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California’s fake fast-train project puts millions in pen-pushers’ pockets — and here’s the real reason why

In 2008, California voters approved funding for a high-speed rail line between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Charlie Kirk’s Murder Trial May Not Begin Until 2029

Robinson’s defense proposed the trial begin in the third quarter of 2029 and anticipated...

A ‘One-Off’ Tax?

If Prop 40 even comes close to passing, it is not only California’s billionaires...

Top Virginia Democrat Louise Lucas Charged in Public Corruption, Drug Trafficking Case

Lucas was charged with five federal offenses involving a cannabis business she co-owns.

Deportations climb under Trump but fall short of White House target, a new report finds

President Donald Trump's administration is on track to deport about 660,000 people over the past year, a new report released Thursday shows, as arrests ramp up across the country fueled by billions of dollars meant to supercharge his immigration agenda.

Live updates: Kansas, Michigan Senate candidates make final pitches as Trump heads to South Carolina

Candidates in two gubernatorial races, as well as Kansas's Senate candidates and Michigan Senate hopefuls, will debate on Wednesday night. President Trump, meanwhile, is campaigning Wednesday evening in Clemson, S.C., with Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.). He's expected to speak at 7 p.m. EDT. Trump on Wednesday morning praised Russia's release of American teacher Stephen Hubbard...

Nancy Mace says Vivek Ramaswamy has run the most offensive ad of the cycle

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) called a controversial political ad run by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) “shameful,” saying she thinks it will hurt Republicans up and down the ballot in Ohio. “This ad is going to go down as the most shameful, disgusting, offensive ad this election season,” Mace told CNN’s Jake Tapper on...

Kornacki sees tide ‘working against’ Democrat in Minnesota Senate race

Steve Kornacki, NBC News’s chief data analyst, on Wednesday morning said there is growing indication that Minnesota's tight Senate race could swing in the GOP’s favor in the November election. “There does seem to be a tide within the state that’s working against Democrats,” Kornacki said on the “Today” show. The Democratic nominee, Minnesota Lt....

Watch live: Marshall, Hamilton face off in final Kansas Senate debate

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and his Democratic opponent Adam Hamilton are set to square off in their second and final debate Wednesday night. The debate is hosted by Nexstar Media Group affiliate WDAF. Nexstar also owns The Hill. Marshall is fighting for his political life in a race that wasn't expected to be close just months ago....

Fewer Americans say federal government improving their lives: Gallup

Fewer Americans than last year think the federal government is effective at making a positive impact on people’s lives, according to a new poll released Wednesday. In the Bentley University-Gallup Business in Society survey, about 43 percent of respondents said the federal government has been effective in making a positive impact on people’s lives. This is...

Internet races to fend off newly discovered security flaws

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Internet races to fend off newly discovered security flaws The National Security Agency (NSA) warned organizations Wednesday to immediately patch a pair of security flaws or take their systems offline after artificial intelligence discovered vulnerabilities in a key programming language. © AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File “Effective Immediately, all...

Russia releases imprisoned American Stephen Hubbard

President Trump on Wednesday said Russia released imprisoned American teacher Stephen Hubbard, who the Kremlin accused of working as a mercenary in Ukraine before sentencing him to prison in 2024. "Stephen is on his way back home and will soon be with his family," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "The United States, out of respect...

Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders after chemical release in North Toledo

Residents in north Toledo are being ordered to shelter-in-place or evacuate depending on their location after a chemical was released into the air late Tuesday night.

The false promise of free health care comes with an invoice for the middle class

"Money out of politics! Money in your pocket! Medicare for All!" That's the rally chant of Abdul El-Sayed, who won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary in August. It's catchy. So was "If you like your health care plan, you can keep it." PolitiFact named that line its 2013 Lie of the Year, but only after roughly...

Marshall faces final debate in fight for political life

In today’s issue: Sen. Roger Marshall (Kan.) faces his second and final debate against Democrat Adam Hamilton as the first-term Republican fights for his political life in a razor-tight race. The race has the potential to be biggest surprise of the entire midterm cycle, in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat to the Senate since the...

The feds are opening a front door for crypto markets

The lack of a new law is no excuse for a lack of clear rules under the laws we already have.

GOP senators not happy about Trump’s warming relationship with Putin

President Trump's warming relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which may lead to a trilateral summit of the United States, Russia and China to resolve the fate of Ukraine, is getting strong pushback from Republicans in Congress. Several Republicans have panned the idea that Trump would huddle with Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, two...

Vance could face 2028 challenge in addressing corruption

Vice President Vance’s role as President Trump’s chief defender poses a growing challenge as the administration faces mounting perceptions of inside dealing and corruption. Vance on Monday said the idea of Trump using the White House for personal enrichment was “laughable” and, during a CBS News town hall over the weekend, he said he doesn’t...

Marshall, Hamilton set to take debate stage in tight Kansas Senate race

The top candidates in the Kansas Senate race will face off on the debate stage on Wednesday evening with less than two weeks until Election Day. Incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall (R) is fending off a challenge from Democratic nominee Adam Hamilton in a race that has grown increasingly competitive. The pair will face questions about...

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