United StatesAppeals Court Allows Trump's White House Ballroom Construction to Continue Through June
A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted the Trump administration a stay allowing full White House ballroom construction to proceed through June. The Hill notes this came one day af...
United StatesFederal Judge Blocks Nexstar-Tegna Broadcast Merger Pending Antitrust Lawsuit
A federal judge has blocked the proposed merger between Nexstar and Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved. Nexstar's attorneys argued the deal had already been vetted and approved by both the Federal Communication...
United StatesNew York's Race-Based STEM Program Faces Constitutional Lawsuit
The New York State Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) is being sued over its race-based eligibility criteria, which plaintiffs allege discriminate against white and Asian-American students in violation of the Co...
United StatesMegyn Kelly Criticizes Trump and Hegseth Over Religious Rhetoric: 'Just Don't Lie'
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly publicly rebuked President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over recent controversial religious statements and imagery. Trump had posted an AI-generated image depicting himsel...
United StatesReport Highlights Ten Scientists Linked to Government Research Who Are Missing or Dead
A new report identifies ten scientists with connections to government research programs who are either missing or deceased. The circumstances surrounding the cases have drawn scrutiny given their ties to federal research...
United StatesU.S. Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats Draw Legal and Strategic Criticism
The United States has carried out additional attacks on boats alleged to be involved in drug trafficking. Critics argue the strikes are both legally questionable and largely ineffective, characterizing them as politicall...
United StatesTeen Driver Fatalities Rise 17% in Two Years; Summer Remains Most Dangerous Season
Teen driver fatalities have increased by a significant 17.2% over the past two years, with summer identified as the most dangerous season for young motorists. The data also highlights geographic variation in where the ri...
United StatesBill Maher Slams Swalwell Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Late night host Bill Maher publicly condemned former California Rep. Eric Swalwell following sexual misconduct allegations against the ex-lawmaker, saying he always considered Swalwell 'a creep' and criticizing Democrats...
United StatesTrump Signs Executive Order to Speed Up Psychedelic Drug Review
President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to relax restrictions on psychedelics such as ibogaine and accelerate research into their potential medical uses, including for severe depression...
United StatesPoll: Majority of Americans Say Trump's Immigration Agenda Is 'Too Aggressive'
A Politico poll released Saturday found that 51 percent of Americans believe President Trump's immigration agenda is 'too aggressive.' Another 26 percent said it is 'about right,' while 11 percent said it is 'not aggress...
United StatesFederal Judge Temporarily Blocks Nexstar-TEGNA Broadcaster Merger
A federal judge in California on Friday halted the proposed merger between broadcasters Nexstar and TEGNA, ordering Nexstar to cease combining operations until further legal proceedings. The ruling came in response to a ...
United StatesUkrainian Police Kill Gunman After He Shoots at Least 6 Hostages Dead
Special tactical police units in Ukraine stormed a store and fatally shot a gunman after he killed at least six hostages. Interior Ministry head Ihor Klymenko said the operation was launched after negotiators failed to m...
United StatesBusiness Leaders Turning Away from Two-Party System, Analysis Says
Wall Street leaders are increasingly urging Americans to consider independent political solutions, arguing that the two-party system has failed to govern effectively and is threatening financial stability, according to a...
United StatesThe Sphere in Las Vegas Is Just the Beginning of a Global Expansion
The operators of the Las Vegas Sphere are planning to open similar round entertainment venues in additional locations worldwide, with the Vegas site serving as the first of several planned structures....
United StatesJudge Allows Civil Trial to Proceed Against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' Shooting
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Friday denied motions by Alec Baldwin and other producers to dismiss a civil lawsuit stemming from the fatal 2021 on-set shooting during the filming of 'Rust.' The lawsuit was brough...
United StatesTrump and Pope Leo XIV Trade Barbs as Bible Reading Event Announced
Pope Leo XIV said on Saturday that debating President Trump is 'not in my interest at all,' commenting on coverage of a speech he delivered in Cameroon warning against manipulating religion. Meanwhile, Trump announced he...
United StatesDemocrats Eye 2028 with Focus on Finding a 'Fighter' Against Trump
Rev. Al Sharpton said Democrats want a combative candidate for the 2028 presidential race, describing the ideal nominee as someone willing to go 'in the ring' against Trump. A separate opinion piece argues Republicans sh...
United StatesTornadoes and Strong Winds Cause Heavy Damage Across Midwest
A series of reported tornadoes swept through Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads impassable. Officials in all three states expressed relief that the storms did not result in any ...
United StatesTrump's New Budget Seen as Signal of Retreat From 'Liberation Day' Tariffs
An opinion piece argues that Trump's new budget proposal undermines the significance of his 'liberation day' tariffs, suggesting the administration's fiscal direction signals the effective end of that trade policy initia...
United StatesPope Leo Arrives in Angola on Third Leg of Africa Visit
Pope Leo's plane touched down at Luanda's international airport in Angola, marking the third stop of his Africa tour. He had previously celebrated a morning Mass in Yaounde, Cameroon, before an estimated crowd of 200,000...