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California state senator Aisha Wahab won a special election and will finish Eric Swalwell’s term in Congress, adding a new Democratic voice to the House in a closely watched Bay Area race. Story Snapshot Aisha Wahab won the special election to fill Eric Swalwell’s vacant House seat. Television networks and the Associated Press called the […]
President Trump rejected reports of food shortages on the USS Abraham Lincoln as the Navy issued firm denials while families and lawmakers alleged severe problems aboard the carrier. Story Snapshot President Trump called food-shortage coverage about the USS Lincoln “fake” as the Navy denied the claims. Military families and some lawmakers alleged scarce meals, broken […]
Jared Kushner says Hamas “said all the right things” about peace in Egypt—but warns nothing moves until the group proves it by disarming and taking concrete steps. Story Highlights Kushner links any progress to Hamas disarmament and real follow-through. Outlets report Hamas voiced support for demilitarizing Gaza, though details vary. Gaza rebuilding and Israeli steps […]
Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has plunged to single-digit tanker transits as new vessel attacks and warnings spook operators and insurers. Story Snapshot Maritime advisories say traffic remains far below normal, with few tankers moving each day. Incident reports describe explosions and a tanker hit by an unknown projectile near Oman. The United […]
CNN’s race-forward headlines on Mississippi hangings contrasted with its last-minute cancellation of a Royce White interview, sharpening public doubts about selective storytelling in national news. Story Snapshot Royce White says CNN canceled his booked interview hours before airtime, citing “other news.” CNN’s Mississippi coverage used race in headlines while noting no sign of foul play […]
A Nevada judge threw out the state’s high-profile “fake electors” case, turning a six-year fight over 2020 into a lesson on how process can beat proof. Story Snapshot A Nevada judge dismissed charges against six Republicans tied to a 2020 elector certificate, citing lack of proof of intent to defraud. State prosecutors had charged the […]
A federal judge struck key National Firearms Act rules for untaxed firearms, and the Justice Department let the first deadline pass without appealing. Story Snapshot A Texas federal court ruled core National Firearms Act provisions unconstitutional for untaxed firearms and issued a permanent injunction. The court stayed its order seven days; the Justice Department did […]
Massachusetts erased its 24-week abortion threshold and replaced it with a single rule: a doctor’s professional judgment decides. Story Snapshot The new law removes fixed limits after 24 weeks and defers decisions to physicians’ judgment. Governor Maura Healey said the change ensures timely care for serious pregnancy complications. Opponents warn it amounts to abortion “up […]
President Trump endorsed Saritha Komatireddy for New York attorney general, turning his long clash with Letitia James into a 2026 ballot fight. Story Snapshot Trump issued a “complete and total endorsement” of Komatireddy to challenge Attorney General Letitia James. The endorsement sharpens a yearslong Trump–James feud and moves it into voters’ hands this November. Komatireddy […]
Federal prosecutors say a Nevada resident admitted he helped send 140 guns, including powerful rifles, to Mexican drug organizations over five years. Story Highlights Justice Department says Luis Alberto Osorio pleaded guilty to trafficking 140 firearms to groups operating in Mexico. Plea also covers harboring illegal workers and conspiracy to launder money, raising total exposure […]
President Trump’s “complete and total” endorsement of Saritha Komatireddy turns New York’s attorney general race into a high-stakes fight over law, power, and accountability. Story Highlights Trump endorsed Republican Saritha Komatireddy to unseat Attorney General Letitia James. Komatireddy is a former federal prosecutor and the GOP’s nominee without a primary. Research shows Trump endorsements…
A two-month plunge in Oracle’s stock knocked Larry Ellison from No. 2 to No. 8 on the global rich list, erasing about $100 billion on paper as markets turned on the company’s big artificial intelligence bet. Story Snapshot Forbes says Ellison fell to eighth-richest as Oracle’s share price slid steeply. Oracle’s stock dropped by roughly […]
Amid new federal UFO files, the Department of War is probing claims that the Air Force is withholding two cellphone videos said to show a 100-foot black triangle over a Colorado base. Story Snapshot Department of War confirms an active probe into alleged withheld triangle-UFO videos. Reports say a service member filmed the object on […]
