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Prosecutors propose January trial date in Trump 2020 election case

Special counsel Jack Smith’s office has proposed a January trial date for former President Trump’s criminal case stemming from his efforts to remain in power after the 2020 election. Prosecutors on Thursday proposed a Jan. 2, 2024, trial start and indicated they expect it will take no longer than four to six weeks to present...

IRS can’t find millions of sensitive tax records: watchdog

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) cannot locate thousands of microfilm cartridges containing millions of sensitive individual and business tax account records, according to a watchdog report. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said in a report released Tuesday that the IRS cannot account for microfilm cartridges — which contain backups of tax records as required under...

Making admissions fairer: Colleges systematically reject lower-income students

While being need-blind isn’t a problem, being “need-aware” — rejecting applicants based on their financial need — surely is.

Urban heat islands: Map shows the hottest neighborhoods in US cities

The way a city is designed can make hot weather feel even worse. The temperature on your block is influenced by everything from the number of trees on the street to the color of the pavement.

Nations warn against nonessential travel to Maui due to wildfires

International governments are warning citizens not to travel to Maui as wildfires continue to decimate the Hawaiian island. Canadian authorities issued a “regional risk” for Maui and warned Canadians to “avoid non-essential travel to Maui due to ongoing wildfires.”  British authorities issued travel advice regarding wildfires in Maui, warning, “Wildfires are affecting a number of...

House GOP will subpoena Biden family, says Republican chairman

House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) said that his committee, which has been investigating the foreign business dealings of President Biden’s family members, will eventually move to subpoena the Biden family — a move Comer hinted could include the president himself. “This is always going to end with the Bidens coming in...

Special Counsel Jack Smith proposes January 2024 trial in Trump election case

Special Counsel Jack Smith is asking a federal judge to begin the trial into former President Donald Trump in January of 2024, according to a filing.

Texas Republicans call on House to defund DHS if Biden won’t secure the border

Texas Republicans are urging their colleagues to cut off funding for the Department of Homeland Security if President Biden refuses to sign border security legislation.

More than 60 Utah Republicans endorse primary challenger to Mitt Romney

More than 60 lawmakers across the Utah state House of Representatives and Senate are urging state House Speaker Brad Wilson to challenge Sen. Mitt Romney.

Biden to request $13B in additional Ukraine funding: report

President Biden's administration reportedly will request $13 billion in additional funding for Ukraine on Thursday, and $12 billion for disaster funds.

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