The top watchdog for the U.S. Capitol Police will testify Thursday for the first time about the department's broad failures before and during the violent protest on Jan. 6, including missed intelligence predicting a “war” and weapons that were so old that officers

A Tennessee mayor has asked for the release of video footage of a shooting at a high school that left a student dead and a police officer wounded, but the local district attorney denied the request The mayor of the east Tennessee city of Knoxville requested

Disturbing bodycam footage released by Chicago police shows the moment a city cop shot and killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo last month — with the officer identified for the first time as Eric Stillman. “Police, stop, stop right f—-g now,” Stillman is heard

(CNN) A Minnesota man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly trapped a police officer's arm in his truck window while attempting to flee, and then attacking him with the officer's own rescue hammer, police said. The officer was attempting to stop the suspect,

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) - An officer who said he felt threatened and requested backup during an early-morning confrontation fired his gun at a fleeing suspect early Thursday in Hollywood, police said. The incident unfolded as the officer was working in downtown

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Amid a new wave of nationwide protests after the shooting death of Daunte Wright by a Minnesota police officer, another Black man was fatally shot this week by police officers at a hospital outside Ohio's capital city. Miles Jackson, 27, of

Harvard Divinity School philosophy professor Cornel West declared Wednesday on CNN’s “Tonight” that American police “have been out of control since the slave patrol.” During the discussion about George Floyd and Daunte Wright, West said, “So the question is

When Daunte Wright was fatally shot by an officer during a traffic stop near Minneapolis this week, he joined a long list of people who have died at the hands of the police after being pulled over for a traffic violation. Traffic stops should not be harrowing

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Chicago holds its breath, awaiting release of a police video showing 13-year-old Adam Toledo, reportedly with a gun, shot dead by a cop. The city

Chicago’s police oversight group released footage Thursday of an officer fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy more than two weeks ago. Police pursued, shot and killed Adam Toledo early March 29 in the primarily Latinx neighborhood of Little Village on the southwest

Democrats Unveil Long-Shot Plan To Expand Size Of Supreme Court From 9 To 13 Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Liberal congressional Democrats unveiled a proposal Thursday to expand the number of seats on the

Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day ... GOP's Jim Jordan pans Democrats' Supreme Court 'packing' proposal Democratic lawmakers are set to unveil legislation Thursday to expand the number of justices

You can tell that House and Senate Democrats are serious about court-packing by the new bill’s name: the Judiciary Act of 2021. They didn’t burden it with an insufferable acronym, like the Judicial Upkeep, Democracy, Growth, and Expansion (JUDGE) Act, or something

Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) joined his Democrat colleagues on Thursday, unveiling the left’s proposal, the Judiciary Act Of 2021, to expand the Supreme Court to 13 justices instead of nine, contending it would “rightfully reflect the values of the majority of the

(CNN) Democratic congressional leaders are rejecting a liberal push to expand the Supreme Court, dealing a blow to progressives in the latest sign that party leaders are attempting to tread cautiously on the highly controversial issue. House Speaker Nancy

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell accused Democrats on Thursday of wanting to “threaten” the Supreme Court by introducing legislation to expand the institution’s number of justices. “Time and again, prominent Democrats show they are no longer content

Democrats introduced legislation Thursday to expand the Supreme Court, a symbolic win for progressive groups who have been agitating for court reforms, despite the fact that the bill isn’t likely to go anywhere in this Congress. The bill, introduced by Sen.

It was the understanding amongst Democrats that the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s word was somewhere between law and holy writ, and that anyone defying her wishes, be they Democrat or Republican, was just an unconscionable thing to do. Well, fun fact that’s surprising

WASHINGTON — A group of House and Senate Democrats on Thursday introduced legislation to expand the Supreme Court to 13 members from nine, working to build momentum for rebalancing the court after an aggressive Republican drive to move it to the right. The

Time To Take Out the Trash Rotund Nadler weighs in; “We’re not packing it, we’re unpacking it.” Rules for Radicals “Accuse your opponent of what you are doing, to create confusion and to inculcate voters against evidence of your own guilt” Led by House Judiciary

Washington (CNN) President Joe Biden spoke with two of his predecessors ahead of his Wednesday announcement that he will withdraw US troops from Afghanistan by September 11, drawing an end to America's longest war. The separate phone conversations between

As President Biden nears his 100th day in office, his overall approval ratings remain well above water and he scores high marks with Americans on how he’s handling the coronavirus pandemic. But when it comes to the crisis at the U.S.-Mexican border, most Americans

Blinken Arrives In Afghanistan After Biden Announces Troop Withdrawal Enlarge this image toggle caption Kenzo Tribouillard/AP Kenzo Tribouillard/AP Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kabul on Thursday in an unannounced visit that comes just a day

A group of House Republicans is urging the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to include border wall construction at the United States-Mexico border in any infrastructure package. The group of 40 House Republicans, led by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA),

Mr. Biden’s tone underscored what a humbling moment it was for the United States. So many of the objectives cited by the military and other proponents of a continued presence in Afghanistan — transforming the country into a stable democratic ally, weakening

It appears the American public has finally begun losing its patience with the Biden administration and its mishandling of the migrant crisis it caused. The ongoing situation at the southern border is causing people to think differently about President Joe Biden’s

(CNN) Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday in an unannounced visit to the country where US troops have been fighting for nearly 20 years. Blinken touched down in the Afghan capital less than 24 hours after the United States

U.S. Army soldiers and Afghan National Army soldiers patrol in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, in 2012. (Baz Ratner/Reuters) If anything, he should be withdrawing U.S. troops sooner than September 11 of this year. There is no question that Joe Biden has been

(CNN) President Joe Biden is carrying out some of Donald Trump's biggest campaign promises by leaving America's longest war, targeting economic aid at forgotten Americans and building an infrastructure plan that may actually happen. The current White House

Secretary of State Tony Blinken has touched down in Kabul, Afghanistan, for a surprise visit Thursday following President Biden’s announcement that the US would pull out all remaining troops by September. Speaking to reporters while standing alongside Afghan

The Biden administration is manipulating intelligence to make Russia look like a bigger concern to America than China, former Acting Director of National Intelligence Ric Grenell tells Newsmax TV. President Joe Biden on Thursday announced sanctions on Russia

Washington (CNN) The Biden administration is expected to announce sanctions as soon as Thursday targeting Russian individuals and entities, in addition to the expulsion of as many as a dozen Russian diplomats from the US in response to the hack of SolarWinds

The Biden administration is preparing to announce sanctions in response to a massive Russian hacking campaign that breached vital federal agencies, as well as for election interference, a senior administration official said Wednesday night. The sanctions,

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is set to announce on Thursday a string of long-awaited measures against Russia, including far-reaching financial sanctions, for the hacking of government and private networks and a range of other activity, according to

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on Russia in the East Room at the White House, April 15, 2021. (Tom Brenner/Reuters) President Biden suggested it is time to deescalate tensions with Russia in remarks about the sweeping sanctions his administration imposed

U.S. Slaps New Sanctions On Russia Over Cyber Attack, Election Meddling President Biden is ordering a new round of economic sanctions on Russia in response to Moscow's election meddling and a Kremlin-linked computer breach that penetrated numerous U.S. government

file photo: Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova attends a news conference after a meeting of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov with his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi in Moscow, Russia March 13, 2018. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin file

The Biden administration imposed a raft of new sanctions against Moscow on Thursday over alleged election interference and cyberattacks. "Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took sweeping action against 16 entities

One of the people sanctioned by the U.S. government on Thursday for election interference is Konstantin Kilimnik, a Ukrainian-Russian political operative who worked closely for years with former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort. The Treasury Department

The United States on Thursday announced a sweeping series of sanctions against Russia over election interference, cyber hacking, and other “harmful foreign activities,” it said, including reports of Russia offering "bounties" for Taliban attacks against U.S.

MINNEAPOLIS— The prosecution and defense have rested their respective cases in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. So, what happens now in the proceedings against the man accused in the death of George Floyd? Judge Peter Cahill told

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin waived his right to testify to the jury at his murder trial for the deadly arrest last May of George Floyd. The defense also told Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill it would call no more witnesses after

(CNN) Derek Chauvin's defense is expected to call another expert witness to testify on Thursday, which could be the trial's last day of testimony before the case moves to closing arguments. The former Minneapolis Police officer's defense team has called seven

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. One of the main arguments being advanced by Eric Nelson, sole attorney for Derek Chauvin in his trial for the murder of George Floyd, is that the

It’s a Monday evening in Minneapolis. Police respond to a call about a man who allegedly used a counterfeit $20 bill to buy cigarettes. Seventeen minutes later, the man they are there to investigate lies motionless on the ground, and is pronounced dead shortly

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - George Floyd died of a sudden heart rhythm disturbance as a result of his heart disease, a forensic pathologist testified for the defense at former Officer Derek Chauvin‘s murder trial, contradicting prosecution experts who said Floyd succumbed

On Thursday, the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, charged with murdering George Floyd, adjourned for the week. Jurors will hear closing arguments and begin deliberating on Monday. For more than two weeks, the prosecution, a team of

After stumbling out of the box, the defense attorneys steady the ship — with a superb witness. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE I wouldn’t have bet on it, but it has happened twice in the same case — once to each side in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial. The defense case

Watch Live: Chauvin Defense Testimony Continues In Murder Trial MPR News YouTube The attorney of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is expected to continue presenting his defense in the trial over the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin is facing

The judge presiding over former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial denied an acquittal request Wednesday by the officer’s defense team. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25, 2020, by pressing a knee on Floyd’s neck for

LONDON — Toward the end of the carefully choreographed, 50-minute planned funeral service for Prince Philip, scheduled for Saturday, the “Last Post” will be played by musicians from Britain’s Royal Marines. But the military buglers will then have one further

Prince Edward is reflecting on the legacy of his late father, Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh died Friday at age 99 after 73 years of marriage to Queen Elizabeth II. Edward, the Earl of Wessex, is the youngest of Queen Elizabeth and Philip's four children.

LONDON (AP) — Prince William and Prince Harry won’t walk side-by-side Saturday as they follow their grandfather’s coffin into the church ahead of Prince Philip’s funeral, minimizing the chances of any awkward moments between the brothers who are grappling with

LONDON (AP) - Here is the full list of guests who will attend the funeral of Prince Philip on Saturday at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. 1. Queen Elizabeth II 2. Prince Charles 3. Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall 4. Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge 5.

Windsor, England (CNN) Buckingham Palace has revealed the 30 people who will make up the congregation at the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral service on Saturday. Prince Philip, who died last Friday at the age of 99 , is being laid to rest on Saturday at 3 p.m.

Britain’s Prince Charles appeared close to tears Thursday as he viewed thousands of floral tributes left for his “dear Papa,” Prince Philip. The 72-year-old heir to the throne could not hide his grief as he was joined by wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall,

Senior royals must wear civilian clothes to Prince Philip’s funeral, defusing potential tensions over who would be allowed to don military uniforms. Queen Elizabeth II's decision means Prince Harry won’t risk being the only member of the royal family not in

EXCLUSIVE: Prince Andrew didn't let his public scandal stop him from joining the other members of the British royal family to mourn his father Prince Philip. On April 11, the Duke of York spoke out for the first since he stepped away from public duties after

The list of 30 guests who plan on attending Prince Philip's funeral this Saturday has been revealed. A ceremonial royal funeral for the late Duke of Edinburgh is scheduled to take place April 17 at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace announced earlier this week.

Queen Elizabeth II reportedly had to "make some difficult decisions" while planning Prince Philip’s funeral. The Duke of Edinburgh is set to be laid to rest at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on Saturday and while Philip will only be surrounded by close

Live Covid-19 Live Updates: Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause Shakes Rollout Worldwide The temporary hold on the shot in the United States may last seven to 10 days, after an expert panel asked for more time to assess a potential rare side effect. But its consequences

Confidence in the safety of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine dropped 15 percent among Americans after federal health officials hit the brakes on its use this week, according to a new poll. Adults who said they believe the single-dose shot is “safe” dropped

In the United States, vaccine passports have become a controversial issue. But not everyone seems to be arguing about the same thing. The term “vaccine passport” generally refers to a smartphone app that can quickly confirm that someone has received a Covid-19

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) committee learned Wednesday of a seventh woman who developed a rare and severe type of blood clot after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, and an additional incident involving a man which occurred

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in limbo for a while longer after government health advisers declared Wednesday that they need more evidence to decide if a handful of unusual blood clots were linked to the shot — and if so, how big the risk

Dr. Anthony Fauci and top health officials told Americans to get vaccinated with available shots after a pause in the Johnson & Johnson version, saying Thursday the nation is at a “critical turning point” in the COVID-19 pandemic and can outrace fast-moving

(CNN) Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, says the r ecommended pause on the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is just that: a pause -- and not a cancellation -- and will likely last days to weeks. "I doubt very seriously if we're

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ April 14 The Chicago Tribune on the federal pause of administering the Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine: Blood clots in veins that drain blood from the brain can lead to alarming

The Most Popular J&J Vaccine Story On Facebook? A Conspiracy Theorist Posted It Enlarge this image toggle caption Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images CNN. ABC News. The New York Times. Fox News. Those are the

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain on pause in the US for now — with a federal advisory committee saying Wednesday it needs time and evidence to determine if the shot is linked to serious blood clots experienced by a handful of patients. During

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand’s coronavirus cases surpassed 1,500 on Thursday to set another record, sparking concerns the pandemic may spiral out of hand. More than 8,000 cases have been recorded since April 1 in a fresh outbreak linked to nightclubs and bars

Almost 6,000 "breakthrough cases" of Americans becoming infected with the coronavirus despite vaccination have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – far less than 1% of the 76 million Americans who are fully vaccinated. The CDC,

Approximately 5,800 fully vaccinated Americans — out of 66 million who received the shots — still became infected with COVID-19, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data reported Thursday. The infections, dubbed breakthrough cases — or

(CNN) About 5,800 people who have been vaccinated against coronavirus have become infected anyway, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells CNN. Some became seriously ill and 74 people died, the CDC said. It said 396 -- 7% -- of those who got

About 5,800 individuals tested positive for coronavirus after receiving a complete dosage of the vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The number of people who have reportedly contracted coronavirus after vaccination represent a tiny

NEW DELHI (AP) — India reported more than 200,000 new coronavirus cases Thursday, skyrocketing past 14 million overall as an intensifying outbreak puts a grim weight on its fragile health care system. In the capital, New Delhi, more than a dozen hotels and

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified nearly 6,000 cases of the Chinese coronavirus developing in Americans who have been fully vaccinated, reflecting Dr. Anthony Fauci’s recent warning of “breakthrough” cases occurring as vaccination

Almost 6,000 "breakthrough cases" of Americans becoming infected with the coronavirus despite vaccination have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – far less than 1% of the 76 million Americans who are fully vaccinated. The CDC,

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas on Thursday reported 283 new coronavirus cases and six more deaths from the illness the virus causes. The Department of Health said there had been 332,949 total cases in the state since the pandemic began last year. The state’s

NEW DELHI (AP) - India reported more than 200,000 new coronavirus cases Thursday, skyrocketing past 14 million overall as an intensifying outbreak puts a grim weight on its fragile health care system. In the capital, New Delhi, more than a dozen hotels and

About one out of every five Americans say they will never get a COVID-19 vaccine if they can avoid it, according to a new poll that was taken right before the United States paused Johnson & Johnson vaccinations because of an extremely rare issue with blood

Brazil COVID-19: 'Humanitarian Crisis' With More Than 3,000 Deaths A Day Enlarge this image toggle caption Andre Penner/AP Andre Penner/AP Health officials in Brazil say many hospitals are running dangerously short of sedatives and other crucial medications

What is a COVID-19 vaccine passport, and will I need one? “Vaccine passports,” or vaccine certificates, are documents that show you were vaccinated against COVID-19 or recently tested negative for the virus. They could help you get into places such as stadiums

People will probably need a third shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech within 12 months of being fully vaccinated, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla told CNBC on Thursday. Annual shots may also be needed, Bourla said. Pfizer previously announced that data from its clinical

The United States is preparing for the possibility that a booster shot will be needed between nine and 12 months after people are initially vaccinated against COVID-19, a White House official said on Thursday. While the duration of immunity after vaccination

HRAUN via Getty Images Scientists are studying booster COVID-19 shots that could protect against emerging variants. The COVID-19 vaccination rollout is well underway in the United States. Millions of people have already been vaccinated. Though experts are

Sign up for our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. Pfizer’s CEO said Thursday that people will likely need a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine within a year of being inoculated — as a top US scientist warned that immunity

His remarks follow Pfizer and BioNTech outlining their intention to test a third dose of the vaccine — an announcement made in February. “We believe that the third dose will raise the antibody response 10- to 20- fold,” Bourla said at the time, likening it

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) - The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported 10 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the fourth consecutive day. The latest numbers brought the pandemic totals on the tribe’s reservation to 30,279 cases and 1,262

GENEVA (AP) - World Health Organization: Europe’s 53-country region has surpassed 1 million deaths linked to COVID-19. Sign up for Daily Newsletters Manage Newsletters Copyright © 2021 The Washington Times, LLC. Please read our comment policy before commenting. Click

Some U.S. House Democrats from New York and New Jersey are threatening a gutsy move that their California colleagues should consider. The threat: refusing to vote for President Biden’s signature infrastructure package and the higher taxes to pay for it unless

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana’s state tax collections are expected to bounce back even stronger than expected from the pandemic recession. A new state tax revenue forecast given Thursday to state legislators projects those collections going up by more than 4%

A group of House members applied more pressure to repeal the state and local tax deduction cap on Thursday, as the policy emerges as a possible stumbling block in efforts to pass President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan. Lawmakers from both parties announced

A day after two major tax bills got out of committee with relative ease, day three of the Louisiana Legislature’s fiscal session demonstrated how complicated and politically difficult lawmakers’ promised tax overhaul may get. Lawmakers have said they want

WASHINGTON — The White House won’t commit to lowering federal taxes for New Yorkers by abolishing the “SALT cap” as part of President Biden’s more than $2 trillion infrastructure bill — even as Gov. Andrew Cuomo uses the mere possibly to help sell his new state

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A House Republican leader’s bid to expand Louisiana’s medical marijuana program and allow smokable cannabis started to gain traction Thursday, as lawmakers advanced a bill that would tax the new therapeutic products. Louisiana’s dispensaries

With research showing state spending grew 30% faster than Illinois’ median household income over the past decade, a new bill would tie spending in Springfield to growth in household income. Senate Bill 589, introduced by state Sen. Suzy Glowiak-Hilton, D-Western

Arizona has no plans to tax unemployment or federal loans its residents and local businesses received during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Arizona Senate and House unanimously have approved of Senate Bill 1752, which fully conforms state tax code with the federal

As the West Virginia legislative session came to a close, lawmakers successfully passed a budget bill, but failed to reach an agreement on how the state should reduce and eventually eliminate its income tax. The nearly $4.5 billion budget passed both chambers

Republicans and Democrats at the Illinois statehouse acknowledge something has to be done about the state’s Firearm Owner Identification card and Illinois State Police officials say they have the answer. The state’s FOID card has been around since the 1960s.

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would create a commission to study reparations for black Americans for slavery. The vote was along party lines, 25 Democrats voting yes and 17 Republicans voting against. The bill has been designated

A House panel is expected to advance a decadeslong effort to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves WASHINGTON -- A House panel is expected to advance a decadeslong effort to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves with a vote Wednesday on legislation

The House Judiciary Committee will vote Wednesday on establishing a commission on reparations — potentially granting perks to people eight generations removed from slavery. The measure is expected to pass with Democratic support following a meeting this week

A House committee late Wednesday advanced legislation, first introduced in 1989, that would study the issue of awarding reparations to the descendants of American slaves. The House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to send a bill to the House floor

The House Judiciary Committee voted 25 to 17 Wednesday night to approve H.R. 40, which would establish a body to review racial disparities and form a "national apology" to the Black community. The committee's vote pushes forward legislation that would allocate

A House committee on Wednesday advanced an effort to create a commission that could consider how to provide Black Americans with reparations for slavery. The bill is commonly known as H.R. 40 and was first introduced in 1989 by former Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.),

A US congressional panel Wednesday began a much-anticipated debate on federal slavery reparation payments to African Americans, ahead of a historic first vote on an issue gaining momentum during the nation's intensifying discussions over race. The House Judiciary

Washington (CNN) A House committee on Wednesday advanced a bill that would create a commission to study reparations for descendants of enslaved Americans, a major achievement for advocates of reparations as it marks the first time this bill would have a full

A House committee late Wednesday took an unprecedented step to advance legislation to examine whether the federal government should provide slavery reparations to African Americans. Democrats, who control the majority, passed the bill without any GOP support

A bill that will create a commission to study and make recommendations on how to best provide reparations to the descendants of enslaved people in the U.S. has taken a historic leap forward after being advanced by a House committee. With a vote of 25 to 17,

(CNN) On Wednesday, Rep. Liz Cheney was asked a straightforward question by Fox News' Neil Cavuto: "If Donald Trump were the 2024 nominee, would you support him?" And the Wyoming House Republican gave an equally straightforward answer: "I would not." Which

Former Trump campaign manager and top White House aide Kellyanne Conway will serve as a senior adviser to Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno, his campaign announced on Thursday. Conway, 54, managed former President Trump’s campaign ahead of the 2016 election

Washington (CNN) Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, the No. 3 House Republican, said Wednesday she would not support Donald Trump if he decided to launch another White House bid in 2024. "I would not," Cheney told Fox News' Neil Cavuto when asked if she would support

Former President Donald Trump lambasted Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, two senior Republicans who voted in favor of impeaching or convicting him following the Jan. 6 riot. Trump said it was "great news for the Republican Party" that

Despite a competitive (if not contentious) 2016 GOP primary battle against former President Donald Trump, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has Trump's endorsement in his bid for reelection next year. In fact, the onetime rivals now share a mutual respect. Indeed,

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would make an endorsement in the Republican primary against Rep. Liz Cheney, warning too many Republican challengers would allow her to win reelection. “So many people are looking to run against Crazy Liz Cheney — but

Pennsylvania Republicans eyeing a shot at the Senate in 2022 will likely face a primary field stacked with ardent supporters of former President Donald Trump, which may make it difficult to stand out as the contenders try to out-MAGA their opponents. One potential

Weeks after making clear he would try to defeat the 10 Republican U.S. Representatives who voted to impeach him, former President Donald Trump on Wednesday escalated his feud with one of them — Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo. In a strongly worded statement, Trump

Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) said Wednesday on Fox News Channel’s “Your World” that she would not support Donald Trump if he were the 2024 Republican Party nominee. When asked about Trump, Cheney said, “I’ve been clear about my views about what happened

President Donald Trump celebrated the news Wednesday that Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) has not decided whether to run for reelection in 2022. “Great news for the Republican Party!” Trump wrote in a statement, pointing to reports that Murkowski is still weighing

U.S. troops patrol at an Afghan National Army base in Logar Province, Afghanistan, August 7, 2018. (Omar Sobhani/Reuters) The credibility of last summer’s bombshell report alleging the Russian government was paying bounties to Taliban fighters to kill U.S.

The White House said the U.S. intelligence community had only “low to moderate confidence” in intelligence suggesting the Russian government had offered bounties to Afghan militants to kill U.S. troops, despite then-candidate Joe Biden repeatedly hammering

U.S. intelligence officials are now backing off their claim that Russia had offered bounties on American soldiers to Taliban fighters, saying Thursday they now have "low to moderate confidence" in that assessment. Last June, during the heat of the presidential

A senior Biden administration official admitted Thursday that the United States intelligence community assessed with only “low to moderate confidence” the claim that Russian intelligence officers offered the Taliban bounties on American troops in Afghanistan. “The

The Biden administration on Thursday walked back one of the biggest bombshell campaign-season revelations of last year: that the Russian government had put bounties on the heads of US troops in Afghanistan. Oh, how convenient. A senior official told The Daily

Remember that Russian bounties story with which the media absolutely flayed President Donald Trump? The fake story claimed that U.S. intelligence agencies that supposedly Russian had offered bounties for killing American forces in Afghanistan. Democrats went

The Afghanistan Russian bounties ‘story’ proves it. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE B oth Dan McLaughlin and Michael Brendan Dougherty have already weighed in on the media’s embarrassing “Russian bounties” story. In June, the New York Times reported that United States

The Washington Post fact-checker gave President Donald Trump “four Pinocchios” last year when he pushed back against claims that Russia was paying Taliban terrorist bounties to kill U.S. troops — a story now walked back by U.S. intelligence. Last July, the

The US government on Thursday downplayed a bombshell report that Russia may have placed bounties on US troops in Afghanistan — but White House press secretary Jen Psaki dodged questions about whether President Biden regrets attacking former President Donald

On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) reacted to U.S. intelligence walking back claims that Russia put bounties on American troops by criticizing former President Donald Trump for failing to confront

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits tumbled last week to 576,000, a post-COVID low and a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession. The Labor Department said Thursday that applications plummeted

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits

The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims dropped to 576,000 last week as the economy continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Department of Labor. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics figure released Thursday represented

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits tumbled last week to 576,000, a post-COVID low and a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession. The Labor Department said Thursday that

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits tumbled last week to 576,000, a post-COVID-19 low and a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession. The Labor Department said Thursday

“I found it very encouraging that there are signs that people are waking up from hibernation, buying new clothes and going out to restaurants,’‘ said Beth Ann Bovino, U.S. chief economist at S&P Global. “I think people are feeling optimistic that the United

Economic data released Thursday shows some hopeful signs of a strong post-pandemic recovery, five weeks after the federal government implemented a sweeping Covid-19 recovery bill — and as increased rates of vaccinations continue to push more Americans back

The Economy May Be On The Mend As Retail Sales Soar And Unemployment Claims Fall Retail sales soared in March, as vaccinations and $1,400 relief payments boosted shoppers' outlook. New state unemployment claims also fell to their lowest level since the pandemic

Live Retail Sales Jump and Jobless Claims Drop in New Signs of Recovery: Live Updates RIGHT NOW Retail spending rose nearly 10 percent in March as relief payments hit bank accounts. Week’s unemployment claims fall to lowest level of the pandemic. People wait

Signs Of Economic Boom Emerge As Retail Sales Surge, Jobless Claims Hit Pandemic Low Enlarge this image toggle caption Jessica Hill/AP Jessica Hill/AP Signs of an economic boom are emerging as Americans open up their wallets to spend freely. Retail sales

One person dead and 12 people missing after a 129-foot commercial boat capsized off Louisiana A 129-foot commercial boat capsized in rough waters off Louisiana. Six people were rescued, one person was found dead and 12 are still missing.

PORT FOURCHON, La. (AP) — Coast Guard boats and aircraft have covered an area larger than the state of Rhode Island to search for 12 people still missing Wednesday off the Louisiana coast after their offshore oilfield vessel capsized in hurricane-force winds. One

Families and friends clung to hope Thursday afternoon as divers attempted to hunt for 12 people missing from a commercial boat that capsized in roaring winds and heavy seas off Louisiana two days ago, killing one person. However, more stormy weather delayed

The 12 people missing after a commercial platform vessel overturned in waters off Louisiana have still not been located as of Thursday morning, the Coast Guard tells Fox News, as family members are holding out hope that their loved ones are alive. The developments

Families and friends clung to hope Thursday afternoon as divers attempted to hunt for 12 people missing from a commercial boat that capsized in roaring winds and heavy seas off Louisiana two days ago, killing one person. However, more stormy weather delayed

PORT FOURCHON, La. (AP) - Racing against time in the search for 12 people missing since their ship capsized in the Gulf of Mexico, Coast Guard divers hoped a break in stormy weather Thursday would give them an opportunity to reach the overturned platform vessel. The

Families and friends waited for word on their loved ones Thursday as rescue boats and aircraft combed a swath of the Gulf of Mexico the size of Rhode Island in search of 12 people missing from a commercial boat that capsized two days ago in stormy seas off

Families and friends clung to hope Thursday as divers prepared to hunt for 12 people missing from a commercial boat that capsized in roaring winds and heavy seas off Louisiana two days ago. Boats and aircraft have been combing a swath of the Gulf of Mexico

Families and friends clung to hope Thursday as divers prepared to hunt for 12 people missing from a commercial boat that capsized in roaring winds and heavy seas off Louisiana two days ago. Boats and aircraft have been combing a swath of the Gulf of Mexico

President Joe Biden on Wednesday appointed Erika Moritsugu as a senior liaison to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. In an announcement, the White House said Moritsugu will hold the title of deputy assistant to the president and will be “a vital

A spokesman for the national Black Lives Matter organization said a New York-based Black activist continues to use its name despite sending him multiple cease and desist letters. The activist, Hank Newsome of the unaffiliated Black Lives Matter Greater New

President Biden met Thursday with leaders of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, which has pushed for more Asian Americans in his administration and for a law to combat the sort of hate crimes against the group that have risen since the COVID-19

A Black Lives Matter activist from Seattle has been arrested — for an alleged anti-Asian hate crime, according to reports. Christopher Hamner, 51, who is black, was charged with allegedly attacking three Asian-American women in two separate incidents last

The Senate voted on Wednesday to advance legislation that would strengthen federal efforts to address hate crimes directed at Asian-Americans, paving the way for passage of the measure and sending a bipartisan denunciation of the sharp increase in discrimination

Black Lives Matter activists like to suggest that they really care about hate crimes against people because of their race, instead of them being about trying to push the country further left with a radical anti-police agenda. But one Black Lives Matter activist

(CNN) President Joe Biden on Wednesday named Erika Moritsugu to a senior-level Asian American and Pacific Islander liaison position, the White House announced in a statement. Moritsugu, whose official title will be deputy assistant to the President and Asian

President Biden on Thursday named Erika Moritsugu, a top official at a women’s advocacy group and a veteran of Capitol Hill, as a senior liaison to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community after two Democrats had threatened to derail Mr. Biden’s

Biden Appoints Erika Moritsugu To Asian American Liaison Role The Biden administration on Wednesday named Erika Moritsugu as deputy assistant to the president and Asian American and Pacific Islander senior liaison. The announcement of the new role comes after

A white active-duty soldier who was seen in a viral video berating and shoving a Black man in a South Carolina neighborhood has been charged with third-degree assault and battery, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department. "The first time I saw

The South Carolina soldier who was caught on video shoving and threatening a young black man for being “in the wrong neighborhood” is Jonathan Pentland, a high-ranking sergeant in the US Army and father of two, according to reports. Jonathan Pentland, a U.S.

(CNN) A US Army soldier stationed at Fort Jackson in South Carolina was arrested and charged with third-degree assault and battery after the airing of a video that authorities say shows him push and threaten a young Black man on a neighborhood sidewalk. Jonathan

South Carolina authorities have charged a white Army drill sergeant for misdemeanor assault after a video went viral on social media showing him shoving and shouting at a black man walking through their neighborhood. The footage showed Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pentland,

A white Army non-commissioned officer depicted in a viral video accosting and shoving a Black man in a South Carolina neighborhood has been charged with third-degree assault. Jonathan Pentland, 42, was charged Wednesday and listed as detained in the Richland

South Carolina authorities have charged a White Army drill sergeant with misdemeanor assault after he appeared on video shoving and shouting at a Black man on a suburban sidewalk earlier this week. Authorities have identified Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pentland,

A white Army non-commissioned officer depicted in a viral video accosting and shoving a Black man in a South Carolina neighborhood has been charged with third-degree assault. Jonathan Pentland, 42, was charged Wednesday and listed as detained in the Richland

Dozens of Black Lives Matter protesters rallied outside the South Carolina home of a soldier charged with assaulting a black man in a now-viral video. Videos showed a large group holding BLM signs and shouting through a megaphone Wednesday as they stood in

Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe’s Twitter account was suspended Thursday, a day after he released secretly-recorded video of a CNN staffer boasting that his network produced “propaganda” aimed at defeating President Donald Trump during the 2020 election. Twitter

Project Veritas founder and CEO James O’Keefe has been suspended by Twitter following his undercover videos exposing a CNN technical director who admitted the network using fear and propaganda in order to help President Joe Biden defeat Donald Trump in the

Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe told Fox News Thursday he will sue Twitter for "defamation" after the platform permanently suspended his account over the alleged use of "fake accounts". A Twitter spokesperson told Fox News that O'Keefe was "permanently

Twitter on Thursday permanently suspended Project Veritas president James O’Keefe’s account. Mr. O’Keefe, a conservative activist, was banned for violating Twitter’s rules on platform manipulation and spam, according to a Twitter spokesperson. A Twitter spokesperson

James O’Keefe, the founder of the investigative journalism organization Project Veritas, has been permanently blacklisted by Twitter, just as his organization releases bombshell undercover footage showing senior CNN employees admitting to using “propaganda.”

Earlier we reported that Twitter had suspended Project Veritas founder and CEO James O’Keefe for unknown reasons after he and Project Veritas released a three-day strike against CNN using undercover footage of one of their technical directors admitting to the

Project Veritas continued its undercover-video attack on CNN Thursday, releasing another secretly-recorded clip of loose-lipped technical director Charles Chester admitting the network is “trying to help” Black Lives Matter. Chester made the admission while

A body recovered in the Mississippi River Tuesday has been identified as missing Louisiana State University student Kori Gauthier, authorities said. Gauthier, an 18-year-old freshman at LSU, was last seen April 6, her family said. Police found her car abandoned

The body of a Louisiana State University freshman missing since last week was found in the Mississippi River, authorities said Wednesday. LSU Chief of Police Bart Thompson confirmed that remains pulled from the river in St. John the Baptist Parish on Tuesday

Freshman Kori Gauthier was last seen on April 6 on the Baton Rouge campus and was reported missing after her car was discovered abandoned on I-10 East on the Mississippi River Bridge between Baton Rouge and Port Allen when another car accidentally crashed into

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The body pulled from the Mississippi River on Tuesday has been identified as missing LSU freshman Kori Gauthier. “Since Kori was first reported missing, the LSU Police Department, Baton Rouge Police Department and other law enforcement

(CNN) The body of missing Louisiana State University student Kori Gauthier has been recovered, according to a joint press release from Baton Rouge Police and LSU Police. "Since Kori was first reported missing, the LSU Police Department, Baton Rouge Police

Missing LSU freshman Kori Gauthier's body found in the Mississippi River, no foul play The body of missing LSU student Kori Gauthier was found in the Mississippi River in St. John the Baptist Parish.

LAFAYETTE, La. — A body recovered from the Mississippi River in the St. John the Baptist Parish was identified as missing LSU student Kori Gauthier, authorities said Wednesday. Based on cell phone tracking, video footage, a timeline of events, and information

Washington (CNN) Former Vice President Mike Pence underwent a successful surgery Wednesday to have a pacemaker implanted to help combat a slow heart rate he's recently experienced, his office said in a statement. "Over the past two weeks, former Vice President

Former Vice President Mike Pence received a heart pacemaker device during routine surgery on Wednesday and is expected to fully recover, his spokesman said on Thursday. Pence, 61, who previously disclosed an "asymptomatic" heart condition, underwent the procedure

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence has undergone surgery to have a pacemaker implanted. His office says that Wednesday’s procedure went well and that Pence “is expected to fully recover and return to normal activity in the coming days.” The

Former Vice President Mike Pence had a pacemaker implanted on Wednesday after experiencing symptoms of a slow heart rate, his office said. Mr. Pence, 61, underwent the procedure at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Falls Church, Virginia. His office said the

Mike Pence has had a pacemaker implanted during a procedure in Indiana, the former VP’s office announced Thursday. “I am grateful for the swift professionalism and care of the outstanding doctors, nurses and staff at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute,” the

Former Vice President Mike Pence had surgery to install a pacemaker for his heart, his office revealed Thursday. “The routine surgery was successful, and he is expected to fully recover and return to normal activity in the coming days,” Pence’s office noted. Pence’s

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — A Canadian Parliament member was caught stark naked in a virtual meeting of the House of Commons. William Amos, who has represented the Quebec district of Pontiac since 2015, appeared on the screens of his fellow lawmakers completely

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - A Canadian Parliament member was caught stark naked in a virtual meeting of the House of Commons. William Amos, who has represented the Quebec district of Pontiac since 2015, appeared on the screens of his fellow lawmakers completely

A Canadian Parliament member was caught stark naked in a virtual meeting of the House of Commons OTTAWA, Ontario -- A Canadian Parliament member was caught stark naked in a virtual meeting of the House of Commons. William Amos, who has represented the Quebec

A Canadian lawmaker was caught in the buff during a virtual House of Commons conference on Wednesday, a report said. William Amos, a Liberal MP, was recorded on camera standing nude in his office, flanked by the Quebec and Canadian flags, according to a screenshot

A Canadian lawmaker was caught in the buff during a virtual House of Commons conference on Wednesday, a report said. William Amos, a Liberal MP, was recorded on camera standing nude in his office, flanked by the Quebec and Canadian flags, according to a screenshot

Washington (CNN Business) In his final letter to shareholders as Amazon CEO before he steps down from the role later this year, Jeff Bezos spent much of his time addressing the complaints of critics, both directly and indirectly. Amazon AMZN He specifically

NEW YORK (AP) - After a union battle at an Alabama warehouse, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said that as executive chairman he will focus on making the company a better place to work. Bezos made the disclosure Thursday in his annual letter to shareholders. He

In his final letter to Amazon shareholders before stepping aside as CEO, Jeff Bezos offered a vigorous defense of the company’s treatment of its warehouse employees. But the billionaire also admitted that the retail giant needs to get its act together in the

After a union battle at an Alabama warehouse, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos acknowledged that Amazon has to do better for its workers and vowed to make Amazon a safer place to work. Bezos made the promise Thursday in his annual letter to shareholders. He said

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said in his last letter to shareholders on Thursday that his employees are not “desperate souls and being treated as robots,” but the company needs to improve its treatment of its workers. Mr. Bezos previously announced his exit from

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrectionists would have "had a battle on their hands" if they encountered her — declaring she is a "street fighter." "That’s what they were setting out to do," Pelosi (D-Calif.) told USA Today, acknowledging

(CNN) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has never kept quiet about her distaste for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, but an anecdote from an upcoming book reveals details of a disagreement over the placement of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 19, 2021. (Graeme Jennings/Reuters) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly mocked Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and other members

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) ripped Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) as an “enabler of some of the worst stuff,” according to an excerpt of USA Today journalist Susan Page’s autobiography of the 81-year-old speaker, Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi

Everyone needs a laugh once in a while. If you haven’t had one today, this story might just give you one. There’s no doubt that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has treated us to a lot of laughs over the years with some of the crazy things she’s said. She’s

Lawmakers in the Iowa House passed an all-encompassing bill they said strengthens legal protections for the police and increases penalties for protest-related offenses. The Iowa House passed Senate File 342 on Wednesday night in a 63-30 vote. Eight Democrats

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The North Dakota House has passed a bill restricting transgender girls from participating in public elementary and secondary school sports and sent the legislation to the Senate. The bill passed Wednesday prohibits K-12 schools from “knowingly”

Aerial image of the Florida State Capitol Building in Tallahassee, Fla. ( felixmizioznikov/Getty Images) The Florida House of Representatives on Wednesday voted 77-40 to pass legislation prohibiting transgender athletes from playing girls’ sports. The Fairness

The Florida House passed a bill Wednesday that would prohibit school athletic teams and sports designated for girls and women from admitting males. HB 1475, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, passed in the Republican-led state House by a vote of 77-40, mostly

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama could soon become the next conservative state to prevent transgender girls from playing on female sports teams. The Republican-dominated Alabama Senate on Thursday voted 25-5 for the House-passed bill that would prohibit K-12

(CNN) Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez say they are better off as friends. The stars announced on Thursday that they are officially ending their two-year engagement. "We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so," a representative

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have officially called off their engagement. A source close to Lopez confirmed to Fox News that she and the former MLB player are no longer moving forward with their marriage. The duo issued a joint statement to TODAY on

Well, the rumors are true: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are over. After weeks of speculation, the singer and the baseball star released a joint statement exclusively to the “Today” show on Thursday saying they “are better as friends.” “We have realized

LOS ANGELES (AP) - J-Lo and A-Rod are no longer J-Rod - officially. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez told the “Today” show Thursday in a joint statement that they are calling off their two-year engagement. “We have realized we are better as friends and look

Alex Rodriguez performed a little bit of memory cleansing just hours before he and Jennifer Lopez announced they would be breaking up for good and officially ending their engagement. The former MLB slugger, 45, posted a video tribute to Lopez, 51, and the

The National Stadium, the main stadium of Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, is pictured in Tokyo, Japan, March 18, 2021. Picture taken on March 18, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon The National Stadium, the main stadium of Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics,

FILE PHOTO: The Olympic rings are illuminated in front of the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan January 22, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon FILE PHOTO: The Olympic rings are illuminated in front of the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan January 22, 2021. REUTERS/Kim

A uniform is projected on Christ the Redeemer statue during an event by Brazil's Olympic Committee to mark the 100 days to the start of the 2020 Tokyo Games, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil April 14, 2021. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes A uniform is projected on Christ

A passerby wearing a protective face masks walks past a screen showing a countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games that have been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Tokyo, Japan, April 14, 2021. REUTERS/Issei Kato A passerby

DENVER (AP) - Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill to improve maternal health aimed at bettering pregnancy outcomes for minority women, as the U.S. recognizes Black Maternal Health Week. About 700 women across the country die annually from complications

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Planned Parenthood recorded its highest number of abortions and largest amount of taxpayer funding to date in 2020. Planned Parenthood continues to record an alarming increase in abortions and U.S. tax dollars year after year.

Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst is introducing legislation aimed at defunding Planned Parenthood. The Protect Funding for Women’s Health Care Act would prohibit taxpayer dollars from going to Planned Parenthood and instead direct those funds to other eligible

Republican lawmakers on Thursday proposed new legislation to block federal funding from reaching the abortion-provider Planned Parenthood, as the Biden administration looks to undo Trump administration rules that restricted funds to abortion providers. Sens.

La Soufrière Volcano: A Growing Humanitarian Crisis Enlarge this image toggle caption Orvil Samuel/AP Orvil Samuel/AP The volcano La Soufrière began to explosively erupt on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent last Friday. For nearly a week, periodic eruptions

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (AP) - Officials in St. Vincent said Thursday that they were extremely worried about a COVID-19 outbreak given the lack of water and more positive cases being reported as thousands of evacuees fleeing the erupting volcano crowd into shelters

Officials in St. Vincent said Thursday that they were extremely worried about a COVID-19 outbreak given the lack of water and more positive cases being reported as thousands of evacuees fleeing the erupting volcano crowd into shelters and private homes. About

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Ongoing volcanic eruptions have displaced about 20 percent of people in the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent as a UN official on Wednesday warned of a growing humanitarian crisis. Between 16,000 to 20,000 people were evacuated

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders’ campaign on Thursday said she has raised nearly $5 million in her bid to be Arkansas’ next governor, breaking the record for quarterly fundraising in the state. Sanders’ campaign said

Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders' campaign says she has raised nearly $5 million over the past three months in her bid to be Arkansas' next governor LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders' campaign on Thursday

Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders' campaign announced Thursday she has raised nearly $5 million in her bid to be Arkansas' next governor, breaking the record for quarterly fundraising in the state. Sanders' campaign said the majority of the

Sarah Sanders, press secretary under President Trump, has raised nearly $5 million in the few months since she announced a run for Arkansas governor. The $4.8 million war chest broke quarterly fundraising records from any campaign in the state. Sanders’ campaign

Kimberly Godwin Makes History As First Black Leader Of A Major Broadcast Newsroom ABC News named Kimberly Godwin as president. She will be the first Black American leader of a major broadcast news division. Her hiring comes at a time of significant turnover

NEW YORK (AP) - CBS says it is combining its network news division and troubled group of 28 owned stations across the country into one unit, hiring two outside executives to run the expanded operation. Neeraj Khemlani, a former journalist who has worked at

(CNN Business) A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Being the president of a broadcast TV news division: Is it a dream job or a dreadful job? A president is expected to make the

Talk about going out with a bang. Outgoing CBS News President Susan Zirinsky reportedly scribbled "I hate my job" on a piece of paper during a meeting and held it up for her colleagues to see, Page Six reported Thursday. "There was a CBS corporate budget

One of the cops who participated in the no-knock raid that resulted in Breonna Taylor’s death last year just got a book deal. Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, one of the three Louisville, Kentucky, police officers who raided Taylor’s apartment in March 2020, is writing

Louisville’s police chief has reprimanded the sergeant who was shot during the raid on Breonna Taylor’s apartment for an email he sent that was critical of department leadership. Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly sent the late-night email in September, writing that

One of the Louisville, Ky., police officers involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor during a botched raid has landed a book deal about the case. Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, 48, is in the process of writing the book, titled: "The Fight For Truth: The

Negotiations to bring the United States back into a landmark nuclear deal with Iran resumed Thursday in Vienna amid signs of progress — but also under the shadow of an attack this week on Iran’s main nuclear facility. WHAT IS THE DEAL THEY’RE TALKING ABOUT? In

BRUSSELS — Iran and the other signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal resumed negotiations in Vienna on Thursday to revive the accord, though the atmosphere was fraught in the aftermath of the apparent Israeli attack on a major uranium enrichment site in Iran. Senior

For all of his disorganization in other policy areas, Donald Trump had a pretty clear vision for Mideast policy: The U.S. would become closer to its allies and more hostile toward its longtime adversary, Iran. The Trump administration embraced Israel and Saudi

MLB CHICAGO (AP) - Carlos Rodón threw the second no-hitter of the young baseball season Wednesday night, losing his bid for a perfect game on a hit batter with one out in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox cruised to an 8-0 victory over the Cleveland

Carlos Rodón threw the majors' second no-hitter of the season Wednesday night, losing his bid for a perfect game on a hit batter in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox cruised to an 8-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians. Working quickly in short sleeves

CHICAGO (AP) - Carlos Rodón threw the second no-hitter of the young baseball season Wednesday night, losing his bid for a perfect game on a hit batter with one out in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox cruised to an 8-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians. The

MOSCOW (AP) - The Russian flag is barred from the Olympics in a doping dispute. You wouldn’t know it to look at the Russian uniforms. The International Olympic Committee told The Associated Press that Russian athletes in Tokyo will be allowed to wear a range

Models present the uniforms of the Russian Olympic team designed by ZASPORT, the official clothing supplier for national athletes competing in this year's Tokyo Olympics, in Moscow, Russia April 14, 2021. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina Models present the uniforms

The Russian flag is barred from the Olympics in a doping dispute. You wouldn't know it to look at the Russian uniforms. The International Olympic Committee told The Associated Press that Russian athletes in Tokyo will be allowed to wear a range of uniforms

Nikki Haley on Thursday tore into the claim by U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield that White supremacy was "weaved" into U.S. founding documents and principles – with Haley saying the criticism was a "win for our enemies." "The Biden administration

Joe Biden’s team are such an embarrassment. We’ve gone back to the “Apologize for America” folks, but with even more radical leftism and more hating on America. Let’s face it, the UN is very anti-America and they are always supporting folks against us, despite

UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the Human Rights Council that “the original sin of slavery weaved white supremacy into our founding documents,” as the Biden administration lobbies the body to re-admit the US. Thomas-Greenfield made the remarks while

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) attempted to downplay Wednesday revelations that two of her top aides traveled out of the state for spring break last week. When asked about the apparent hypocrisy after she urged Michiganders not to travel to Florida or

As Michigan enters its sixth straight week of rising COVID-19 cases, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expanded the use of monoclonal antibody therapy to reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths for high-risk patients. “We are using every mitigation strategy, every

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) shrugged off a question Wednesday about the news that at least two of her senior advisers traveled out of state for spring break, despite her urging residents not to. During a press conference in which she urged the use of

Washington (CNN) Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders said Wednesday evening that he disagreed with Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a fellow progressive, after she called for "no more policing, incarceration, and militarization" in the wake of Daunte Wright's fatal

Top progressive pol Sen. Bernie Sanders is breaking with his left-wing protégés over their calls to defund the police in the wake of the killing of Daunte Wright. Speaking to CNN Wednesday, Sanders (I-Vt.) said he did not agree with Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.)

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on Wednesday said he doesn't agree with Rep. Rashida Tlaib D-Mich., who called for "no more policing, incarceration, and militarization" following the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright in Minnesota. "No I don't," Sanders told

Leaving the middle seat empty on commercial airline flight could significantly reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study has found. The study, released Wednesday, found that the risk of exposure to the

A new study says leaving middle seats open could give airline passengers more protection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers said the risk of passengers being exposed to the virus from an infected person on the plane could be reduced by 23% to

Blocking middle seats on planes reduces the risk of exposure to COVID-19, a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests. As airlines continue to allow passengers to book middle seats on planes, new research says that

Denmark Drops AstraZeneca Vaccine, Citing Rare Side Effects, Epidemic 'Under Control' Enlarge this image toggle caption Dirk Waem/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images Dirk Waem/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images Denmark will stop administering the AstraZeneca COVID-19

German leader Angela Merkel will reportedly get her first shot of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine Friday — despite her nation being one of many limiting its use over blood-clot fears. The 66-year-old Chancellor will become the most high-profile person in

Denmark’s top health official suddenly fainted at a press conference Wednesday announcing the country would be halting use of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Video of the briefing shows Tanja Erichsen, the head of Denmark’s Medicines Agency, standing in front of

One Tyrannosaurus rex seems scary enough. Now picture 2.5 billion of them. That’s how many of the fierce dinosaur king probably roamed Earth over the course of a couple million years, a new study finds. Using calculations based on body size, sexual maturity

“That’s a lot of jaws,” said study lead author Charles Marshall. “That’s a lot of teeth. That’s a lot of claws.” The species roamed North America for a few million years. The authors estimated that the species' population density was about 3,800 T. rex in

One Tyrannosaurus rex seems scary enough. Now picture 2.5 billion of them. That’s how many of the fierce dinosaur king probably roamed Earth over the course of a couple million years, a new study finds. Using calculations based on body size, sexual maturity

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller says it would be “very challenging and not very safe” to play Friday night because the pandemic-hit team has not had enough time to recover and get back in shape. Miller did not test

The Vancouver Canucks will play their first game on Friday since shutting down on March 24 because of a massive COVID-19 outbreak, but star forward J.T. Miller is questioning just how safe it is for them to return to the ice. The Canucks will have 30 days

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller says it would be "very challenging and not very safe" to play Friday night because the pandemic-hit team has not had enough time to recover and get back in shape. Miller did not test positive for COVID-19 during the outbreak

California and Washington open up vaccines to all adults Thursday. It came as California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged all schools in the state to reopen, saying there are no health barriers to getting children back into classrooms and ending distance learning.

Plus: African bush viper bites San Diego Zoo employee; Visalia to proudly show off its woodies I'm Winston Gieseke, philanthropy and special sections editor for The Desert Sun in Palm Springs, bringing you the day's key headlines on this windy Wednesday. In

California and Washington open up vaccines to all adults today. California Gov. Gavin Newsom also urged all schools in the state to reopen, saying there are no health barriers to getting the state's 6.2 million public school students back into classrooms.

A Hong Kong police drill team showed off its new goose step march Thursday during National Security Education Day, reports The Wall Street Journal. The lock-knee goose-stepping is a departure from the bent-knee British style, which had long been the norm. The

At 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, four masked men broke into the Hong Kong printing facility of The Epoch Times, a newspaper openly critical of the Chinese Communist Party, and smashed its office computers, stole other computer parts and poured concrete mix over the

HONG KONG (AP) - Beijing’s top official in Hong Kong on Thursday warned foreign forces not to interfere with the “bottom line” of national security in the city, threatening retaliation amid tensions between China and Western powers. The U.S., Britain and their

Tom Cruise had a panic button in his house and Kyra Sedgwick pushed it. We’re not sure which fact is more intriguing. But in every way Sedgwick’s anecdote about a party at the matinee idol’s home doesn’t disappoint. (Watch the video below.) The “Call Your

Kyra Sedgwick is opening up about a nerve-wracking moment that occurred in Tom Cruise's home when her curiosity got the best of her. The 55-year-old actress appeared on "The Drew Barrymore Show" on Wednesday when Drew Barrymore, 46, questioned her about being

(CNN) Kyra Sedgwick once had a nosy moment as a house guest. The actress appeared on Wednesday's episode of "The Drew Barrymore Show" and told Barrymore a story about attending a party filled with movie stars at Tom Cruise's house about 30 years ago. Sedgwick

A high school basketball coach in North Carolina is dead after he allegedly attempted to steal from a local Sinaloa Cartel drug runner. Police in Alamance County say the coach went with another man to steal money and drugs. Alamance County Sheriff Terry Johnson

A basketball coach and teacher at a North Carolina charter school was killed in a shootout with a drug cartel last Thursday, police told WBTV, the CBS-affiliated TV station in Charlotte, North Carolina. The violence occurred after a home invasion took place

A North Carolina teacher was gunned down in a shootout with members of a Mexican drug cartel last week, a report said. Barney Harris, who taught and coached basketball at Union Academy in Monroe, and his brother-in-law Steven Stewart, were allegedly trying

Mr. Biden has said he will pay for the bulk of his plan by partly reversing the corporate tax cuts passed by his predecessor, and most polls routinely show that the public favors raising taxes on large corporations. But there may be room for the Republicans’

Biden Claims GOP Voters Support His Infrastructure Plan; Poll Shows They Don't Enlarge this image toggle caption John Raoux/AP John Raoux/AP President Biden and his team have been making a simple case for why Republican elected officials should support his

A $400 billion investment into senior care and long-term caregiving in President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan may not fall into a traditional definition of “infrastructure,” but it’s one of the most popular provisions in the plan among Democratic and Republican

“Hillbilly Elegy” author J.D. Vance has resigned from the board of a company that uses green technology to mass-produce food in Appalachia, days after sending some controversial tweets. Vance was an early investor in AppHarvest, a mega-greenhouse company that

“Hillbilly Elegy” author J.D. Vance has drawn criticism online for his opposition to corporations that are protesting GOP efforts in multiple states to change voting laws. MOREHEAD, Ky. -- “Hillbilly Elegy” author J.D. Vance has resigned from the board of

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) - “Hillbilly Elegy” author J.D. Vance has resigned from the board of a company that uses green technology to mass-produce food in Appalachia, days after sending some controversial tweets. Vance was an early investor in AppHarvest, a mega-greenhouse

“I remember watching the documentary about Princess Diana,” she told Vanity Fair for a pre-Oscars event the mag hosted. “And there was a part where they say that she was full of compassion and she always cared for the people. And that was like, Ding-ding-ding-ding.

Gal Gadot's version of Wonder Woman was inspired by the late Princess Diana. The 35-year-old actress revealed that after watching a documentary about the Princess of Wales, she felt there was a connection between the late royal and the DC Comics superhero. "I

Gal Gadot channeled real-life royalty when she was getting ready to portray Diana “Wonder Woman” Prince. The Israeli actor, who has played the DC Comics superhero since 2016, revealed this week that her performance was largely inspired by another Diana ― namely,

During a Wednesday appearance on CNN’s “The Situation Room,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) emphasized the importance of rebuilding the nation’s “human infrastructure.” This comes as Democrats are attempting to ram through a $2 trillion infrastructure plan that

Biden Infrastructure Push Highlights Economic Gender Gaps Enlarge this image toggle caption Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images One recent tweet from New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand — along with its reams of snarky responses

Mercedes-Benz is getting a new flagship to help it take on the growing fleet of new electric luxury sedans from Tesla, Lucid, Porsche, Audi and other automakers. The EQS unveiled Thursday is a battery-powered full-size sedan in the spirit of the Mercedes-Benz

(CNN) Mercedes has unveiled its largest and most luxurious electric car yet. The Mercedes EQS is the battery-powered equivalent of the Mercedes S-Class sedan, the brand's flagship model. Like the S-Class, the EQS is designed for roominess and comfort. With

Court documents obtained by The Associated Press show that Alaska wrongly denied benefits to same-sex spouses for years by claiming their unions were not recognized even after courts struck down gay marriage bans ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska wrongly denied

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - DO NOTE MOVE DO NOT MOVE DO NOTE MOVE TO MOVE EITHER LATER WEDNEDAY OR OVERNIGHT Alaska discriminated against some same-sex spouses for years in wrongfully denying them benefits by claiming their unions were not recognized even after

Despite taking careful precautions, Mr. Lotito caught the virus from his daughter in mid-October. He had a fever for nearly a month, and spent a week in the hospital. Convalescent plasma and remdesivir, an anti-viral drug, provided relief for a couple of weeks,

Despite taking careful precautions, Mr. Lotito caught the virus from his daughter in mid-October. He had a fever for nearly a month, and spent a week in the hospital. Convalescent plasma and remdesivir, an anti-viral drug, provided relief for a couple of weeks,

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday agreed that packed crowds of children at US-Mexico border facilities would be a “major concern” for spreading COVID-19. The nation’s top infectious disease expert was shown a photo in a hearing on Capitol Hill of migrant children

House Minority Whip Steve Scalise highlighted the disconnect Thursday between stringent rules on Americans who attempt to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic and conditions at the southern border, where migrants are crossing the border illegally and traveling

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A jury has acquitted former Nebraska football player Katerian LeGrone of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old fellow student in 2019. The Lancaster County jury returned the verdict Thursday, the Lincoln Journal Star reported. LeGrone had

A jury has acquitted former Nebraska football player Katerian LeGrone of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old fellow student in 2019. The Lancaster County jury returned the verdict Thursday, the Lincoln Journal Star reported. LeGrone had been charged with first-degree

A southeastern Missouri city has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle its part in a lawsuit brought by the family of a Black man who died in jail after having his neck pinned down for several minutes by the knee of a white sheriff CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A southeastern

CHARLESTON, Mo. (AP) - A southeastern Missouri city has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle its part in a lawsuit brought by the family of a Black man who died in jail after having his neck pinned down for several minutes by the knee of a white sheriff. A federal

Mark Dannels, the Sheriff of Cochise County, Arizona, said on Wednesday that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is not keeping his promise to meet weekly with law enforcement who are dealing with a surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico

Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., told Newsmax TV on Thursday that Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas was ''too scared'' and ''too cowardly'' to meet with Border Patrol agents face-to-face during his last trip to the Southwest border. Cammack said on

CONCORD. N.H. (AP) — Nine lives notwithstanding, killing a cat in a hit-and-run soon could become illegal in New Hampshire. New Hampshire was ahead of the pack when it passed a law nearly 40 years ago that requires drivers who injure or kill dogs to notify

CONCORD. N.H. (AP) - Nine lives notwithstanding, killing a cat in a hit-and-run soon could become illegal in New Hampshire. New Hampshire was ahead of the pack when it passed a law nearly 40 years ago that requires drivers who injure or kill dogs to notify

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A lawyer for relatives of people killed in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine told a court hearing Thursday that 290 relatives and partners of the victims have filed compensation claims for “emotional

A lawyer for relatives of people killed in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine says that 290 family members and partners of the victims have filed compensation claims THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- A lawyer for relatives of people

The photograph didn’t provide much detail: just a snapshot of Rene Compean’s feet dangling over a bed of rocks during a hiking trip. It was enough, however, for a complete stranger to help pinpoint his possible location and help authorities rescue the hiker

A selfie and a satellite nerd played key roles in the rescue of a hiker who’d gotten lost deep in the mountains of California earlier this week. Compean snapped the pic of his feet dangling over a picturesque cliff near the Mount Waterman area. LA County Sheriff/handout Rene

(CNN) While it may have an open cargo bed in the back, Hyundai's new Santa Cruz is not a pickup truck. Or, at least, not according to Hyundai. Instead, the automaker calls it a "sport adventure vehicle," a term the company says it settled on through customer

Hyundai is big its new small pickup. The automaker has taken the wraps off of the upcoming Alabama-built Santa Cruz compact pickup, which goes on sale this summer. The unibody-based model is about a foot shorter than most current small pickups and roughly

Fans for months have been delighted by Lady Gaga and Adam Driver’s throwback (and meme-worthy) fashions as seen on the set of “House of Gucci,” set to be in theaters this fall. The movie, however, has already received a less-than-enthusiastic response from

MILAN (AP) - The great-grandchildren of Guccio Gucci, who founded the luxury fashion house that bears his name nearly a century ago in Florence, are appealing to filmmaker Ridley Scott to respect their family’s legacy in a new film that focuses on a sensational

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki insisted Wednesday that Title X federal funds for abortion clinics cannot be used for abortions. Psaki discussed President Joe Biden’s decision to undo former President Donald Trump’s Protect Life Rule, which prohibited

ETWN reporter Owen Johnson clapped back at White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki during a press conference Wednesday when asking about President Biden’s changes to Title X. Psaki explained the president's intention in changing Title X was to provide equity

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Wars often arise from uncertainty. When strong countries appear weak, truly weaker ones take risks they otherwise would not. Sloppy braggadocio

President Joe Biden speaks about his $2 trillion infrastructure plan at Carpenters Pittsburgh Training Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., March 31, 2021. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Joe Biden, and those around him, seem determined to upset the peace they inherited. Wars

A judge has ordered a Colorado man to remain jailed after he allegedly attempted to flee to Switzerland to escape charges in the U.S. Capitol riot, an event in which the judge questioned the role of former President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Emmet

A federal judge ordered a man accused of beating police officers during the US Capitol riot — and then trying to flee to Switzerland — to be detained until trial, calling him the “epitome of a flight risk,” court documents show. Jeffrey Sabol, a geophysicist

Those looking for more proof of just how little influence the corporate media have need only look at the fact that a majority, 51 percent, believe cheating affected the outcome of the 2020 election. One of the few remaining reputable pollsters out there is

New polling from Rasmussen shows that the media effort to demonize efforts to safeguard election integrity measures have failed and that a majority of all voters still consider it more important to protect the outcome of elections from fraud than it is to make

John Cleese mocked "The Simpsons" actor Hank Azaria’s recent apology for the Apu character by jokingly apologizing for past Monty Python sketches. Azaria found himself at the heart of controversy in 2017 when a documentary sparked a conversation about him,

Hank Azaria, the white actor who voiced The Simpsons‘ long-running Indian character, Apu, has been invited to meet with the Hindu American Foundation over his guilt for having voiced the cartoon character. Hindu American Foundation representative Shereen Bhalla

One of Disney's top bosses has spoken candidly about pilots the company passed on due to a lack of diversity in their scripts. "I will tell you for the first time we received some incredibly well-written scripts that did not satisfy our standards in terms

Walt Disney Television chairman of entertainment Dana Walden says that ABC passed on pilot episodes of potential network shows because they didn’t satisfy the network’s racial “inclusion” standards. “I will tell you for the first time we received some incredibly

A new diversity study finds Major League Baseball with slightly lower scores for racial and gender hiring but earning bonuses for social justice initiatives and hiring milestones. Thursday’s report card from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport

A new diversity study finds Major League Baseball with slightly lower scores for racial and gender hiring but earning bonuses for social justice initiatives and hiring milestones. Thursday’s report card from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport

The NCAA has hit Southern California’s men's basketball program with two years’ probation and a $5,000 fine because of a former assistant who violated NCAA ethical conduct rules when he accepted a bribe to steer players to a business management company LOS

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The NCAA hit Southern California’s men’s basketball program with two years’ probation and a $5,000 fine as the result of a former assistant who violated NCAA ethical conduct rules when he accepted a bribe to steer players to a business management

A federal judge has given the green light to move jailed R&B singer R. Kelly to New York City to go on trial this summer after several delays NEW YORK -- A federal judge gave the green light Thursday to move jailed R&B singer R. Kelly to New York City to go

A federal judge gave the green light Thursday to move jailed R&B recording artist R. Kelly to New York City to go on trial this summer after several delays. Kelly has been held in Chicago, where he’s facing a potential second trial in the fall in a separate

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Tepera was suspended for three games on Thursday by Major League Baseball, which concluded he intentionally threw at Milwaukee's Brandon Woodruff this week. Tepera appealed the penalty handed down by MLB senior vice president for

NEW YORK (AP) - Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Tepera was suspended for three games on Thursday by Major League Baseball, which concluded he intentionally threw at Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff this week. Tepera appealed the penalty handed down by MLB senior vice

The Project Veritas undercover sting of CNN technical Director Charlie Chester continues into its third day, this time focusing on CNN’s involvement in protecting Black Lives Matter. The first videos can be seen by clicking on the links below. (READ: Project

Project Veritas continued to cause headaches for CNN on Thursday when it published another secretly recorded video featuring network technical director Charles Chester discussing how his employer manipulates coverage to fit its liberal agenda. "I was trying

Apparently, there is a threshold races need to achieve in order to be considered accurate. You do have to ask if there is ever a time when the racial profiles of characters in a film are ever accurate. It is a minefield when considering what is correct and

BBC’s Chief Diversity Officer Miranda Wayland said the lead character of the crime drama series Luther, played by actor Idris Elba, was not “black enough to be real,” because he “doesn’t have any black friends” or “eat any Caribbean food.” “When [Luther] first

Following the guidance and advice of Browns center and NFL Players Association President JC Tretter, Cleveland’s players joined a growing list of teams vowing to skip voluntary in-person workouts this offseason. The Browns followed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,

CLEVELAND (AP) - Following the guidance and advice of Browns center and NFL Players Association President JC Tretter, Cleveland’s players joined a growing list of teams vowing to skip voluntary in-person workouts this offseason. The Browns followed the Tampa

A group of Senate Republicans introduced legislation that would prohibit federal employees from downloading the Chinese social media app TikTok on all government-issued devices. Republican Sens. Marco Rubio, Josh Hawley and Tim Scott introduced the “No TikTok

Republican lawmakers have reintroduced legislation to ban the video-sharing app TikTok from government devices. The GOP senators, led by Josh Hawley, R-Mo., echoed sentiments of the Trump administration and alleged that TikTok poses a threat to data security

LOGAN, Utah (AP) - Students and school district officials in Utah are outraged after a high school student ripped down a pride flag to the cheers of other students during “diversity week.” A rally was held the following day in response to show support for

(CNN) Changing middle and high school schedules can lead to significantly improved shut-eye for students, a new study found. Researchers surveyed around 28,000 students in the Cherry Creek School District in Colorado over two years and found moving school

NEW YORK (AP) - Newly vaccinated and armed with $1,400 stimulus checks, Americans went on a spending spree last month, buying new clothes and going out to eat again. Retail sales surged a seasonally adjusted 9.8% after dropping about 3% the month before, the

Newly vaccinated and armed with $1,400 stimulus checks, Americans went on a spending spree last month, buying new clothes and going out to eat again NEW YORK -- Newly vaccinated and armed with $1,400 stimulus checks, Americans went on a spending spree last

Public health experts are urging Facebook to leave behind its plans for a new version of Instagram targeted at kids under 13. Such a plan, these groups said in a letter sent on Thursday, would “put young users at great risk,” arguing that Facebook isn’t ready

An international coalition of 35 children’s and consumer groups called on Instagram on Thursday to scrap its plans to develop a version of the popular photo-sharing app for users under age 13. Instagram’s push for a separate children’s app comes after years

YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s ruling junta has charged at least 19 medical doctors for participating in civil disobedience protests against the military’s Feb. 1 coup, a state-run newspaper reported Wednesday. Doctors, nurses and medical students have marched

YANGON, Burma — Burma's ruling junta has charged at least 19 medical doctors for participating in civil disobedience protests against the military's Feb. 1 coup, a state-run newspaper reported Wednesday. Doctors, nurses and medical students have marched and

A McLaughlin & Associates poll conducted April 8-13, 2021, shows 72 percent of general election voters support the Second Amendment and its protections on the right to keep and bear arms. Moreover, the poll found 73.4 percent of general election voters agreed

Seventy-two percent of registered voters support the Second Amendment, according to a poll released Thursday by McLaughlin & Associates. Additionally, 73.4 percent agreed that the Founding Fathers “understood the importance of law-abiding citizens right to

After Fox News host Tucker Carlson doubled down on his support of the white nationalist “great replacement” conspiracy theory this week, prominent white nationalists across America expressed glee at what they saw as a possible mass radicalization event. “This

As we’ve reported on several recent occasions, the liberal media’s onslaught against Fox News host Tucker Carlson continues at full throttle as the left’s attempt to rid the airwaves of its most-feared — and fearless — enemy rolls on; an effort unequaled in

Apr 13, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum (0) dribbles the ball while defended by Portland Trail Blazers power forward Carmelo Anthony (00) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 13, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Timbers forward Yimmi Chara (23) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half against Marathon at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Apr 13, 2021; Portland,

The Associated Press defended their widely mocked attempt to phase out use of the word "mistress" Wednesday following ridicule from news outlets and media critics. The Associated Press Stylebook, which has typically set the standard for the use of language

The Associated Press (AP) Stylebook said Tuesday not to use the term “mistress” and advised using other descriptive words such as “friend or lover.” “Don’t use the term mistress for a woman who is in a long-term sexual relationship with, and is financially

Republican Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan blasted infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Thursday hearing for refusing to provide a specific answer on when America can begin a return to normalcy from the COVID-19 pandemic. The tense exchange came during

The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus held a hearing Thursday titled, "Reaching the Light at the End of the Tunnel: Ending COVID-19," but it erupted into shouting match when Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, pressed Dr. Anthony Fauci on when that end might

(CNN) New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and her gubernatorial campaign have settled with a former staffer who accused the Democrat of sexually mistreating him during a meeting, paying out at least $62,500 as part of the agreement. A spokesman for Lujan

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s campaign has shelled out at least $62,500 to a former staffer after he accused her of grabbing his crotch and laughing at him in front of his coworkers. The payments were revealed in a campaign finance report filed

QAnon conspiracy theorists potentially capable of violence are a cause of concern for the FBI, Christopher A. Wray, the bureau’s director, testified before members of the House and Senate this week. “We’re not investigating the theory in its own right,” Mr.

Washington (CNN) For the second time in as many days, FBI director Christopher Wray acknowledged he remains concerned about potential violence incited by QAnon but despite telling lawmakers that the conspiracy theory is something "we look at very seriously"

LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) - Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins, who was named interim superintendent of Virginia Military Institute amid the controversy over the school’s Confederate ties and the removal of a statue of Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, was voted unanimously Thursday

The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors voted unanimously Thursday to appoint retired Army Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins as the school’s superintendent. Mr. Wins is the first Black person to hold the position in 182 years. He graduated from VMI in 1985,

FILE PHOTO: A man displays a vial AstraZeneca's COVISHIELD vaccine as the country receives its first batch of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines under COVAX scheme, in Accra, Ghana February 24, 2021. REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko FILE PHOTO: A man displays

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Africa’s top health official said Thursday he wants to believe that India will lift export restrictions on COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible, warning that “India is not an island” while some African nations still have seen no shots

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bank of America Corp. says its net income doubled to $8.05 billion in the first quarter. The bank, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, said Thursday that it had earnings of 86 cents per share, up from 40 cents a year earlier. Bank of

NEW YORK (AP) - Citigroup Inc. said Thursday that first-quarter earnings tripled to $7.88 billion compared with the year-ago quarter. The bank, based in New York, said it had earnings of $3.62 per share, up from $1.06 per share in the first quarter of 2020. The

The United States is opening more distance between itself and much of the rest of the world in the race against the coronavirus The United States opened more distance between itself and much of the rest of the world on Thursday, nearing the 200 millionth vaccine

The United States opened more distance between itself and much of the rest of the world on Thursday, nearing the 200 millionth vaccine administered in a months-long race to protect the population against COVID-19, even as other countries, rich and poor, struggle

Today in History Today is Thursday, April 15, the 105th day of 2021. There are 260 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson, baseball’s first Black major league player, made his official debut with the Brooklyn

On this day, April 15 … 1947: Jackie Robinson, baseball’s first Black Major League player, makes his official debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on opening day at Ebbets Field. Also on this day: 1452: Leonardo da Vinci is born in or near the Tuscan town of

Broadway actress Karen Olivo has announced she won’t return to her starring role in the musical Moulin Rouge! in protest over Hollywood power producer Scott Rudin, who faces fresh accusations of workplace abuse and bullying. “The silence about Scott Rudin…

Karen Olivo, a Tony-nominated star of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” said Wednesday that she would not rejoin the show’s cast when Broadway performances resume. She made the announcement in a five-minute Instagram video. “I could easily go back to the show and

TOKYO — As he visits Washington this week, it would seem as if Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan could take a victory lap. Mr. Suga is the first foreign leader to be invited to the White House by President Biden, who has vowed to reinvigorate alliances.

China To Loom Large At Biden's Summit With Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga Enlarge this image toggle caption Eugene Hoshiko, Pool/AP Eugene Hoshiko, Pool/AP SEOUL — As Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has readied for his trip to Washington — where,

Apr 14, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates with teammates after shooting a game winning three point shot against the Memphis Grizzlies as time expired in the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Dallas won 114-113.

Luka Doncic played the savior for the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Mavericks were down two points with less than two seconds remaining in the game. Doncic got the ball and put up a prayer from just beyond the three-point

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The nation’s next big voting battle is underway in Texas, where Republicans are trying to outlaw 24-hour polling places and drive-thru voting as options, and to make it a crime for elections officials to mail unsolicited absentee ballot

AUSTIN, Texas -- The nation's next big voting battle is underway in Texas, where Republicans are trying to outlaw 24-hour polling places and drive-thru voting as options, and to make it a crime for elections officials to mail unsolicited absentee ballot applications. All

Rep. Matt Gaetz, under federal investigation for sex trafficking allegations, is "innocent until proven guilty" and Republicans don't plan to punish him unless charges are filed, the House GOP leader said Thursday. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.,

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, under federal investigation for sex trafficking allegations, is “innocent until proven guilty" and Republicans don't plan to punish him unless charges are filed, the House GOP leader said Thursday. House Minority Leader Kevin

BADIRAGUATO, Mexico (AP) - For the first time that María can remember, half of her marijuana harvest is still in storage on her ranch in Mexico’s Sinaloa state months after it should have been sold. Sitting in her wooden house tucked into the same mountains

For the first time that María can remember, half of her last marijuana harvest is still sitting in storage on her ranch months after it should have sold here in the mountains of Mexico’s Sinaloa state BADIRAGUATO, Mexico -- For the first time that María can

President Joe Biden’s deputies have awarded contracts worth up to $1.6 billion dollars to help foreign children and teenagers settle in the United States. The one-year contracts signed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) include a contract

​A Texas nonprofit won a no-bid contract worth as much as $530 million to provide care for the increasing number of migrant children arriving at the US border after it hired a former Biden transition official, according to a report. The company, Family Endeavors,

On Wednesday, Gov. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) declared Nebraska a “2nd Amendment Sanctuary State.” The state-level action comes after passage of “Second Amendment Sanctuary” status in a number of Nebraska counties, WOWT noted. NTV ABC highlighted the proclamation’s

Nebraska is an odd duck state. While they are pushing Blue State woke ideology in terms of its education, when it comes to the 2nd Amendment, they seem to be strict constitutionalists, and Governor Pete Ricketts has taken a stand to protect his citizens’ right

FILE PHOTO: Vials labelled "COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine" are placed on dry ice in this illustration taken, December 4, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration FILE PHOTO: Vials labelled "COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine" are placed on dry ice in this illustration

FILE PHOTO: A woman holds a small bottle labelled with a "Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine" sticker and a medical syringe in this illustration taken October 30, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic FILE PHOTO: A woman holds a small bottle labelled with a "Coronavirus COVID-19