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Pete Hegseth’s lawyer threatens extortion lawsuit against accuser

Pete Hegseth's lawyer threatened an extortion lawsuit against his client's sexual assault accuser if Hegseth is not confirmed as secretary of Defense. Tim Parlatore told CNN that the woman who has accused Hegseth of sexual assault may not be guilty of criminal extortion but could be brought to court for civil extortion if he were...

Millions will lose health coverage if ACA subsidies expire: CBO

A new report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) found that if the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) extended subsidies are allowed to expire at the end of 2025, millions of people will become uninsured and premiums will rise. Responding to the Senate Finance Committee, the CBO found that "not extending the credit will increase...

Extreme heat-related deaths may be affecting the young more than the old: Study

Young people may be at much greater risk of dying from climate change-induced extreme heat than the elderly, a new study has found Those under the age of 35 years old made up about 75 percent of recent heat-related deaths in Mexico — with a significant share falling in the 18 to 34 range, according...

Jan. 6 rioter gets months off sentence thanks to Supreme Court obstruction ruling  

The first Jan. 6 rioter to face trial is now the second to receive a reduced sentence following the Supreme Court’s narrowing of an obstruction charge used against scores of participants in the 2021 Capitol attack.  Guy Reffitt was resentenced Friday to nearly seven years in prison — a modest, seven-month reduction from the sentence...

Conservatives worry Congress won’t have ‘spine’ for spending overhaul after DOGE meetings

Some Republicans are questioning whether the goals set out for the Department of Government Efficiency will translate to significant change.

Detransitioners, parents demand end to ‘butchery’ of children through sex-change surgeries

Former transgenders, parents and activists braved cold temperatures on Wednesday morning to rally outside the Supreme Court to demand an end to the “butchery" of child sex change surgeries.

Daniel Penny to be tapped for Congressional Gold Medal by House GOP lawmaker

Rep. Eli Crane is planning to introduce a resolution to honor a U.S. Marine veteran on trial for killing a homeless man who was described as acting erratic on the subway.

Hegseth’s fortunes rise, at least for now

After a bruising week of headlines about allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct, and the uphill battle he faces in the Senate, aides...

AOC launches bid for top Democratic role on House Oversight Committee

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced she is running for the top Democratic position on the House Oversight Committee next congress.

Top law enforcement official sounds alarm about bloodthirsty Venezuelan gang operating in red state

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch is warning about the presence of violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in the state.

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