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Federal judge blasts Rubio’s 75-country visa freeze as ‘Orwellian,’ strikes down policy

A federal judge ruled Secretary of State Marco Rubio lacked authority to order immigrant visa denials for applicants from 75 countries found eligible.

How one crucial project could lower gas prices across California

This proposal would end California's energy isolation and lower gas prices for Californians.

Appeals court tosses $130,000 verdict against James O’Keefe in 2016 sting

A federal appeals court wiped out a $130K judgment won by Democratic consultant Robert Creamer and his businesses against conservative journalist James O'Keefe over a 2016 undercover video sting, ruling that the jury's damages award violated the First Amendment.

The end of marriage as we know it

Research from the University of Pennsylvania indicates that couples where the woman earns more are significantly more likely to separate, highlighting how shifting economic dynamics and persistent domestic imbalances are contributing to rising divorce rates.

Trump bashes Greene, Massie after meeting with Tucker Carlson

President Trump hit back again on Friday evening at GOP criticism of his administration’s decision to lift certain tariffs on imported ground beef. The president expressed anger over a meeting between conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson and two Republicans that have critiqued this new policy, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and former Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene...

We need more open science in biotech — here’s how we achieve it

The Golden Age of antibiotic discovery was characterized by remarkable openness and collaboration, and the same spirit is needed now to combat the growing crisis of antibiotic resistance, which requires data sharing and AI to accelerate the discovery of new antibiotics.

DOJ responds to official’s Epstein comments in hidden-camera video

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is pushing back on comments made by a senior official in a hidden-camera video recorded and published by far-right operative James O’Keefe in which the official weighs in on the case of disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Joseph Schnitt, a deputy chief of staff at the Office of...

A warning from Texas and Ohio about Republicans’ redistricting power-grab

As Chairs of the Democratic Party in Ohio and Texas, we have a warning for the rest of the country: Republicans will do anything they can to stay in power, including subverting basic principles of democracy. Why? Because they don’t respect the voters. In Texas, because of their radical partisan redistricting, Republicans already hold 25 of...

Can you remain anonymous if you win the $1.8B Powerball jackpot?

Experts generally recommend keeping your victory a secret if you win, but some states don't allow that.

5 takeaways on a dismal jobs report for Trump

The U.S. economy added a paltry 22,000 jobs in August, adding to concerns about the health of the economy while increasing the chances of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3 percent, rising for the second month in a row, while the labor force participation rate increased after...

American leadership is feeding Gaza

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, supported by President Trump, has distributed over 142 million free meals to Palestinian civilians since May, providing much-needed aid in the face of suffering, while the UN and other aid groups have been uncooperative and the media has been beholden to Hamas propaganda.

Judge dismisses Newsmax lawsuit against Fox News

A judge in Florida has dismissed a lawsuit brought by conservative cable channel Newsmax against Fox News, for now. Judge Aileen Cannon wrote in an opinion filed Friday that Newsmax's suit, made earlier this week, was not filed properly, calling it a "shotgun pleading," saying she has an "obligation to dismiss such pleadings." Cannon, who...

New York governor allows pharmacies to give COVID shots

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed an executive order Friday authorizing pharmacists to prescribe and administer COVID-19 vaccines.   The order will be in place for the next 30 days while the governor comes up with a “long-term legislative solution” on vaccine access, according to a statement from Hochul’s office. “I promised New...

Biden seen with scar on forehead: What is Mohs surgery?

A video of Joe Biden outside a Delaware church over the holiday weekend appeared to show a scar on the former president’s forehead, prompting a spokesperson to reveal that Biden recently underwent Mohs surgery.

China’s cover-ups don’t hide unending abuse for Uyghurs

The Chinese government’s attempts to silence Uyghur critics abroad make it even more important for the U.N. and concerned governments to speak up. 

White House UFC event set for June, weigh-ins at Lincoln Memorial

President Trump has confirmed that a much-hyped cage match will take place at the White House in June 2026, with the UFC's octagon cage erected on the south lawn and thousands of spectators in attendance.

Live updates: Anemic jobs report spurs concerns about economy; Trump says ‘real numbers’ coming next year

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Friday delivered a jobs report showing anemic growth in the economy, figures that are likely to spur concerns about the broader economy under President Trump. The U.S. added 22,000 jobs and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent in August, according to the report. Economists expected the U.S....

Florida’s vaccine mandate removal: What does it mean for public health?

Deep concern is spreading among doctors, parents and public health workers for the safety of children and others who might be vulnerable in a disease outbreak.

US adds just 22,000 jobs in August, well short of expectations

The U.S. economy added 22,000 jobs and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent in August, according to the first federal jobs report released since President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Economists expected the U.S. to gain 75,000 jobs last month with the unemployment rate rising slightly to 4.3...

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