The U.S. military launched a third round of strikes against Iran on Saturday in response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom). Iran said it was closing this critical oil trading passage after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS...
William Lawrence, a progressive running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. House in Michigan, is responding to backlash over his previous criticism of Black political leaders. The Huffington Post on Saturday published Lawrence’s comments from a 2024 episode of his podcast, in which the Democrat accused some Black lawmakers of being “a pillar, frankly, for establishment,...
A preliminary hearing for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk unfolded in Utah this week, offering the first comprehensive look at the evidence prosecutors say ties Tyler Robinson to the shooting at Utah Valley University last fall. Judge Tony Graf is weighing whether there is enough evidence to send Robinson to trial, as the...
National Guard members and U.S. Park Police patrolled around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday as part of a crackdown against suspected vandalism after the pool's waters turned green from an algae bloom and blue paint added to the pool floated to the surface. The patrols come as the Department of the Interior said...
New York City voters are set to deliver their verdict Tuesday in one of the most prominent election battles between artificial intelligence companies and the nonprofits pushing for stricter rules on the new technology. The fight over AI policy has loomed over the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler (D), as pro-AI and...
Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a subpoena from Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to appear before his committee in July. In a post online late Monday, Paul said Fauci backed out of a voluntary agreement to testify in front of his panel this month. “Last week, Anthony Fauci notified us he will NOT...
The Senate Banking Committee will hear testimony from experts on affordability Tuesday morning as cost-of-living concerns in the U.S. grow ahead of the midterm elections. Rising costs — including gas price spikes amid the war in Iran — and inflation have voters on edge. The annual inflation rate sits at 4.2 percent, its highest point...
The Supreme Court is set to deliver opinions Tuesday morning as it looks to clear its docket before summer recess. Rulings in several high-profile cases are expected to be announced before July. New York, Maryland and Utah are holding primary elections Tuesday, and South Carolina will host its primary runoffs. All eyes are on New...
President Trump on Tuesday insisted that Iran has "fully and completely agreed to" future inspections of its nuclear facilities as negotiators work toward a final peace deal. "Despite their protestations and false statements to the contrary, coupled with the drumbeat of the Fake News, which is doing everything possible to make the U.S. Victory as...
Airline experts will testify before a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee panel Tuesday morning on air safety as close calls and other recent aviation accidents have highlighted issues with the system. Antiquated technology and air traffic control staffing shortages have contributed to the concerns. Witnesses include former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (D), who...
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Bernie Sanders' socialist ideas are becoming increasingly influential in the Democratic Party, with his endorsed candidates winning across the country and progressive policies becoming more popular among Democrats.
Two more people have been arrested in connection with what federal law enforcement have said was a plot to attack the "UFC Freedom 250" event in front of the White House earlier this month on President Trump's 80th birthday. Court filings show that on Friday, William Lee Spartacus Falkner of Belfair, Wash., was charged with...
