Collapsed Baltimore Bridge to Be Blasted to Pieces

U.S. crews in Baltimore plan to set off controlled explosions on Monday to allow them to remove a portion of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the bow of the massive container ship that toppled the span in March.

Sen. Vance: Michael Cohen Can't Be Believed

U.S. Sens. JD Vance, R-Ohio, and Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., attended Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal trial on Monday in a show of support for the former president.

Fareed Zakaria: N.Y. Indictment Only Brought to Get Trump

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says President Joe Biden and Democrat prosecutors are "indicting him into the White House," and he has what might be considered an unlikely member of the media in agreement.

LA's Iranian Jews Show Support for Israel, Not Iran

There is a faction of Iranian Jews in Los Angeles' "Tehrangeles" pledging allegiance to Israel and not Iran amid the war on Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Iranians in "Tehrangeles" - an area near Beverly Hills - rejected the extremist Iranian regime and joined counterprotesters...

Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott Is Running for Reelection to 5th Term

Republican Gov. Phil Scott is running for reelection to a fifth two-year term in the largely blue state of Vermont.Scott announced his reelection bid on Saturday, saying there's more work to do."During my four terms as Governor, my team and I have worked to grow the...

Earnings Bolster US Stocks But Crucial Inflation Report Looms

A strong earnings season and blockbuster reports from tech industry titans fueled a U.S. stock market rebound from the first real swoon of 2024. Next week's inflation data could determine whether the good vibes continue. The benchmark S&P 500 index is up over 9% for the...

Schools Turn to Artificial Intelligence to Spot Guns as Companies Press Lawmakers for State Funds

Kansas could soon offer up to $5 million in grants for schools to outfit surveillance cameras with artificial intelligence systems that can spot people carrying guns. But the governor needs to approve the expenditures and the schools must meet some very specific...

NYC's Rikers Island Jail Gets a Kid-friendly Visitation Room Ahead of Mother's Day

It's probably the last place a mom wants to spend Mother's Day with her kids. But a family visiting space at New York City's notorious Rikers Island jail complex is a little more kid-friendly after a colorful redesign by the Children's Museum of Manhattan.The jail opened...

San Francisco's Free Hooch for Homeless Program Under Fire

San Francisco's program offering free alcohol to homeless people struggling with alcoholism has come under fire, with a tech CEO questioning its effectiveness and ethics, the New York Post reported.

GOP Senators to IRS: Probe Nonprofits Backing Pro-Palestinian Protests

Several Republican senators are pressing the IRS to investigate nonprofit organizations that have backed pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, reported The Hill.

Hillary Chided for 'Young People Know Nothing' Remark

Hillary Clinton riled up the masses on social media after saying young Americans don't know anything about history.

Human Smuggler Nabbed in Rio Grande Valley

A human smuggling guide was apprehended on the border recently, and cameras caught it all.

NBC News: CBP Probing Mexico Partying

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has launched an investigation into two CBP officials who reportedly partied in Mexico with a tequila mogul.

Steve Bannon Loses Jan. 6 Subpoena Appeal

A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday upheld the conviction of Steve Bannon, a former top adviser to Donald Trump, for defying a subpoena from the congressional panel that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Speaker Johnson Promises to Protect Jack Smith's Job

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., stated right after the motion to vacate the speaker's chair was tabled that he would not use congressional funding powers to stop special counsel Jack Smith from pursuing former President Donald Trump.

Cornell President: Retirement Decision 'Is Mine Alone'

Cornell University President Martha Pollack on Thursday announced her retirement after seven years, adding in a statement the decision was "mine and mine alone."

Cornell President: Retirement Decision 'Is Mine Alone'

Cornell University President Martha Pollack on Thursday announced her retirement after seven years, adding in a statement the decision was "mine and mine alone."

BLM Org Sues Foundation Funding College Protests

Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc. (BLMGNF) is suing its former partner, the Tides Foundation, claiming the fund has not delivered on more than $33 million in donations promised to the social activist group, the New York Post first reported.

FreedomWorks: Trump Populism Led to Us Shutting Down

FreedomWorks, a conservative group founded in 1984 that helped turn the Tea Party movement into a national political force, is shutting down.

Lawyer: Florida Deputies Who Fatally Shot US Airman Had Wrong Apartment

The family of a 23-year-old Black U.S. Air Force airman who was fatally shot by sheriff's deputies at his off-base apartment in Florida last week will join civil rights attorney Ben Crump for a news conference Thursday calling for transparency in the investigation.

Hungary's Orban Embraces China's Xi on State Visit

Hungarian soldiers on horseback joined President Tamas Sulyok to give Chinese President Xi Jinping a warm welcome in the grounds of Budapest's spectacular Buda Castle on Thursday on the third and final stop on Xi's first European tour in five years.

Ringo Starr Responds to New Beatles Documentary: I Love It

The new Beatles documentary was released on Disney+ today and Ringo Starr has admitted, while initially having mixed feelings about the film, he had nothing but praise for it.

Trump Rages at Judge Merchan's Gag Order Jail Threat

Former President Donald Trump Wednesday raged at New York Judge Juan Merchan's threat to put him in jail over violating a gag order prohibiting him from speaking out about jurors, witnesses, and others involved in his ongoing business records case in Manhattan.

Biden Campaign Launches $14M Advertising Push

President Joe Biden's campaign announced that it's spending $14 million in new advertising dollars across the nation's battleground states, including advertising that will attack former President Donald Trump's efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.

Biden Campaign Launches $14M Advertising Push

President Joe Biden's campaign announced Wednesday that it's spending $14 million in new advertising dollars across the nation's battleground states, including advertising that will attack former President Donald Trump's efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, or...

Taiwan Military Ready for China Moves Around New President's Inaugural

Taiwan's military is prepared for any moves China may make around the time President-elect Lai Ching-te takes office later this month, the island's deputy defense minister said Wednesday.

House GOP Turns to K-12 Schools in Antisemitism Probe

Leaders of three large public school systems told a congressional panel Wednesday that they're fighting antisemitism with education and, when necessary, discipline, rejecting accusations that they have allowed hate to go unchecked.

Storms Battering Midwest Bring Tornadoes, Hail, Strong Winds

Severe storms continued to barrel through the Midwest early Wednesday, unleashing a curtain of heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes that forecasters warned could spill out of the region.

Idaho Seeks to Revive 'Abortion Trafficking' Law in US Appeals Court

A lawyer for the state of Idaho on Tuesday urged a federal appeals court to revive a 2023 state law making it a crime to help a minor cross state lines for an abortion without her parent's consent, which a lower court judge had blocked in November.

Idaho Seeks to Revive 'Abortion Trafficking' Law in US Appeals Court

A lawyer for the state of Idaho on Tuesday urged a federal appeals court to revive a 2023 state law making it a crime to help a minor cross state lines for an abortion without her parent's consent, which a lower court judge had blocked in November."The law is narrow, and...

Boy Scouts of America Changing Name to More Inclusive Scouting America After Years of Woes

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America. It's a significant shift as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims and seeks to focus on inclusion.The...

Pro-Palestinian Encampment Cleared at UC San Diego

Nearly 200 police officers in riot gear broke up a pro-Palestinian encampment Monday at the University of California San Diego.

Rep. Don Bacon Files Resolution to Censure Rep. Omar

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., on Tuesday introduced a resolution to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., for her remarks about Jewish students and antisemitism.

Biden Condemns Antisemitism at Holocaust Memorial

President Joe Biden on Tuesday warned that the threat of antisemitism is growing, in remarks honoring the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust, as his support for Israel's assault on Gaza divides his Democratic Party.

New Ad Targets Trump Family Separation Policy

The Biden campaign on Tuesday will launch a digital ad to remind Latino voters of former President Donald Trump's family separation policy at the border, which resulted in nearly 4,000 children being taken from their parents, Axios reported.

Idaho Will Seek to Revive 'Abortion Trafficking' Law in US Appeals Court

Idaho will urge a federal appeals court Tuesday to revive a 2023 law making it a crime to help a minor cross state lines for an abortion without her parent's consent, which a judge blocked in November.

Japan Tells US That Biden's 'Xenophobia' Comment Is Regrettable

Japan has described as "regrettable" President Joe Biden's comment that "xenophobia" is stifling the Asian nation's economic growth, the top government spokesperson said Tuesday.

Democrat Rep. Tim Kennedy Sworn In, Narrowing GOP Majority

Rep. Tim Kennedy, D-N.Y., took his oath on the House floor Monday, succeeding retired Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., tipping the balance of power with the GOP holding just a one-vote margin on any partisan vote, The Hill reported.

Former GOP Ga. Lt. Gov. Duncan to Back Biden Over Trump

Republican former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who served under Gov. Brian Kemp for one term from 2019-2023, said Monday he will be backing President Joe Biden in November's election and doesn't understand why so many in the GOP stand behind Donald Trump.

Fewer Low-Income Americans Took Out Mortgages in 2023

Fewer low-income Americans took out mortgage loans last year than 2020, real estate broker Redfin said in a report Monday, as steep interest rates make homebuying less affordable.

Rep. Greene Could Trigger Motion to Vacate on Monday

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., could trigger her motion to vacate the House speakership on Monday, a source told Newsmax Senior Congressional Correspondent Kilmeny Duchardt.

US Flounders as Sea Drone Warfare Gains Significance

The U.S. Navy's efforts to build a fleet of unmanned vessels are faltering because the Pentagon remains wedded to big shipbuilding projects, according to some officials and company executives, exposing a weakness as sea drones reshape naval warfare. The lethal effectiveness...

Moscow: NATO Drills Preparation for Potential Conflict With Russia

NATO's four-month long military exercises near Russia's borders, known as Steadfast Defender, are proof the alliance is preparing for a potential conflict with Russia, a spokeswoman for Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

Small Caps Struggle as Elevated Interest Rates Take a Toll

The prospect of interest rates remaining elevated as the Federal Reserve battles inflation is further clouding the outlook for shares of smaller U.S. companies, which have lagged broader markets this year. Small cap stocks surged at the end of 2023, as expectations grew...

What we Learned from Local Votes Ahead of Looming UK General Election

Millions of voters in England cast ballots Thursday in an array of local elections, the last big test before a looming U.K. general election that all indicators suggest will see the Labour Party return to power after 14 years in the wilderness.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was...

King Charles III's Openness About Cancer Has Helped Him Connect with People in Year after Coronation

King Charles III's decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling coronation at Westminster Abbey.Charles has used his illness to highlight the need...

Ukraine Marks Its Third Easter at war under Fire from Russian Drones

As Ukraine marked its third Easter at war, Russia launched a barrage of drones concentrated in Ukraine's east where the situation on the front line is worsening. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukrainians in an Easter address to be united in prayer and called God an...

RNC, Trump Sue Nev. Over Accepting Mailed Ballots After Election

The Republican National Committee along with the Trump campaign and the Nevada Republican Party are suing Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar and other state officials to halt the counting of ballots that "are received up to four days after Election Day."

Hillary Clinton Group Backs Climate Protesters

Onward Together, a progressive group founded by Hillary Clinton after she lost the 2016 election, has transferred at least $500,000 to a climate change hub that finances the organizations behind anti-oil protests, records show.

Chicago Catholic Priest Blesses Same-Sex 'Spouses'

A Roman Catholic priest in Chicago last month blessed a same-sex couple using the term "holy spouses," citing a recent Vatican document authorizing such blessings.

Newspapers Stand With Detained Journalists

In honor of World Press Freedom Day, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The New York Times are running a joint ad in their newspapers Friday calling attention to journalists detained overseas.

Ukraine's Energy Plants Seek Air Defenses

At a Ukrainian power plant repeatedly hit by Russian aerial attacks, equipment department chief Oleh has a oneword answer when asked what Ukraine's battered energy industry needs most: "Patriot."

Governors: Don't Move Air National Guard to Space Force

All but two governors signed a letter opposing the Pentagon's plan to unilaterally move some Air National Guard units into the U.S. Space Force, saying it "undermines over 100 years of precedent."

Ariz. Dems Slammed for Drag Story Hour at Capitol

Arizona state Democrats ignited a firestorm of criticism as they hosted a Drag Story Hour reading on Tuesday at the Capitol, an event in collaboration with Planned Parenthood, drawing a sharp rebuke from Republican counterparts.

Pentagon Leaker Jack Teixeira to Face Military Justice Proceeding

Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira, who pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges for leaking highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine and other national security secrets, will face a military justice proceeding later this month,...

Arizona Lawmakers Vote to Undo Near-Total Abortion Ban From 1864

The Arizona Legislature approved a repeal of a long-dormant ban on nearly all abortions Wednesday, advancing the bill to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who is expected to sign it.Two Republicans joined with Democrats in the Senate on the 16-14 vote in favor of repealing a...

Harvey Weinstein Will Be Retried in N.Y. After Rape Conviction Was Overturned

Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said in court on Wednesday, a week after the state's highest court threw out his 2020 rape conviction.Weinstein appeared in court before Judge Curtis Farber, more than four years after...

Air Force Pursues New Charges Against Convicted Discord Leaker

The U.S. airman who pleaded guilty to leaking classified military documents on a social media platform will face military criminal proceedings, Air Force officials said Wednesday.

GOP Sens Want Clarity on Education Department's Working From Home

Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Bill Cassidy, R-La., are wondering why employees at the Department of Education are still being allowed to work remotely.

DHS: Most Migrants in Biden Parole Plan Landing in Florida

Most of the migrants who qualify to fly into the United States under the Biden administration's four-country mass parole program are landing in Florida, according to Department of Homeland Security documents subpoenaed by the House Homeland Security Committee.

Blinken's China Trip Further 'Weakened US Deterrent'

The last time Antony Blinken went to China it was delayed and was riddled with images of the secretary of state semi bowing to Xi Jinping, sitting off to the side of the Chinese president, and ended with the communist nation announcing it would conduct military training in Cuba.

8 Newspapers Sue Microsoft, Open AI for Article Theft

Eight newspapers filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Microsoft and OpenAI alleging the tech films have illegally pulled millions of copyrighted articles into their artificial intelligence products at the expense of publishers.

Speaker Johnson: Columbia Protests 'Not Protected Free Speech'

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University have crossed the line.At a news conference Tuesday, Johnson said these protests are not protected free speech."They are threatening students lives and chanting death to America,"...

Judge Approves Trump Request to Attend Son's Graduation

The presiding judge in Donald Trump's business records trial in New York has given the former president permission to attend his youngest son's high school graduation after all.

FBI: Elder Financial Fraud Surpassed $3.4B in 2023

Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, according to an FBI report released Tuesday that shows a rise in losses through increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics to trick the vulnerable into giving up their life savings.

Emerson Poll: Gallego Leads Lake in Ariz. Senate Race

Just over 45% of Arizona's registered voters say they support Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego over Republican Kari Lake, who is backed by slightly more than 43% in the state's Senate race, according to a new poll by Emerson College Polling/The Hill.

Emerson Poll: Gallego Leads Lake in Ariz. Senate Race

Just over 45% of Arizona's registered voters say they support Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego over Republican Kari Lake, who is backed by slightly more than 43% in the state's Senate race, according to a new poll by Emerson College Polling/The Hill. Gallego's just over 2 point...

Mike Johnson Slams Intl Court for Targeting Netanyahu

House Speaker Mike Johnson said potential arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hauge against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials would be a "lawless action."

DA Fani Willis Skips Debate

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis skipped the Georgia county's first Democrat primary debate Sunday, leaving her opponent to debate an empty lectern reserved for her, WAGA-TV in Atlanta reported Monday.

Biden Admin Pressed on Crypto Use to Evade Sanctions

Two lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration on the use of cryptocurrency to evade sanctions in Russia, Iran and North Korea.

House Dems Push Columbia to 'Act Decisively' Against Encampment

A group of House Democrats are putting pressure to Columbia University's board to "act decisively" in ending an "anti-Israel, anti-Jewish" encampment on the Ivy League's New York City campus or resign.

NYC Migrant Crisis Tied to Firefighter's Death

A New York City firefighter died of a heart attack just months after being fired as part of Mayor Eric Adams' budget cuts to create funding for the city's migrant crisis.

Anti-Israel Demonstrations Roil College Campuses

Protests are roiling college campuses across the U.S. as upcoming graduation ceremonies are threatened by disruptive demonstrators, with students and others sparring over the war in Gaza and its mounting death toll.

Texans' Tank Dell Hurt in Florida Club Shooting

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was shot and sustained minor injuries at a Florida nightclub on Saturday night.

CBS News Poll: Voters Split on Biden, Trump; Economy Top Concern

Voters are split in three battleground states when faced with the exclusive choice of voting for either President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump, a new CBS News poll has found.

Pope Visits Venice to Speak to Inmates Behind Prison Show

Venice has always been a place of contrasts, of breathtaking beauty and devastating fragility, where history, religion, art and nature have collided over the centuries to produce an otherworldly gem of a city.

Police Officer Hiring in US Increases in 2023 after Years of Decline, Survey Shows

Police departments across the United States are reporting an increase in their ranks for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 killing of George Floyd, which led to a historic exodus of officers, a survey shows.More sworn officers were hired in 2023 than...

Pope Visits Venice to Speak to the Artists and Inmates behind the Biennale's Must-see Prison Show

Venice has always been a place of contrasts, of breathtaking beauty and devastating fragility, where history, religion, art and nature have collided over the centuries to produce an otherworldly gem of a city. But even for a place that prides itself on its culture of...

RFK Jr. Bemoans Lack of Protection Despite Death Threats

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. again assailed the Biden administration for refusing his many requests for Secret Service protection despite turning over "68 pages of material death threats" and having four break-ins at his home.

US Corrects Productivity Data From 2019 Through 2023

The U.S. Labor Department Friday corrected productivity data from 2019 through 2023 after a computation error in off-the-clock hours worked ratios biased downward the labor hours levels underlying the productivity and costs data published last month.

GDP Growth Misses Estimate by 64 Percent, Recession Fears Real

The latest GDP numbers released Thursday sent shock waves among economist and traders with the data indicating the economy is seriously slowing.

Sen. McConnell: No Presidential Immunity for Criminal Prosecution

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has taken a stand against presidential immunity, particularly in the case of former President Donald Trump, for criminal prosecution.

House to Vote on Antisemitism Bill Amid Campus Protests

In response to escalating tensions surrounding anti-Israel and anti-Jewish sentiments on college campuses, the House of Representatives is gearing up to vote on the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 next week, the Washington Examiner reported Thursday.

Rasmussen Poll: Most Say Self-Defense Driving Gun Sales

Most Americans say that self-defense is the main reason that most people purchase a firearm and almost half say it's "too easy" to buy a gun in the United States, according to a new poll from Rasmussen Reports.

Columbia Board Stands Behind Embattled President

The Columbia University Board of Trustees is standing behind embattled President Minouche Shafik, lauding her response to the anti-Israel protests that have roiled the campus in recent days, shortly after House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., called for her resignation.

Rasmussen Poll: Most Say Self-Defense Driving Gun Sales

Most Americans say that self-defense is the main reason that most people purchase a firearm and almost half say it's "too easy" to buy a gun in the United States, according to a new poll from Rasmussen Reports.

DeSantis: Florida 'Will Not Comply' with Revamped Title IX

The antipathy between Florida and the White House shows no signs of letting up following the recent overhaul of Title IX from the Biden administration.

Florida Poll: Trump Leads Biden by 2 Points

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden by two points in Florida, according to a new poll released by the University of North Florida on Thursday.

Niger Troop Withdrawal Another Display of American 'Weakness'

Plans to remove more than 1,000 American troops stationed in Niger not only has the makings of a potential "Afghanistan 2.0," but packs a major blow to counterterrorism efforts in the region and raises concerns about the future of U.S. influence in the Western Sahel.

US Births Fell Last Year, Ending Pandemic Rebound

U.S. births fell last year, resuming a long national slide. A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, according to provisional statistics released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's about 76,000 fewer than the year before and the...

Rep. Bowman Labels Pro-Israel Group 'Racist'

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., pulled out the race card to defend his record amid calls of antisemitism earlier this week, the New York Post reported.

Rep. Bowman Labels Pro-Israel Group 'Racist'

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., pulled out the race card to defend his record amid calls of antisemitism earlier this week, the New York Post reported.

PGA Paid Tiger Woods $100 Million to Stay

Tiger Woods reportedly received the biggest payday from the PGA amongst the players the league sought to keep from joining LIV Golf.

US Rushes Ammo, Key Military Supplies to Ukraine

The United States on Wednesday rushed to send ammunition, weapons and other war supplies to Ukraine, after President Joe Biden signed a much-delayed bill to support the country as it struggles to hold back Russian advances.The final approval of the legislation comes after...

Arizona House Lawmakers Vote to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

Lawmakers in Arizona's House of Representatives on Thursday voted to repeal an 1864 ban on abortion that may go into effect next month.In a 32-28 vote, lawmakers decided that the old abortion ban should be repealed. The Arizona state Senate must now also vote to repeal the...

Ukraine Hits Russia With Long-Range Missiles Secretly Provided by US

Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, American officials said Wednesday.Long sought by...

Schumer-Tied Dark Money Group Targets GOP Candidate

Political ads targeting Montana GOP Senate hopeful Tim Sheehy is being funded by Majority Forward, a nonprofit organization tied to Senate Majority PAC, a group associated with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

Rasmussen Poll: Only 31 Percent Approve of Biden on Mideast

President Joe Biden's policies toward Israel and the Middle East are generating much polarization in the country, with young people and some left-wing Democrats saying he is too aligned with Israel, and many Republicans and conservatives saying he is too pro-Gaza.

Mainstream Media Gets Scrutiny From Within, Change Doubted

Bernie Goldberg pointed out CBS' efforts to skew news coverage more than 20 years ago. John Stossel has done similarly since leaving ABC News in 2009.

Pennsylvania Dems Urged to Vote 'No Joe' in Primary

Pennsylvania's "Abandon Biden" movement rallied state Democrats on Tuesday to vote "No Joe" in Tuesday's primary, another symbolic effort to voice displeasure with the president's handling of Israel amid the Gaza conflict.

Santos Ends Comeback Bid for Congress After Raising No Money

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos on Tuesday said he is dropping his longshot bid to return to Congress, months after he was expelled from the House while facing a slew of federal fraud charges. Santos, who was running as an independent candidate for the 1st Congressional ...

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Emergency Abortions

The Supreme Court will hear a case that pits Idaho's ban on abortions, except when a patient faces death, against a federal law requiring hospitals that participate in Medicare to provide emergency treatment regardless of one's ability to pay.

Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan Advances in Senate With Big Bipartisan Vote

The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to move ahead with $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, bringing the bill to the brink of passage after months of delays and contentious internal debate over how involved the United States should be abroad.The vote to...

IAEA Chief: Iran 'Weeks' From Enough Uranium for Bomb

Iran is only "weeks rather than months" away from possessing enough enriched uranium to build a nuclear bomb, according to Rafael Mariano Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Texas Supreme Court Blocks Guaranteed Income Program

The Texas Supreme Court has blocked Harris County's program to provide $500 cash for 18 months to 1,928 residents, a day before the first payments were set to go out.

Trump Blames College Campus Turmoil on Biden

Former President Donald Trump blamed the rising chaos at college campuses on President Joe Biden, saying he has "no message" and "no compassion." "What's going on at the college level and the colleges, Columbia, NYU and others, is a disgrace," Trump told reporters outside a ...

Mich. Bishop Apologizes for Calling Biden 'Stupid'

Bishop Robert Gruss, of Saginaw, Michigan, has apologized for remarks aimed at President Joe Biden, including calling him a "stupid" Catholic.

Legal Battles Loom on Transgender Bathroom Policies

A new rule from President Joe Biden's administration blocking blanket policies to keep transgender students from using school bathrooms that align with their gender identity could conflict with laws in Republican-controlled states.

Hospitalized Patients Fare Better With Female Doctor

The gender of your doctor may play a part in your prognosis: New research shows that hospitalized patients are less likely to die if they're treated by a female physician. About 10.15% of men and 8.2% of women died while under the care of a female doctor, versus 10.23% and...

Russia Threatens to Retaliate Against Asset Seizure by West

An ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday that Russia has already drafted legislation to retaliate if nearly $300 billion of Russian assets were seized by the West and used to help Ukraine. After President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in 2022,...

Trump: I Want Mike Johnson, Don't Vacate

Former President Donald Trump offered words of praise for House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., saying he is "trying very hard" and is "a very good person."

Senate on Track to Approve Billions in Foreign Aid

Billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan should easily win approval in the U.S. Senate this week, after the House of Representatives abruptly ended a months-long stalemate and approved the assistance in a rare Saturday session. The Senate on Tuesday...

Zelenskyy Top Adviser to Newsmax: Support Shows US 'Leader of the Free World'

The top aide in Ukraine's Office of the President on Monday told Newsmax that American support to the war-torn country demonstrates the United States as the "leader of the free world."

NKorea Fires Ballistic Missiles, SKorea, Japan Say

North Korea fired "several" short-range ballistic missiles on Monday toward the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military said, drawing a swift condemnation from Seoul, which called it a grave threat to stability on the Korean peninsula.

Prosecutor's Trial Claim: Trump Schemed to Corrupt 2016 Election

A New York prosecutor on Monday told a jury that Donald Trump's alleged cover-up of a payment to a porn star broke the law by deceiving voters shortly before the 2016 election, as the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president got under way.

Columbia Protesters Call for Killing Israeli Soldiers

In scenes reminiscent of demonstrations elsewhere in the world, anti-Israel protesters at Columbia University chanted antisemitic phrases that included calling for Hamas terrorists to kill Israeli soldiers.

Sen. Mark Warner: Ukraine Will Get ATACMS Soon

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, discussed the $61 billion aid package to Ukraine on Sunday, highlighting Ukraine's acquisition of crucial long-range artillery systems like ATACMS, CBS News reported.

NBC Poll: Trump Leads Biden

Former President Donald Trump holds a narrow lead over President Joe Biden in a recent national poll conducted by NBC News, indicating a tightening race as the 2024 presidential election looms, USA Today reported.

Graham Blasts Vance Opposition to Ukraine Aid as 'Garbage'

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., slammed fellow GOP Sen. J.D. Vance over his criticism of U.S. support for Ukraine - calling the rationale "garbage" and advising Vance to "quit talking about things you don't know anything about until you go.

In Chance for Trump, Youth at Rally See Him as Answer to Economic Woes

Thin with a boyish face and earrings in both ears, 23-year-old Isayah Turner does not look like a stereotypical Trump supporter, who tend to be middle aged or older. Nevertheless, Turner drove two hours from his home outside Milwaukee on a recent Tuesday to see Republican...

Senate Passes FISA Reauthorization After Midnight Deadline

After its midnight deadline, the Senate voted early Saturday to reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans' data nearly forced the statute to lapse.

US to Build First Nuclear Warhead in 40 Years

Two top Biden administration officials told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday that the U.S. will be building its first nuclear warhead in 40 years and will do so without any nuclear testing.

Trump, RNC Deploy Election Integrity Program Army

The Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee announced they will deploy 100,000 volunteers and attorneys is battleground states to ensure transparency and fairness in elections.

Biden Admin Adds Trans Protection to Title IX

The Biden administration expanded the definition of sex to include transgender with its Friday release of updated Title IX rules.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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...

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."

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 ...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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 ...

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...

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.

Fmr British PM Truss: Trump's Policies Were Effective

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss said Monday that it "has to be" former President Donald Trump in the White House after the 2024 election, endorsing the Republican for the presidency while criticizing President Joe Biden, The Hill reported. "I don't think Biden has...

Man Arrested After Stabbing at Church in Sydney

Police said a man was arrested after reportedly stabbing a bishop and churchgoers in Sydney.

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.

House GOP to Meet Monday on Iran Attack

House Republicans are slated to convene Monday for a meeting regarding Iran's recent attack on Israel, Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman reported on X.

Polish Abortion Opponents March Against Steps to Liberalize Strict Law

Thousands of Polish opponents of abortion marched in Warsaw on Sunday to protest recent steps by the new government to liberalize the predominantly Catholic nation's strict laws and allow termination of pregnancy until the 12th week.

Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres Hits Media Over Anti-Israel Bias

Rep. Ritchie Torres slammed the media as engaging in anti-Israel bias, stating that many have "dismissed Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel as 'limited.'"

Russia Says It Destroys 15 Ukraine-launched Drones Over Black Sea

Russia's defense ministry said on Sunday its air defense systems destroyed 10 Ukraine-launched drones over the Krasnodar region in southern Russia and five drones over the Black Sea.

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.

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.