Comedian Theo Von said a “high government official” offered him security amid backlash he received for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) featuring him in a video it used to promote deportation efforts.  Recounting online harassment he received over the video during Thursday’s episode of the "This Past Weekend" podcast, Von said he was growing...

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo declined to say whether Israel was committing a genocide in the Gaza Strip, as a growing number of Democrats and some Republicans have condemned Israel’s actions amid the ongoing war against Hamas. “I believe it is obviously a horrific situation. We want peace. It's long overdue. To watch...

{beacon} Technology   The Big Story Musk's wealth hits new high Tech mogul Elon Musk became the first person to achieve a net worth of $500 billion, briefly touching the half-trillion-dollar milestone before dipping back down. © Kevin Lamarque, Associated Press pool The Tesla and SpaceX CEO crossed the $500 billion mark Wednesday afternoon on...

A group of 25 House Democratic veterans sent a letter Thursday to President Trump, calling his remarks to military leaders earlier this week “un-American.” The letter, authored by Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) and signed by 24 other Democratic veterans, specifically criticized the president saying U.S. cities should be “training grounds” for the military Tuesday.  “They’re...

Federal immigration officials report their Portland facility under attack with bottle rockets, rocks and lasers as protesters escalate violence beyond peaceful demonstrations.

Despite a $20M pledge, David Hogg’s PAC spent millions on consultants, ads and even fitness classes, with just $455K going to progressive candidates.

FDA approves generic Mifepristone from company Evita Solutions as Sen. Josh Hawley blasts agency for regulatory failure and endangering women's health.