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Michael Goodwin: The New York Times nauseatingly admires former Cuban leader Raul Castro — even though he destroyed entire island

A New York Times Saturday story had the headline on its reference box “Cuba Backs Elder Statesman,” when referring to America’s murder indictment of former Cuban president Raul Castro

An Autopsy on an Autopsy

The ruinous price increases that took place during the Biden-Harris administration do not get...

Ebola resurgence sparks global concern, travel restrictions: What to know

The resurgence of Ebola in central Africa is prompting international concern, with health officials issuing urgent warnings and travel restrictions as an outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain spreads. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global public health emergency last week amid a growing number of reported cases in Congo and Uganda. A...

Secret Service respond to shots fired near White House

U.S. Secret Service rushed reporters into the press briefing room on Saturday after gunshots were fired near the White House, according to The Hill’s sister network NewsNation. A law enforcement source told NewsNation that a man armed with a pistol opened fire near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, and Secret Service returned fire, taking...

GOP Sens. Lindsey Graham, Roger Wicker blast reports of 60-day ceasefire deal with Iran

Key Senate Republicans are raising concerns about a reported peace deal being negotiated with Iran, arguing it would be a disaster for the United States that would make meaningless the war launched by President Trump nearly three months ago. “The rumored 60-day ceasefire — with the belief that Iran will ever engage in good faith...

John Adams quote projected on DOJ building to protest ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

A quote from the second U.S. president, John Adams, was projected onto the Department of Justice (DOJ) building on Tuesday night following the Trump administration’s announcement of an “anti-weaponization" fund.   “A government of laws, not of men,” the quote from Adams read, projected onto a banner of President Trump, which hangs from the building....

Lawmakers, health leaders make bipartisan push to expand clinical trials access

A House Democrat and Republican on Wednesday highlighted their push to expand access to clinical trials, saying artificial intelligence could be one tool used to reach more underrepresented communities seeking additional treatment options. The Clinical Trial Modernization Act, co-sponsored by Reps. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) and Erin Houchin (R-Ind.), is a bipartisan effort aiming to address...

Anti-prediction market group kicks off DC ad blitz

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Anti-prediction market group kicks off DC ad blitz A new group describing itself as a “market integrity watchdog” rolled out a six-figure ad blitz in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday morning, taking aim at prediction market Kalshi, which has ramped up its own messaging in Washington this year. ©...

Trump’s citizenship order for banks

Presented by Anthropic {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY The Big Story Trump orders banks to monitor customers’ citizenship President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that requires banks to more closely examine the citizenship status of its customers. © AP The order directs the Treasury Department to issue formal advisories to...

Groceries just had the biggest price hike in years. It’s about to get even worse, experts warn

Unfortunately, things may be about to get a whole lot more expensive, economists are warning.

Trump faces ‘no hurry’ to make deal with Iran

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump faces 'no hurry' to make deal with Iran President Trump said Wednesday he is not in a hurry to make a deal with Iran as any progress on a potential deal between the two countries remains elusive. © Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press “We’re...

Gallego: GOP manufacturing ‘reason for another regime change war’ in Cuba

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) on Wednesday said GOP lawmakers are manufacturing a “regime change” in Cuba amid the Trump administration’s oil blockade and charges against former President Raúl Castro. “We’re seeing Republicans manufacture a reason for another regime change war in front of our very eyes—this time in Cuba,” Gallego wrote in a post on...

Trump taunts Fox News reporter over lawmaker fiancé’s voting record

President Trump taunted a Fox News reporter on Wednesday over her relationship with a Republican congressman and his record of breaking with the president on key votes. In a gaggle with reporters, Trump responded to an unrelated question by taking a personal jab at Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, who announced her...

Trump $1.8B anti-weaponization fund faces legal challenge, GOP criticism

The nearly $1.8 billion fund created by the Trump administration to compensate those who allege they were the victims of a weaponized Justice Department is facing its first legal challenge as well as criticism from some Republican lawmakers. Police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the events of Jan. 6, 2021 have sued to block...

House Republican: ‘We’re gonna kill’ Trump’s nearly $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

A $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund created by the Trump administration this week for individuals who believe they have been unfairly targeted by the federal government is facing some resistance from congressional Republicans. “We’re gonna try to kill it,” Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) told reporters on Wednesday, adding that legislative options were being explored. “We're...

Former prosecutor charged with emailing herself Jack Smith report, disguising it as cake recipe

A former federal prosecutor was indicted for emailing herself an unreleased volume of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report into President Trump, according to charging documents unsealed Wednesday. Carmen Lineberger, 62, faces four criminal counts over accusations she improperly sent herself confidential communications using misleading file names to make them look like bundt and chocolate cake recipes. She pleaded not guilty before...

Children’s advocacy groups ask FTC to investigate Roblox

Two child safety advocacy groups are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the gaming platform Roblox, alleging the company is committing "unfair and deceptive" acts, risking kids' safety and well-being. In a complaint filed Wednesday with the FTC, Fairplay and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) and a host of other advocacy...

Gas now tops $4 in all 50 states, DC: AAA

The average price of a gallon of regular gas is over $4 in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., according to AAA, as the U.S. war against Iran nears the three-month mark. Oil and gas prices have spiked as the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the oil industry, has been effectively closed during...

Flying with marijuana? How a small update to TSA’s guidelines may impact you

Flying with marijuana has long been complicated, but a quiet update from TSA may make it slightly easier.

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