“The only discussion I would have with him is that I think [impeachment] will pass, and it would be my recommendation you resign,” McCarthy was recorded saying in the Jan. 10, 2021, phone call with Republican leaders. In new audio released Friday, McCarthy

Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) said Friday on MSNBC’s “The ReidOut” that the audio New York Times reporters Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin released of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) telling Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) that he would recommend

Julian Zelizer, a CNN political analyst, is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University and author of the forthcoming book " The Presidency of Donald J. Trump: A First Historical Assessment ." Follow him on Twitter @julianzelizer . The

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s quest to become the next speaker of the House is looking murkier because of leaked audio clips that strained his relationship with former President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement. Mr. McCarthy’s political stumble

Newly revealed recordings of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy saying he would urge then-President Trump to resign from office in the initial aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection sparked much political heat but so far appears not to threaten the California

House Republicans are standing by Leader Kevin McCarthy of California as accusations by Democrats fly over the leaked audio recording of a post-Capitol riot leadership call. Several GOP members of Congress spoke out in support of McCarthy after the New York

Audio: McCarthy said he would urge Trump to resign House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy told fellow GOP lawmakers shortly after the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection that he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign, according to audio posted by The New

Rep. Liz Cheney is denying she recorded or leaked a call with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, in which the fellow Republican said he planned to tell then-President Donald Trump to resign after the Jan 6, 2021 Capitol riot. “The select committee has asked

Almost all politicians lie, but only some are demonstrably liars. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is not only a demonstrable liar; he’s also a sloppy and inartful one. The clever dissembler knows that it’s wiser to sow doubt and confusion than to deny

An exclusive by The New York Times‘ political correspondents Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin reveal never before heard audio of a conversation between House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy of California, Wyo. Rep. Liz Cheney, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell,

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis responded Friday to critics of his repeal of the Reedy Creek Improvement District – the status essentially giving Walt Disney Company self-governing abilities unlike most other businesses. The District, approved by Gov. Claude

Florida is ending Disney's special tax district. Here's what comes next NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to reporter Nick Papantonis of WFTV about the effect that revoking Disney's special tax district will have on local taxpayers. Economy Florida is ending Disney's

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A day after Florida’s GOP-led legislature passed a bill ending Disney’s self-governance status, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the measure into law along with two other bills aimed at curbing the company’s “woke” agenda. Mr. DeSantis, appearing

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill to dissolve Walt Disney World’s private government, after the entertainment giant opposed a new state law critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.” The law would eliminate the Reedy Creek

Florida state Rep. Blaise Ingoglia told Newsmax on Monday that Florida was "leveling the playing field" by stripping Disney of its special tax district in Orlando, bringing the iconic corporation out of its "specially privileged woke world." "What we did is

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida on Friday revoked Disney’s special tax privileges in the state, culminating an extraordinary clash between one of the Republican Party’s leading figures and a powerful company with deep historical ties in his state. The move, which

Just like that, tyranny has descended on Florida. The state legislature, with the support of Gov. Ron DeSantis, voted to repeal the “special independent district” enjoyed by Disney for half-a-century. This is a sign, we are told, of the advent of an American

Disney doesn’t like conflict. Conflict means taking sides. Conflict means making enemies. Conflict means personally defining what’s right and what’s wrong. None of those things are appealing to a company that’s ridden high-gloss inoffensiveness to become the

Joe Biden spoke at a fundraiser on Thursday evening and gave his first reaction to Florida Republicans nuking Disney’s long-standing government largesse. The last few days have been ripe with reactions about the move, which stripped Disney of its self-governing

Florida's move to punish Disney World could hurt local taxpayers Enlarge this image toggle caption Octavio Jones/Getty Images Octavio Jones/Getty Images The Florida Legislature has sent Gov. Ron DeSantis a bill stripping Disney World of its status as an "independent

A senior Russian commander for the first time Friday openly suggested the Kremlin’s territorial appetite extends beyond Ukraine as the invasion drags on into its third month. Rustam Minnekayev, deputy commander of Russia’s Central Military District, told a

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 22) Enlarge this image toggle caption Alexander Ermochenko/Reuters Alexander Ermochenko/Reuters As Friday draws to a close in Kyiv and in Moscow, here are the key developments of the day: A top Russian military

Peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators stalled Friday after revelations surfaced suggesting Moscow would seek a referendum to annex portions of southern Ukraine. The war in Ukraine has persisted for nearly 60 days with Russian troops allegedly

A Russian rocket struck a residential neighborhood in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Thursday. U.S. officials still expect the war to be long and grinding. WASHINGTON — Senior Biden administration officials say they believe that the next four weeks will shape the eventual

A senior European official is warning Friday that the world should prepare for a "very significant increase in the intensity of Russian military attacks" in Ukraine. The official, speaking to reporters, said "I think we will see the next couple of weeks

This week, the new phase of Russia’s war in Ukraine has taken form. It is a war over control of the Donbas, the eastern Ukrainian region where Russia has been supporting a separatist rebellion since 2014. Whereas the war — which began with the Russian invasion

Ukrainian military officials warned Friday that Russia is looking to "replenish" its personnel by conscripting Ukrainian men in southern regions, amid reports of heavy Russian losses. "To replenish their personnel there have been preparations for so-called

A Russian rocket struck a residential neighborhood in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Thursday. U.S. officials still expect the war to be long and grinding. WASHINGTON — Senior Biden administration officials say they believe that the next four weeks will shape the eventual

Ukrainian officials on Friday countered claims made by Russian President Vladimir Putin that he will not order a ground offensive on the Mariupol steel plant where thousands of Ukrainian civilians and soldiers remain holed up. Kyiv said it had received intelligence

A Russian rocket struck a residential neighborhood in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Thursday. U.S. officials still expect the war to be long and grinding. WASHINGTON — Senior Biden administration officials say they believe that the next four weeks will shape the eventual

The White House's chief medical adviser apparently won't let go of the recent mask mandate cancellation. On Thursday, Dr. Anthony Fauci ripped U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle for dropping the federal mask mandate for public transportation, telling

Philadelphia drops short-lived indoor mask mandate Philadelphia abandoned its indoor mask mandate just days after becoming the first U.S. city to reimpose compulsory masking in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. (April 22)

Philadelphia is ditching its indoor mask mandate less than a week after bringing it back, according to local officials. “Due to a recent leveling-off of case counts and a decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the City, masks are strongly recommended, but

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Thursday that a court ruling voiding a federal mandate requiring passengers to mask up on airlines and public transit goes “against public health principles” and sets a “bad precedent.” “We are concerned about that — about courts getting

Dr. Anthony Fauci took a shot at the Florida federal judge who struck down the Biden administration policy that forced plane and train passengers to wear masks — saying she doesn’t know enough about health to make such a decision. “The CDC has the capability,

Health officials in Philadelphia voted Thursday evening to drop the city's indoor mask mandate, just days after the requirement officially went back into effect on Monday. "Due to decreasing hospitalizations and a leveling of case counts, the city will move

Philadelphia plans to lift its citywide mask mandate Friday, just four days after it bucked national trends by reimposing its rule for indoor public spaces. The Board of Health voted late Thursday to rescind the mandate after the city Department of Health

(CNN) Philadelphia will lift its mask mandate, less than a week after it was reinstated due to a rising Covid-19 case count. The city's Board of Health voted to rescind the mandate , which went into effect Monday, citing leveling numbers of cases and decreasing

Dr. Anthony Fauci took major heat after lamenting on Thursday that it was "disturbing" that a federal court would rule against the CDC’s COVID-19 travel mask mandate, adding his opinion that "This is not a judicial matter." Prominent conservative Twitter

Officials in Los Angeles County are the latest who have made it clear that they are not prepared let mask mandates become a thing of the past, enacting a public health order forcing people to wear masks on public transit and transportation hubs. United States

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, defending herself against an attempt to remove her from the November ballot, declared that she was a “victim” and not a supporter of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Testifying at an administrative hearing where a group of

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies under oath Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene testified under oath Friday in a hearing to determine her eligibility for reelection. (April 22)

I’ll admit to forgetting this was a thing, but apparently, Democrat activists are still trying to get Marjorie Taylor Greene thrown off the 2022 ballot under the guise that she promoted an insurrection. What’s the evidence to support such a contention? Apparently,

GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday became the first member of Congress to publicly testify under oath about the events surrounding the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Monday night, a federal judge allowed a legal challenge by a group of Georgia voters

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. and chair of the House Republican Conference, blasted "radical far-left activists," for their attempt to keep Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., off the ballot in her district. "House Republicans condemn the Radical Far-Left activists'

Embattled Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) testified Friday in a hearing to determine whether she is qualified to run for reelection in the state, answering questions on her past social media use and political rhetoric. Under oath, Greene asserted that

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is set to testify in court about the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot on Friday, becoming the first member of Congress to do so. Five voters from the Georgia Republican’s district are seeking to disqualify Greene from running for reelection

Marjorie Taylor Greene is in court as part of a legal challenge to her candidacy Enlarge this image toggle caption John Bazemore/Pool/AP John Bazemore/Pool/AP Controversial Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia on Friday faces a challenge

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene attended a hearing Friday in Atlanta over a challenge filed by voters who say she shouldn't be allowed to seek reelection because she helped facilitate the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. The challenge filed last month

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia on Friday becomes the first Republican lawmaker to testify under oath about her actions leading up to and during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Greene has not been accused of wrongdoing in court or by the House

The search for a missing Texas National Guard soldier who went missing Friday while attempting to rescue migrants in a river has been called off for the night. A spokesperson for the Military Department said that the river's strength has forced the rescue

Authorities have paused their search for a missing Texas Army National Guard soldier hours after the soldier, who was assigned to a border enforcement mission, went missing along the Rio Grande, the Texas Military Department said. A release says strong river

EAGLE PASS, Texas — A Texas Army National Guard soldier is missing in the Rio Grande after attempting to rescue a drowning migrant north of the city. An extensive search is underway after the soldier entered the waters early Friday. The search involves Texas

Authorities have paused their search for a missing Texas Army National Guard soldier hours after the soldier, who was assigned to a border enforcement mission, went missing along the Rio Grande, the Texas Military Department said. A release says strong river

A member of the Texas National Guard has gone missing after attempting to save migrants from drowning in the Rio Grande River Friday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). DPS confirmed that a body had been recovered after the river incident,

Authorities are searching for a Texas Army National Guard soldier assigned to a border enforcement mission who went missing along the Rio Grande during a "mission related incident" Friday morning, the Texas Military Department said. "We are aware of reports

A member of the Texas National Guard vanished while trying to rescue illegal immigrants from the Rio Grande on Friday. The soldier is part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star, which is trying to plug border security gaps he says were left by President

Texas authorities are searching for a National Guard soldier assigned to a border enforcement mission who went missing along the Rio Grande during a "mission related incident" Friday morning, the Texas Military Department said. "We are aware of reports of

A Texas National Guard soldier has gone missing after attempting to rescue migrants from a river along the border of Mexico, the Texas Military Department confirmed to The Post. Initially, Fox News reports indicated that the soldier had drowned and a body

A Texas National Guard soldier has drowned while trying to rescue migrants in a river at the state’s border with Mexico, multiple sources told Fox News on Friday. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) confirmed the incident in Eagle Pass and said that

Florida state Reps. Tray McCurdy, Angie Nixon and Felicia Robinson protest the state's new congressional map at the Capitol in Tallahassee on April 21, 2022. CNN — A coalition of civil rights groups has filed the first lawsuit in Florida against the recently

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Voting rights groups sued Florida on Friday over a congressional map drawn by Gov. Ron DeSantis and passed by the GOP-controlled Legislature, saying it will diminish the state’s Black representation and benefit Republicans. Florida lawmakers

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill dissolving Walt Disney World’s private government, after the entertainment giant criticized a measure that critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill to dissolve Walt Disney World’s private government, after the entertainment giant criticized a measure that critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law. The law would eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District,

Republicans represent about 22% of registered New York voters, and currently hold eight of the state’s 27 seats in Congress. But New York now gets one less seat following the 2020 Census, and the new maps would have given Democrats a strong majority of registered

Constitutional law professor Jonathan Turley said on "America's Newsroom" Friday that the Democrats cannot claim to be "protecting democracy" while courts throw out their gerrymandered congressional maps. Turley said that in New York and other states, judges

Editor’s Note: David Daley is the author of “Ratf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn’t Count” and “Unrigged: How Americans Are Battling Back to Save Democracy.” His work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Atlantic and The Washington Post, among

The White House said Thursday it opposes efforts by Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to dissolve a more than 50-year-old self-governing status given to Disney after the company publicly feuded with Republicans over a parental rights bill that was signed

(CNN) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed several bills into law, including two measures into law targeting Disney, legislation that will put new restrictions on how schools and businesses can talk about race and gender, and the state's new congressional

New York Republicans are praising a mid-level appellate court ruling that concluded Democrats engaged in gerrymandering when drawing the state’s new congressional district boundaries. "The decision rendered by the Appellate Court is a win for all New Yorkers

(CNN) The Biden administration told a federal judge in Louisiana on Friday that the court should deny a request from more than 20 states to immediately block the end of a Trump-era pandemic restriction on the US-Mexico border. In a court filing, the Justice

Democrats and their business-backed allies are hinting they want the Republicans to okay more legal migration in exchange for keeping border barriers against illegal migration. “I don’t think there’s any incentive for the Republicans to deal,” amid Democratic

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, on Friday filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden's administration to stop the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from lifting the health order known as Title 42. The order, which was enacted under

FIRST ON FOX: The Problem Solvers Caucus is backing legislation in the House that would extend Title 42 -- the latest sign of bipartisan pushback against the Biden administration’s plans to end the public health order in May. The Biden administration announced

Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Texas border Democrat, says President Biden is hurting their party by ending the Trump-era health policy known as Title 42 that allows for the instant deportation of illegal immigrants due to the pandemic. “This is not good for Democrats

Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), who recently criticized the Joe Biden administration’s decision to end Title 42, voted against an amendment that would preserve the powerful border control tool. Peters — the chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC)

On Thursday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) said we need to see the Biden administration’s plan to deal with “when we begin to see this influx of refugees” after Title 42 is lifted. Host Dagen McDowell

Amid a revolt from some Democrats, President Joe Biden appears to be standing firm on the decision to end Title 42 — a public health policy that allows officials to deny entry to migrants at the southern border. The public health policy was introduced by former

Axios.com reported President Joe Biden’s border chief is “concerned” about the risks of removing the Title 42 border barrier. The anonymously sourced report is significant because Axios is used by White House officials and Democrats to reshape D.C. debates,

Rep. Henry Cuellar says President Biden is hurting Democrats ahead of midterm elections while helping cartels by moving forward with his rollback of Title 42. Cuellar, D-Texas, is one of many Democrats up for reelection criticizing the Biden administration's

CNN — Google is marking Earth Day on Friday with a doodle of time lapses, highlighting how the climate crisis is radically changing the planet. The search engine published a series of time-lapse satellite images from Google Earth, depicting deforestation,

President Biden on Friday said his administration is working to make "every vehicle" in the United States military "climate-friendly." The president, delivering Earth Day remarks from Seward Park in Seattle, Washington, discussed his administration’s efforts

Earth Day falls on April 22 every year and is the most widely observed secular holiday around the globe. Earth Day's momentum led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of multiple environmental laws. In the U.S. this

Let’s call Earth Day by the name radical environmentalists would prefer: “Fear Day.” After all, that is their underlying message every year and especially surrounding this 52-year-old moment on the calendar. They want you to be afraid. Be very afraid. Since

(CNN) Federal investments to address climate change , Joe Biden has long said, are about investing in the economy and creating jobs. But now, amid a war that caused fuel prices to soar and American wallets to feel the pinch, his White House has been forced

President Biden reasserted himself Friday as a global leader on climate change, delivering a speech in Seattle commemorating Earth Day and rebutting left-wing activists who say he‘s ceded ground in the climate change fight. Mr. Biden has suffered sharp criticism

President Biden on Friday celebrated Earth Day in Seattle with a rambling speech vowing to make “every vehicle” in the military “climate-friendly” while admitting his personal fleet includes a prized Corvette that “does nothing but pollute.” Biden told a crowd

Leftists celebrated Earth Day on Friday by using it as a political wedge to cudgel those whom they oppose into compliance. Earth Day, first designated as an annual event in 1970, has origins that go back to ancient forms of paganism. For instance, nature worship

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Editor's note: This piece was authored by Jeff Luse. In the world of politics it seems that very few things are enjoyed by both sides of the aisle.

Environmental advocates never expected to find themselves in this position. As a candidate, President Biden promised sweeping action to tackle a warming planet. He branded climate change as the “No. 1 issue facing humanity,” and voters delivered him a Democratic-controlled

Some airlines say they will consider refunds or credits for passengers who don't want to fly now that the mask mandate has been dropped DALLAS -- Airlines say they are offering options — including refunds in some cases — for people worried about flying now

The Los Angeles County Health Department has slammed residents with a new mask edict for public transportation within the county, requiring masks on all forms of transport including buses, trains, ride-hailing service vehicles, and sigh… airports. Just when

The U.S. mask mandate is off for travelers. In other countries it's definitely on Enlarge this image toggle caption Hector Retamal /AFP via Getty Images Hector Retamal /AFP via Getty Images The mask mandate for domestic U.S. flights has been lifted — although

Fifty-one percent of Americans approve of a judge's ruling striking down the nation's federal mask mandate on public transportation, according to a new poll by Rasmussen Reports. Here are how the poll results, released Friday, break down: 34% say it is a

Since the beginning of President Biden’s term in January 2021, a federal mask mandate for public transportation has been in place, affecting everything from local bus routes to transcontinental flights. On Monday, the federal mask mandate for public transportation

Los Angeles County is once again requiring travelers to mask up when aboard public transit or in indoor transportation hubs such as airports. LA County public health officials issued a new COVID-19 health order effective Friday that will make masks mandatory

Donald Trump Jr. may have previously railed against mask mandates aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, but former President Donald Trump’s eldest son admitted on Thursday that he would continue to mask up. Why? “For anonymity” so he can “stay under the

Most Americans support requiring masks in airports and on planes despite a judge's recent ruling that ended federal mask mandates on public transportation, according to a new poll from Ipsos. Ipsos found that three-in-four Americans support mask mandates in

These airlines are letting passengers banned for mask violations back on planes Enlarge this image toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Spencer Platt/Getty Images Travelers who were once banned by major U.S. airlines for violating the federal mask mandate

Sharpton demands name of officer who killed Lyoya The Rev. Al Sharpton demanded Friday that authorities publicly identify the Michigan officer who killed Patrick Lyoya, a Black man who was fatally shot in the back of the head after a struggle. (April 22)

Rev. Al Sharpton is demanding that authorities publicly release the name of the officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya, 26, on April 4. Sharpton made the comments during Lyoya's funeral on Friday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, stating "We want his name!" "Every

Nearly three weeks after the killing of 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya, his family, friends and activists are coming together to celebrate his life and call for justice in his death. His funeral will take place Friday at 11 a.m. local time at the Renaissance Church

Patrick Lyoya fled Congo to escape war. A traffic stop in Michigan cost him his life Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Nichols/AP Anna Nichols/AP It was about five years ago that Patrick Lyoya first stepped into Restoration Community Church, a small

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a fiery eulogy Friday at the funeral of Patrick Lyoya, who was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic stop this month. Sharpton rallied the crowd to fight against police killing

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. —Hundreds were gathering Friday to celebrate the life and mourn the death of Patrick Lyoya, who was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic stop earlier this month. The 11 a.m. service, with a eulogy from civil rights leader the

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Relatives will gather Friday to celebrate the life and mourn the death of Patrick Lyoya, who was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic stop earlier this month. The 11 a.m. service, with a eulogy from civil rights leader the

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Mourners gathered Friday at the funeral for Patrick Lyoya, a Black man who was fatally shot in the back of the head after a traffic stop and struggle with a white police officer in Michigan. Civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton will

Several publishers said they've received no explanation for the rejections. Textbook publishers say they have been left in the dark about why their mathematics books were rejected by the Florida Department of Education, with the state claiming the textbooks

Florida education officials have released four images of “woke math” in textbooks they rejected last week for use in K-12 public schools. The state’s Department of Education rejected 54 of 132 titles that textbook publishers submitted for use next year, including

CNN — Florida education officials have released four images from some of the math textbooks the state rejected this month, citing what they said were references to critical race theory or other “prohibited” topics. The state Department of Education last week

The Florida Department of Education has released examples of what it calls “problematic” material that led it to ban dozens of math textbooks — including a lesson with an algebra graph measuring racial prejudice. The DOE rejected 54 math textbooks – about

After the Florida Department of Education rejected dozens of math textbooks last week, the big question was, Why? The department said some of the books “contained prohibited topics” from social-emotional learning or critical race theory — but it has released

The state of Florida has released four examples from textbooks it has rejected from its school system amid concerns over the promotion of Critical Race Theory and common core principles. "Based on the volume of requests the Department has received for examples

The Florida Department of Education this week shared a handful of examples showcasing “problematic elements” of recently reviewed textbook materials for students, some of which provide a chart measuring “racial prejudice,” which suggests that conservatives

Favorable weather on Friday aided firefighters working to fend off Arizona's Tunnel Fire – but those conditions were not expected to last. More strong winds were forecast to whip across the state and neighboring New Mexico. STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED AS

High winds and dry conditions are threatening extreme fire weather Friday in Arizona and New Mexico, where a half-dozen large wildfires were already burning. Dangerous fire weather conditions are also forecast for Colorado, where officials are urging people

(CNN) Hot, dry and windy conditions mean some drought-stricken areas of the Southwest face an "extremely critical" threat of fire Friday, from central and eastern New Mexico to eastern Colorado, including Denver. Other higher population centers threatened

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Firefighters are bracing for the return of ferocious winds in the Southwest after a brief reprieve allowed them to attack flames from the air for the first time in days as a half-dozen large wildfires continue to grow in Arizona and

Southwest fire crews brace for return of dangerous winds Enlarge this image toggle caption Tom Story/AP Tom Story/AP FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Firefighters are bracing for the return of ferocious winds in the Southwest after a brief reprieve allowed them to attack

High winds and dry conditions are threatening extreme fire weather Friday in Arizona and New Mexico, where a half-dozen large wildfires were already burning. "A single spark can result in a major wildfire that can burn large forested areas and/or grasslands,

(CNN) Fierce winds across drought-stricken areas will bring the highest fire danger Friday to the Southwest and High Plains, while the same system triggers severe storms with possible isolated tornadoes in the central and southern Plains and a snowstorm across

A passenger on a JetBlue flight who was punched repeatedly by former world champion boxer Mike Tyson hired a lawyer, signaling a possible lawsuit, TMZ reported Friday. "Our client is a big Mike Tyson fan. When Mike Tyson boarded the plane, he became overly

The internet has seemingly sided with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson after video from a flight on Wednesday night appeared to show the legendary boxer punching another passenger who was allegedly harassing Tyson prior to the altercation. Video footage

New details have emerged about a recent altercation between Mike Tyson and another passenger on his JetBlue flight. Melvin Townsend III, the 36-year-old man who Tyson punched on the plane, has a long criminal record, per TMZ. Townsend has been convicted of

A passenger on a Jet Blue flight who was punched repeatedly by former world champion boxer Mike Tyson hired a lawyer, signaling a possible lawsuit, TMZ reported Friday. "Our client is a big Mike Tyson fan. When Mike Tyson boarded the plane, he became overly

Mike Tyson's representatives have shed light on what provoked the former heavyweight champ to punch a man on a Wednesday night JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Miami. In video of the incident posted on Twitter the passenger is seen standing over Tyson's

Mike Tyson punched a fellow first-class passenger aboard a Florida-bound flight because the “aggressive” man threw a water bottle at him, according to reps for the former heavyweight champ. Tyson was captured on video pummeling the man on the Wednesday night

Mike Tyson was apparently all smiles in Miami on Thursday, just hours after the former boxer was reportedly caught on video punching another passenger on a flight out of San Francisco Wednesday night. On Thursday evening, legendary wrestler Ric Flair posted

Police are seeking a “person of interest” in the Friday shooting that wounded three adults and a child in Washington DC. NBC Washington reports that police identified the “person of interest” as 23-year-old Raymond Spencer. The the victims “were shot Friday

Police: 3 shot, 'active threat' in nation's capital Police say at least three people were injured in a shooting Friday in northwest Washington, D.C., and city officials are warning people in the area to stay inside because of an “active threat." (April 22

Two men and a girl were shot in a leafy section of Washington, DC, near prep school and a number of colleges on Friday, sparking lockdowns and leading local police urging residents to shelter in place. The shots rang out at about 3:20 p.m. on Van Ness Street

Washington (CNN) At least two people were shot Friday afternoon in northwest Washington, DC, and authorities are responding to an "active threat" in the area. Police are still looking for an armed suspect, a Washington, DC, Metropolitan Police Department source

WASHINGTON — Police say at least two people were injured in a shooting Friday in northwest Washington, D.C., and dozens of law enforcement officers are responding to the scene as they search for a suspect. The Metropolitan Police Department said the shooting

At least three people were shot Friday in Washington D.C., prompting a heavy police response, authorities said. The Metropolitan Police Department said it received reports of shots fired in the 4100 block of Connecticut Avenue NW. Social media users reported

WASHINGTON — Police say at least three people were injured in a shooting Friday in northwest Washington, D.C., and city officials are warning people in the area to stay inside because of an “active threat.” Dozens of law enforcement officers responded to the

15 years later, Portugal identifies a suspect in the probe of a missing British girl Enlarge this image toggle caption Armando Franca/AP Armando Franca/AP LISBON, Portugal — Prosecutors in southern Portugal are formally accusing a suspect in the investigation

The convicted pedophile officially declared a suspect in the 15-year-old disappearance of Madeleine McCann has now been formally interviewed about it for the first time in prison, according to a report Friday. Portuguese prosecutors traveled to Germany to

Missing British girl Madeleine McCann, who vanished during a vacation in Portugal, is seen in this undated file photo. AP Photo/PA via Associated Press LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Prosecutors in southern Portugal are formally accusing a suspect in the investigation

Portuguese prosecutors said Thursday a man had been formally identified as a suspect in the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann , who vanished from her bed during a family vacation to the country nearly 15 years ago. MADELEINE MCCANN SUSPECT BREAKS

Portuguese prosecutors are formally accusing a suspect in the investigation into Madeleine McCann, a 3-year-old British girl who disappeared almost 15 years ago while on a family vacation in the southern European country LISBON, Portugal -- Prosecutors in

Officials formally declared a convicted German sex offender as a suspect in the Madeleine McCann case. Christian Brueckner was officially named as a suspect in the toddler’s 2007 disappearance but has not been charged with a crime, according to The Times. Portuguese

(Reuters) Portuguese prosecutors said on Thursday a man had been formally identified as a suspect in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 15 years ago. It is the first time Portuguese prosecutors have identified an official suspect in the

JERUSALEM — Clashes broke out Friday for the seventh time in eight days at the holiest site in Jerusalem, foregrounding how the site — sacred to both Jews and Muslims — has become the newest focus of a monthlong spasm in tensions across Israel and the occupied

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police in full riot gear stormed a sensitive Jerusalem holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims on Friday after Palestinian youths hurled stones at a gate where they were stationed. The renewed violence at the site, which is sacred to

Israeli police storm holy site Israeli police in full riot gear stormed a sensitive Jerusalem holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims on Friday after Palestinian youths hurled stones at a gate where they were stationed. (April 22)

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police in full riot gear stormed a sensitive Jerusalem holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims on Friday after Palestinian youths hurled stones at a gate where they were stationed. The renewed violence at the site, which is sacred to

Israeli forces raided the Al-Aqsa mosque after a morning prayer in the Old City of East Jerusalem on Friday after a rock-throwing incident with Palestinian youths. Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police in full riot

Israeli police and Palestinians clashed again Friday morning at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, a holy site important to both Jews and Muslims. The skirmish left more than two dozen Palestinians injured, two seriously, after some Palestinian youths at the

Israeli police storm Jerusalem holy site after rock-throwing Enlarge this image toggle caption Mahmoud Illean/AP Mahmoud Illean/AP JERUSALEM — Israeli police in full riot gear stormed a sensitive Jerusalem holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims on Friday after

(CNN) Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are currently spending their days in a Fairfax, Virginia courthouse. Depp, who testified for three days this week, is suing his ex-wife for $50 million over a 2018 Washington Post op-ed she wrote. How they landed there --13

“Let the record show” that Milani does not want to be involved. The drugstore cosmetics brand was recently implicated in Johnny Depp’s defamation suit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. During opening statements this week, Heard’s attorney claimed that the

Ireland Baldwin did not hold back her distaste for Amber Heard as the actress' defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp rages on in court. Alec Baldwin's 26-year-old daughter took to Instagram to weigh in on the explosive defamation trial between

Johnny Depp called the mother of his kids, Vanessa Paradis, a French “extortionist c–t” in an email to pop legend Elton John in 2013. The vulgar title was revealed while the “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor was being cross-examined in a Virginia courtroom

Looks like she took “defamation suit” literally. As Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against Amber Heard heats up, social media fashion police are accusing Depp’s former flame of employing an unorthodox courtroom strategy: copying her ex’s outfits to try and

The defamation trial of actor Johnny Depp against his former wife, Amber Heard, has all the makings of a Hollywood hit except for the absence of a single redeeming character. The comedian Henny Youngman may have been right that "the secret to a happy marriage

When it comes to disinformation, ex-prez Barack Obama is an expert. Just not in the way he seems to think. In a Stanford University speech Thursday, Obama called on Big Tech to “redesign” itself to face the dangers disinformation allegedly poses to the nation. Hilariously,

On Thursday, former President Barack Obama delivered a speech at Stanford University on the perils of disinformation. In the speech, which was co-hosted by the Freeman Spogli Institute and Stanford Law School Cyber Policy Center and the Obama Foundation, Obama

Elon Musk is pushing for free speech on Twitter. Democrats, of course, are on the wrong side of the issue, pushing for more tech and government control against “disinformation” in media. What’s kind of ironic is that you have two of the biggest pushers of disinformation

Former President Barack Obama angered conservatives with his speech against the dangers of "disinformation" at Stanford University on Thursday. The 44th president, who recently announced that his Obama Foundation would be "working to empower and equip emerging

Former President Barack Obama railed against what he called "disinformation" in a recent speech claiming that he regrets not combating its spread during his presidency and said that "people are dying" because of it. "What does still nag at me though was

Emmett Till's relatives want his accuser to be prosecuted in his 1955 kidnapping Enlarge this image toggle caption AP Photo AP Photo Stymied in their calls for a renewed investigation into the killing of Emmett Till, relatives and activists are advocating

Stymied in their calls for a renewed investigation into the killing of Emmett Till, relatives and activists are advocating another possible path toward accountability in Mississippi: They want authorities to launch a kidnapping prosecution against the woman

Stymied in their calls for a renewed investigation into the killing of Emmett Till, relatives and activists are advocating another possible path toward accountability in Mississippi: They want authorities to launch a kidnapping prosecution against the woman

Relatives of Emmett Till have been stymied in their calls for a renewed investigation into his lynching in Mississippi in 1955 Stymied in their calls for a renewed investigation into the killing of Emmett Till, relatives and activists are advocating another

Stymied in their calls for a renewed investigation into the killing of Emmett Till, relatives and activists are advocating another possible path toward accountability in Mississippi: They want authorities to launch a kidnapping prosecution against the woman

Another possible mass grave with as many as 9,000 bodies is found near Mariupol Enlarge this image toggle caption Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies Satellite imagery has revealed what Ukrainian officials say

Maxar Technologies released new satellite images Friday that appear to show more mass graves near the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which remains under siege. The images reveal a second cemetery that has been expanded over the past month and several long trenches

ZAPORIZHZHIA,Ukraine (AP) — New satellite images show what appear to be mass graves near Mariupol, and local officials accused Russia of burying up to 9,000 Ukrainian civilians there in an effort to conceal the slaughter taking place in the siege of the port

(CNN) Ukrainian officials say they have identified mass graves outside the city of Mariupol, which they say adds to mounting proof of Russian war crimes against Ukrainian civilians. The claim is supported by photos collected and analyzed by US satellite imagery

Possible mass graves near Mariupol shown in satellite images Enlarge this image toggle caption Felipe Dana/AP Felipe Dana/AP ZAPORIZHZHIA,Ukraine — New satellite images show what appear to be mass graves near Mariupol, and local officials accused Russia of

Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., told Newsmax on Friday that he and other House Republicans are putting Twitter ''on notice'' to preserve all documents relating to Elon Musk's attempt to buy the company so they can be reviewed at hearings once the party takes back the

Elon Musk says he has the funds lined up to take over Twitter and is considering taking the offer straight to shareholders, according to multiple reports. Musk, who is one the largest shareholders of Twitter, secured $46.5 billion to pay for his offer totaling

The continuing saga of Elon Musk and Twitter not only continues; the plot just thickened. Eighteen Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee have asked Twitter’s board of directors to preserve all records related to Musk’s proposed hostile takeover,

House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-OH) and 17 other Republicans on Friday told Twitter board chairman Bret Taylor to preserve any documents relating to Elon Musks’s attempt to buy the social media giant. The 18 House Republicans told the

A group of 18 U.S. House Republicans sent Twitter board members a letter on Friday asking them to preserve all records and materials relating to Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk’s offer to purchase Twitter, laying the groundwork for a potential investigation. Big

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory regarding a possible link between a mysterious cluster of children with hepatitis, which is inflammation of the liver, and a virus known as adenovirus, according

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that the public health agency is looking into a cluster of hepatitis cases among children. According to a press release, the federal agency is studying nine hepatitis cases in Alabama "of unknown

Health authorities around the world are investigating a mysterious increase in severe cases of hepatitis - inflammation of the liver – in young children. Below is a summary of what is known about the outbreak. WHAT'S HAPPENED? More than 130 cases have been

Why the CDC issued an alert on liver damage in children Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Researchers are investigating a possible connection between children infected with hepatitis and adenoviruses and

U.S. health officials have sent out a nationwide alert warning doctors to be on the lookout for symptoms of pediatric hepatitis, possibly linked with a cold virus, as part of a wider probe into unexplained cases of severe liver inflammation in young children. The

Nicolas Cage is going to be a girl dad. The 58-year-old actor revealed the big news during Thursday's episode of "The Kelly Clarkson Show." "I am going to have a little girl," Cage told host Clarkson. "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" star explained

Review: 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' references Nick Cage's multitudes With tongue planted firmly in cheek, Nicholas Cage plays a movie star named Nic Cage in the adventure comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Review Movie Reviews Review:

(CNN) Nicolas Cage appears to have a great time spoofing his career in "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent," but unlike many movies about Hollywood, audiences should have tons of fun too. Flanked by a very funny Pedro Pascal, the movie nearly buckles under

Nicolas Cage is having a baby girl with his fifth wife Riko Shibata. The couple will name their baby Lennon Augie in honor of the late Beatles musician John Lennon and Cage’s late father August “Augie” Coppola, Cage revealed on Thursday’s broadcast of “The

Hockey Hall of Famer and Montreal Canadiens icon Guy Lafleur has died at age 70. The news was confirmed by the Canadiens in a statement Friday. "We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Guy Lafleur," Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said. "All members

Canadian hockey legend Guy Lafleur dies at 70 Enlarge this image toggle caption Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images Guy Damien Lafleur, one of the greatest hockey players to take to the ice, has died at age 70. Fans of the Montreal

Legendary Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur, who led the Montreal Canadiens to five Stanley Cup championships, including four consecutive titles, died on Friday after a three-year battle with cancer, the team announced. He was 70. Lafleur, famous for the

(CNN) Montreal Canadiens icon and Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur died at age 70, the team announced on Friday. "We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Guy Lafleur. All members of the Canadiens organization are devastated by his passing," said Geoff

Hockey Hall of Famer and Montreal Canadiens icon Guy Lafleur has died at age 70. The news was confirmed by the Canadiens in a statement Friday. "We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Guy Lafleur," Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said. "All members

The handyman and the 51-year-old victim allegedly had an off-and-on affair. The New York City mother of two whose body was found inside a duffel bag had asked her alleged killer to leave her house "multiple times" before she was stabbed to death, according

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz vowed justice in the gruesome death of a New York City mother of two, whose killer allegedly hacked her up and dumped her under a highway overpass in a suspected "crime of passion" the day before Easter. David Bonola,

EXCLUSIVE – David Bonola, the handyman arrested in the grisly murder of Queens mother Orsolya Gaal, had been living in the United States in violation of immigration law when he was arrested, law enforcement sources confirmed to Fox News Digital on Friday. Bonola

David Bonola, the handyman accused of killing Queens mom Orsolya Gaal during an argument about rekindling their "intimate" relationship, approached investigators who were canvassing the crime scene and told them: "I hear you are looking for me," according

The man accused of stabbing Queens mom Orsolya Gaal nearly 60 times, stuffing her body into a hockey duffel bag and then dragging it more than a half-mile was remanded to Department of Corrections custody and placed on suicide watch by a judge after his first

The Media Research Center, a media watchdog group, has identified more than 600 occasions in which Big Tech companies censored criticism of President Joe Biden, dating back to March 2020. The collected data ran through the MRC's CensorTrack database, which

Data released by media bias watchdog Media Research Center (MRC) has found that Big Tech companies including Twitter and Facebook have censored criticism of Joe Biden 646 times from the start of the 2020 presidential election cycle to today. The data was gathered

I wrote about how Joe Biden’s confusion and delusion went into overdrive when he was in Portland on Thursday. But if it’s possible, I think it might even have been worse Friday in Seattle, during his Earth Day remarks. First, we’ll note that it took Biden’s

President Joe Biden on Friday berated Americans who complained about ugly windmills ruining the landscape. “By the way I made it clear to my friends up in Nantucket and that area,” Biden said, lowering his voice to a whisper. “I don’t want to hear anymore

National teachers-union boss Randi Weingarten warns that controversial parents-rights bills in states such as Florida and Texas are the way “wars start.” Weingarten told radio host Rick Smith in a podcast earlier this month that conservative pols are whipping

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), decried legislation like Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, arguing the law was “the way in which wars start.” “This notion – we’ve been very lucky in America, and we in some

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten claims that legislation like Florida's Parental Rights in Education Act is "the way in which wars start." During a recent appearance on "The Rick Smith Show," Weingarten said that parents concerned

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten warned that legislation similar to Florida's recent parental rights bill may have dire consequences. "This notion – we've been very lucky in America, and we in some ways live in a bubble for a long

SAN DIEGO, California — President Joe Biden’s halt of border wall construction has left giant holes across the United States-Mexico border where border crossers and illegal aliens can freely funnel into the nation. Footage taken by Breitbart News in the San

Republican governors from across America are taking matters into their own hands to address the border crisis that continues to plague communities throughout the nation under President Biden's administration. A majority of America's governors have agreed

Rep. Lance Gooden said Friday on "America's Newsroom" that he has asked President Biden to declare fentanyl a "weapon of mass destruction" as the lethal drug continues to pour into the U.S., mostly from the southern border. "The (American people) are worried

FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, is calling on President Biden to declare fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction (WMD), arguing that is justified given the tens of thousands of overdose deaths by Americans every year. "Fentanyl has quickly emerged

In an Earth Day blog post, Twitter's sustainability team announced that it would begin blocking what the company called ''misleading information'' surrounding climate change. The company said the regulatory standard for information on the subject would be

How young people are taking action against climate change This comic, illustrated by Ashanti Fortson, is inspired by an interview with climate activist Xiye Bastida from TED Radio Hour's episode Climate Mindset. Enlarge this image Ashanti Fortson for NPR

Democrats are still under the impression that Russia interfered in the 2016 election, changing the outcome, a Rasmussen Reports survey released Thursday found. The survey cited twice-failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, who said “Russia succeeded”

“Climate change” is the last priority for Americans and has dropped as an issue that must be dealt with immediately, according to a CBS News/YouGov poll on Friday. The poll found that “climate change” was last on the list of most important priorities for Americans.

Netflix may be losing subscribers, but the streaming service is still moving forward with its latest additions. The platform is due to add more than 100 shows and movies in May, including new titles and old classics. Beloved romcoms like “When Harry Met Sally,”

The free-spending days of Netflix, Inc. are likely over, after the streaming giant reportedly lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2022, and could potentially lose 2 million more soon. Citing a report from The Wall Street Journal, Netflix will

The party’s officially over at Netflix following a disastrous first quarter that saw the far-left streamer lose 200,000 subscribers and predict the loss of a whopping 2 million more in the months ahead. Now, Netflix is embarking on a course correction that

Netflix loss $50 billion worth of market cap and its stock plummeted after reporting its first subscriber loss in more than a decade. The company’s PR hellscape got worse this week on reports that it’s spending $30 million per episode on the fourth season of

Stocks slumped on Wall Street Friday, leaving the S&P 500 with its biggest one-day loss in almost seven weeks, as worries deepen about a surge in interest rates and the U.S. central bank’s efforts to fight inflation Stocks slumped on Wall Street Friday, leaving

The Dow had its biggest drop in 18 months amid fears of an interest rate hike Enlarge this image toggle caption John Minchillo/AP John Minchillo/AP NEW YORK — Stocks tumbled on Wall Street Friday, leaving the S&P 500 with its biggest one-day loss in almost

The Dow had its biggest drop in 18 months as fears over inflation get worse Enlarge this image toggle caption John Minchillo/AP John Minchillo/AP NEW YORK — Stocks tumbled on Wall Street Friday, leaving the S&P 500 with its biggest one-day loss in almost

Stocks are slumping again on Friday as the sharp, recent surge for interest rates keeps weighing on Wall Street NEW YORK -- Stocks are tumbling again on Friday as the sharp, recent surge for interest rates keeps weighing on Wall Street. Some disappointing

Bill Murray’s new film being shut down for an investigation into his alleged “inappropriate behavior” is taking on a darker tone amid a resurfaced on-set horror story that’s kept Hollywood whispering for decades. Disney was allegedly forced to hire bodyguards

Production on Bill Murray film 'Being Mortal' is halted after a behavior complaint Enlarge this image toggle caption Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for RFF Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for RFF Searchlight Pictures has suspended production of

Disney-owned Searchlight Pictures has suspended production of the Aziz Ansari-directed movie Being Mortal reportedly over a complaint against star Bill Murray for what is being described as inappropriate behavior. An investigation is currently underway regarding

Filming has been shut down on the Searchlight Pictures film “Being Mortal” after a complaint was made against actor Bill Murray. Production on the film, which was written and being directed by Aziz Ansari, was suspended after a complaint was made against the

Biden: Republican party is 'the MAGA party now' President Joe Biden took a dig at his Republican opponents Friday, saying their party "is the MAGA party now." Without mentioning House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy by name, he said, "All you gotta do is look

President Biden on Friday declared that the GOP "ain’t your father’s Republican Party," saying it has shifted to a "MAGA party," warning that right-leaning politicians "who know better" are "afraid to act correctly" out of fear of losing a primary election. The

The Republican Party has increased its voter registration lead in Arizona by 14,326 voters since President Joe Biden’s election, according to the latest numbers released by Arizona’s secretary of state. The GOP went into the 2020 presidential election with

A UK patient with a severely weakened immune system had COVID-19 for almost a year and a half, scientists reported, underscoring the importance of protecting vulnerable people from the coronavirus. There’s no way to know for sure whether it was the longest-lasting

A healthcare worker gives instructions to a person on how to swab their nose as they receive testing for both rapid antigen and PCR Covid-19 tests at a Reliant Health Services testing site in Hawthorne, California on January 18, 2022. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP

A British patient has died after the longest COVID infection on record — regularly testing positive for a staggering 505 days. The unidentified patient, who had a weakened immune system, succumbed after suffering “one continuous infection” that lasted nearly

(CNN) Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, appeared virtually for his initial US court appearance Friday on federal drug trafficking and firearms possession charges. Hernandez was extradited from Honduras and arrived in the United States

Honduras’ former president Juan Orlando Hernández, who left office in January, was extradited to the U.S. Thursday to face drug trafficking charges in New York. Hernández is accused of running a "narco-state" during his eight years in office and pocketing

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez has been charged by U.S. authorities with drug trafficking and weapons offenses that allegedly link him to tons of cocaine imported into the United States over the last two decades. Three federal charges --

Biden will order a study of old-growth forests in an Earth Day executive action Enlarge this image toggle caption Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP President Joe Biden will sign an executive order to inventory and protect old-growth forests while

President Biden is visiting Washington on Friday to sign an executive order that aims to protect against wildfire threats to old-growth forests. The measure – the president's 88th executive order since taking office – builds on bipartisan infrastructure

SEATTLE (AP) — President Biden is taking steps to restore national forests that have been devastated by wildfires, drought and blight, using an Earth Day visit to Seattle to sign an executive order protecting some of the nation’s largest and oldest trees. Old-growth

How Kentucky Republicans blocked all abortions for more than a week toggle caption Sarah McCammon/NPR Even without the U.S. Supreme Court weighing in - and with Roe v. Wade still officially the law of the land - Republican lawmakers managed to shut down abortions

A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump blocked Kentucky’s ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, similar to a Mississippi law that’s being considered by the Supreme Court. The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood

A federal judge has put a hold on a new, Kentucky abortion law in Louisville Thursday, according to the Washington Post. A federal judge issued a temporary order Thursday blocking a sweeping new abortion law passed last week in Kentucky that had halted all

London (CNN Business) French voters are expected to hand Emmanuel Macron five more years in office on Sunday, favoring the president over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen after a strong showing in a fiery debate . But investors remain on edge. With polls

PARIS (AP) — No more Muslim headscarves in public. All schoolchildren in uniforms. Laws proposed and passed by referendum. Generous social services unavailable to foreigners unless they’ve held a job for five years. That’s just a sampling of Marine Le Pen’s

French president Emmanuel Macron will face off against the far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the country’s April 24 presidential runoff. It is a rematch of sorts of the 2017 election. But the dynamics that gave voters a reprise of the Macron-Le Pen matchup

The United Nations’ human rights office has pointed to what it says is growing evidence of war crimes since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, declaring that humanitarian law appears to have been “tossed aside.” BERLIN -- The United Nations' human rights office

BERLIN (AP) — The United Nations’ human rights office on Friday pointed to what it said is growing evidence of war crimes since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, declaring that humanitarian law appears to have been “tossed aside.” Michelle Bachelet, the U.N.

BERLIN - The U.N. human rights chief says that international humanitarian law appears to have been “tossed aside” in Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Geneva-based human rights office said in a statement Friday that “Russian armed forces have indiscriminately shelled

The bill is headed to the governor's desk after passing in the House and Senate. A Tennessee bill that would require convicted drunk drivers to pay child support to minors is headed to the governor's desk. Drivers convicted of vehicular homicide, intoxication

A bill that passed the Tennessee state Legislature this week would force convicted drunk drivers to pay child support if they’re in a crash that kills a parent of a minor. Mark Hall, a member of the state House of Representatives who sponsored the bill, said

Tennessee senators on Friday unanimously passed a piece of legislation that requires anyone convicted of killing the parent of a minor in a drunk driving accident to pay restitution to any children of the deceased. The bill, known as "Bentley's Law" after

North Korea’s communist dictator Kim Jong-un sent “warm greetings” to outgoing South Korean President Moon Jae-in cementing a mutual “deep trust” in each other, Pyongyang’s state propaganda arms revealed on Friday. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) claimed

SEOUL — South Korea’s departing president, Moon Jae-in, exchanged farewell letters with North Korea’s dictator, Kim Jong-un, both governments announced on Friday, capping a checkered relationship filled with highs and lows and currently locked in a diplomatic

Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un of North Korea sent a series of letters to South Korean outgoing President Moon Jae-in with a rare tone of appreciation. Kim, the totalitarian dictator of North Korea, is not known for his kindness toward the leadership of South

A Sarasota County, Florida, parent who was kicked out of a school board meeting this week for what she was "about to say" said Thursday that the board's liberal majority is "destroying our school district, targeting parents and eliminating dissent." Melissa

Anaya Smith, a Florida woman accused of threatening to blow up her son’s high school unless cafeteria workers started giving him more food, said she was misidentified and doesn’t even know the student in question. Smith was arrested Wednesday and charged with

Police say a Florida woman threatened to blow up her son's school if it didn't give him more food COCOA, Fla. -- A woman has been arrested months after threatening to blow up her son's high school unless cafeteria workers started giving him more food, officials

A Florida dentist has been accused of hiring hitmen to kill his sister’s ex-husband, a local law professor, so the woman could move back to the area with her kids, officials have confirmed. Charles Adelson, 45, was arrested Thursday and has been charged

(CNN) A Fort Lauderdale dentist has been charged in connection with the 2014 death of his former brother-in-law, a renowned Florida State University Law School professor. Professor Daniel Markel was fatally shot in the head at his home on July 18, 2014, CNN

Charles Adelson was taken into custody by FBI at his home Thursday in connection with the 2014 slaying of Daniel Markel, a long unsolved mystery that has gripped the nation for nearly a decade. He was being held Friday at the Broward County Jail on suspicion

HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- Texas’ oldest death row inmate was executed Thursday for killing a Houston police officer during a traffic stop nearly 32 years ago. Carl Wayne Buntion, 78, was executed at the state penitentiary in Huntsville. He was condemned for the

Texas’ oldest death row inmate was put to death Thursday for killing a policeman almost 32 years ago as people gathered to support the fallen officer. Seventy-eight-year-old Carl Wayne Buntion was put to death inside the state penitentiary in Huntsville after

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Texas’ oldest death row inmate was executed Thursday for killing a Houston police officer during a traffic stop nearly 32 years ago. Carl Wayne Buntion, 78, was executed at the state penitentiary in Huntsville. He was condemned for the

Despite U.S. sanctions, oil traders help Russian oil reach global markets toggle caption Frank Molter/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Since the U.S. imposed sanctions in March, American refineries have stopped welcoming tanker ships laden with Russian

Austria has stopped using oil from Russia, according to a posting on a Telegram channel set up by Ukraine's Interior Ministry. It said the decision was made without waiting for a pan-European embargo. The posting can be found on the channel Ishchi Svoikh,

Austria has stopped using oil from Russia, according to a posting on a Telegram channel set up by Ukraine's Interior Ministry. It said the decision was made without waiting for a pan-European embargo. The posting can be found on the channel Ishchi Svoikh,

A new video released Thursday by the Kremlin showing Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is leading to speculation on social media that the country's leader may be very ill. "Putin's meeting with Shoigu today shows

New video shows Vladimir Putin looking bloated and awkwardly gripping a table for support — heightening suspicions that the warmongering president is serious ill. The footage released by the Kremlin Thursday shows Putin, 69, tightly gripping the table with

SYDNEY – The Australian government has imposed sanctions and travel bans on two daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s daughter, it said in a statement on Friday. It follows similar measures undertaken by other Western

The person was airlifted to an area hospital. A person set themselves on fire outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C., on Friday, officials said. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on the plaza in front of the building, Supreme

A person was airlifted to the hospital after setting themselves on fire in front of the Supreme Court building in Washington DC on Friday evening, officials said. The disturbing incident took place at about 6:30 p.m. on the plaza in front of the court building,

A medical helicopter landed Friday near the steps of the U.S. Capitol after a man tried lighting himself on fire just across the street at the U.S. Supreme Court. U.S. Capitol Police said the helicopter landed near the Capitol for a "medical emergency."

The radical eco-activist group Extinction Rebellion will hold a “climate strike” protest in front of the White House in Washington, DC, on Friday, April 22. The event is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. Eastern in Lafayette Square. At 3pm on Earth Day head

The radical eco-activist group Extinction Rebellion will hold a rally and march in Washington, DC, on Friday, April 22. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. Eastern at Franklin Park in D.C. Start early on Friday April 22 with the @xr_dc_ End Methane,

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden was not Vincent Vertuccio’s first choice for president. But as a high school student on Long Island, Vertuccio organized hundreds of young people to help elect him, driven by a single issue: climate change. On Saturday, the day after

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is among five people named Thursday as recipients of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for acting to protect democracy. Zelensky was chosen because of the way he has “marshaled the spirit, patriotism and untiring

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) on Thursday were named as recipients of the 2022 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, which is being bestowed for “their courage to protect and defend democracy.” On its website, the

(CNN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming are among this year's recipients of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award for the "courage they've shown protecting democracy in the United States and abroad." Michigan

DES MOINES, Iowa — Former President Donald Trump’s persistent flirtation with another White House run is doing little to discourage other potential Republican candidates from stepping up their activity in Iowa, the state that will formally launch the 2024 nomination

DES MOINES, Iowa — Former President Donald Trump’s persistent flirtation with another White House run is doing little to discourage other potential Republican candidates from stepping up their activity in Iowa, the state that will formally launch the 2024 nomination

Kris Jenner continued her dramatic second-day testimony Friday in Blac Chyna’s $100 million defamation lawsuit over what the ex-fiancée of Rob Kardashian believes was a coup by the Kardashian clan to cancel her reality show, "Rob & Chyna." The show aired

Kris Jenner was called to the stand Thursday to testify in the trial stemming from Blac Chyna's lawsuit against her daughters — and she dropped a bombshell that took many in the court a minute to process. Donning a spring blue suit and low-top Jordan sneakers

Conservatives couldn’t contain their glee at the premature demise of the streaming service CNN+. Fox News personalities, Donald Trump and allies of the former president took great delight in gloating over Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to nix the platform

Former President Donald Trump wasted no time in mocking CNN after the network shut down its ill-fated and short-lived streaming service, which drew only about 150,000 subscribers — comparing it to an “empty desert.” “Congratulations to CNN+ on their decision

(CNN) — As the poster child for overtourism, Venice has long been a city of mounting lines, uncomfortable crowding and mushrooming Airbnbs which are blamed for pricing locals out of the city. The authorities have long been looking for a way to control things

Officials in Venice are making the tourist destination the world’s first city to charge an entry fee for people visiting for the day, according to CNN. The change will run travelers anywhere from $3.25 to $10.85 depending on the season. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro

Ukraine's national postal service claims it was hit by a cyber attack Friday, shortly after sales of a popular postage stamp — depicting a Ukrainian soldier making a crude gesture to a Russian warship — went online. The legacy stamp celebrating the Ukrainian

Starlink, the satellite-based internet division of SpaceX, successfully fought off a Russian jamming attack in Ukraine, according to a Pentagon official. Dave Tremper, director of electronic warfare for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, detailed the

A Chicago group is taking matters into its own hands when it comes to protecting people by sending trained martial artists and former military members out to patrol trains within the Chicago Transit Authority on Friday. Volunteers with the group Violence

Volunteer martial artists and security guards are set to patrol the Chicago Transit Authority redline Friday in an effort to deter crime in Democrat Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s city, which saw fourteen shootings, including one fatal shooting, from Friday into Sunday

Prince William and Kate Middleton shared new photos of son Prince Louis ahead of his 4th birthday. Louis turns four April 23. A caption of "4 years old tomorrow!" accompanied two photos of Prince Louis taken by the Duchess of Cambridge. Louis was dressed

(CNN) Prince Louis is turning four on Saturday, and to mark the occasion, his royal parents Kate and Prince William have shared new photos of their youngest child. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge posted two photos of Louis on their shared Instagram account,

The Federal Aviation Administration acknowledged Friday that it failed to alert Capitol Police about a parachute jump at a nearby baseball stadium, a misstep that led to a security alert and evacuation of the Capitol. “We deeply regret that we contributed

The Federal Aviation Administration says it didn't provide advance notice to the U.S. Capitol Police ahead of a planned parachute landing at Washington, D.C.'s Nationals Park on Wednesday, prompting the agency tasked with securing the seat of democracy to

A 4-year-old child in Louisiana died on Thursday after her grandmother allegedly forced her to finish off a bottle of whiskey after believing the child could have taken a sip. The Baton Rouge Police said the mother of China Record, 4, watched her drink the

Police say that the toddler consumed more than half a bottle of Canadian Mist, an 80-proof whiskey, after her mother and grandmother became mad at her for taking a sip from a bottle that had been left on the kitchen counter, according to local television station

Hail to the cat? Jinx, a black cat with a massive social media following on TikTok, will serve as mayor of Hell, Michigan for one day on Sunday. In Hell, located about 60 miles west of Detroit, people can request to serve as mayor of the town before being

Hail to the cat? Jinx, a black cat with a massive social media following on TikTok, will serve as mayor of Hell, Michigan for one day on Sunday. In Hell, located about 60 miles west of Detroit, people can request to serve as mayor of the town before being

Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner on Friday weighed in on the uptick in crime across the United States, especially in his home state of California. Jenner described Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón as “an absolute disaster,” adding he was “actually

Fox News contributor Caitlyn Jenner called Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón an "absolute disaster" and "enemy number one" of the people on Friday for his harmful progressive crime policies. In an appearance on "America's Newsroom," the L.A. native

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is heading to Moscow next week to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a rare visit of a key foreign figure to the Kremlin during its invasion of Ukraine. The U.N. chief’s spokesperson also told

U.N. chief Antonio Guterres sought to cast himself as a peacemaker between Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday, issuing a letter on behalf of the globalist organization calling for a ceasefire and talks to be personally brokered by the veteran Portuguese socialist. As

Spotify potentially ditching the Obamas could signal a major change in the industry as content providers realize that left-wing talking points don’t pay the bills, conservative critics claim. Higher Ground, the production company run by former President

Spotify is not renewing its podcast contract with former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, which expires this year, Bloomberg reports The Obamas' production company, Higher Ground, is reportedly seeking a multimillion-dollar contract

Ukrainian officials say they have discovered two mass graves in the town of Borodyanka of civilians reportedly killed by Russians, according to the Kyiv Region Police. "Nine dead, including a 15-year-old girl found at the site of a mass burial of the killed

Ukrainian police investigating the aftermath of fighting in the Kyiv region have found the bodies of more than 1,000 civilians, according to local media reports Friday. Kyiv Region Police Chief Andriy Nebitov was quoted by the website Hromadske as saying

The American Library Association has elected City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center librarian and self-proclaimed “Marxist lesbian” Emily Drabinski as its president for the 2022-23 term. “I just cannot believe that a Marxist lesbian who believes

The world’s largest library association has selected a self-proclaimed “Marxist lesbian” to serve as its president. Emily Drabinski was selected as the 2023-2024 president of the American Library Association (ALA) on April 13, according to a press release.

Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Christopher Coury tossed a lawsuit on Friday that sought to prevent Reps. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), and state Rep. Mark Finchem (R) from running in 2022 for reelection. The action taken on behalf of Arizona

PHOENIX — A judge in Phoenix has dismissed lawsuits seeking to disqualify three Republican lawmakers from this year’s ballot because they participated in or helped organize the Jan. 6, 2021, rally in Washington that led to an unprecedented attack on Congress. The

Actor Terry Crews doesn't think Will Smith's Oscars punishment "fits the crime." Crews gave his thoughts on Smith slapping Chris Rock during a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Smith slapped Rock onstage at the 2022 Academy Awards after the comedian

Will Smith hitting Chris Rock didn’t make sense and I think that’s part of the reason it became such a hot topic for so long. I, like many other millennials, grew up watching Smith be the loveable, joyful, fun personality that could go from the cool goofball

Scientists say last summer was the hottest summer on record in Europe, with temperatures 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit higher than the average for the previous three decades BERLIN -- Scientists say last summer was the hottest summer on record in Europe, with temperatures

A man walks with his sheep from an advancing fire on August 2, 2021 in Mugla, Turkey. CNN — Europe swung from unusually cold temperatures in the spring to its hottest summer on record last year, smashing temperature and daily rain records, while Mediterranean

The U.K. announced Friday that it will soon reopen its embassy in Kyiv, while fighting still rages in eastern Ukraine. Prime Minister Boris Johnson credited the “extraordinary fortitude and success” of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in “resisting

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Friday that his country plans to reopen its embassy in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv next week as he vowed that the "United Kingdom and our allies will not watch passively as Putin carries on this onslaught." The

With the pandemic phase of COVID-19 appearing to come to an end, more and more people are out and about. And that means they’re clogging up America’s roads. Some U.S. cities have seen a pretty significant increase in traffic within the last eight months between

With the pandemic phase of COVID-19 appearing to come to an end, more and more people are out and about. And that means they're clogging up America's roads. Some U.S. cities have seen a pretty significant increase in traffic within the last eight months

Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against prominent opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr. for allegedly spreading “false information” about the country’s armed forces, his lawyer said Friday. Russian media reported that similar charges

Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against a prominent opposition activist for allegedly spreading “false information” about the country’s armed forces Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against prominent opposition activist Vladimir

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., claims that the breaching of the Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, was "a trial run," and warned her supporters that "they're going to come back." "This is no joke," the socialist Democrat said during a town hall meeting

If the Republicans take back the U.S. House of Representatives this year, they will be able to overturn a future presidential election, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., warned. "If we lose the House, this is no joke," Ocasio-Cortez said at a town hall

Melissa Lucio spends her days on death row in Gatesville, Texas, knitting blankets for her prison guards, trying to teach herself to crochet and praying for justice. Lucio, 53, who was convicted of killing her two-year-old daughter, Mariah Alvarez, in 2007,

Melissa Lucio is scheduled to be executed for a crime that may not have occurred Enlarge this image toggle caption Legal team for Melissa Lucio Legal team for Melissa Lucio Melissa Lucio is scheduled to be executed next week for a crime she says she didn't

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday celebrated the 10th busload of illegal immigrants that his state has shipped to the nation’s capital. “Thanks to the state of Texas, President Biden will be able to immediately meet the needs of migrants he is allowing to cross

The ninth and tenth buses carrying migrants who entered the country through the southern border into Texas arrived in Washington, D.C., on Thursday night. Gov. Greg Abbott’s controversial policy to bus migrants in Texas who volunteer to go to the nation’s

325 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Candidate Joe Biden promised to solve our problems and restore faith in the American government. Today, he is one of the least popular presidents in history. And CNN’s John Harwood, perhaps the most sycophantic

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Candidate Joe Biden promised to solve our problems and restore faith in the American government. Today, he is one of the least popular presidents

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia rejected a proposal to establish an Easter truce this weekend so his people could have a respite from the brutal invasion. “This shows very well how the leaders of this state actually treat the Christian

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting that the Russian leader has little regard for Christianity because he rejected an Easter truce. "Unfortunately, Russia rejected the proposal to establish an Easter

People talk about culture war politics as if it were a recent development — a novelty, an exception to a historic rule that American politics is mostly about economics (who gets how much) and only occasionally gets sidetracked into culture (what people should

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. People talk about culture war politics as if it were a recent development -- a novelty, an exception to a historic rule that American politics is

A Washington D.C., woman whose legs were tied fell from a building Thursday night and a suspect was arrested after he allegedly came back to the scene, authorities said. Officers responded around 7 p.m. to reports about someone who fell several stories from

A woman was left in critical condition after she fell at least 7 stories out of a window in Washington, D.C., Thursday evening, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The police were called to the 4500 block of Connecticut Ave, NW when they found

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday banning critical race theory at both schools and such events as workplace training sessions, calling the concept an instrument of division. DeSantis and others have described CRT as the notion that race determines

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed legislation combatting Critical Race Theory (CRT), declaring that “we believe in education, not indoctrination.” “We’re here today, because we believe in education, not indoctrination,” DeSantis said during Friday’s

The president of the Catholic League took aim at the Biden administration in print and podcast form Friday, calling President Joe Biden's support for gender-related social initiatives "transgender mania." On Newsmax.com, Catholic League president and CEO Bill

“There is no more rabid advocate of transgenderism in America than the President of the United States,” laments Catholic League president Bill Donohue Friday. “Indeed, transgender mania has gripped the White House,” Dr. Donohue writes, and the administration

SEATTLE (AP) — The clock ran down at the end of the homecoming game and spectators stormed the football field, knocking over members of the high school band — all to gather around an assistant coach as he took a knee in prayer, surrounded by uniformed players. Six

SEATTLE — The clock ran down at the end of the homecoming game and spectators stormed the football field, knocking over members of the high school band - all to gather around an assistant coach as he took a knee in prayer, surrounded by uniformed players. Six

The suspect also sent threats to other companies, investigators said. A California man was arrested this week for allegedly threating to bomb Merriam-Webster's offices and kill its employees over the dictionary publisher's definitions for women, federal prosecutors

A man in California was arrested and charged with making anti-LGBTQ threats against dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster. Jeremy Hanson was arrested Tuesday and charged with “interstate communication of threats to commit violence,” according to the Department

BEIJING (AP) — An American man has been sentenced to death in China for fatally stabbing a 21-year-old woman who tried to break off their relationship. Shadeed Abdulmateen was sentenced Thursday after a trial in the Intermediate People’s Court of Ningbo, a

An American man has been sentenced to death in China for fatally stabbing a 21-year-old woman who tried to break off their relationship BEIJING -- An American man has been sentenced to death in China for fatally stabbing a 21-year-old woman who tried to break