(CNN) Tuesday's elections in states and cities across the country are set to serve as an early gauge of Joe Biden's presidency and the political environment headed into next year's midterm elections. The marquee contest is in Virginia , where Republican Glenn

President Biden on Tuesday predicted that the Virginia’s governor’s race would be “very close” with Democrat Terry McAuliffe eking out a win — but he also hedged for a possible upset, saying the results shouldn’t be seen as a referendum on his presidency. Polls

Campaign signs for Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin stand together on the last day of early voting in the Virginia gubernatorial election in Fairfax, Virginia, U.S., October 30, 2021. Joshua Roberts | Reuters Virginia's high-stakes governor's

Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pa., downplayed the significance of the Virginia gubernatorial race Tuesday, saying it will be a "distant dim memory" by the 2022 midterms. During a news conference to discuss their agenda, House Democratic Caucus leaders were asked

The Virginia governor race is neck-and-neck, despite years of Democratic control Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker; Win McNamee/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker; Win McNamee/Getty Images Tuesday is the final day for Virginians to cast a vote in

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel urged voters to go to the polls Tuesday and elect the two GOP gubernatorial candidates in Virginia and New Jersey. Her comments came in a tweet: "VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! Today's the day to elect @GlennYoungkin

Most of the political world’s attention on Tuesday will be focused on Virginia, where former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, is trying to return to his old office in a run against Glenn Youngkin, a wealthy Republican business executive. Polls show the race

Last week, the Virginia gubernatorial race was rocked by a fake racial scandal in which operatives, at least three of whom worked for the state’s official Democrat Party, carried tiki torches and pledged their support to Glenn Youngkin. Eventually, after the

Biden: 'We're gonna win' Virginia governor's race President Joe Biden sounded upbeat about the outcome of Virginia's tight governor's race, declaring, "we're gonna win." Virginia voters are casting their ballots Tuesday in the first major test of how voters

Over one-third of voters view Tuesday’s elections in New Jersey and Virginia as a “referendum” on President Joe Biden, a Rasmussen Reports survey released on Election Day revealed. Rasmussen Reports asked voters how they generally view the New Jersey governor’s

FIRST ON FOX: Top Republican senators are demanding that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) provide a detailed accounting of all the carbon emissions spewed by President Biden and political appointees due to travel to Glasgow, Scotland, for the 2021

This story was excerpted from the November 2 edition of CNN's Meanwhile in America, the daily email about US politics for global readers. Click here to read past editions and subscribe. (CNN) Joe Biden said sorry to the world on Monday for the environmental

President Biden is burning a lot of fossil fuels in the name of fighting climate change. The president was accused of hypocrisy for his 85-vehicle motorcade last weekend at the Group of 20 summit in Rome, followed by his 21-car convoy from Edinburgh to Glasgow,

The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled a set of sweeping policies to rein in methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas far stronger than carbon dioxide, in what will be one of the nation’s most dramatic steps yet to limit the runaway effects of climate

FILE PHOTO: The BlackRock logo is seen outside of its offices in New York January 18, 2012. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton FILE PHOTO: The BlackRock logo is seen outside of its offices in New York January 18, 2012. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton November 2, 2021 (Corrects

The Biden administration plans to announce today sharp new cuts to methane, a greenhouse gas many times more potent than carbon dioxide that contributes significantly to global warming. The announcement is expected during the president’s last day at the United

Sen. Joe Manchin sucked momentum out of President Joe Biden’s proposed Build Back Better climate plan on Monday, just hours after the president boasted to world leaders in Glasgow about what his framework would do to reduce carbon emissions in the United States. “My

News brief: climate meeting, Texas abortion law, Election Day in Virginia The climate summit continues in Glasgow, Scotland. The Supreme Court heard two challenges to the Texas abortion law. Virginia voters will cast ballots in a tight governor's race. Climate

President Biden on Tuesday led about half of the world’s countries in committing to stop deforestation and reduce methane emissions — seeking foreign policy wins at a climate conference in Scotland amid a stalled agenda at home. More than 100 countries pledged

On the opening day of the 26th international climate conference in Glasgow, President Joe Biden’s pitch to the world was, more or less, to trust that the US would lead on the climate crisis. Biden originally hoped to arrive in Scotland with a pair of laws in

Seven jurors from the April 2021 trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin spoke to CNN about their experiences. It was their first interview since convicting Chauvin of murder in the May 2020 killing of George Floyd. Juror Sherri Belton Hardeman

KENOSHA, Wis. — Jury selection was completed in a single day at the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois teenager charged with killing two people and wounding a third during protests last year after the police shooting of Jacob Blake. The final 20-person

Opening statements were expected Tuesday in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, who shot three men, killing two of them and wounding the third, during a protest against police brutality in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year. Rittenhouse has argued he fired in self-defense

Opening statements have begun in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse Enlarge this image toggle caption Sean Krajacic/Pool/Getty Images Sean Krajacic/Pool/Getty Images Lawyers have begun their opening arguments in the high-profile trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the

Kyle Rittenhouse struggled to stay focused and yawned throughout his homicide trial Tuesday in Wisconsin that will decide whether he spends his life behind bars for a triple shooting. Rittenhouse, 18, let out several yawns as lawyers from both sides prepared

(CNN) Opening are statements are expected to begin Tuesday in the homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the armed Illinois teenager who killed two people and wounded another during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last summer. A jury of 20 people was selected Monday

Kyle Rittenhouse sits for the start of opening arguments at his trial in Kenosha (Wisconsin) Circuit Court in Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. November 2, 2021. Mark Hertzberg/POOL via REUTERS Kyle Rittenhouse sits for the start of opening arguments at his trial

Image Lawyers involved in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial spoke with Judge Bruce Schroeder during jury selection on Monday. Credit... Pool photo by Sean Krajacic KENOSHA, Wis. — Opening statements in the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial are expected on Tuesday, after

The role of the prosecutor is supposed to be to represent the state in the interests of justice. That means that the point of the prosecution isn’t necessarily winning — it is that justice. If, for example, the prosecutor has exculpatory evidence — evidence

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Kyle Rittenhouse instigated the confrontation that led him to shoot three people on the streets of Kenosha during a turbulent protest against racial injustice, and he killed one of the victims with a shot to the back, a prosecutor told

Advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday unanimously supported broad use of Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11, with shots potentially going into young arms as soon as Wednesday. They said

More than 28 million children across the US may soon be eligible to receive Covid-19 vaccinations, a step that could relieve anxiety for families, bring more kids back to schools, and slow the spread of the disease. The Food and Drug Administration last week

Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday unanimously recommended a COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, effectively clearing the way for a pediatric vaccination drive that will kick off within days. The Advisory Committee

New York (CNN Business) Pfizer reported that earnings and sales more than doubled in the past quarter, and it raised its outlook for results the full year, thanks greatly to its Covid-19 vaccine. The company reported adjusted earnings of $7.7 billion, up 133%

Vaccine advisors for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted Tuesday that children ages 5-11 should get COVID-19 vaccines. The vote comes after a special federal advisory committee met to debate the issue. A final say on the matter

A federal advisory committee will meet Tuesday to decide whether to recommend COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11. If the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices decides the benefits of vaccination outweigh risks in this age group, the director

A CDC advisory panel Tuesday unanimously approved the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, paving the way for an estimated 28 million young kids to get the jab starting as soon as this week. The panel of doctors and public-health experts forming the federal

Doses could be available as soon as this week, many more next week. A committee of independent experts advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to vote Tuesday whether to recommend the Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11, checking off one

CDC advisors recommend Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children ages 5 through 11 Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Children ages 5 through 11 years may soon be able

Image Boxes of child-size doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, with their telltale orange markings. Credit... Pfizer Is the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine safe for children ages 5 to 11? Does it work? Does every child need it? The Food and Drug Administration

The majority of New York City employees comply with the vaccine mandate Officials in New York City says nine out of 10 municipal workers got vaccinated in time to comply with the city's new vaccine mandate. Still about 9,000 workers were put on unpaid leave. National

The city of Mason, Ohio, became the 41st Sanctuary City for the Unborn last week when its city council voted to outlaw abortion within the city’s limits. Mason is the second Ohio city to become a sanctuary city for the unborn, following Lebanon, Ohio, which

(CNN) Health care workers in New York have gone to the Supreme Court to challenge the state's Covid-19 vaccine mandate, arguing it violates their religious liberty rights. There is no exemption for workers who have religious objections to the mandate. This

Firefighters respond to a fire in the Brooklyn borough of New York, October 29, 2021. (Lloyd Mitchell/Reuters) Around 2,300 New York City firefighters have called in sick in recent days as the city’s vaccine mandate for municipal workers went into effect,

The Republican candidates in New York’s competitive races differ from one another in tone, experience and the local issues that reflect their distinctive districts. But all of those contests, party officials and strategists say, are shaped by the continued

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Twitter that he has filed a lawsuit to block a major part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus vaccine mandate. Marshall, a Republican, said he is fighting Biden’s policy in court, because the mandates "are

New York voters have their say on expanding access to the ballot Enlarge this image toggle caption Kaz Fantone for NPR Kaz Fantone for NPR While a number of Republican-led states have moved this year to restrict voting access, even more states have approved

Steve Marshall, Alabama’s district attorney, announced on Twitter Monday that he filed a lawsuit to block a key part of President Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate he called "flagrantly unconstitutional." Marshall, a Republican, focused on the federal-contractor

(CNN) Uncollected trash has piled up in parts of New York City as the Department of Sanitation has dealt with a delay in service and staffing issues, officials said Monday. "Yes, we did experience a delay in a service, a gap, we were making up for throughout

FILE PHOTO: The Goldman Sachs company logo is on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid FILE PHOTO: The Goldman Sachs company logo is on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

The crew member who handed Alec Baldwin the loaded gun that killed a cinematographer on the set of “Rust” expressed his shock and sadness Monday, in his first public comments since the tragedy. David Halls’ role in the accident on the New Mexico set of a 19th-century

A lawyer for the assistant director on the film “Rust” — who law-enforcement officials said had handed a gun to the actor Alec Baldwin before it discharged a live round that killed the cinematographer — said in an interview on Fox News Monday that it was “not

The assistant director who handed Alec Baldwin the gun used in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer has broken his silence on the incident but did not provide the details of the incident. On Oct. 21, Baldwin was rehearsing a scene for the Western-genre

(CNN) A source close to Alec Baldwin tells CNN that the actor has not been formally asked by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office to return to New Mexico for in-person questioning regarding the investigation into last month's fatal shooting on the set of the

FILE PHOTO: People attend a vigil for late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was fatally shot on the film set of "Rust", in Burbank, Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 24, 2021. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni FILE PHOTO: People attend a vigil for late cinematographer

The assistant director who handed Alec Baldwin the gun that killed a cinematographer says he hopes the tragedy prompts the film industry to “reevaluate its values and practices” to ensure no one is harmed again SANTA FE, N.M. -- The assistant director who

A lawyer for the “Rust” assistant director who reportedly handed the revolver in the deadly on-set shooting to Alec Baldwin said it wasn’t her client’s responsibility to confirm the gun was unloaded – even though he has told police he should have checked all

A lawyer for the assistant director on the film “Rust” — who law-enforcement officials said had handed a gun to the actor Alec Baldwin before it discharged a live round that killed the cinematographer — said in an interview on Fox News Monday that it was “not

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The assistant director who handed Alec Baldwin the gun that killed a cinematographer says he hopes the tragedy prompts the film industry to “reevaluate its values and practices” to ensure no one is harmed again. David Halls released a

(CNN) An attorney representing David Halls, an assistant director on the set of the film "Rust," said it was not Halls' responsibility to confirm whether the gun handed to Alec Baldwin was loaded, despite Halls previously acknowledging to investigators that

Biden confident Manchin will back his spending bill Saying "Joe will be there," President Joe Biden expressed optimism from an overseas summit that Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin will vote for his sweeping $1.75 trillion domestic proposal. Earlier in the day,

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, ridiculed the deviations between then-candidate and now-President Joe Biden, explaining to the National Conservatism Conference on Monday that the reasons for the difference are – if expressed during the campaign – he would not

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the CARES Act, at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, U.S., September 28, 2021. WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden said Tuesday

Joe Biden would like you to know he’s sorry. No, he’s not sorry for kneecapping the US economy or causing middle-class crushing inflation with his irresponsible, nonsensical policies. He’s certainly not sorry for causing the border crisis or his deadly withdrawal

Sen. Joe Manchin III on Tuesday accused the White House of jumping the gun when unveiling the compromise framework for President Biden’s $1.75 trillion social welfare and climate change bill. Mr. Manchin, West Virginia Democrat, said he had never signed off

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a meeting during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, November 2, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a meeting during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)

Sean Hannity slammed President Joe Biden Monday for embarrassing himself and the country during his trip abroad to Europe as part of the administration's climate change agenda during the opening of "Hannity." "This trip to Europe has been a complete total

93 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden will deliver 3 speeches, participate in a COP26 event, and hold a press conference. ALL TIMES EDT/LOCAL 5:40 AM/9:40 AM Deliver a speech on land use – Glasgow, Scotland 7:15 AM/11:15

President Biden expressed confidence on Tuesday that Sen. Joe Manchin III, West Virginia Democrat, will ultimately sign off on a $1.75 trillion spending bill despite the centrist’s claim there’s no rush to get a deal done. “He will vote for this if we have

FILE PHOTO: Climate change activists voice their opposition to U.S. President Joe Biden reappointing Jerome Powell to serve a second four-year term as the chairman of the Federal Reserve and demand Biden appoint a climate advocate, during a rally outside

KABUL, Afghanistan — An explosion went off Tuesday in front of a military hospital in Kabul, causing casualties, a Taliban official said. Interior Ministry spokesman Saeed Khosty wrote in a tweet that the blast went off at one of the gates to Sardar Mohammad

A military hospital in the Afghan capital, Kabul, came under attack on Tuesday, according to Taliban officials, with gunfire and explosions echoing throughout the city. The attack targeted the 400-bed Sardar Daud Khan hospital in one of Kabul’s more affluent

An explosion went off Tuesday at the entrance of a military hospital in Kabul, killing three people and wounding at least 16, health officials said. The blast went off at the entrance to the Sardar Mohammad Dawood Khan military hospital, the spokesman of the

(CNN) At least 16 people were wounded in two blasts at a military hospital in the Afghan capital on Tuesday. It was unclear if there were fatalities in the blasts at the Daoud Khan Military hospital, a teaching facility near the Afghan capital's diplomatic

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An explosion rocked Afghanistan’s capital Tuesday apparently targeting civilians in front of a military hospital, a Taliban spokesman said. Taliban deputy spokesman Bilal Karimi told The Associated Press that the explosion in Kabul

A blast outside a Kabul hospital has killed at least 3 people KABUL, Afghanistan — An explosion went off Tuesday at the entrance of a military hospital in Kabul, killing three people and wounding at least 16, health officials said. The blast went off at the

A Taliban spokesman confirmed a major attack on a military hospital in Kabul on Tuesday, blaming the Islamic State on the same day a colleague told reporters the jihadist organization “does not exist” in Afghanistan. Both the Taliban and the Islamic State’s

The Taliban say an explosion in Afghanistan's capital has targeted civilians in front of a military hospital KABUL, Afghanistan -- An explosion rocked Afghanistan's capital Tuesday apparently targeting civilians in front of a military hospital, a Taliban spokesman

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At least 25 people were killed and more than a dozen were wounded during an attack on a military hospital in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Tuesday, according to local officials, with gunfire and explosions echoing throughout the city into the afternoon. The

Meta, the newly named parent company of Facebook, announced Tuesday that it was shutting down its use of a facial recognition system on its social media platform. The announcement comes after mounting pressure from advocacy groups concerned about privacy issues,

FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed Facebook's new rebrand logo Meta and Facebook logo are seen in this illustration taken on November 2, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed Facebook's new rebrand logo Meta and Facebook logo are seen in this

(CNN) Facebook said Tuesday it plans to stop using facial-recognition software that could automatically recognize people in photos and videos posted on the social network, marking a massive shift both for the tech industry and for a company known for collecting

Facebook announced Tuesday it was shutting down its Face Recognition system and deleting the scans of over one billion people’s faces. Jerome Pesenti, vice president of artificial intelligence at Facebook, announced the changes in a blog post Tuesday, citing

Facebook to delete users' facial-recognition data after privacy complaints Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeff Chiu/AP Jeff Chiu/AP Providence, R.I. — Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1

Facebook Inc. announced Tuesday it is shutting down its facial recognition system, which automatically identifies users in photos and videos, citing growing societal concerns about the use of the technology. "Regulators are still in the process of providing

The change affects more than a third of Facebook’s daily users who had facial recognition turned on for their accounts, according to the company. That meant they received alerts when new photos or videos of them were uploaded to the social network. The feature

In what may be the ultimate about-face, Facebook said Tuesday it will delete the face scan data of more than a billion people ― and shut down its facial recognition program entirely. The social media company has long used facial recognition software to automatically

Facebook will continue working with facial recognition to help people unlock devices and prevent fraud, but the broad usage on its social networks will stop. The removal of facial recognition tech will also disable the company’s photo description system for

“This change will represent one of the largest shifts in facial recognition usage in the technology’s history,” said a blog post Tuesday from Jerome Pesenti, vice president of artificial intelligence for Facebook’s new parent company, Meta. “More than a third

A Minneapolis Police officer at a crime scene in Minneapolis, Minn., June 16, 2020. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Virginia’s gubernatorial election isn’t the only race with possible national implications this year. Minneapolis’s local elections will have

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Voters in Minneapolis were deciding Tuesday whether to replace the city’s police department with a new Department of Public Safety, more than a year after George Floyd’s death under the knee of a white police officer launched a movement to

Minneapolis voters may decide on Tuesday to scrap their police force for a reimagined department that takes a holistic approach to crime and its causes, 18 months after the murder of George Floyd sparked global protests for racial justice. Supporters say what

Minneapolis voters weigh fate of police post-Floyd Voters in Minneapolis are deciding whether to replace the city’s police department with a new Department of Public Safety, more than a year after George Floyd’s death (Nov. 2)

A Virginia Democrat delegate was stopped by police hours before Election Day when a deputy saw a woman taking campaign signs then entering a car driven by the elected official. Fox News reported on Tuesday: Delegate Chris Hurst was pulled over by police in

When police killed Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, in April, it drew swift community and official reaction. The police chief, city manager and the white officer who fatally shot Wright, a Black man, were fired or resigned and city officials began

FILE PHOTO: A “Yes on 2” yard sign stands in a front yard ahead of the November 2nd vote on the future of the police department in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., October 28, 2021. Picture taken October 28, 2021. REUTERS/Nicole Neri/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A

A Democratic Virginia delegate was pulled over by police less than 24 hours before Election Day after a deputy witnessed a woman taking campaign signs and getting into a car the delegate was driving. Delegate Chris Hurst was pulled over by police in Radford,

Minneapolis voters are preparing to either reject or approve a measure Tuesday that could possibly dismantle the city's police department and replace it with another law enforcement agency in the first real decision facing residents after the region became

A Minneapolis community advocate pleaded with his community to vote against a measure Tuesday that could dismantle the city's police department and replace it with another law enforcement agency. Voters are facing one of the city's most daunting questions

FILE PHOTO: A logo is pictured outside of Dupont offices in Geneva, Switzerland, April 15, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A logo is pictured outside of Dupont offices in Geneva, Switzerland, April 15, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File

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FILE PHOTO: The Johnson & Johnson logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., May 29, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid FILE PHOTO: The Johnson & Johnson logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the

FILE PHOTO: The logo for ConocoPhillips is displayed on a screen on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., January 13, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The logo for ConocoPhillips is displayed on a screen on

FILE PHOTO: An Amgen sign is seen at the company's office in South San Francisco, California October 21, 2013. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith FILE PHOTO: An Amgen sign is seen at the company's office in South San Francisco, California October 21, 2013. REUTERS/Robert

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FILE PHOTO: The Lyft Driver Hub is seen in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The Lyft Driver Hub is seen in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo November

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Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced Tuesday the latest offer in the ongoing fight over allowing Medicare to negotiate the cost of prescription drugs. Mr. Schumer, New York Democrat, told reporters at the Capitol that a broad agreement has been

U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is flanked by U.S. Senators' Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) as he faces reporters following the Senate Democrats weekly policy lunch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, November 2, 2021. House

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters following the Senate Democrats weekly policy lunch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., October 26, 2021. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senate Majority

The completion of the prescription drug section could be among the final major changes to a $1.85 trillion climate change and social safety net bill that Democratic leaders hope to bring to a House vote this week. Smaller issues remain to be ironed out, including

Democrats reached agreement Tuesday on a deal to lower prescription drug costs for older people, capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs at $2,000 and reducing the price of insulin, salvaging a campaign promise as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion domestic

(CNN) Under fire for jettisoning plans to address prescription drug prices in the Democrats' sweeping spending package, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Tuesday that an agreement has been reached to lower drug costs. Details have yet to be released,

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Tuesday that Democrats have finally agreed on a plan to reduce the price of prescription drugs, potentially delivering on a key party promise to voters while settling one of the biggest unresolved issues

Hoping to show progress on a 15-year-old campaign promise, Democrats say they have reached an agreement to allow Medicare to negotiate prices on a limited number of prescription drugs as part of their social spending and climate plan. Medicare drug price negotiation

The completion of the prescription drug section could be among the final major changes to a $1.85 trillion climate change and social safety net bill that Democratic leaders hope to bring to a House vote this week. Smaller issues remain to be ironed out, including

Rev. Jesse Jackson was hospitalized Monday after he fell and hit his head while meeting with student protesters at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Jackson, 80, was attending a town meeting with Howard President Wayne A.I. Frederick and the students protesting

Jesse Jackson is hospitalized after he fell and hit his head at Howard University Enlarge this image toggle caption John Minchillo/AP John Minchillo/AP CHICAGO — The Rev. Jesse Jackson was hospitalized Monday in Washington, D.C. after falling and hitting

CHICAGO — The Rev. Jesse Jackson was hospitalized Monday in Washington, D.C. after falling and hitting his head while helping Howard University students who are protesting living conditions on campus, according to a spokesman. The 80-year-old Chicago civil

(CNN) Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson was hospitalized after falling and hitting his head while attending a meeting at Howard University in Washington, DC, Monday, according to his Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Jackson was on campus for a meeting with Howard

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was hospitalized on Monday after he fell during a visit to Howard University to advocate on behalf of students protesting campus living conditions. The 80-year-old civil rights leader took a spill and hit his head while entering a building

CHICAGO -- The Rev. Jesse Jackson was hospitalized Monday in Washington, D.C. after falling and hitting his head while helping Howard University students who are protesting living conditions on campus, according to a spokesman. The 80-year-old Chicago civil

FILE PHOTO: Reverend Jesse Jackson stops by a demonstration outside the U.S. Capitol to protest the expiration of the federal moratorium on residential evictions in Washington, U.S., August 2, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein FILE PHOTO: Reverend Jesse Jackson

Rev. Jesse Jackson sits for an interview in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson was hospitalized Monday in Washington, D.C. after falling and hitting his head while helping Howard

U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has been admitted to hospital for an injury suffered while attending a meeting at Howard University, officials of the historically Black college said on Monday. Jackson, 80, has been a leader of the U.S. civil rights

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will take up arguably the oldest and most controversial right in our history. New York State Rifle Association v. Bruen is the first major gun rights case in over 10 years to come before the Supreme Court and it has the makings

The Supreme Court is preparing to decide whether the 2nd Amendment gives Americans a right to carry a loaded gun when they leave home — and some justices are looking back to the England of 1328 for an answer. At issue is the meaning of the “right to keep and

The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear a case from a Catholic hospital challenging a ruling that forces it to sterilize patients through gender transition surgery. Evan Minton, a patient seeking uterus removal surgery as part of the gender transition

Texans react to Supreme Court challenges to the state's abortion law The Supreme Court heard two challenges to the Texas law that bans most abortions after six weeks. A majority of the justices appeared open to letting abortion providers challenge the law. Law

The socially divisive issue of gun rights is back on the Supreme Court's docket, as the justices prepare Wednesday to hear oral arguments in a high-stakes challenge that could allow more Americans the right to carry pistols in public spaces like parks, schools,

(CNN) A day after blockbuster Supreme Court arguments, Justice Neil Gorsuch called in sick on Tuesday and participated in oral arguments from his home by telephone. Gorsuch has a "stomach bug," and "out of an abundance of caution," he will participate remotely,

The Supreme Court is not constitutionally empowered to make these decisions, and it is ill suited to make them. For the justices to begin deciding for the people exactly where and when a person has a right to carry a handgun in public would be to establish

On today's episode of the 5 Things podcast: Election Day in America We have you covered from Virginia to New Jersey, and more. Plus, Supreme Court correspondent John Fritze breaks down the Supreme Court's early comments on the Texas abortion law, health reporter

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is declining to wade into a case involving transgender rights and leaving in place a lower court decision against a Catholic hospital that wouldn’t allow a transgender man to have a hysterectomy there. The high court turned

School board races have become the new front in a culture war raging across the nation as resentments over COVID-19 restrictions and anti-racism curriculum reach a boiling point MISSION, Kan. -- School board races, once sleepy and localized, have become the

The Associated Press framed the contentious national debate over school boards and education as a "culture war" pushed by Republicans in an Election Day dispatch filed Tuesday. "On Tuesday, voters weigh in on dozens of races that have been dominated by debates

In another vague attack on what schools can and can’t teach in Texas, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott wrote a letter to the state association of school boards warning against “pornographic or obscene” books in school libraries. Advertisement Last week, the book

Ohio voters will fill two congressional seats, decide on several local issues and levies and place candidates on county commissions, city councils and school boards across the state Tuesday when they cast their ballots. Polls are open in the state from 6:30

Texas governor decries school library books with 'pornographic or obscene material' Enlarge this image toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images Brandon Bell/Getty Images Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is asking the state's association of school boards to "ensure

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday said that the Texas Association of School Boards should remove "pornographic" books from public school libraries, after a state representative launched an investigation into school books. "A growing number of parents of Texas

Voters in Douglas County, Colorado, told Fox News that COVID-19 protocols and critical race theory were two decisive factors in their Tuesday vote for the school board. "Parents need to be in charge of their children's education," Jim, of Castle Rock, told

An elementary school student in Florida has been suspended a total of 36 days and faced disciplinary actions from school officials over her unwillingness to comply with the school's COVID-19 face mask policy, according to a report from The Free Press in Tampa. The

Washington (CNN) For about 30 minutes on Monday, it appeared as if West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin had rolled a hand grenade down the hallway in which President Joe Biden's $3 trillion, two-bill domestic agenda was patiently waiting to move through the House

Sen. Joe Manchin III, a key swing vote for the White House agenda, is facing not-so-friendly fire from fellow Democrats after refusing to fall in line behind President Biden’s $1.75 trillion social welfare and climate bill. Colleagues say that Mr. Manchin,

Welcome, once again, to the beginning of infrastructure week, the “Hotel California” of congressional politics. House Democrats hoped this week to vote on a pair of bills that, in tandem, amount to the crux of President Biden’s legislative agenda: a bipartisan

When Bill Clinton was elected in 1992 he was the future of the Democratic Party. When George W. Bush was elected, he was the future of the GOP. When Barack Obama was elected he was the future of the new Democrats. When Donald Trump was elected… you get the

Washington (CNN) Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal on Monday said her caucus is ready to move forward on two bills key to President Joe Biden's agenda "as soon as tomorrow," a significant concession after previously seeking direct assurances

Tuesday on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) sounded off on the ongoing negotiations among Democrats for their infrastructure bill, which he described as a “hostage” bill. Host Maria Bartiromo asked Hagerty if he expected

(CNN) When Joe Manchin stepped to the podium in the US Capitol on Monday afternoon, the hope among Democrats was that he was going to announce that he supported the $1.75 trillion social safety net bill -- a moment that would virtually ensure passage of the

Here’s the problem if House Democrats push a vote this week on the social spending package in the face of threatened opposition from Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has said repeatedly the House can’t approve a "messaging" bill.

A Yahoo logo in front of a building in Rolle, Switzerland, December 12, 2012 (Denis Balibouse/Reuters) Yahoo Inc. announced on Tuesday that the company would withdraw all services from China, blaming a “challenging” business climate for the move. “In recognition

Yahoo Inc_ says it is pulling out of China, citing an “increasingly challenging business and legal environment.” HONG KONG -- Yahoo Inc. on Tuesday said it plans to pull out of China, citing an “increasingly challenging business and legal environment.” The

HONG KONG (AP) — Yahoo Inc. said Tuesday it has pulled out of China, citing an “increasingly challenging business and legal environment.” Chinese authorities maintain a firm grip on internet censorship in the country and require companies operating in China

Justin Sullivan via Getty Images HONG KONG (AP) — Yahoo Inc. said Tuesday it has pulled out of China, citing an “increasingly challenging business and legal environment.” Chinese authorities maintain a firm grip on internet censorship in the country and require

FILE PHOTO: A Yahoo logo is pictured in front of a building in Rolle, Switzerland December 12, 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse FILE PHOTO: A Yahoo logo is pictured in front of a building in Rolle, Switzerland December 12, 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse November

New York (CNN Business) Yahoo has shut down access to its services in China, becoming the latest American tech company to exit the country. It pulled the plug "in recognition of the increasingly challenging business and legal environment," a Yahoo spokesperson

Tech giant Yahoo will no longer conduct any business in China due to a challenging regulatory environment, the company announced Tuesday. “In recognition of the increasingly challenging business and legal environment in China, Yahoo’s suite of services will

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File) AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File LAS VEGAS (AP) — Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs

Las Vegas Raiders second-year wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was charged with a DUI resulting in death after being involved in a serious car accident in Las Vegas early Tuesday, according to law enforcement. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department released

(CNN) Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III has been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) resulting in a death after his car rear-ended another car and left one person dead, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. LVMPD

FILE PHOTO: Oct 4, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) reacts before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports FILE PHOTO: Oct 4, 2021; Inglewood,

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III has been charged with DUI resulting in death connected to a car crash Tuesday morning, according to police. Ruggs, the team's leading receiver, was driving a Chevrolet Corvette at about 3:30 a.m. on Rainbow Boulevard

Raiders WR Ruggs faces charge after fatal crash Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is facing a driving under the influence charge after a fiery vehicle crash early Tuesday in Las Vegas that left a woman dead and Ruggs and his female passenger injured, authorities

Ruggs’s lawyers, David Z. Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, said in a statement that they were conducting their own investigation and asked for judgment to be reserved “until all the facts are gathered.” The Raiders said in a statement that they were “devastated

Image Curtis Sliwa, left, the founder of the Guardian Angels patrol group, is up against Eric Adams, the Brooklyn borough president. Credit... Left: Hilary Swift for The New York Times, right: James Estrin/The New York Times As a long and contentious race

Americans across the country head to the polls Tuesday to vote not only in high-profile races for governor and state offices, but to cast ballots for mayoral and local candidates and different propositions. Tuesday’s election is headlined by a deadlocked Virginia

Eric Adams won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor and will face Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa in November. Adams is a former police captain who rejected the 'defund the police' movement but advocated for reform. When Adams was 15, he was beaten

Tuesday, Nov. 2 is Election Day: If you didn’t vote early, this is your chance. Here are The Post’s recommendations: New York City mayor: Eric Adams (D) Manhattan DA: Thomas Kenniff (R) City Council District 32: Joann Ariola (R) District 48: Inna Vernikov

After a fairly low-key general election season, New York City voters will decide three citywide contests on Tuesday: mayor, comptroller and public advocate. Democrats are heavily favored in each, as they are in most of the other contests for City Council, borough

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio appears to be laying the groundwork for a potential bid for governor. The term-limited Democrat mayor, who failed to become his party's nominee in 2020 for president, touched off speculation during an appearance on Tuesday

New Jersey voters will choose Tuesday whether to reelect Democratic incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy or unseat him by electing Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli. If he wins, Murphy will become the first Democrat to be reelected governor in the Garden State since

Thousands of New York City police officers, firefighters and other municipal workers have been placed on unpaid leave Monday for failing to comply with Mayor Bill de Blasio’s coronavirus vaccine mandate. Andrew Ansbro, the head of the Uniformed Firefighters

Bills on food delivery apps don't include the human toll on workers A look at the human toll of "frictionless" app delivery in New York City, where the ranks of delivery workers have swelled during the pandemic. Business Bills on food delivery apps don't include

Roughly 2,300 New York City firefighters called in sick Monday as Mayor Bill de Blasio’s (D) administration has placed thousands of workers on unpaid leave for refusing to get the coronavirus vaccine. City workers, including first responders, had until Friday

(CNN) Any firefighters feigning illness to protest New York City's Covid-19 vaccine mandate are "doing an immense disservice" to the city, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday night. The comment came after hundreds of firefighters called in sick Monday as the

So long, Bill de Blasio! New York may have been a tale of two cities when you arrived, but not anymore. Now it’s just one city, a city defined by our loathing of Bill de Blasio. As New York City selects our next mayor, Billy Bolshevik is officially a lame

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s (D) vaccine mandate for all New York City municipal workers went into effect Monday as approximately 22,000 city workers remain unvaccinated, according to reports. As of the morning of November 1, ABC 7 reported that 22,000 city workers

FILE PHOTO: The Department of Justice (DOJ) logo is pictured on a wall after a news conference to discuss alleged fraud by Russian Diplomats in New York December 5, 2013. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri FILE PHOTO: The Department of Justice (DOJ) logo is pictured on

New York (CNN Business) The Justice Department is suing to block Penguin Random House's proposed acquisition of Simon & Schuster, arguing that the combination of the two book business giants "would likely harm competition in the publishing industry." Penguin

Simon & Schuster display at the London Book Fair at Kensington Olympia on the 12th March 2019 in London. The Biden administration on Tuesday sued Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster to block the two companies from completing a $2.175 billion merger that

The U.S. Department of Justice seeks to block a book publishing 'behemoth' Enlarge this image toggle caption LEON NEAL/AFP via Getty Images LEON NEAL/AFP via Getty Images There are five big publishing houses in the United States right now, and one of them,

In one of its first major antitrust lawsuits, the Biden administration on Tuesday sued to stop Penguin Random House, the largest publisher in the United States, from acquiring its rival Simon & Schuster, signaling a broader view of checking corporate consolidation

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing to block a $2.2 billion book publishing deal that would have reshaped the industry, saying consolidation would hurt authors and readers The Justice Department is suing to block a $2.2 billion book publishing deal that

The Virginia Department of Elections commissioner sent out a directive to all election officials barring them from suppressing voters who are not wearing face masks, according to Jenna Ellis, former senior legal adviser to President Donald Trump. According

The Virginia Republican Party on Tuesday tweeted that it had received reports of people being denied access to vote if they did not wear masks, which the GOP said goes against the state's own rules. American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp, who votes

According to reports from various eye-witnesses, some voting locations are turning away voters in Virginia over not wearing masks or are trying to convince others that masks must be worn at the very least. Washington Times writer Charlie Hurt wrang the alarm

Maskless voters are reportedly facing “illegal voter suppression” while attempting to participate in New York’s general election, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) warned on Tuesday. “Team Elise is receiving reports from some towns and cities that voters are being

Virginia polling precincts are reportedly blocking maskless residents from voting on Tuesday, even in counties where mask mandates are not in place. Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union, tweeted he was rejected from voting because he was

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday blasted President Biden’s reported plan to make $450,000 payments to illegal immigrants separated under the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance border policy. “The American people are hurting,” Mr. McConnell

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis talks to the media in Miami, Fla., August 29, 2019. (Marco Bello/Reuters) Florida governor Ron DeSantis blasted the Biden administration over reports that it is considering issuing $450,000 payments to illegal immigrants who were

EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., blasted the Biden administration on Monday for its ‘abhorrent’ immigration policies, saying it would be "borderline evil" for the administration to pay a reported $450,000 per person to migrants who had been separated at the

A plan being circulated by President Joe Biden’s administration to provide border crossers, subjected to former President Trump’s “Zero Tolerance” policy, with $450,000 reparations-style payouts has the potential to turn illegal alien families into millionaires

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday blasted a plan circulated by the Biden administration, which would give illegal aliens subject to former President Donald Trump’s “Zero Tolerance” policy a $450,000 payout, describing it as a complete “slap in the face”

FILE PHOTO: Karine Elharrar, Orna Barbivai and Meir Cohen from the Yesh Atid party arrive for consultations on the formation of a coalition government, at the President's residence in Jerusalem April 5, 2021. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Karine

Israel’s energy minister, who uses a wheelchair, was able to attend the global climate summit, a day after police prevented her from reaching the venue TEL AVIV, Israel -- Israel’s energy minister, who uses a wheelchair, was able to attend the global climate

Jerusalem (CNN) Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has told COP 26 organizers to fix an issue with wheelchair access to the main venue or he is cancelling his appearance at the event on Tuesday. The sharply worded threat came after Israel's Energy Minister,

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s energy minister, who uses a wheelchair, was able to attend the global climate summit Tuesday, a day after police prevented her from reaching the venue. Energy Minister Karine Elharrar arrived at the COP26 climate summit in

Israel's energy minister couldn't enter COP26 because of wheelchair inaccessibility Enlarge this image toggle caption Amir Cohen/Reuters Amir Cohen/Reuters Israel's energy minister Karine Elharrar says she was unable to participate in the first full day of

China is accusing the U.S. of a “lack of transparency” over the nuclear-powered submarine’s accident. Eleven sailors aboard the USS Connecticut were injured in the Oct. 2 incident in the South China Sea. The Connecticut is part of the Seawolf class, the most

A U.S. Navy investigation has determined that the nuclear attack submarine damaged in a collision in the South China Sea in early October struck an uncharted underwater mountain, defense officials said Monday. The Navy’s U.S. 7th Fleet commander Vice Adm.

A U.S. submarine struck an underwater mountain last month, the Navy says Enlarge this image toggle caption Lt. Mack Jamieson/Commander, Submarine Group Nine Lt. Mack Jamieson/Commander, Submarine Group Nine The undersea collision that injured 11 crew members

A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine that struck an underwater object in early October actually hit an uncharted underwater mountain, an investigation found. The USS Connecticut had been operating in the contested South China Seas when it struck the mountain on

Washington (CNN) A US nuclear-powered submarine that struck an underwater object in early October had hit an uncharted underwater mountain, an investigation found, forcing it to head from the South China Sea to Guam for repairs. The USS Connecticut had been

FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., October 19,

FILE PHOTO: Trading information for KKR & Co is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., August 23, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Trading information for KKR & Co is displayed on a

FILE PHOTO: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the CARES Act, at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, U.S., September 28, 2021. Kevin Dietsch/Pool via REUTERS/File

FILE PHOTO: A man walks past the New York Stock Exchange on the corner of Wall and Broad streets in New York City, New York, U.S., March 13, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A man walks past the New York Stock Exchange on the corner of Wall

FILE PHOTO: Customers exit an Under Armour store in New York City, U.S., November 4, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Customers exit an Under Armour store in New York City, U.S., November 4, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File

Attorney General Merrick Garland appears before the House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing of the Department of Justice on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., October 21, 2021. (Michael Reynolds/Pool/Reuters) House Judiciary Committee Republicans sent letters

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee are demanding Attorney General Merrick B. Garland provide information as to why he involved the Justice Department’s National Security Division in his school board memo. In a letter sent Tuesday, 19 GOP representatives

Attorney General Merrick Garland told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee last week that the Department of Justice would provide information that led Garland to issue his memo calling for DOJ intervention in matters related to actions and words directed

We’ve reported how Attorney General Merrick Garland was grilled by Congress over his controversial memo ordering federal authorities to look into alleged “threats” against school boards. Critics called it an effort to go after parents for objections to the

During a Tuesday interview with Fox News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom,” Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) called for Attorney General Merrick Garland’s resignation for his memo directing the FBI to investigate what it deemed threats of violence against local school boards. According

FILE PHOTO: Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe speaks at a parliamentary economics committee meeting in Sydney, September 22, 2016. REUTERS/Jason Reed FILE PHOTO: Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe speaks at a parliamentary

FILE PHOTO: A Japan Yen note in front of U.S. Dollar and British Pound Sterling notes are seen in this June 22, 2017 illustration photo. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration FILE PHOTO: A Japan Yen note in front of U.S. Dollar and British Pound Sterling notes

FILE PHOTO: Two women walk next to the Reserve Bank of Australia headquarters in central Sydney, Australia February 6, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz FILE PHOTO: Two women walk next to the Reserve Bank of Australia headquarters in central Sydney, Australia February

FILE PHOTO: Australia's Commonwealth Bank logo is pictured at a branch in Sydney, August 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Australia's Commonwealth Bank logo is pictured at a branch in Sydney, August 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo November

FILE PHOTO: The logo of AMP Ltd adorns its head office located in central Sydney, Australia, May 5, 2017. Picture taken May 5, 2017.REUTERS/David Gray//File Photo FILE PHOTO: The logo of AMP Ltd adorns its head office located in central Sydney, Australia,

New Jersey voters choose their next governor today. Here's what to watch Enlarge this image toggle caption Frank Franklin II/AP Frank Franklin II/AP Tuesday is the final day for voters to cast a ballot in the New Jersey race for governor. There are at least

New Zealand’s government announced plans on Monday to ease coronavirus restrictions in Aukland despite state health officials earlier that same day recording the country’s highest number of new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, the Australian Broadcasting

FILE PHOTO - Construction workers unload equipment at a building site for a residential apartment block in central Wellington, New Zealand, July 3, 2017. Picture taken July 3, 2017. REUTERS/David Gray /File photo FILE PHOTO - Construction workers unload equipment

New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarell joined "Hannity" Monday slamming Gov. Phil Murphy for making the state government "inefficient." GOV. MURPHY POSITIONED AS ‘CANARY IN A COAL MINE’ FOR DEMOCRAT POLICIES JACK CIATTARELLI: New Jerseyans

FILE PHOTO: A "For Rent" sign is posted outside a residential home in Carlsbad, California, U.S. on January 18, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A "For Rent" sign is posted outside a residential home in Carlsbad, California, U.S. on January

Kimono-clad tourists wearing protective face masks are seen at a temple at Asakusa district, a popular sightseeing spot, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan October 13, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/Files Kimono-clad tourists wearing

Nov 2 – As the resurgent COVID-19 pandemic burns through the rural U.S. state of Idaho, health officials say they don’t have enough tests to track the disease’s spread or sufficient medical workers to help the sick. It’s not for want of funding. The state’s

FILE PHOTO: Oreo biscuits are seen displayed in front of Mondelez International logo in this illustration picture taken July 26, 2021. Picture taken July 26, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration FILE PHOTO: Oreo biscuits are seen displayed in front of Mondelez

FILE PHOTO: A syringe and vial are seen in front of a displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration taken June 24, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A syringe and vial are seen in front of a displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration

FILE PHOTO: A woman wearing a protective face mask is seen walking in the reflection of a thrift store window, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in historic downtown Nampa, Idaho, U.S., October 26, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo

Kristen Stewart and her girlfriend of two years, Dylan Meyer, are officially engaged. The "Twilight" and "Charlie's Angels" star broke the news during an appearance on "The Howard Stern" show Tuesday. "We're marrying, we're totally gonna do it," Stewart said

In addition to those glowing “Spencer” reviews, Kristen Stewart has a personal milestone to celebrate this week. Appearing on “The Howard Stern Show” Tuesday, the actor announced that she and girlfriend Dylan Meyer had gotten engaged. Advertisement “We’re

(CNN) Kristen Stewart is getting married. The actress announced she and screenwriter Dylan Meyer are engaged in an interview with Howard Stern on Tuesday. "We're marrying, we're totally gonna do it," Stewart said. "I wanted to be proposed to, so I think I

Jon Stewart is back, and it’s a little bit weird. Stewart’s new TV series, The Problem With Jon Stewart on AppleTV+, is a news-comedy hybrid, and sort of a loose update of the format Stewart pioneered during his time as host of The Daily Show. But while Stewart

A former economic adviser to President Obama ripped House Democrats' plan to give a tax cut to millionaires, especially those in high-tax blue states, calling the proposal "obscene." Jason Furman, president of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) under former

WASHINGTON — Democrats said their Build Back Better Act would make rich people pay more taxes, but that might not happen under an emerging outline of the legislation. A new proposal Democrats are adding to the bill would repeal a 2017 limitation on state and

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., October 28, 2021. (Al Drago/Reuters) After weeks of debate, House Democrats are working to nest either a sunset clause or outright repeal of the

Sen. Bernie Sanders blasted the reported deal struck among Democratic negotiators to remove the cap on federal tax deductions for paid state and local taxes for five years. The Vermont socialist said that doing so would cost $475 billion and give the richest

FILE PHOTO: The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. REUTERS/Matthew Childs FILE PHOTO: The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. REUTERS/Matthew Childs November

Shares of Tesla Inc. tumbled around 4% in premarket trading after its CEO and founder Elon Musk tweeted that a deal to sell 100,000 cars to Hertz had not been signed, suggesting it was not final SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Shares of Tesla Inc. tumbled around 4%

FILE PHOTO: SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a conversation with legendary game designer Todd Howard (not pictured) at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 13, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo FILE PHOTO: SpaceX

Tesla stock falls after Elon Musk tweets that a deal with Hertz is not signed Enlarge this image toggle caption Steven Senne/AP Steven Senne/AP SILVER SPRING, Md.— Shares of Tesla Inc. tumbled almost 4% in midday trading on Tuesday after its CEO and founder

Some supporters of the QAnon conspiracy gathered in Dallas this week as a theory circulated that John F. Kennedy Jr., who has been dead for more than 20 years, would reappear and announce that former President Trump will be reinstated as president. Kennedy,

Former President Trump is offering supporters “NEW Trump Gift Wrapping Paper” in exchange for a $35 donation to his political operation. “President Trump really wants YOU to have this wrapping paper FIRST, Friend, so make sure to get yours TODAY before it’s

Sean Rayford via Getty Images The Washington Post has refused to print former President Donald Trump’s full response to the in-depth U.S. Capitol riot investigation it published last week, citing a “series of unrelated, inflammatory claims” from him. The

A Florida homeowner is facing daily fines after hanging massive political banners supporting former President Donald Trump from his home, including one reading, " Let’s Go Brandon ." "I’m here on the beach, and I got a lot of traffic, and people needed to

Tesla Inc is recalling nearly 12,000 U.S. vehicles sold since 2017 because a communication error may cause a false forward-collision warning or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency braking system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

DETROIT -- Tesla has issued a recall that automatically sent a software update fixing a safety problem in its electric vehicles, apparently heading off a looming confrontation with U.S. safety regulators. But recall documents posted on the National Highway

FILE PHOTO: A Tesla logo on a Model S is photographed inside of a Tesla dealership in New York, U.S., April 29, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A Tesla logo on a Model S is photographed inside of a Tesla dealership in New York,

Tesla issued a recall Tuesday for nearly 12,000 vehicles due to a communication glitch in the cars’ self-driving software program. The recall notice, published on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website Tuesday, points to up to 11,704

The special role of marigolds on the Day of the Dead In Latino communities across the U.S., bright orange marigolds have become an important flower this time of year, because of the special role they play in Day of the Dead celebrations. National The special

Migrants walk as they take part in a caravan heading to Mexico City, in Las Almendras, Mexico November 2, 2021. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril Migrants walk as they take part in a caravan heading to Mexico City, in Las Almendras, Mexico November 2, 2021. REUTERS/Daniel

Migrants, in record numbers, are now seeking asylum in Mexico, according to Bloomberg. In just the last 10 months, 108,195 migrants from outside the country have sought asylum in Mexico, Andres Ramirez, director of the country’s refugee office said. The figure

FILE PHOTO: A woman harvests Cempasuchil marigolds to be used during Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations at San Luis Tlaxialtemalco nursery, in Xochimilco on the outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico October 28, 2021. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido/File Photo FILE PHOTO:

FILE PHOTO: Aug 4, 2021; Washington, DC, USA; Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the Citi Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports FILE PHOTO: Aug 4, 2021; Washington, DC, USA; Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during

FILE PHOTO: Oct 7, 2021; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Benoit Paire (FRA) hits a shot during his first round match against Frances Tiafoe (USA) in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Men's Singles Final - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 21, 2021 Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during his final match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake FILE PHOTO: Tennis

FILE PHOTO: Oct 9, 2021; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Kei Nishikori (JPN) looks on during his second round match against Daniel Evans (GER) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports FILE

Singapore could see as many 2,000 Covid-19 deaths annually over time, a minister said on Monday as the country battles its biggest surge in infections. At 0.2% Singapore's Covid-19 case fatality rate is similar to the rate of deaths from pneumonia before the

Kristy Swanson, the original "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" who has been slammed for spreading misinformation relating to COVID-19, has been hospitalized in New Jersey after contracting the virus. The actor made the announcement Monday in a tweet to her 390,000

Actor Kristy Swanson, the original “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” said Monday she has been hospitalized in New Jersey after contracting COVID-19. “Prayers for me please. Yesterday I took an ambulance ride to the hospital. I’m still here with pneumonia, I’m on

Azita Ghahramani worried she wouldn’t survive Covid-19 because of her health conditions, including high blood pressure. So she and her husband, Scott Downing, and their son became hypervigilant. They moved to a remote part of Maine and avoided most social interactions.

GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania — The “Let’s Go Brandon” message on the Hoods Up Quick Lube sign was up for four days, but it was long enough for the owners to make their point. Ever since Oct. 3, when an NBC reporter interviewing NASCAR driver Brandon Brown mistook

Various manufacturers are selling “Let’s Go, Brandon” gun parts for AR-15 rifles. “Let’s Go, Brandon” is synonymous with “F*ck Joe Biden” and emerged as a go-to phrase after NBC Sports reported that NASCAR fans chanting “F*ck Joe Biden” were actually voicing

We’ve been covering a lot of the crazy reaction from folks on the left freaking out about “Let’s go, Brandon” — the meme criticizing Joe Biden that has gone viral across the country. My colleague Mike Miller encapsulates some of it very well in his latest piece

Palmetto State Armory, a South Carolina gun store, is marketing gun parts and ammo using the famous anti-Biden phrase “Let’s Go Brandon.” The South Carolina company sells an AR-15 part that they call the “LETSGO-15 Stripped Lower Receiver.” According to the

Peyton and Eli Manning welcomed Jon Stewart on their "Monday Night Football" simulcast of the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants game. Stewart came on the broadcast just as the Chiefs and Giants exchanged turnovers. Patrick Mahomes’ pass into the end zone

A win is a win but for the Kansas City Chiefs , Monday night’s narrow victory over the New York Giants exposed some serious holes in their struggling offense. Head coach Andy Reid acknowledged the Chief’s 20-17 win wasn’t pretty but noted that his players

One image summed up what New York Giants fans have been feeling since the team’s last Super Bowl run. It came Monday night after the Kansas City Chiefs would pick the go-ahead field goal toward the end of the game. The ESPN "Monday Night Football" broadcast

Sometimes, it’s better to be lucky than good. On Monday night, the Kansas City Chiefs had a little bit of luck on their side thanks to numerous New York Giants miscues and somehow pulled out a 20-17 victory. On the final drive, a Patrick Mahomes interception

Viewers ran away from CNN’s struggling "Reliable Sources" in horror on Halloween, as left-wing host Brian Stelter’s program had another dismal turnout to finish October with its smallest monthly audience of 2021. "Reliable Sources," which claims to cover the

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. In his November 1 op-ed for “The Hill,” Fox News Analyst Juan Williams claimed that the “parents’ rights’ mantra in the Virginia gubernatorial elections

When I fire up the computer to write about something else stupid some liberal said or wrote I often wonder if these people have a clue about what a target-rich environment they’ve become. From Fox News destroying CNN and MSNBC combined on a nightly basis, to

Fox News Channel’s "The Five" finished October as the most-watched show in cable news to help the network outdraw MSNBC and CNN combined in critical ratings categories. Fox News, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in October, averaged 1.4 million viewers

An American woman convicted of helping to kill her mother on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali and stuff the body into a suitcase is being deported to the United States DENPASAR, Indonesia -- An American woman convicted of helping to kill her mother on

Heather Mack, who aided in the 2014 killing of her Chicago socialite mother, stuffing her body inside a suitcase at an upscale Bali hotel, is expected to return to the United States Tuesday with her 6-year-old daughter whom she gave birth to behind bars, Fox

Heather Mack, an American woman jailed in 2015 with her boyfriend after being found guilty for playing a role in murdering her mother and stuffing the remains in a suitcase, is seen inside an immigration car, after being released from Kerobokan Prison in

“Suitcase killer” Heather Mack, who was released early from her 10-year sentence in Bali for helping murder her socialite mother, was driven to the airport under tight security Tuesday for her deportation back to Chicago. The 26-year-old was released for good

FILE PHOTO: Indonesia's Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati attends the World Economic Forum on ASEAN at the Convention Center in Hanoi, Vietnam September 12, 2018. REUTERS/Kham FILE PHOTO: Indonesia's Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati attends the

FILE PHOTO: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian attends a press conference after his meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon October 7, 2021. REUTERS/Aziz Taher FILE PHOTO: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian

FILE PHOTO: Japan's new Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi arrives at prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan October 4, 2021. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Japan's new Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi arrives at prime minister's office in Tokyo,

Yukio Edano, leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan speaks to voters on the last day of campaigning for the October 31 lower house election, near Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Japan October 30, 2021. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou Yukio Edano,

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more The International Space Station hosted a taco bash for astronauts on Friday as they celebrated the harvest of the

Astronauts grew green chile on the space station and made themselves space tacos Enlarge this image toggle caption NASA NASA Outer space just got a little more delicious. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had the pleasure of dining on space

Astronauts at the International Space Station were in for a treat when they had "space tacos" while orbiting the Earth. On Friday, astronauts harvested the station's first round of Hatch chile peppers and added it their tacos as a part of a larger study about

The Justice Department has abandoned challenges to two nationwide class action lawsuits seeking Social Security benefits for surviving partners of same-sex relationships. The lawsuits were filed in 2018 by gay-rights group Lambda Legal, which argued the Social

Social Security survivor’s benefits are now available to same-sex spouses and partners after being denied to them for years based on old bans on gay marriage. The Department of Justice and the Social Security Administration on Monday dropped federal appeals

After a long fight, Social Security survivors benefits are now available to same-sex spouses and partners who had been denied access because of bans on gay marriage. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice and Social Security Administration dismissed appeals

The 2020 census likely left out people of color at rates higher than a decade ago Enlarge this image toggle caption Brendan McDermid/Reuters Brendan McDermid/Reuters Last year's approximately $14.2 billion census likely undercounted people of color at higher

The 2020 census missed an estimated 1.6 million people, but given hurdles posed by the pandemic and natural disasters, the undercount was smaller than expected, according to an analysis by a think tank that did computer simulations of the nation’s head count. The

The 2020 census missed an estimated 1.6 million people, but given hurdles posed by the pandemic and natural disasters, the undercount was smaller than expected, according to an analysis by a think tank that did computer simulations of the nation's head count. The

FILE PHOTO: A man stands in front of the headquarters of Bank of Japan in Tokyo, Japan, May 22, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A man stands in front of the headquarters of Bank of Japan in Tokyo, Japan, May 22, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File

FILE PHOTO: Japan Airlines' (JAL) airplanes are seen, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at the Tokyo International Airport, commonly known as Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan October 30, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato FILE PHOTO: Japan Airlines' (JAL)

FILE PHOTO: A man looks at a mobile phone in front of the Bank of Japan building in Tokyo, Japan June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai FILE PHOTO: A man looks at a mobile phone in front of the Bank of Japan building in Tokyo, Japan June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Toru

A California court says drug companies aren't liable for the state's opioid crisis Enlarge this image toggle caption SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty A state judge in California ruled late Monday that four drug companies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California judge has ruled for top drug manufacturers as local governments seek billions of dollars to cover their costs from the nation’s opioid epidemic. Orange County Superior Court Judge Peter Wilson issued a tentative ruling on Monday

A California judge has ruled for top drug manufacturers as local governments seek billions of dollars to cover their costs from the nation’s opioid epidemic. Orange County Superior Court Judge Peter Wilson issued a tentative ruling on Monday that said the

Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., a member of the left-wing House "Squad" who supports efforts to defund the police, released a statement Monday chastising Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., for the lack of support he has given President Biden's Build Back Better Act, saying

Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., rebuked Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., for publicly refusing to approve the newest $1.75 trillion proposal that House Democrats plan to vote on this week, calling his opposition to the spending package ''anti-Black, anti-child, anti-woman

Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) said in a statement Monday that Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) concerns about the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act are “anti-black, anti-child, anti-woman, and anti-immigrant.” Manchin, one of the key swing votes for Democrats in the Senate,

The Biden administration on Tuesday announced a new plan aimed at reducing military and veteran suicides by promoting mental health awareness and safer gun storage. The widespread plan would include multiple federal agencies, including the departments of Justice,

The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed

The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans. The White House is announcing the new plan Tuesday, which officials say

After insisting for years that Britney Spears’s conservatorship was absolutely necessary, her father, James P. Spears, unexpectedly asked the court in early September to terminate the legal arrangement. A new court filing on Monday provided a possible explanation

Britney Spears' lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, filed new legal docs claiming the singer's father, Jamie Spears, is attempting to avoid being deposed under oath because he does not want to answer questions relating to the allegations that he bugged the pop star's

FILE PHOTO: Singer Britney Spears poses at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., April12, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni FILE PHOTO: Singer Britney Spears poses at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, California,

A Texas radio host was sentenced to three life prison sentences Monday for a Ponzi scheme in which he bilked elderly listeners out of millions of dollars. William Neil "Doc" Gallagher also got a 30-year prison sentence from state District Judge Elizabeth Beach

William Neil Gallagher, a Texas radio host known as the Money Doctor who promoted his business on Christian radio, was sentenced to three life terms for a Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 190 listeners of at least $23 million. Mr. Gallagher, 80, targeted

William Neil “Doc” Gallagher bilked elderly listeners out of millions of dollars. via Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A Texas radio host was sentenced to three life prison sentences Monday for a Ponzi scheme in which he bilked elderly listeners out

A Polish hospital says doctors and midwives did everything they could to save the lives of a pregnant woman and her fetus in a case that has put the spotlight on new restrictions on Poland's abortion law WARSAW, Poland -- A Polish hospital said Tuesday that

The horror stories coming out of Texas over the last two months have been legion: abortion clinics flooded with calls from distraught patients; threats and harassment on the rise, including a drone deployed over a Planned Parenthood clinic to surveil patients

Mary Ziegler is a law professor at Florida State University College of Law and author of " Abortion and the Law in America: Roe v. Wade to the Present ." Follow her @maryrziegler . The opinions expressed here are those of the author. View more opinion on CNN. (CNN)

Nov 1, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) shoots during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports Nov 1, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Chicago Bulls

The Celtics squandered a 94-75 lead in the third quarter to lose to the Bulls 128-114 on Monday night. Boston suffered its third consecutive loss, dropping to 2-5 on the season. Guard Marcus Smart was frustrated after the game and called out the stars of the

DeMar DeRozan scored 37 points and the Chicago Bulls rallied from a 19-point, second-half deficit on Monday night to beat the Boston Celtics 128-114 and improve to 6-1 for the season. Zach LaVine scored 26 points and Nikola Vucevic had 11 points, 10 rebounds

Vanessa Bryant, Kobe's widow, won't have to undergo a mental exam, judge rules Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark J. Terrill/AP Mark J. Terrill/AP LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant's widow won't have to undergo psychiatric testing for her lawsuit over graphic

A federal judge says Kobe Bryant’s widow won’t have to undergo psychiatric testing in her lawsuit over graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed the basketball star, her 13-year-old daughter and seven others LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant’s widow won't

(CNN) Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant, will not have to undergo a psychiatric evaluation in her lawsuit against Los Angeles County over leaked photos of the NBA star's fatal helicopter crash, a judge has ruled. The lawsuit, filed against LA County in federal

At this point, they’re all fried. Starters, openers, closers and the rest of them. So many pitching changes by the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves, it’s sometimes hard to keep track of who’s on the mound. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Everybody

Jose Urquidy of the Astros delivers a pitch against the Braves during the fourth inning in Game 5 on October 31 in Atlanta. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy's three career World Series wins are the most by any foreign-born player in

(CNN) The Atlanta Braves are just one victory away from clinching a first World Series in 26 years tonight but must overcome the rejuvenated Houston Astros and home advantage as the matchup shifts to Minute Maid Park. Seeking their first championship since

A new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll reveals President Joe Biden’s approval rating has plunged to 43% — echoing similar results of other recent surveys. The president’s approval was down 5 points from a September Harvard CAPS/Harris poll, according to The Hill,

The latest poll from I&I/TIPP released Monday revealed that overall, only 42.3 percent of the respondents believe President Joe Biden is “mentally sharp,” while over half (50.5 percent) believe he is not “mentally sharp.” Only a small percentage (seven percent)

Voter frustration and a growing sense the country is headed in the wrong direction has Democrats worried President Joe Biden can lead the party to victory in 2024, a new poll showed. Georgetown University's October "Battleground and Civility Poll" found 63%

Former Super Bowl MVP Von Miller is on the move — he’s headed to Los Angeles. The Denver Broncos traded the eight-time Pro Bowl defensive end to the Rams on Monday in exchange for draft picks, according to multiple reports. The Rams later confirmed the trade

In a surprise move, Denver traded Von Miller to the Rams on Monday afternoon, and now, reports suggest that Miller was sent packing to avoid a disruption in the Broncos’ locker room. How so? Apparently, the all-time sacks leader recently threw a pricey Halloween

FILE PHOTO: People enter a long distance bus station during evening rush hour in Beijing as outbreaks of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continue, in China, October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Thomas Peter FILE PHOTO: People enter a long distance bus station during

People line up for nucleic acid testing at a residential compound during the third round of mass testing for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Jinfeng district of Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China November 1, 2021. cnsphoto via REUTERS People

FILE PHOTO: A slogan is written on a street as a protest after the coup in Yangon, Myanmar February 21, 2021. Picture taken with iPhone panoramic mode. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A slogan is written on a street as a protest after the coup in

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup on February 1, presides at an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's

Cardi B has won five American Music Awards and performed on the telecast during her career so far. Next step: hosting the show. The rapper behind such hits as "Bodak Yellow" and "Money" has been tapped to host the fan-voted awards show airing from Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cardi B has won five American Music Awards and performed on the telecast during her career so far. Next step: hosting the show. The rapper behind such hits as “Bodak Yellow” and “Money” has been tapped to host the fan-voted awards show airing

Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green has received twenty fines totaling $48,000 due to violating House mask rules, according to a letter sent to the congresswoman by Sergeant at Arms William Walker and shared with the Daily Caller News Foundation. Walker

(CNN) Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia has been fined $48,000 for not wearing a mask on the House floor, according to a letter from the House Sergeant at Arms, obtained by CNN. Greene has been fined 20 times for not wearing a mask. After receiving

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has declared gun violence in Illinois a public health crisis with an executive order . Officials on Monday unveiled a $250 million investment to implement a public safety plan over the next 3 years, and curtail gun violence around the state. According

This report is a part of "Rethinking Gun Violence," an ABC News series examining the level of gun violence in the U.S. -- and what can be done about it. In the debate about gun violence, advocates on all sides cite many statistics. One that is prominently

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Communist leader Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, aka Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, is reputed to have said, "The capitalists will sell us the rope with which we

65 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Communist leader Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, aka Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, is reputed to have said, “The capitalists will sell us the rope with which we will hang them.” Whether Lenin said this or not, the message

A top Russian security official met the visiting chief of the Central Intelligence Agency on Tuesday, a rare encounter amid tensions between Moscow and Washington. Nikolai Patrushev, the powerful secretary of the Kremlin's Security Council, met CIA Director

(CNN) CIA Director Bill Burns is leading a delegation of senior US officials in Moscow for a two-day series of meetings with Russian officials, a US embassy spokesperson said on Tuesday. "They are meeting with members of the Russian government to discuss a

The Florida police chief tasked with keeping tabs on Brian Laundrie before a massive manhunt for the fugitive admitted to “human error” in the case. North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison said cops dropped the ball when they spotted the fugitive outside his

The chief of the North Port Police Department reportedly has admitted to "human error" in the Brian Laundrie case. Todd Garrison, speaking at a forum in Venice Friday, revealed that his department "made a mistake" on Sept. 15 when they thought they spotted

The files were seized as part of a probe into his lobbying efforts in Ukraine. Former President Donald Trump's personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, claimed privilege on just three of the more than 2,000 files seized by the FBI as part of a probe into his lobbying

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, personal attorney to U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 7, 2020. Rudy Giuliani, who served as personal lawyer for former President Donald Trump, so far is seeking to prevent

FILE PHOTO: Senator Tom Cotton, R-AR, questions U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing examining the Department of Justice on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, October 27, 2021. Tasos Katopodis/Pool via REUTERS/File

FILE PHOTO: Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz testifies during a Senate Judiciary hearing about the Inspector General's report on the FBI handling of the Larry Nassar investigation of sexual abuse of Olympic gymnasts, on Capitol Hill,

The Atlanta Braves are one win away from potentially securing their fourth World Series title, but their name and a gesture used by fans have come under scrutiny from Native American advocates around the country. The gesture is known as the "tomahawk chop"

Jimmy Kimmel said everything about Donald Trump’s bizarre visit to a World Series game in Atlanta over the weekend “went exactly the way you might expect.” The former president earlier this year called for a boycott of baseball when MLB moved the All-Star

OKLAHOMA CITY — High-profile inmate Julius Jones was given another chance to get off death row Monday after maintaining his innocence to the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board. Jones, 41, is facing execution for the 1999 fatal shooting of insurance executive

Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Monday recommended that Gov. Kevin Stitt spare the life of Julius Jones, a man who has been on death row while proclaiming his innocence for more than two decades in the 1999 killing of a suburban Oklahoma City businessman. The

POINTE-AUX-CHENES, Louisiana (AP) — On a boat ride along a bayou that shares the name of his Native American tribe, Donald Dardar points to a cross marking his ancestors’ south Louisiana burial ground - a place he fears will disappear. He points to the partly

On a boat ride along a bayou that shares the name of his Native American tribe, Donald Dardar points to a cross marking his ancestors' south Louisiana burial ground — a place he fears will disappear. He points to the partly submerged stumps of oak trees killed

Two-hundred Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing their opposition to the reopening of the U.S. consulate in eastern Jerusalem, which formerly served as a de factor Palestinian embassy before being permanently shuttered by

Two hundred Republicans in Congress sent a letter to President Joe Biden Monday asking him to keep the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem closed, instead of re-opening it to engage with Palestinians. “Your administration would create a misguided situation in which

U.S. prisons are experiencing staffing shortages as officers retire, quit and risks associated with COVID-19, the Associated Press reported on Monday. Corrections officers are exposed to dangerous working conditions including exposure to COVID-19, and paid

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought severe staffing shortages to U.S. prisons as corrections officers, burnt out with the low pay and grueling nature of the work, have quit in droves. The situation is becoming dire as prison populations, which dropped during

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Robot food delivery is no longer the stuff of science fiction. But you may not see it in your neighborhood anytime soon. Hundreds of little robots — knee-high and able to hold around four large pizzas — are now navigating college campuses

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Robot food delivery is no longer the stuff of science fiction. But you may not see it in your neighborhood anytime soon. Hundreds of little robots ― knee-high and able to hold around four large pizzas ― are now navigating college campuses

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said there is “no specific, credible threat to election infrastructure” as voters head to the polls across the country on Tuesday. CISA said it would host an “election situational awareness room” to coordinate

With elections being held in more than 30 states on Tuesday, including the highly watched Virginia governor's race, the federal agency in charge of cyber threats announced Monday it will be monitoring for any threats to election integrity. The Cybersecurity

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy told voters Tuesday they must reelect him to preserve a battery of progressive reforms, arguing the state “cannot afford to go back” to old policies as GOP challenger Jack Ciattarelli claimed momentum in the final hours of the race. “This

​Republicans are holding out hope that Jack Ciattarelli can pull off a stunning upset over Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday and turn back his bid for a second term despite the Democrat’s lead in the polls and voter registrations. Murphy is running to become the

FILE PHOTO: Google app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustratio FILE PHOTO: Google app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustratio November 2,

FILE PHOTO: Google app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Google app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo November 2, 2021 MADRID

President Joe Biden speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., September 7, 2021. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) The instant meme is not exactly a new low in American politics, as progressives would have you believe. There’s a crisis afoot in the

There’s a crisis afoot in the land — people are being rude to President Joe Biden. Media are portraying the new trend of anti-Biden protesters chanting or holding signs saying, “F— Joe Biden,” or the cleaner version that has come to signify the same thing,

The International Handball Federation has dropped its controversial requirement that women on competitive beach teams wear bikinis. The change was sparked by outcries of sexism after Norway’s national women’s team was fined for wearing shorts earlier this year. As

Female handball players will no longer have to wear bikini bottoms Enlarge this image toggle caption Ilnar Tukhbatov/Epsilon/Getty Images Ilnar Tukhbatov/Epsilon/Getty Images Remember this summer when players on the Norwegian women's handball team fined for

A Texas mother lived for months with the remains of her 8-year-old son, who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend, before abandoning and locking up her three other children with their brother’s decomposing body, according to gruesome new details reported Monday. Gloria

The Texas woman charged in the case surrounding the murder of her 8-year-old son reportedly lived in the apartment with the boy’s decaying body for months. Gloria Williams appeared in court on Monday, when new disturbing details on the case were revealed,

The Senate confirmed the first openly lesbian judge to a federal circuit court on Monday, flipping the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit to a majority of Democrat-appointed judges. Judge Beth Robinson, who previously served on the Vermont Supreme Court,

Meet Judge Beth Robinson, the first out lesbian to serve on any federal circuit court Enlarge this image toggle caption Toby Talbot/AP Toby Talbot/AP The Senate met yesterday to vote on the nomination of Justice Beth Robinson to the Second U.S. Circuit Court

CNN's Brianna Keilar speaks to UN World Food Programme director David Beasley after Elon Musk offered to sell some of his Tesla (TSLA) stock "right now" if the UN can prove that $6 billion will solve world hunger.

The U.N’s World Food Programme said billionaires including Elon Musk need to give them billions of dollars or 42 million people would die. Despite its complaints of reduced funding and purported need to cut food rations to Kenya, the World Food Programme (WFP)

A California man was hit with federal charges Monday for allegedly assaulting a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight last week. Brian Hsu, 20, is accused of punching the airline worker in the face after she told him to sit down because the “fasten

According to statements that passengers who witnessed the episode made to the F.B.I. agent, the flight attendant asked Mr. Hsu to stay away from the bathroom, and Mr. Hsu “punched her in the face with sufficient force to cause her to hit the lavatory door.”

More than six years after their ouster amid a mushrooming soccer corruption scandal, the former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and a one-time ally were indicted on fraud charges on Tuesday by the authorities in Switzerland, who accused the men of arranging a secret

Combination file photograph of FIFA President Sepp Blatter addressing a news conference at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland June 2, 2015 and UEFA President Michel Platini (R) attending the 65th FIFA Congress in Zurich, Switzerland, May 29, 2015.

China and Russia are pushing the United Nations Security Council to ease sanctions on North Korea, reviving a similar previous attempt that had flailed in 2019. The two countries filed a reworked draft resolution, seen by Reuters on Monday, that proposes removing

FILE PHOTO: A North Korean flag flies on a mast at the Permanent Mission of North Korea in Geneva October 2, 2014. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A North Korean flag flies on a mast at the Permanent Mission of North Korea in Geneva October

Fox News host Tucker Carlson fumed at Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday for instructing Capitol Police to use guns on the violent mob that smashed its way into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Carlson claimed Graham was “ordering the Capitol Police to murder

Tucker Carlson's Capitol insurrection series promotes disproved conspiracy theories Fox News star Tucker Carlson hosts a miniseries promising the "truth" about the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. It comes as Fox is being sued over airing falsehoods about the 2020

Veteran horse jockey Miguel Mena was killed after being struck by a car in Kentucky on Sunday night, just days before his 35th birthday, according to reports. Churchill Downs released a statement on Monday confirming news of Mena’s tragic death. BAFFERT CHARGED

(CNN) Miguel Mena, one of the most successful jockeys in Churchill Downs history, was killed in a pedestrian accident in Louisville, Kentucky on Sunday night, just six days from his 35th birthday, the racetrack said in a statement on Monday. Churchill Downs

The friend of a California missing woman is describing her as a "real friend" and someone "you can depend on." Natalie John, a long-time friend of Heidi Planck, who went missing on Oct. 17, told Fox News in an interview that she is a "sweet soul." "Heidi

An Oklahoma woman vanishes while searching for her missing son and his friend Enlarge this image toggle caption Tulsa County Sheriff's Office Tulsa County Sheriff's Office An Oklahoma woman who was last known to be searching for her missing son and his friend

Viewers in the Philippines reported on Monday that they could no longer access at least two episodes of the Australian TV series Pine Gap after Manila demanded Netflix remove them over the depiction of false Chinese territorial claims. The episodes in question

Netflix Inc has removed two episodes of spy drama "Pine Gap" from its streaming service in the Philippines, after the Southeast Asian country rejected scenes involving a map used by China to assert its claims to the South China Sea. The Philippines on Monday

FILE PHOTO: Apple's iPhone 13 models are pictured at an Apple Store on the day the new Apple iPhone 13 series goes on sale, in Beijing, China September 24, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins FILE PHOTO: Apple's iPhone 13 models are pictured at an Apple Store

FILE PHOTO: Apple logo is seen on the Apple store at The Marche Saint Germain in Paris, France July 15, 2020. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes FILE PHOTO: Apple logo is seen on the Apple store at The Marche Saint Germain in Paris, France July 15, 2020. REUTERS/Gonzalo

University of Florida faces investigation after blocking professors from voting case Enlarge this image toggle caption David Santiago/AP David Santiago/AP GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has been asked by its accrediting body to explain how

The University of Florida has been asked by its accrediting body to explain how denying a request by three professors to serve as paid experts in a voting rights lawsuit conforms to standards for academic freedom and avoids undue political influence. University

Washington (CNN) Former Vice President Mike Pence said Monday evening that he had looked to Founding Father James Madison as he had certified the 2020 presidential election for Joe Biden, despite pressure from former President Donald Trump to block it. Asked

Former Vice President Mike Pence says he was influenced by Founding Father James Madison and the Bible when he made the decision to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. Pence’s comments came during a question-and-answer session at the University