.S.-Mexico border,Democrats said the article, which charged Mayorkas with "willful...

Biden Targets 'Cheating' China on Trip to Pittsburgh

US President Joe Biden called for a hike in steel tariffs on "cheating" China Wednesday as he courted blue-collar voters on an election campaign trip to the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

Fla. Bill Mandates Teaching Evils of Communism

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

Ariz. Republicans Blocking Dem Attempts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives tried repeatedly on Wednesday to repeal an 1864 ban on abortion that is poised to become state law once again, but were blocked each time by Republicans in the closely divided legislature.In four votes, the chamber...

Boeing's Safety Culture Under Fire at US Senate Hearings

Boeing's safety culture and manufacturing quality, both at the center of a full-blown crisis following a Jan mid-air panel blowout, faced scrutiny Wednesday in two U.S. Senate hearings.

Report: Israel Approved, Then Nixed, Strike on Iran

Israel's war cabinet gave the military the green light Monday for a retaliatory strike against Iran, but later that night, it decided to wait for "operational reasons," Axios reported Wednesday.

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

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

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

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

Donald Trump Mulls Middle-Class Tax Cut if Reelected

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has indicated to advisers he is keen on a new middle-class tax cut should he return to the White House, two people familiar with the discussions said, an initiative that could appeal to voters.

Jesse Jackson's Civil Rights Group Loses New Leader

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

Anti-Israel Protesters Occupy Columbia Lawn

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

Microsoft: Russians Have Begun Targeting 2024 Election

Microsoft said Wednesday Russian online campaigns to influence the upcoming U.S. presidential election kicked into gear over the past 45 days, but at a slower pace than in past elections.

NBA Bans Jontay Porter for Betting on Games, Sharing Info

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

Embattled Speaker Moves Ahead With Foreign Aid Package

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

NPR Editor Resigns After Criticizing Outlet's Liberal Bias

Uri Berliner, NPR's senior business editor, who set off a firestorm when he criticized the outlet's liberal leanings in an essay, has resigned.

WashPost: Russia Aims to Weaken US, Allies

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

Sen. Romney Willing to Vote With Dems on Mayorkas

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, said he is willing to vote with Democrats to dismiss impeachment articles against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Alaska Airlines Flights Resume After Being Grounded

An issue with the system that calculates weight and balance of Alaska Airlines planes, causing all of its flights to be halted Wednesday morning, has been resolved and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) canceled a ground stop.

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

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

Rasmussen Poll: 28% Would Commit Voter Fraud

A new national telephone and online survey by Rasmussen Reports and The Heartland Institute revealed that 28% of likely voters would be willing to engage in illegal voting activity if it would help their preferred candidate win the 2024 presidential election.

Superyacht Sales Plunge 17% as Oligarchs Drop Out

The sale of new superyachts, yachts over 100 feet long, plummeted by 17% in 2023, according to SuperYacht Times' State of Yachting report, CNBC reports.

'Unabomber' Had Cancer, Depressed Before Suicide: Report

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

Pew Survey: Pope's Favorability Dips Among Catholics

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

OANN, Smartmatic Settle 2020 Election Voting Case

Voting machine company Smartmatic on Tuesday settled a defamation lawsuit with One America News Network regarding the network's coverage of the 2020 election, according to a filing in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C.

Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Israeli Military Contract

Google employees were detained by police after protesting against a contract between Google and the Israeli government concerning a technology the company calls Project Nimbus, campaigners said.

43% of Americans Don't Know What a 401(k) Is

Forty-three percent of Americans do not know what a 401(k) plan is, according to a national survey of 2,000 Americans conducted by OnePoll for Beyond Finance.

Russian Poetry Contest Bans Trans Entries

A Russian poetry competition has banned transgender people from submitting entries this year, in what it says is an effort to protect traditional values.

House Republicans Slam Mayorkas for Immigrant Releases

House Republicans confronted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for setting millions of illegal immigrants free in the United States instead of requiring that they be detained while awaiting their day in immigration court. During a Tuesday appropriations hearing...

GOP Senators: Trump's N.Y. Trial Won't Sway Voters

Former President Donald Trump's current criminal trial in New York won't sway voters in November's general election, according to Republican senators.

Senate Dems Plot Quick Mayorkas Impeachment Dismissal

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

Speaker Johnson Needs Dems to Get Ukraine Aid Vote to Floor

House Speaker Mike Johnson will need the support of the chamber's Democrats and their party leader, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., to get an aid bill for Ukraine to the floor for debate, putting the Democrats in a position of power over the measure and further angering...

Columbia President to Testify Before House Panel

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

Russian Missiles Slam Ukrainian City, Kill 14

Three Russian missiles slammed into a downtown area of the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Wednesday, hitting an eight-floor apartment building and killing at least 14 people, authorities said.

Employers Forced to Shell Out More for In-Office Work

Research suggests workers switching from remote roles to in-office ones are receiving hefty pay increases from employers forced to pay a premium to get those employees back in-house. That's one of the main findings from a recent ZipRecruiter survey of thousands of job...

Biden Needs to 'Pick a Side' as Middle East Tensions Rise

As quickly as President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States' commitment to defend Israel was "ironclad" amid an unprecedented attack from Iran, he told the Jewish State to exercise restraint in response, walking a political...

Former Senator and Florida Gov. Bob Graham Dies at 87

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

Rep. Jordan to Newsmax: Get Footage, Facts Out on Jan. 6

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, told Newsmax on Tuesday that footage from the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, released by the House Administration Committee, is telling a much different story than the narrative created by Democrats and the mainstream media.

Alina Habba to Newsmax: Fair Trial 'Impossible' in N.Y.

Donald Trump's legal spokeswoman, Alina Habba, told Newsmax on Tuesday that it will be "impossible" for the former president to get a fair trial in New York City, starting with the also impossible task of seating a "clean jury."

Sen. Menendez Defense May Implicate Wife in Bribery Trial

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., may implicate his wife in his upcoming bribery trial, according to recently unsealed court documents. Menendez faces allegations of leveraging his political sway for personal gain, purportedly accepting bribes, including cash ...

Piece of International Space Station Crashes Into Florida Home: NASA

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

Biden in Pa. Hometown: Tax the Rich More; Trump an Elitist

President Joe Biden made a nostalgic return to the house where he grew up in working-class Scranton on Tuesday, kicking off three days of campaigning across Pennsylvania by calling for higher taxes on the rich and casting Donald Trump as an out-of-touch elitist.

Resolution Condemning Antisemitic Phrase Passes Congress

A resolution condemning the slogan "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" as antisemitic overwhelmingly passed the House on Tuesday, The Hill reported.

Columbia President Takes Hot Seat at Antisemitism Hearing

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

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

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

'El Chapo' Claims He Can't Get Calls, Visits in US Prison

Once Mexico's most powerful drug lord, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is claiming he cannot get phone calls or visits in the maximum security U.S. prison where he is serving a life sentence.

USC Cancels Commencement Speech, Cites Safety Concerns

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

DeSantis Tweaks Florida Book Challenge Law

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

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

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

Jack Smith: Trump Using NYC Trial to Delay Docs Case

Special counsel Jack Smith claimed in a court filing this week that former President Donald Trump is using his ongoing criminal trial in New York City to delay his upcoming case involving his handling of classified documents in Florida, Newsweek reported.

Biden Mocks Trump Over Truth Social's Dipping Stock

In Scranton, Pa., President Biden seized the spotlight to tout his tax plan while taking a jab at former President Donald Trump's financial struggles, particularly the dipping stock of his media company, Truth Social, The Hill reported.

Four Republican US House Committee Chairs Support Plan to Pass Aid Bills This Week

The Republican leaders of four U.S. House of Representatives national security committees and one subcommittee issued a statement on Tuesday supporting Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to pass bills providing security assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan this week."Speaker...

Blinken Cautions Against Hasty Retaliation by Israel

Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to American Jewish leaders on Tuesday and advised them that further escalation with Iran is not in the best interest of the U.S. or Israel, Axios reported.

Supreme Court Gives Some Military Veterans More Generous Educational Benefits

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

Billionaire Soros Pours $60M Into Democrats' War Chest

Billionaire philanthropist George Soros is making waves in the 2024 election cycle with a $60 million donation to Democracy PAC, the Daily Mail reported. This is the second-largest contribution in the upcoming 2024 elections.

Economist Poll: 59 Percent Disapprove of Biden

Nearly six in 10 American adults say they have an unfavorable opinion of President Joe Biden, including 68% of independents, according to the latest poll from The Economist/YouGov.

Stocks End Mixed on Higher Treasury Yields, Rate Views

Wall Street stocks ended mixed Tuesday as Treasury yields climbed, with investors weighing the likely path of interest rates in a resilient U.S. economy with persistent inflation.

First 7 Jurors Are Chosen for Trump's N.Y. Criminal Trial

The first seven jurors were selected on Tuesday to serve on Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, as the selection process continues to choose a panel of 12 members and six alternates who can be fair to the former U.S. president.The judge also warned lawyers that he would...

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

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

Calif. Bill Would Determine Reparations Eligibility

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

Sen. McConnell: 'Clear Responsibility' for Mayorkas Trial

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., released a statement on Tuesday calling on the Senate to reject a potential motion to dismiss articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.

Obstruction Case Before Supreme Court Could Aid Trump

Arguments were presented before the Supreme Court on Tuesday on whether an obstruction law used against a quarter of the defendants in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol is invalid.

Speaker Johnson: 'Absurd' That Someone Would Move to Vacate

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., dismissed the gathering threat within the GOP on Tuesday to oust him from his House leadership role. "I am not resigning and it is in my view an absurd notion that someone would bring a vacate motion," Johnson said, according to ABC News.

Report: Fraud Costs Government Hundreds of Billions

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

Homicides Plunge in Major Cities

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

House Report: CCP's Tax Rebates Help Fund US Fentanyl Crisis

The Chinese Communist Party is helping to fund the U.S. fentanyl crisis through tax rebates and other financial incentives that subsidize companies that make and export materials used to make the drug, according to a House panel report released Tuesday.

DA Bragg Files Motion to Hold Trump in Contempt

Prosecutors from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office filed a motion on Tuesday to hold former President Donald Trump in contempt for recent Truth Social posts that they contend violate a gag order imposed by New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan.

RNC Co-Chair: Trump Raised $1M on Trial's First Day

Former President Donald Trump hauled in more than $1 million in campaign fundraising after the first day of his criminal trial in New York, according to newly appointed Republican National Committee co-Chair Lara Trump. Donald Trump's criminal trial entered a second day...

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.

Trump's Bond Provider to James: 'We're Financially Credible'

The company that provided Donald Trump with a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case said it had "substantial financial credibility," and rejected a suggestion by the state's attorney general that it wasn't qualified to provide help.

Rep. Massie Vows to Join Effort to Oust Speaker

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., said Tuesday he is co-sponsoring a motion by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., urging him to "pre-announce his resignation."

Biden Returns to Scranton Roots to Pitch Tax Plan

President Joe Biden was scheduled to return to his childhood hometown of Scranton on Tuesday to open three straight days of campaigning in Pennsylvania.

DHS Monitoring 617K Migrants With Criminal Records

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is monitoring more than 600,000 migrants who have entered the U.S. with criminal records, according to the chairman of the House National Security, Border and Foreign Affairs subcommittee. Chairman Glenn Grothman, R-Wis., who will ...

Katie Couric Chided for Description of Trump Voters

Veteran journalist and TV show host Katie Couric is taking flak for her generalization of Donald Trump voters as an "anti-intellectualism" movement.

IMF Warns US Over Unsustainable Spending, Debt

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its outlook for the global economy this year, saying the world appears headed for a "soft landing" - reining in inflation without much economic pain and producing steady if modest growth.

Biden Refuses to Appear Before House Oversight Panel

President Joe Biden refused the House Oversight Committee's invitation to testify as part of the panel's impeachment inquiry into him and his family's business affairs.

House Forces Trial on Mayorkas Impeachment Articles

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he is sending impeachment charges against Homeland Security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate.

Trump Returns to New York Criminal Court for Jury Selection

Donald Trump's historic New York City criminal trial entered a second day on Tuesday, as lawyers try to select 12 jurors to consider the guilt or innocence of the former U.S. president.

US to Work With 50 Countries to Prevent Pandemics

President Joe Biden's administration will help 50 countries identify and respond to infectious diseases, with the goal of preventing pandemics like the COVID-19 outbreak that suddenly halted normal life around the globe in 2020.U.S. government officials will work with the...

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.

Lawsuit: Biden Gave $1.5B That Aided Hamas, Terror Groups

The Biden administration "unlawfully" gave $1.5 billion in aid to Gaza and West Bank organizations that helped fund Hamas and other terror groups, says a lawsuit filed by Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, and victims of terror attacks in Israel.

Ukraine: 'Ran Out of Missiles' Defending Power Station

A lack of air defense missiles prevented Ukraine from thwarting a Russian missile attack last week that destroyed the biggest power plant in the region around the capital Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Senior US Diplomat Sends Alliance Warning Across China's Bow

With China's continued military growth, its increasing belligerence in the South China Sea, and its agitation toward its neighbors, comments from a senior U.S. diplomat about American alliances and mutual defense capabilities earlier this month were seen by some as a shot...

ADL: Reported Antisemitism Up 140% in 2023

In part due to the unleashing of Jew-hatred in the aftermath of Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre, antisemitism in the United States spiked by a record 140%, according to figures released by the Anti-Defamation League on Tuesday.

Iran's Unprecedented Air Assault on Israel Marks 'Beginning' of Conflict

A decadeslong shadow war between Israel and Iran escalated to what military analysts warn could signal the "beginning" of a bigger conflict after the Islamic Republic emerged from the shadows on Saturday and fired a barrage of drones and missiles from its soil directly at...

AP-NORC Poll: 7 in 10 Side With Trump in New York Criminal Case

The first criminal trial facing former President Donald Trump is also the one in which Americans are least convinced he committed a crime, a new AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll finds. Only about one-third of U.S. adults say Trump did something illegal in the...

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...

Protesters Linked to Palestinian Terrorist Group Launch Blockade

Pro-Palestinian activists blockaded airports, the headquarters of defense contractors, the Los Angeles financial district, Wall Street in New York, and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and O’Hare airport in Chicago, among others,

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.

Ark. Governor's Lectern Purchase Under Scrutiny

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders ' office potentially violated state laws on purchasing, state property and government records when it purchased a $19,000 lectern for the Republican governor that's prompted nationwide attention, an audit requested by lawmakers said...

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 ...

Ex-Marine Who Firebombed Calif. Abortion Clinic Gets 9 Years

A former U.S. Marine was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison for bombing a Southern California Planned Parenthood clinic in 2022, federal prosecutors said.

Bidens Reported $620K in Income for 2023

President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, on Monday released tax returns showing that their income rose 7% to $619,976 in 2023 and that the couple paid 23.7% of their income in federal taxes. Biden released the data on the day U.S. taxes for the prior year are due, and as the ...

Ukraine, Israel Aid to Hit US House Floor as Separate Bills Soon

The U.S. House of Representatives will consider aid to Israel and Ukraine as separate legislation this week, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said on Monday, more than two months after the Senate passed a bill combining the two.Leaving a meeting of House Republicans on...

Nikki Haley Joins Conservative Think Tank Hudson Institute

Former Republican presidential candidate and U.S. ambassador Nikki Haley has joined the conservative foreign policy think tank the Hudson Institute, it was announced Monday.

Potential Trump Running Mates Cite Election Interference

Former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee for November's election, received much support from potential running mates as his trial regarding alleged hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels started Monday.

Nikki Haley Joins Conservative Think Tank Hudson Institute

Former Republican presidential candidate and U.S. ambassador Nikki Haley has joined the conservative foreign policy think tank the Hudson Institute, it was announced Monday.

Boeing Claims No Findings of Fatigue on Older 787 Jets Ahead of Whistleblower Testimony

Boeing said on Monday it has not found fatigue cracks on in-service 787 jets that have gone through heavy maintenance, as the planemaker defended the twin-aisle aircraft program ahead of a U.S. Senate hearing on Wednesday.Last week, a Boeing whistleblower alleged that the...

Transgender Veteran Advocacy Group Again Sues VA for Benefits

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

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

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

Long-Delayed Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Could Hit House Floor Soon

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is expected to decide this week how he will handle President Joe Biden's long-delayed request for billions of dollars in security assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific.

NY Times Poll: Most Say Biden Has US on Wrong Track

A majority of voters say President Joe Biden has put America on the wrong track, while 42% of voters look back at Donald Trump's tenure in the White House as "mostly good years," according to a New York Times/Siena poll.

Stocks Drop as Mideast Tensions, Treasury Yields Weigh

U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Monday, as an early lift from a strong retail sales report gave way to a jump in Treasury yields and concerns about rising geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel.

White House: No Advance Notice on Iran Strikes

The Biden administration dismissed as "ridiculous" reports that Iranian officials provided the U.S. advance notice of the timing and targets of its drone and missile attacks against Israel on Saturday.