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Trump calls Jay Jones an ‘animal,’ says ‘anybody would be put in prison for what he said’

President Donald Trump called Virginia Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones an 'animal' over text messages wishing death on political opponents.

Letitia James up against ‘by the book’ prosecutor ‘who means business,’ former Kentucky AG Cameron says

Daniel Cameron applauds prosecutor Lindsay Halligan's handling of Letitia James' indictment, calling it proper law enforcement rather than political weaponization.

‘America First’ attorney general distances himself from McConnell — his former boss — as Kentucky race defines GOP future

Former attorney general Daniel Cameron is campaigning for the Republican primary to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell in Kentucky, as multiple candidates claim to be the "America First" option.

‘Goofballs’ and hostages: GOP senators say Schumer’s shutdown tactics destroying the Senate

Senate Republicans worry that Senate Democrats are creating a new blueprint for future funding fights but aren't ready to negotiate with on demands until after the government reopens.

Is Trump’s ‘heat’ on Venezuela the start of a wider campaign for regime change?

Experts and some lawmakers suspect that Trump's quest targeting alleged drug boats in the Caribbean is designed to exert pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro so he's ousted.

Energy secretary warns of shutdown impacts on nuclear weapons safety

Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Thursday warned a government shutdown could threaten nuclear weapons safety with funding on the verge of a lapse about a week. “We have about eight more days of funding for the National Nuclear Security Administration, the overseer of our nuclear weapons stockpile, the engines that power our nuclear submarines and...

Alito: Originalists must shed ‘insecure mindset’ causing worry over ‘desirable’ results

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito touched on two lightning rod cases Friday in explaining the pitfalls and promises of originalism. The conservative justice mentioned the Obergefell ruling that legalized same-sex marriage and the sweeping presidential immunity ruling the court handed down last year as he opined about how adherents to his legal theory of...

Trump claws back nearly $8B for green projects

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump cancels billions in DOE funds for green projects The Trump administration is cutting billions of dollars for green energy projects, especially in blue states. © Alex Brandon, Associated Press The Energy Department announced late Wednesday it was cutting awards that funded 223 projects,...

Trump administration says it will pay migrant children $2.5K to return to home countries

The Trump administration said Friday it would offer to pay migrant children to self deport in its latest mass deportation effort.  The Health and Human Services Department’s Administration for Children and Families emailed migrant shelters saying children 14 years of age and older would get $2,500 each, according to a copy obtained by The Associated...

Journalist arrested during summer ICE protests deported to El Salvador

Award-winning Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara has been deported to El Salvador in what press freedom advocates alleged was done “in retaliation for his reporting.” A leader with the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a nonprofit organization that defends worldwide press freedom, said Guevara's deportation from the U.S. Friday morning was the first time the organization...

Most Americans rate the US economy poorly: Poll

Nearly three-quarters of Americans surveyed say economic conditions are poor or fair, according to a poll from the Pew Research Center. The number of respondents who said they feel this way, at 76 percent, is a few points higher than what the center found in January 2024. At that time, 72 percent held the view...

Judge rules Biden administration went too far by indefinitely blocking new drilling off large portion of US coast

A federal judge in Louisiana has ruled that the Biden administration went too far when it moved to indefinitely block new drilling off large portions of the U.S. coastline. The Trump administration has since moved to lift the Biden-era order that blocked drilling in the 625 million acre area, so the ruling may not have immediate impacts on those...

Bezos weighs in on AI bubble fears

{beacon} Technology   The Big Story Bezos weighs in on AI bubble fears Amazon founder Jeff Bezos suggested Friday there is a bubble in the artificial intellgence market but argued this ultimately could benefit society. © Photo Credit During an appearance at Italian Tech Week, the billionaire sought to distinguish what he described as an “industrial bubble.” “This...

Trump welcomes Hamas response to end Gaza war, putting pressure on Israel

President Trump on Friday welcomed Hamas’s response to his proposal for ending the war in the Gaza Strip, turning pressure on Israel to accept a ceasefire. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said he believes Hamas is ready “for a lasting PEACE" before calling on Israel to end its bombing of the enclave. “Israel...

Officials restrict airspace amid Chicago immigration raid

Airspace in Chicago was restricted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) earlier this week at the request of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid immigration raids throughout the Windy City.  Restrictions are set to remain in place until Oct. 12 for unspecified “special security reasons,” according to an FAA notice. Individuals will be required...

Hamas open to parts of Trump peace deal to end Gaza war

Presented by Lockheed Martin {beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security PRESENTED BY LOCKHEED MARTIN The Big Story  Hamas open to parts of Trump peace deal to end Gaza war Hamas reportedly said Friday it could accept parts of a Trump administration peace deal to end the war in Gaza, including the release...

Federal officials investigating Amazon delivery drones crash

The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating a crash after two Amazon Prime Air delivery drones struck the boom of a crane in Tolleson, Ariz., Wednesday morning. No one was injured in the incident, the FAA said in a statement. "We've resumed drone delivery in Tolleson while continuing to support...

Kavanaugh’s attempted assassin sentenced to 8 years in prison

GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge handed down a just more than eight year prison sentence Friday for the person who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his home in 2022, far less than prosecutors' request of at least 30 years. Sophie Roske hoped to kill the conservative justice before he could...

Taylor Swift’s song ‘CANCELLED!’ sets off debate among fans: What to know 

The release of musician Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album "The Life of a Showgirl" has already sparked discussion and debate online as fans rush to figure out hidden meanings in her lyrics. The album’s 10th song, “CANCELLED!,” has particularly caught fans’ attention. Even before the album’s release, fans wondered about the song’s title and who...

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