The leading Democrats in the California governor's race would block Trump administration reforms aimed at mitigating the state's massive illegal immigration problem and would even fight a federal policy prohibiting licenses for truck drivers who can't speak English.
The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas sparked controversy this week after claiming that "American Zionists" enjoy the benefits of white privilege while speaking as though they are the oppressed -- remarks that came days after his band used its Coachella set to condemn U.S. and Israeli military actions in Iran and Gaza.
The Justice Department's chief watchdog announced a probe Thursday into the release of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with a particular eye toward whether the department released everything it was supposed to while protecting the names of victims.
John Eastman, a lawyer who spearheaded efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in President Trump's favor, has been formally disbarred in California The California Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to review his appeal of a lower court's recommendation to strip him of his law license, instead ordering his disbarment. "The court...
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor publicly apologized to Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Wednesday for her comments at a recent talk criticizing his opinion concerning the Trump administration’s immigration stops. “At a recent appearance at the University of Kansas School of Law, I referred to a disagreement with one of my colleagues in a prior case, but...
Republican House candidate Tyler Kistner announced Wednesday that he’s dropping out of the race for Rep. Angie Craig’s Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional seat due to a Middle East deployment. Kistner ran unsuccessfully for Craig’s seat in both 2020 and 2022, coming within single-digits of an upset. He had mounted another 2026 bid as Craig vacates her...
An attorney representing former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) denied sexual assault and misconduct accusations against her client on Wednesday, alleging the claims were part of a “political hit job” designed to undermine his now-suspended bid for California governor. “If it's conspicuous, the timing of this, it's because it's just no coincidence that this is now...
TIME Magazine released its annual list of “100 most influential people” on Wednesday, including many of President Trump’s political allies and rivals. The outlet considers recommendations from reporters and sources from around the world, and highlights leaders in the political, business and artistic spheres. Trump himself is named on the list, along with several members...
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committee offices on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack faces two new felony charges, according to court filings made public Wednesday. Brian Cole Jr. was hit with counts of attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and committing an act of...
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) accused right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson of turning into a “deranged, Leftist psycho” who “loves Sharia” law on Wednesday in a social media post. Cruz was responding to a post from his media company on the social platform X, which stated, “Muslims love Jesus.” “That's why Donald Trump's painting depicting himself...
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Wednesday said the Republican party was fractured and has not accomplished “anything” despite their majority in both the House and Senate. “Everything that goes on up here … is about, ‘Oh, we got to get reelected. We got to keep the majority.’ Well, hell, we ain't done anything in the...
A new report is warning that Chinese-produced cellular modules, tiny components that are inside smart home devices, present a significant national security risk for the United States. The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) report, first shared with The Hill, found that two Chinese firms, Quectel and Fibocom, control nearly half the global market for...
President Trump on Wednesday mocked Fox News for featuring California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer (D), asking why the network spoke with him "instead of talking about" Republican candidates in the race. Trump ripped the network for discussing Steyer despite it featuring an interview with Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Fox News host Steve Hilton, who...
First Lady Melania Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass a set of bipartisan reforms aimed at modernizing a federal program for young people transitioning out of the foster care system. The first lady joined House Ways and Means Committee members and two people who were in foster care on Capitol Hill for a...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed the Vax Act, which directs the state's health secretary to issue official recommendations for immunizations, screening and preventive services, rather than relying on the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denied reports on Wednesday that the U.S. is seeking an extended ceasefire with Iran. “That is not true at this moment,” Leavitt told reporters, referring to “bad reporting” that the U.S. had formally requested an extension of the ceasefire. “We remain very much engaged in these negotiations, in these...
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll ordered that all social media accounts affiliated with an Army unit be shut down after a post celebrating Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) sparked mixed reactions online. Soldier for Life (SFL) — an Army unit that connects and helps shape and amplify services, programs and policies for soldiers, veterans and their families —...
