South Carolina Rep. Rice is ousted by a Trump-backed challenger Enlarge this image toggle caption Greg Nash/The Hill/Bloomberg via Getty Images; Sean Rayford/Getty Images Greg Nash/The Hill/Bloomberg via Getty Images; Sean Rayford/Getty Images CHARLESTON,

A day after the riot at the US Capitol, a White House lawyer advised an ally of former President Donald Trump to obtain a defense lawyer in connection with helping the Republican try to overturn the 2020 election results. The revelation is among the evidence

The testimony so far reflects only what has been released publicly, and it is unclear what else the committee may have. In books written about the election in the last year, Mr. Trump’s aides are portrayed as believing the data showed a likely victory until

The polls have closed in Nevada, where former state Attorney General Adam Laxalt and seven rivals are running for the GOP Senate nomination in the key general election battleground state. The winner of Tuesday’ Republican primary will face off in November

California may still tabulating its votes from last week’s races, but the midterm primary calendar stops for no one, with contests in four states on the docket Tuesday. Once again, the influence of former President Trump looms large, with several contests

Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) said Tuesday on MSNBC’s “The ReidOut” that former President Donald Trump will face justice for being the “motor behind” the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Anchor Joy Reid said, “Can you prosecute anyone below

(CNN) The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol teased their upcoming hearing on Thursday, by releasing a video clip from their deposition of Trump campaign attorney Eric Herschmann. In the clip, Herschmann outlines how he

Liberal media outlets hyped the possibility that prosecutors could indict former President Donald Trump with various fraud charges in connection with fundraising for post-election legal battles on Tuesday. “This false solicitation of money for the non-existent

The former president did not respond to the details laid out by the committee. Former President Donald Trump on Monday responded in a lengthy statement to the House's ongoing Jan. 6 committee hearings, assailing the panel as illegitimate and their presentation

Another Tuesday, another set of primaries. This week, it’s Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina, and the Special Election for US House District 34 in Texas. Here’s what to keep an eye on: Maine Nothing too crazy going on in Maine. Both of the Democrat

Emergency crews scrambled on Tuesday to reopen roads and restore utility service in isolated communities of Montana and Wyoming cut off by historic floods that forced the first summertime closure of Yellowstone National Park in more than three decades. Montana

GARDINER, Mont. – Yellowstone National Park officials assessed widespread damage Tuesday as the park remained closed amid dangerous floods, mudslides and rockslides that have eroded roads, ripped apart bridges and forced evacuations this week. The water started

A bear was euthanized after it ripped into a family’s tent and attacked a mother and her three-year-old daughter during a frightening encounter on a camping trip in the Smoky Mountains, officials say. The family was at Elkmont Campground when a 350-pound black

All entrances to Yellowstone National Park were closed indefinitely on Monday after heavy rains and melting mountain snow conspired to surge into three main rivers and cut off access. “Effective immediately, there will be no inbound visitor traffic at any

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A torrent of rain combined with a rapidly melting snowpack caused a deluge of flooding that forced the evacuation of some parts of Yellowstone National Park, cutting off electricity and forcing park officials to close all entrances indefinitely,

Yellowstone-area floods strand visitors and residents, prompt evacuations Enlarge this image toggle caption National Park Service National Park Service Yellowstone National Park remains closed after record-breaking floods hit Monday. Thousands of visitors

Major flooding swept away at least one bridge, washed away roads and set off mudslides in Yellowstone National Park on Monday, prompting officials to close the entrances to the popular tourist attraction and evacuate visitors. The flooding hit after recent

An aerial view of flooding seen on Tuesday in Livingston, Montana. William Campbell via Getty Images HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Communities bordering Yellowstone National Park were isolated and tourists stranded Tuesday after record floodwaters knocked out roads

HELENA, Mont. — Massive floodwaters ravaged Yellowstone National Park and nearby communities Monday, washing out roads and bridges, cutting off electricity, and forcing visitors to evacuate parts of the iconic park at the height of summer tourist season. All

Some roads have been flooded and others are covered in mud or rocks. All Yellowstone National Park entrances have been closed in the wake of "unprecedented" rainfall causing "substantial flooding, rockslides and mudslides on roadways," the National Park Service

Massachusetts gas station owner Reynold Gladu has been providing gas to the Amherst community for nearly 50 years, but with prices soaring past $5 a gallon, he's made the difficult decision to close. When Massachusetts topped the national average with a

The manager of a Northern California gas station was fired after he accidentally set the gas price to 69 cents a gallon. John Szczecina, who served as the manager for a Shell gas station in Rancho Cordova, said he mistakenly placed the decimal in the wrong

The full Democrat House caucus will reportedly meet Thursday to discuss its economic messaging following inflation hitting a 41-year high and gas prices continually rising, mere months ahead of the midterm elections. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday,

New York (CNN Business) As gas prices continue to rise, drivers are angrily glaring up at pump price boards each time they fill up their tanks. The average national price Tuesday was a little under $5.02 per gallon, according to AAA. Prices are even higher

Another day, another disturbing price inflation metric. The federal government just released the latest Producer Price Index (PPI), an index that tracks the prices of a basket of the typical inputs businesses rely on, like energy, warehousing, etc. It finds

U.S. producer prices surged 10.8% in May from a year earlier, underscoring the ongoing threat to the economy from a bout of inflation that shows no sign of slowing WASHINGTON -- U.S. producer prices surged 10.8% in May from a year earlier, underscoring the

​The Biden administration is considering ​instituting a federal gas tax holiday as the average price of a gallon of regular has soared above $5 — and the White House economic team could take up the matter later this week, according to a report. ​ The administration

With fuel prices soaring, motorists clambered to a local gas station in Rancho Cordova, California, to fill up their tanks after a glitch caused prices to drop to 69 cents a gallon. The glitch took place Thursday at a Shell gas station, CBS 13 reported, with

A Shell gas station in Culver City, California, was robbed by two armed men over the weekend, and police and looking for the suspects. Police received a call shortly before 9:30 p.m. Saturday about an armed robbery at the Shell Gas Station, located at 10332

President Joe Biden’s approval rating reached the “lowest level yet” amid rampant inflation and continually rising gas prices, an IBD/TIPP survey released Monday found. According to the Investors Business Daily survey, Biden’s approval rating “sank to its

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., claimed that the threat of an upheaval like the Jan. 6 Capitol riot "isn't over" Tuesday on "Your World." RNC COMMITTEE ADVANCES CENSURE OF CHENEY, KINZINGER OVER ROLES ON JAN. 6 COMMITTEE REP. ADAM KINZINGER: This investigation's

The focus was to be Trump's pressure campaign on the Justice Department. The Jan. 6 committee announced Tuesday morning that its hearing set for Wednesday has been postponed -- but conflicting explanations were offered as to why. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif.,

As RedState reported earlier, the January 6th committee suddenly postponed its next hearing, which was set to take place on Wednesday. That came after infighting among the members broke out into the open on Monday over whether the committee should issue criminal

The congressional panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has delayed its third public hearing by a day to Thursday. Insisting the switch was due to technical hiccups, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) suggested the panel may have bitten off more than

The House Jan. 6 select committee said it canceled a Wednesday hearing because it needed more time for "technical work," but former President Donald Trump said he knows otherwise. "Word out that the reason the Unselects have canceled Wednesday's Kangaroo Court

Empty chairs are seen before the opening public hearing of the U.S. House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 9, 2022. The House select committee investigating the Jan.

The House Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol said on Tuesday that its staff is overwhelmed by demands amid back-to-back public hearings scheduled for this month. The committee announced that it would postpone its third public meeting

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol has postponed a hearing that was to feature Trump-era Justice Department officials. The hearing had been set for Wednesday, but the committee on Tuesday morning said

The partisan January 6 Committee on Tuesday announced the postponement of Wednesday’s scheduled hearing. “There’s no big deal, but I’ll tell you the putting together the video and exhibits is an exhausting exercise for our very small video staff. So we’re

(CNN) The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol has postponed its hearing scheduled for Wednesday. The next hearing is scheduled for Thursday afternoon. Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California, a member of the

President Joe Biden called it a day on Tuesday after returning to the White House following a quick trip to Philadelphia. Biden delivered a 35-minute speech at the 29th Quadrennial AFL-CIO Convention at 11:00 a.m., trying to defend his economic agenda, despite

New York (CNN Business) Joe Biden may not be as obsessed with the stock market as his predecessor was -- at least not publicly. But this year's turmoil on Wall Street has dealt the president a tough blow. The S&P 500 has now lost all of its gains since Biden

The White House’s geriatric occupant just lost his marbles big time, ranting his head off at an AFL-CIO event. The night before, the White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre decried CNN’s Don Lemon for even asking about Joe Biden’s physical and mental

(CNN) White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre dismissed concerns Monday that President Joe Biden's age or stamina might pose a challenge for his reelection bid, saying, "That is not a question that we should be even asking." "Oh, my gosh, he's the President

CNN anchor Don Lemon questioned White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s efforts to blame Russian president Vladimir Putin for inflation Monday night. “Is the president being realistic about just how much this is impacting Americans and their pocketbooks?”

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre pushed back Monday on claims that the Biden administration bears responsibility for inflation and claimed the American Rescue Plan put Americans in a place where they feel they can "take on" rising prices. Jean-Pierre

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre dismissed a question about whether President Joe Biden's age or stamina could prove to be an obstacle to his reelection. CNN's Don Lemon asked her on Monday: "Does the president have the stamina, physically and

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday brushed off concerns about gaffe-prone President Biden’s age and physical stamina amid his plummeting poll numbers – gushing that she “can’t even keep up with him.” In an interview on CNN, the spokeswoman

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is either clueless or an excellent actor. During an interview with CNN’s Don Lemon on Monday, as reported by Fox News, KJP seemed startled when the liberal host broached the issue — the issue Republicans have

The White House reacted Monday to another sharp plunge in the stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 800 points on Monday after worse-than-expected reports of inflation last week were compounded with reports the Federal Reserve would continue

President Joe Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia next month, the White House said on Tuesday, making him America’s latest leader to affirm the historic quid-pro-quo with the kingdom. But though Biden’s plan has clear benefits for the Saudis, there’s little

As President Biden announced a July trip to Saudi Arabia, which he declared a "pariah" state during the 2020 election, new the White House National Security Council official John Kirby told Fox News the president will not be shy about discussing human rights

(CNN) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has outlasted the United States, nearly four years after the murder and dismemberment of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. An announcement Tuesday that President Joe Biden will visit Saudi Arabia next month

Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill softened their opposition to U.S. engagement with Saudi Arabia once the White House confirmed Tuesday that President Biden will visit the county next month, reversing his pledge to make the kingdom a “pariah.” The visit is

A formal White House statement announcing the trip mentioned human rights as one of a group of issues expected to come up, along with climate change, Iran’s nuclear program and the war in Yemen. Ms. Jean-Pierre told reporters on Air Force One on Tuesday that

President Biden will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman when he travels to the Middle East next month, ignoring his campaign promise to make Riyadh a “pariah” over its role in the 2018 killing of US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi. An initial

President Joe Biden will make his first trip to the Middle East next month with visits to Israel, the occupied West Bank and Saudi Arabia WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden confirmed on Tuesday that he will visit Saudi Arabia next month for talks with leaders

President Joe Biden will discuss energy production as part of his trip this month to the Middle East, including to Saudi Arabia, where he will meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. "Oil production is going to be part of that discussion," White House's

A "pariah" no more? U.S. officials tell CNN the Biden Administration is preparing for a "reset" with Saudi Arabia CNN — President Joe Biden will visit Saudi Arabia next month, the White House announced Tuesday, a foreign policy trade-off that completes the

Independent journalist Glenn Greenwald took aim at The Atlantic for its polar opposite takes on human rights when it came to President Trump versus President Biden meeting with the Saudi Arabia Crown Prince. The Substack journalist who co-founded The Intercept

Jesse Watters outed the "shadow president" of the United States and her role in President Biden's potential displacement in 2024 in Tuesday's opening monologue of "Jesse Watters Primetime." JESSE WATTERS: If the Democrats want to survive, someone has to

Joe Biden stuck his foot in his mouth when he confessed a basic truth about his intelligence on Tuesday. I wrote earlier how his White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, has no idea or is lying about what caused the skyrocketing inflation. She was

Hunter Biden said his father, President Joe Biden, “thinks I’m a god,” according to a report. Speaking about fears of being disliked, Hunter said he does not have a fear of being disliked because President Joe Biden “thinks I’m a god,” according to a 2018

If President Joe Biden decides to run for reelection in 2024, he has Sen. Bernie Sanders' vote. The independent Vermont senator told CNN on Monday he would support Biden if he decides to run again, after initially saying it is "a little too early" to comment. "I

The ex-wife of disgraced first son Hunter Biden admitted Tuesday that she gave him complete control over their family’s finances — calling the decision “embarrassing” before admitting that she enjoyed the perks of being married to a prominent politician’s son. “It

First son Hunter Biden bragged that President Biden views him as a "god" and would say anything Hunter asked him to say, according to leaked audio obtained by the Washington Examiner. The 77-minute recording was found on an iPhone backup stored on Hunter's

Hunter Biden reportedly suggested in December of 2018 that President Joe Biden is politically influenced by “anything that I want.” “He’ll talk about anything that I want him to, that he believes in,” Hunter said about his father’s political “platform” in

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., released a new video ad Monday, and said President Joe Biden is "unfit for office" and should resign. "Joe Biden has destroyed America's economy," Scott says at the start of the ad. "It's time to be honest with the American people.

On Tuesday, Good Morning America aired an exclusive interview between ABC News anchor Amy Robach and Kathleen Buhle, the ex-wife of Hunter Biden, who had recently published a memoir about her life dealing with her famous ex-husband’s struggles. During the

Kathleen Buhle, former wife of Hunter Biden, spoke to ABC's "Good Morning America" about her time together with Hunter Biden, their divorce and his tax problems. Buhle divorced from Hunter Biden in 2017 after a marriage plagued by drug abuse, prostitutes

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Supreme Court seen from the Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C Douglas Rissing via Getty Images WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Tuesday to legislation that would allow around-the-clock security protection for families

The House passed a bill Tuesday to increase security for Supreme Court justices' immediate families, with 27 Democrats voting against, less than a week after a man was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The bill that's now headed

But Democrats said the identities of some personnel at the court besides the justices have been publicly disclosed and that they merited the same consideration as the justices and their families. After the draft abortion decision leaked last month, there was

Tuesday on FNC’s “Fox & Friends,” Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) pushed for the passage of the Senate bill to bolster security for Supreme Court justices. The bill, which has been stalled in the Senate for over a month, would provide protection to Supreme Court

(CNN) The House voted 396-27 on Tuesday to pass a bill extending security protections to Supreme Court justices' immediate family members. The bill -- the Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022 -- will now be sent to President Joe Biden to be signed into

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill providing additional security to Supreme Court justices and their family members Tuesday — six days after an assassination attempt against Justice Brett Kavanaugh was stopped and more than a month

The House of Representatives gave final congressional approval on Tuesday to a bill that would bolster Supreme Court security, in light of threats made against justices ahead of their anticipated ruling curtailing abortion rights. The bill, approved unanimously

The House on Tuesday passed Senate-approved legislation to increase security for Supreme Court justices’ families, in the wake of an alleged attempt on the life of Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh. The legislation, known as the Supreme Court Police Parity Act of

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. To claim Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi covet having President Joe Biden nominate one of their leftist minions

The House passed a bill 396-27 to increase security for Supreme Court justices' immediate families on Tuesday, approving a measure that had already been passed by unanimous consent in the Senate. The bill comes after one man was arrested for allegedly plotting

Russia extends Brittney Griner's detention until at least July 2 Enlarge this image toggle caption Rick Scuteri/AP Rick Scuteri/AP MOSCOW — WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, Russian state-run news agency Tass

MOSCOW — WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, Russian state-run news agency Tass reported Tuesday. The 31-year-old American basketball player has been held in Russia since February when she was detained at a Moscow

A court in Moscow on Tuesday extended the pretrial detention of the W.N.B.A. basketball star Brittney Griner on drug smuggling charges until July 2, pushing her jail stint past the four month mark, according to the official state news agency TASS. The Khimki

Russian officials will not consider Brittney Griner for a prisoner swap with the U.S. "until a court investigation into her case is completed," a Russian diplomat said Tuesday. A Moscow court extended Griner’s detention until July 2. It was the third time

(CNN) US basketball star Brittney Griner -- who has been held in Russia since February on accusations of drug smuggling -- will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, after a Russian court extended her detention, Russian state news agency TASS reported

A Russian court has extended the pretrial detention for WNBA star Brittney Griner through at least July 2, state-owned Tass reported Tuesday. Griner, 31, has been held in Russia since February on accusations of drug smuggling. Her detention was extended for

WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in custody for at least 18 more days, according to Russian media. A Russian court extended Griner’s detention through at least July 2, ABC News reported citing Russian state media outlet TASS. Advertisement The seven-time

WNBA star Brittney Griner — who was detained in Russia for allegedly smuggling drugs — will remain in custody until at least July 2, Russian state news reported Tuesday. Griner’s pre-trial detention was extended by the Khmki court in the Moscow region, NBC

Griner will stay in jail for at least another 18 days. A court in Russia has extended the detention for U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner. Griner, who was detained in February, will remain in custody at least through July 2, according to Russian state

The Phoenix Mercury said Monday the organization and WNBPA staff met with U.S. State Department officials to discuss Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia. The State Department confirmed the meeting, which also involved officials from its office that advocates

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 14) Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP As Tuesday draws to a close in Kyiv and in Moscow, here are the key developments of the day: Russian forces control as much as 80% of Sievierodonetsk in eastern Ukraine,

The Ukrainian governor of Luhansk confirmed Tuesday that the Russian military had destroyed the last remaining bridge leading to the eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk as Moscow's offensive in the Donbas trudges on. However, Gov. Serhiy Haidai assured

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian troops control about 80% of the fiercely contested eastern Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk and have destroyed all three bridges leading out of it but Ukrainian authorities are still trying to evacuate the wounded, a regional official

A top official in the Russian separatist group, the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), urged Moscow on Tuesday to send ballistic missiles to counter Ukrainian artillery strikes. Spokesman for the DPR People’s Militia, Eduard Basurin, told Russian media outlets

A regional governor in Ukraine says the city of Sievierodonetsk — the main focus of the war in eastern Ukraine in recent weeks — is not yet blocked off by Russian troops LVIV, Ukraine -- Russian troops control about 80% of the fiercely contested eastern Ukrainian

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Sievierodonetsk, the main focus of the fighting in eastern Ukraine in recent weeks, isn’t yet blocked off by Russian troops even though they control about 80% of the city and have destroyed all three bridges leading out of it, an official

A local resident passes by shrapnel traces following Russian night shelling in the town of Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, on June 13, 2022. Efrem Lukatsky via Associated Press LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian troops control about 80% of the fiercely contested

KYIV – Russian forces cut off all routes for evacuating citizens from the eastern Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk by destroying the last bridge linking it to a Ukrainian held city on the other side of the river, a Ukrainian official said. Russian troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy argued in a late night address Monday that fighting in the country’s eastern Donbas region has become "one of the most brutal battles" in European history. "The battles in Donbas… will surely go down in military history

LVIV, Ukraine — Russian troops control about 80% of the fiercely contested eastern Ukrainian city of Sieverodonetsk and have destroyed all three bridges leading out of the city but Ukrainian authorities are still trying to evacuate some wounded residents, a

A cancelled college graduation ceremony, schools without air-conditioning shifting to virtual learning and even several deaths. This week's potentially record-breaking heat wave has more than 100 million Americans under heat advisories, excessive heat warnings

CHICAGO (AP)—Much of the Midwest and a swath of the South braced for a potentially dangerous and deadly heat wave on Tuesday, with temperatures that could reach record highs in some places and combine with humidity to make it feel like it’s 100 degrees or hotter

Record-breaking temperatures are spreading from the Southwest to the East. A third of the U.S. population will experience heat advisories on Tuesday and Wednesday as a week of record-breaking temperatures continues, according to the National Weather Service. A

Severe storms that rolled across multiple states left tens of thousands of energy customers without power Tuesday morning, with dangerous levels of heat on the way. Residents in parts of Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin and Illinois were among those left in the

Severe storms that moved across the Upper Midwest and the Ohio River Valley left more than 620,000 customers without power early Tuesday, according to PowerOutage.us, with more than 370,000 outages in Ohio alone. Thunderstorms prompted a tornado warning in

The heat will be the biggest story this week with dangerous temperatures shattering records from the upper Midwest down into the Southeast. NEW ORLEANS WEATHER: DRIVERS STUCK AFTER FLOODING FROM STORMS Excessive heat watches, warnings and advisories are

There also haven’t been enough studies, Dr. Huber said, on living full time in a warmer world, instead of just experiencing the occasional roasting summer. “We don’t know what the long-term consequences of getting up every day, working for three hours in nearly

Heat waves kill more people in the United States than all other weather-related disasters combined. More frequent and intense heat waves are likely because of human-caused climate change. An excessive heat warning means that some people can be seriously affected

Thunderstorms, strong winds and large hail could impact parts of the Midwest. he National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings to 47.9 million Americans. The heat could exacerbate power outage issues from those reeling from Monday's severe weather. Dangerous,

(CNN) In a matter of hours Monday, the iconic landmarks of Yellowstone National Park were shuttered to the public and its roads left unpassable after a torrential downpour and rapid snowmelt contributed to unprecedented flooding at one of America's most visited

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is set to address Twitter employees at an all-hands meeting on Thursday. Musk’s contentious potential buyout of the social media platform has caused plunging employee morale, with one survey finding 78 percent of employees do

Elon Musk has set a company-wide town hall during which he will directly address Twitter employees for the first time since he launched his $44 billion bid to take over the social media platform. The virtual meeting is slated for Thursday, according to a Monday

Elon Musk took another swipe at Twitter on Monday night, when he claimed the social media platform was "biased against half the country." Musk, who is set to purchase Twitter for $44 billion, responded to a tweet that said "on a just platform, everyone would

New York (CNN Business) Elon Musk is set to field questions directly from Twitter employees later this week for the first time since he agreed to buy the social media company. Twitter TWTR Musk will take pre-submitted employee questions at a virtual all-hands

Billionaire Elon Musk is set to address Twitter’s workforce on Thursday for the first time since he offered to buy the social media platform, the company said. Twitter declined to comment on the format of Thursday’s meeting. Employees are expected to have

Elon Musk will address Twitter employees Thursday for the first time since the billionaire and Tesla CEO offered $44 billion to buy the social media platform Elon Musk will address employees Thursday for the first time since the billionaire and Tesla CEO offered

Elon Musk will speak to Twitter, Inc. employees this week for the first time at a company-wide meeting since launching his $44 billion bid in April, a source said on Monday, citing an email from Twitter Chief Executive Parag Agrawal to staff. The meeting is

Elon Musk is set to meet with Twitter employees on Thursday for the first time since he made a deal to buy the company for $44 billion in April. Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal sent a company-wide email Monday announcing the billionaire would attend an all-hands

Elon Musk will speak to Twitter Inc employees this week for the first time at a company-wide meeting since launching his $44 billion bid in April, a source said on Monday, citing an email from Twitter Chief Executive Parag Agrawal to staff. The meeting is

This is the second in a four-part series examining the major candidates running in New York’s Republican primary for governor. The first, on Andrew Giuliani, can be read here. Primary Day is June 28. In a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans by more

Republican Mayra Flores is slated to defeat Democrat Dan Sanchez in a special primary election in Texas’ 34th Congressional District in Rio Grande Valley. Cook Political Report’s Dave Wasserman called the race for Flores on Tuesday night and noted that the

Despite the left-wing media’s near universal support and celebration of transgender athletes, a new poll finds that most Americans do not support trans athletes competing under their chosen gender, especially in female sports. A Washington Post-University

The majority of Americans believe that greater social acceptance of transgender people is good for society, but they overwhelmingly reject transgender women being permitted to compete in sports against biological women, according to a new poll. A Washington

Turns out most Americans oppose biological girls and boys having to compete against transgender athletes in sports. A poll released Tuesday showed 55% of Americans say they oppose having biological men and boys compete in girls’ high school sports and 58%

A majority of Americans oppose transgender athletes participating in female sports, according to a new Washington Post-University of Maryland poll. The survey found that 55% of Americans are opposed to allowing transgender women and girls to compete with biological

It would appear the transgender activist community is losing even more social ground as the American people are signaling that trans women (biological men) do not belong in women’s sports. According to a poll conducted by the University of Maryland and the

Republican Mayra Flores, looking to flip Texas’s Thirty-four Congressional District red, leads in the special election field by nine points in the most recent RRH Elections/Poll Project USA poll. Flores, needing at least 50 percent to clinch the district without

Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) is the frontrunner with a commanding lead over his challengers in New York’s Republican gubernatorial primary, according to a new poll. An Emerson College Poll found that 34 percent of very likely Republican primary voters support Zeldin

The Austin City Council will vote on a measure this week to explore ways that the city can raise the minimum age to buy certain firearms. "Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore every option that would allow the City to prohibit or reduce

As many as 13 troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety were outside the classroom where a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at a Texas school last month, roughly six people fewer than previously described but enough to have breached the

About 13 Texas state troopers were part of the botched law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting, in which 19 kids and two teachers were killed, the Houston Chronicle reported. The revelation is significant in that the Texas Department of Public

In Texas, a legal loophole may block access to Uvalde shooting records There are many questions about law enforcement actions during the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. But because the gunman was killed, a legal loophole may prevent the release of some records. National

Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, has opened a huge lead in his reelection bid following the Uvalde elementary school shooting, new poll results show. Abbott led Democrat Beto O'Rourke by almost 19 points among likely Texas voters, according to BluePrint Polling

Assault rifles like the AR-15 are civilian versions of military weapons. They are the weapons of choice in many mass shootings, able to kill large numbers of people quickly. They were used to kill 10 Black people in a Buffalo, New York, supermarket and 19

Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin said Tuesday that the city will evaluate releasing records related to the Robb Elementary School shooting after the investigation is complete, even as pressure grows for officials to release more information about the tragedy and

A legal loophole may block access to Texas shooting records Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Gay/AP Eric Gay/AP AUSTIN, Texas — As public pressure mounts for more information on the deadly Uvalde school shooting, some are concerned that Texas officials

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell threw his weight Tuesday behind a bipartisan gun deal reached by Senate negotiators, buoying hopes for passage. Mr. McConnell, Kentucky Republican, said he would be comfortable voting for the deal provided it did not

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said bipartisan compromise gun legislation spurred by the Texas school massacre should be ready for a vote in the “coming days.” After talks with top Democratic and Republican negotiators, Schumer said on Tuesday

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his support Tuesday for his chamber's emerging bipartisan gun agreement, boosting momentum for modest but notable election-year action by Congress on an issue that's deadlocked lawmakers for three decades. The

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday he would back a bipartisan gun control bill if the details lined up with an outline announced by Senate negotiators over the weekend. “For myself, I’m comfortable with the framework and if the legislation

CBS correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is a “yes” vote on the Senate gun control agreement. On May 26 Breitbart News reported that McConnell tapped Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) to work with Democrats to achieve

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Tuesday said he's likely willing to vote for gun legislation based on a recent bipartisan framework, signaling Congress could act in the wake of recent mass shootings. "Myself, I'm comfortable with the framework, and

According to press reports, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, in an act of craven political cowardice, has decided to throw his support to a package of gun control measures that seem designed to do more harm than good when they do anything at all. BREAKING:

WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his support Tuesday for his chamber’s emerging bipartisan gun agreement, boosting momentum for modest but notable election-year action by Congress on an issue that’s deadlocked lawmakers for three

Stephen Curry had a message for a Boston bar following the Golden State Warriors’ Game 5 win over the Celtics in the NBA Finals on Monday night. Game On!, a bar near Fenway Park in Boston, wrote on a chalkboard outside its establishment "AYESHA CURRY CAN'T

Stephen Curry is letting critics know not to mess with his wife. On Monday, the all-star stood up for his wife by wearing a T-shirt that read “Ayesha Curry CAN cook.” Curry sported the endearing shirt during his postgame press conference after the Golden

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s cold night from behind the three-point line cost him a historic streak during the team’s Game 5 win over the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Curry scored 16 points and dished out eight assists. He was 7-of-22

(CNN) The Golden State Warriors are now just one win away from a fourth NBA title in eight seasons after a 104-94 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Finals. After a masterful 43-point performance in Game 4, Steph Curry endured a gruesome shooting

Golden State Warriors guard Andrew Wiggins made his case for NBA Finals MVP in Monday night’s victory over the Boston Celtics. Wiggins played 43 minutes and scored 26 points on 12-of-23 shooting, leading the team. He needed to have an elevated performance

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State had been mucking up its offense for nearly the entire third quarter on Monday night when Andrew Wiggins pushed the ball ahead to Jordan Poole, a young guard with enormous confidence. Just before time expired, Poole launched a 3-pointer

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole ignited the crowd at the Chase Center at the end of the third quarter with a buzzer-beating three-pointer to put his team up one point over the Boston Celtics. Poole got the last-second pass from Andrew Wiggins and

The Golden State Warriors used the momentum from a Jordan Poole buzzer-beater in the third quarter to build a hefty lead and never looked back, defeating the Boston Celtics 104-94. The Warriors are one win away from securing their fourth NBA championship

Some prominent Democrats and mainstream media pundits are openly pondering if President Biden should seek re-election in 2024 as inflation and crippling gas prices, as well as questions about his age, continue to cast a shadow over his administration. Biden,

Democrats had repeatedly sought to rebuke former President Donald Trump and his policies as unpopular, but President Joe Biden's cratering midterm disapproval rating stands in stark contrast to Trump. Trump has an approval rating at the same point in his first

A pollster for former President Bill Clinton predicted that President Joe Biden might not run for re-election in 2024 during a Monday appearance on Fox News. “I’ve always for a long time doubted whether President Biden was actually going to run for re-election,”

"Fox & Friends Weekend" co-host Pete Hegseth joined "Outnumbered" Tuesday to discuss the subtle push from Democrats to persuade President Biden not to run for re-election. Hegseth said the "powers that be" in the Democratic Party realize Biden will not help

Discussing speculation over whether President Biden would run for reelection in 2024, "The View" host Joy Behar said Tuesday that David Axelrod, a former adviser to Barack Obama, should "keep his mouth shut" about president's age. "David Axelrod should keep

New Yorkers from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's district shared whether the Democrat should endorse President Biden for his 2024 election bid. "As a Democrat, I think she should," John, a long-term Astoria resident, said. But he said he wasn't a fan of

Democratic National Committee (DNC) member Steve Simeonidis said Monday night on CNN that President Biden shouldn't run for reelection because of his low approval rating and because people will be looking for a "change candidate" in 2024. CNN's Erin Burnett

Fox Nation host Tomi Lahren expressed her doubts Tuesday on "Fox & Friends First" about President Biden running for re-election in 2024, predicting the Democratic Party will "throw him under the bus" before the primaries. Lahren said former President Trump

Actress Amber Heard insisted that her ex-husband actor Johnny Depp “hit” her in a recent interview on NBC’s Today, adding, “I stand by every word of my testimony.” “He said he never hit you. Never. Is that a lie?” Savannah Guthrie asked, to which Heard responded,

Amber Heard says she stands by the testimony she gave during a contentious six-week libel trial against former husband Johnny Depp, saying she has “always told the truth.” NEW YORK -- Amber Heard says she stands by the testimony she gave during a contentious

Amber Heard denied being "cut" from "Aquaman 2" and called recasting claims "slightly insane" after reports surfaced she was out of the Warner Bros. film. following the Johnny Depp defamation trial. "The rumor mill continues as it has from day one — inaccurate,

(CNN) Amber Heard has spoken out about everything from the public's treatment of her during her defamation trial with ex-husband Johnny Depp to whether she was telling the truth about his alleged abuse. Heard sat down for an exclusive interview, her first,

Amber Heard is getting thrown into the lion’s den after a snippet of her upcoming NBC interview was released on Tuesday. The 36-year-old’s first sit-down interview since losing her defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp will air Friday, June 17, and

Amber Heard insisted in an interview that aired Tuesday that she stands by "every word" of her testimony – nearly two weeks after Johnny Depp won his defamation case against her. A Virginia jury awarded Depp $10.35 million in damages, rejecting Heard's claims

NEW YORK (AP) — Amber Heard says she stands by the testimony she gave during a contentious six-week libel trial against former husband Johnny Depp, saying she has “always told the truth.” “That’s all I spoke. And I spoke it to power. And I paid the price,”

New York's highest court has ruled that Happy the Elephant is not a legal person and therefore not entitled to basic human rights. Tuesday morning, the State of New York Court of Appeals issued its 5-2 decision in Matter of Nonhuman Rights Project v. Breheny,

Happy the elephant is not a person, a court rules Enlarge this image toggle caption Bebeto Matthews/AP Bebeto Matthews/AP Happy the elephant may be intelligent and deserving of compassion, but she cannot be considered a person being illegally confined to

A landmark ruling in New York's top court determined Happy the elephant does not have human rights. While the 5-2 ruling seems obvious because an elephant is by definition not a human, lawsuits seeking to attain some level of human rights for animals would

Bronx Zoo elephant "Happy" feeds inside the zoo's Asia habitat in New York. via Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s top court on Tuesday rejected an effort to free Happy the elephant from the Bronx Zoo, ruling in a closely watched case that she

(CNN) New York's highest court ruled Tuesday that an elephant at the Bronx Zoo is not a "person" and that the civil rights group fighting for her release to a sanctuary is not entitled to do so on her behalf. The elephant, named Happy , has been in captivity

On the other side of the case was the Wildlife Conservation Society, which operates the zoo and flatly rejected the group’s assertions about Happy’s Bronx existence. She is “well cared for by professionals with decades of experience and with whom she is strongly

Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday unanimously recommended that the agency authorize Moderna Inc’s MRNA.O COVID-19 vaccine for children and teens aged 6 to 17 years of age. Around 77 million people in the United States have received

(CNN) Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration decided unanimously Tuesday in favor of expanding the emergency use authorization of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine to include older children and teens, ages 6 to 17, saying it would offer more benefits

Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday recommended the authorization of Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine for children and teens aged 6 to 17 years of age. The FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, comprised

It would be the second vaccine available to this age group. A committee of advisers at the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of authorizing the Moderna vaccine for kids ages 6 through 17, paving the way to add one more vaccine

A government advisory panel is meeting to decide whether to recommend a second brand of COVID-19 vaccine for school-age children and teens NEW YORK -- A government advisory panel met Tuesday to decide whether to recommend a second brand of COVID-19 vaccine

NEW YORK — A government advisory panel Tuesday endorsed a second brand of COVID-19 vaccine for school-age children and teens. The Food and Drug Administration’s outside experts voted unanimously that Moderna’s vaccine is safe and effective enough to give kids

Washington (CNN) The lead Democratic negotiator in bipartisan talks on gun safety legislation said Tuesday that senators are seeking to pass a bill by their July Fourth recess, despite rumblings on Capitol Hill that provisions concerning so-called red flag

Senators working on the bipartisan gun control bill have set a deadline of July 4 to pass the major piece of legislation, Punchbowl News reported Tuesday. The senators believe that voting on the bill by the scheduled July 4 recess is crucial to the bill’s

WASHINGTON ― Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) suggested that November’s midterm elections are animating his party more than efforts to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill in the wake of recent mass shootings across the country. “I think we’re more interested

Sen. John Cornyn is among a bipartisan group of senators that have drafted legislation to address gun control. The Texas senator joined "Fox & Friends" Tuesday to address the proposals including proposed "red flag laws," which have drawn criticism from some

McConnell says he'll support a gun reform bill if it matches the proposed framework Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will support passing a bill that would reform

Monday, FNC host Tucker Carlson opened his program by criticizing a push in Washington, D.C. to implement so-called red flag laws. According to Carlson, red flag laws could be used by political opponents to limit Second Amendment rights. Transcript as follows: CARLSON:

(CNN) The US Air Force has concluded that a C-17 aircraft crew operating out of Kabul's airport in Afghanistan during the chaotic evacuation of American forces acted appropriately in departing the airport even though human remains were discovered in the wheel

The U.S. Air Force this week issued a statement supporting the crew of a military transport plane that took off from Kabul, Afghanistan, during the chaotic withdrawal last year. The plane took off from Hamid Karzai International Airport as civilians continued

Air Force says crew members are not at fault for Afghan deaths during evacuation Enlarge this image toggle caption Khwaja Tawfiq Sediqi/AP Khwaja Tawfiq Sediqi/AP WASHINGTON — The Air Force has concluded that air crew members acted appropriately and were

The U.S. Air Force concluded this week that its service members were not at fault for the death of several Afghans who died during the chaotic withdrawal from Kabul after they fell from the exterior of a military plane or were found crushed in the wheels. Air

The crew of a US military cargo plane that civilians desperately hung onto before plunging to their deaths during the chaotic evacuation of Afghanistan was cleared of wrongdoing, according to a report. Ten months after the disturbing caught-on-camera scene,

Finally, a statement President Biden and his critics can both agree on. The commander-in-chief insisted during a speech to AFL-CIO union members in Philadelphia Tuesday that government spending was “changing people’s lives.” His opponents ironically concurred,

President Joe Biden appeared angry about criticism of his multi-trillion dollar agenda causing inflation, boasting he was helping Americans suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. “I don’t want to hear any more of these lies about reckless spending,” Biden

During a Tuesday address to the AFL-CIO, America’s largest federation of labor unions, a defiant and combative President Biden pushed back on the claims that his administration had some share of the blame in contributing to the country’s economic woes, including

Joe Biden was let out of the basement on Tuesday, and boy did it produce some viral clips, with the content ranging from hilarious to disturbing, to infuriating. The speech took place in Philadelphia, PA, where the president traveled to address the AFL-CIO.

The malarkey never stops with Joe Biden. The president doubled down Tuesday on his economic delusions for a crowd of union members in Philly: “I don’t want to hear any more of these lies about reckless spending. We are changing people’s lives.” His policy

The 17-year-old daughter of Illinois Congressman Sean Casten was found dead Monday morning. “This morning, Congressman Casten’s beloved daughter, Gwen (17), passed away,” the representative’s office announced in a statement. “The Casten family requests privacy,

Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., announced on Monday night that his teenage daughter died that morning at their family home. “This morning, Congressman Casten’s beloved daughter, Gwen (17), passed away,” Casten’s office said in a statement. “The Casten family requests

The office of Rep. Sean Casten says the congressman’s 17-year-old daughter, Gwen, died early Monday. “The Casten family requests privacy, and we will be issuing no further comment during this heartbreaking time,” the Illinois Democrat’s official Twitter account

Illinois Congressman Sean Casten announced the death of this teenage daughter in a statement on Monday. Casten's congressional office said Gwen Casten, 17, passed away Monday morning, but provided no further details on her death. The statement described

Illinois Congressman Sean Casten’s 17-year-old daughter Gwen Casten died Monday morning, his office announced. The U.S. representative’s office released a short statement that said the teen passed away but didn’t provide any further details. “This morning,

A man was spotted climbing the Devon Tower located in Oklahoma City on Tuesday to protest abortion. Maison Des Champs has apparently scaled building twice before, according to iHeart.com. “He appeared to be climbing a few floors at a time and then stopping

An anti-abortion protester, who has scaled skyscrapers across the country to raise awareness for his cause, has been arrested after climbing another high rise – this time in downtown Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City Police Department identified the climber

A pro-life activist was arrested after he scaled an 844-foot building in Oklahoma City, according to a report. Maison Des Champs, who goes by “Pro-life Spiderman” on Instagram climbed to the top of the 50-floor Devon Tower, Oklahoma City’s tallest building. When

A man on Tuesday climbed the 50-story Devon Tower in downtown Oklahoma City as a protest against abortion, according to local news station KFOR. The man, identified as Maison Des Champs, uploaded an Instagram story of the climb to his account, where he describes

The Oklahoma City Police Department said Tuesday a person was in custody at the top of Devon Tower. Police previously said they were aware of an individual climbing the 844-foot tall skyscraper downtown, and instructed people to avoid the area. Officers

(CNN) The World Health Organization will convene an emergency committee meeting to assess whether the monkeypox outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at a news briefing in Geneva

The World Health Organization announced Tuesday that it is convening an emergency committee to decide if monkeypox should be treated as a highest-level “public health emergency of international concern.” “The outbreak of monkeypox is unusual and concerning,”

More than 1,700 cases have been identified in non-endemic countries. The World Health Organization said it is planning to assess whether the monkeypox outbreak spreading around the world is a public health emergency. According to Global Health, more than

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization will convene an emergency committee of experts to determine if the expanding monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread outside Africa should be considered a global health emergency. WHO Director-General Tedros

The World Health Organization will convene its emergency committee to determine if the monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread beyond Africa warrants being declared a global health emergency FILE - This 2003 electron microscope image made available

Welcome to the Fox News Entertainment Newsletter. To receive this newsletter in your email, subscribe here . ‘ROAD TO RECOVERY’- Sharon Osbourne says Ozzy Osbourne is ‘doing well’ after ‘major’ surgery. Continue reading… ORDER OF THE GARTER- Queen Elizabeth

Rocker Ozzy Osbourne is set to undergo life-altering surgery Monday to realign pins in his neck and back, Page Six reported. The news comes shortly after Sharon Osbourne revealed that her husband was having a "major operation" that could "determine the rest

Sharon Osbourne is sharing an update on her husband, Ozzy Osbourne. Sharon, 69, took to Twitter on Tuesday and thanked fans for the "overwhelming amount of love" the iconic musician received before his "major" surgery on Monday. "Our family would like to

Welcome to the Fox News Opinion Newsletter. To receive this newsletter in your email, subscribe here. TUCKER CARLSON – Fox News host Tucker Carlson reacts to calls for red flag laws following the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Continue reading… DANGEROUS

Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. Subscribe now to get Fox News First in your email. And here's what you need to know to start your day ... ‘SHOULDN’T EVEN BE ASKING' - White House laughs off question about Biden's

Alexei Navalny, the leader of Russia's main opposition party, has been transferred to a maximum-security prison facility, state media outlet TASS reported on Tuesday. Last March, a Moscow court sentenced Navalny to serve an additional nine years in a maximum

(CNN) Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been transferred from the penal colony where he was serving his term to a higher security prison facility, his lawyer told CNN Tuesday. While the move is in line with the judge's orders at his sentencing in

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is missing after being abruptly transferred out of his prison colony to an unknown location, a top aide said Tuesday. “Where Alexei is now, and which colony he is being taken to, we don’t know,” Leonid Volkov,

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been transferred out of his prison colony to an unknown location, a top aide said on Tuesday. "Where Alexei is now, and which colony he is being taken to, we don't know," Leonid Volkov, Navalny's chief of staff, said

Family and friends of Tyre Sampson leave flowers and other items at a vigil in front of the Orlando FreeFall drop tower in Florida on March 28. Orlando Sentinel via Getty Images A 14-year-old boy who fell from a 430-foot amusement park ride in Florida earlier

An autopsy found that the 14-year-old boy who fell from an Orlando amusement park ride in March died from blunt force trauma, and a lawyer who represents the family says he was almost 100 pounds over the ride’s weight limit. Tyre Sampson’s autopsy found he

A Missouri teen visiting an Orlando theme park died from blunt force trauma after he fell more than 70 stories from an amusement park ride, according to the newly released autopsy report. Tyre Sampson slipped out of his seat on ICON Park’s FreeFall drop tower

An autopsy released Monday for the teen who fell from the Orlando FreeFall ride in March revealed he died of blunt force trauma and ruled the manner of death as an accident. The autopsy conducted by the Orange County Medical Examiner also showed that 14-year-old

Britney Spears is sharing details regarding her recent wedding to Sam Asghari as reports surfaced she fired her security team after a "chaotic" wedding day. Spears, 40, took to Instagram on Tuesday and shared that she didn’t have "one sip of alcohol." "I

Britney Spears' ex-husband is charged with stalking after trying to crash her wedding Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Winter/Getty Images Kevin Winter/Getty Images Jason Alexander, a childhood friend of Britney Spears' and the pop star's first husband,

A US court charged Britney Spears' ex-husband with a felony count of stalking on Monday after he attempted to gatecrash the pop princess' wedding in southern California, which he had live-streamed on Instagram. Spears and her longtime partner Sam Asghari were

Spears' ex-husband charged with felony Attorney for Britney Spears, Matthew Rosengart, pledges support for "vigorous" prosecution of Jason Alexander - charged with felony over uninvited appearance at star's recent wedding to Sam Asghari. (June 14)

A crypto winter or a meltdown? Recession fears and layoffs hit crypto currencies As a rout in digital currencies deepens, crypto companies are warning of a coming recession and laying off hundreds of employees. Economy A crypto winter or a meltdown? Recession

Crypto trading platform Coinbase will cut 18 percent of its staff with CEO Brian Armstrong warning of a worldwide recession and the possibility of a “crypto winter.” CNBC reports that Coinbase is laying off close to a fifth of its entire workforce following

New York (CNN Business) Crypto exchange Coinbase is laying off 18% of its employees as the digital currency market continues to crumble. CEO Brian Armstrong said in an open letter Tuesday that the "difficult decision" to lay off about 1,000 employees was made

Coinbase lays off 18% of its workforce. The CEO cites an upcoming crypto winter Enlarge this image toggle caption Richard Drew/AP Richard Drew/AP The cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase laid off about 18% of its workforce — or about 1,100 people — on

A child has died and his father and another man are missing after they were swept into a Milwaukee drainage ditch Tuesday when severe thunderstorms hit the midwest and parts of the south, authorities said. The family said the ten-year-old boy, identified as

Authorities say a child and two adults were missing after they were swept away in a drainage ditch in Milwaukee following severe thunderstorms that brought heavy rains and damaging winds to a wide swath of the Midwest MILWAUKEE -- A child and two adults were

A child and two adults were missing after they were swept away in a drainage ditch in Milwaukee following severe thunderstorms that brought heavy rains and damaging winds to a wide swath of the Midwest and parts of the South, authorities said. Witnesses

MILWAUKEE — A child and two adults were missing Tuesday after they were swept away in a drainage ditch in Milwaukee a day earlier following severe thunderstorms that brought heavy rains and damaging winds to a wide swath of the Midwest and parts of the South,

Netflix Inc's most-watched series is no longer just a fictious television show after the streaming service greenlit "its biggest reality competition ever" called "Squid Game: The Challenge." Unlike the series where the stakes are life or death, the worst possible

Production still from “Squid Game.” Noh Juhan | NetflixNetflix Here’s just hoping Netflix execs won’t be featured on the show wearing elaborate animal masks. The streamer announced Tuesday that a reality competition series called “Squid Game: The Challenge”

Can a “Squid Game” reality series turn around Netflix’s fading fortunes? The embattled streamer has announced they’re creating a real-life version of the gory South Korean survival show — with production slated to take place in the UK early next year. “Squid

(CNN) Netflix's smash-hit "Squid Game," a fictional South Korean series in which contestants compete in a series of schoolyard games that will kill them if they lose, all for a few billion won, is bleak, dystopian and searingly political. So naturally, the

DUNCANVILLE, Texas — Police have released the name of the man with a handgun they fatally shot at a Dallas-area gymnasium where about 150 children were attending a day camp. Brandon Keith Ned, 42, of Dallas, was the man they killed in a Monday morning gunfight

An armed man was shot and killed by police Monday after he fired shots at a Texas summer camp for kids aged 4 to 14. Police responded to the Duncanville Fieldhouse, just outside of Dallas, around 8:45 a.m. Monday after reports of shots fired, according to

Police shot dead a gunman at a Dallas area gym where about 150 children — including some as young as 4 — were attending a day camp, authorities said. The shooting took place at around 8:45 a.m. Monday at the Duncanville Fieldhouse, where the suspect entered

Police in the Dallas area kill a gunman who entered a summer camp for kids A gunman opened fire inside a building where more than 250 kids and staff were starting a day of summer camp on Monday, setting off a panic that ended with a gunfight with police in

The Capitol Police chief in a new letter said that a group tour of the Capitol complex led by GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia a day before the January 6, 2021, riot by a mob of Trump supporters was not suspicious, and at no point entered the Capitol itself. The

US Capitol Police said Monday that Rep. Barry Loudermilk did nothing wrong when he met with a group of constituents the day before last year’s Capitol riot — after the House select committee investigating the violence asked the Georgia Republican for more information

(CNN) US Capitol Police have concluded after reviewing security footage that "there is no evidence" GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk led a reconnaissance tour with Trump supporters trying to learn more about the Capitol complex the day before the deadly January 6

The U.S. Capitol Police has determined that a tour led by a Republican lawmaker the day before the 2021 Capitol riot was innocent, despite the House Jan. 6 committee saying it could have been a reconnaissance tour to plan the attack. Rep. Rodney Davis, the

A report published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on Monday said China is pursuing a “substantial expansion” of its nuclear arsenal, including the development of new delivery systems and the construction of hundreds of additional

China’s defense minister this week confirmed that the People’s Liberation Army is expanding its nuclear arsenal, but played down the development that a U.S. nuclear commander called a “strategic breakout” comparable to the Soviet Union of the 1960s. PLA Gen.

China’s nuclear ambitions may lead to a tripolar landscape and further proliferation as it seeks to place itself equal to the U.S. and Russia. "It's one thing to have a kind of bilateral nuclear superpowers know the world as it is now, but headed towards

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute says the world’s nuclear arsenal is expected to grow in the coming decades due to modernization programs by the nine nuclear-powered states — Russia, the United States, China, the United Kingdom, France,

K-pop group BTS announced Tuesday they would be taking a hiatus period to focus on their solo careers after nearly 10 years together. The announcement was made during the group's annual Festa dinner. The 7 members -- Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, V, Jimin and Jung

K-pop sensation BTS is going on a break but promises to return Enlarge this image toggle caption Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP The K-pop superstar group BTS is taking a break. The South Korean boy band

It’s the end of an era … maybe? K-Pop superstars BTS — a group that includes RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook — announced Tuesday that they would be taking time off to grow individually in a video posted to social media. “To be clear, they are

Members of BTS say they are going to take some time to explore solo projects. CNN — BTS will be pressing pause to pursue solo projects, the K-Pop group announced Tuesday. The massively popular performers made the announcement in a video during their “Festa

Flag Day was founded by Bernard Cigrand. We don't really know who made the first American flag. There have been 27 versions of the U.S. flag. Flag Day, observed annually on June 14, celebrates the day in 1777 when the United States approved the design for

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has ordered a 51-star U.S. flag be displayed in the city on Flag Day to promote the District’s statehood drive. Ms. Bowser, who is facing reelection this year, said the flag would be displayed on Pennsylvania Avenue. The symbol will

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday ordered 51-star American flags to be displayed along Pennsylvania Avenue ahead of Flag Day, June 14. The mayor said she directed her team to hang the 51-star flags “as a reminder to Congress and the nation that

Flag Day is embraced each year in a handful of proudly red, white and blue all-American communities with the patriotic pomp normally reserved for July 4th, Independence Day. These cities and towns even vie for Flag Day bragging rights — often with conflicting

Washington Post "internet culture" columnist Taylor Lorenz was quick to dismiss the death threats being aimed at Libs of TikTok just weeks after she doxxed the popular Twitter personality. Libs of TikTok shared a screenshot of a Twitter user who sent her

Libs of TikTok, the Twitter account that has become one of the top targets for left-wing hatred in the past few months, has published alleged internal messages from inside the far-left tech company, showing Twitter employees discussing banning her. Libs of

Elon Musk just revealed one more reason he’s desperately needed to change the ethos of Twitter. We’ve seen that when it comes to Twitter, the rules pretty much depend on whether it serves the Democratic narrative. If it’s something that might hurt the Democrats

On Monday evening, Elon Musk rebuked Twitter in response to the user running the Libs of TikTok account tweeting that the platform did nothing to protect her account from "death threats." Musk asked Twitter "why" they weren’t restricting the accounts accused

Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera opened up about why he levied a $100,000 fine on defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio for the coach’s remarks about the Jan. 6 mob attack. Rivera said he was a big supporter of the First Amendment, but the discipline

On Tuesday, Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera told reporters that he fined his defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio for causing a “distraction” by calling the January 6 Capitol riot a “dust-up.” Rivera also claimed that he has read the 1st Amendment “over

ASHBURN — Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday he closely reviewed the First Amendment before making the decision to fine defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, telling reporters that he went forward with the punishment because of how the assistant’s

On Monday’s edition of First Take, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith opined the Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio can’t understand the true nature of the riots following the killing of George Floyd because he’s “whiiite.” The emphasis on the word white is

Serena Williams announces she will compete at Wimbledon this year Enlarge this image toggle caption David Gray/AFP via Getty Images David Gray/AFP via Getty Images Don't count Serena Williams out just yet. The 40-year-old is returning to Wimbledon this month

Serena Williams was officially entered into the Wimbledon field on Tuesday through a wild-card invitation as she gets ready to participate in her first competition in a year. Williams’ name didn’t initially appear on the singles entry list when it was released

London (CNN) Seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams appeared to indicate that she will make her much-anticipated return to competition when the tournament kicks off later this month. "SW and SW19," Williams posted on Instagram Tuesday. "It's a date.

Serena Williams appears to be angling for a return. Williams, one of the greatest tennis players in the history of the sport, suggested Tuesday she will return to the court later this month at Wimbledon as she continues her pursuit of the most Grand Slam

Two Los Angeles-area police officers were rushed to the hospital Tuesday following a shooting, authorities said. Authorities responded to the intersection of Garvey and Central avenues. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said two El Monte police

A California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer was shot during a traffic stop in Los Angeles on Monday as the city grapples with an ongoing crime wave. Police have given few details about the incident, which occurred near Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Studio City

A suspect was taken into police custody Tuesday after an hours-long manhunt following the shooting of a California Highway Patrol officer during a traffic stop in Los Angeles, authorities said. Authorities identified Pejhmaun Iraj Khosroabadi, 33, as the

A California Highway Patrol officer was left in critical condition after he was shot during a traffic stop in Los Angeles Monday evening, officials said. The unidentified officer carried out a traffic stop in Studio City near Hollywood when a suspect shot

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Tuesday that it will officially rename the monkeypox to address concerns about the stigma and racism associated with the word. Monkeypox has thus far infected over 1,600 people in more than two dozen countries,

The World Health Organization will rename the increasingly spreading monkeypox virus after a group of scientists claimed the name could be “stigmatizing.” “WHO is also working with partners and experts from around the world on changing the name of monkeypox

The World Health Organization announced Tuesday that it will rename the monkeypox virus, which has infected more than 1,600 people in 39 countries this year, after a group of scientists voiced concerns that the name could be stigmatizing. "WHO is also working

A tense moment unfolded Sunday at San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, California, as a stray dog and gorilla were seen sizing each other up. Video footage showed the dog unexpectedly enter the gorilla exhibit at the park, and onlookers can be heard trying

Dramatic video captured the moment a stray dog wandered into the gorilla enclosure at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park — as the crowd of visitors went ape over the ensuing monkey business. Staff and guests “were shocked to see a dog inside of the gorilla enclosure,

A tense moment unfolded Sunday at the San Diego Park Zoo as a stray dog and gorilla were seen sizing each other up. Video footage showed the dog unexpectedly enter the gorilla exhibit at the zoo's Safari Park, and onlookers can be heard trying to lure the

Aidy Bryant may have ended her run on “Saturday Night Live” after last month’s season finale, but her tiny crush on one of the show’s musical guests lingers. The actress and comedian revealed her affection for rapper Post Malone during a Tribeca Festival talk

Post Malone revealed he and his longtime partner have welcomed a baby girl. The musician made the announcement during Monday's appearance on "The Howard Stern Show." Post Malone was recalling a time he left his home to head to the studio and "kissed" his

Seth Meyers was apparently born to run away from Bruce Springsteen. The “Late Night with Seth Meyers” host has regularly engaged with A-listers between his talk show and his 13 seasons at “Saturday Night Live,” but it was his run-in with The Boss on the sketch

One of 31 the Patriot Front members arrested at an Idaho Pride march over the weekend was kicked out of his mother’s home for refusing to denounce the white nationalist group, a report said. Karen Amsden told the Daily Beast she gave her 27-year-old son Jared

Idaho officers are getting death threats over the arrest of 31 men who police said were planning to riot at a Pride event in Idaho over the weekend. The men, all believed to be part of the white nationalist group Patriot Front, were taken into custody on Saturday

Police in Idaho arrested dozens of Patriot Front members near a Pride event Authorities in northern Idaho are not ruling out more criminal charges after the arrests of 31 white nationalists who are accused of planning to riot at a Pride festival. National

Tennessee law enforcement officials are warning folded $1 bills were discovered laced with fentanyl at area gas stations. "We have had two separate incidents recently that I feel is a great concern to public safety," Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems warned

Authorities in Tennessee are warning residents to stay away from dollar bills that have been folded. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office claims their concern is that wrinkled cash left behind could contain traces of the powerful drug fentanyl. “We have had two

A Sheriff’s office in Tennessee is warning the public against picking up folded dollar bills because of possible fentanyl and methamphetamine exposure. The Giles County Sheriff’s Department saw two incidents where a folded dollar bill was discovered on a local

An FBI official who retired in 2017 violated bureau policy for having unauthorized “contacts” with media members, a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) watchdog report found. Michael Steinbach, who was the FBI’s acting director of the counterterrorism division,

A former senior FBI official who oversaw a number of high-profile investigations before the 2016 election had dozens of unauthorized contacts with media members before he resigned, according to the Department of Justice's official watchdog. Michael Steinbach,

A former senior FBI official who reportedly oversaw a number of high-profile investigations in the lead-up to the 2016 election, including the probe into Hillary Clinton’s email server, had dozens of unauthorized contacts with members of the media before he

Jon Rahm will look to defend his U.S. Open title this week but first addressed the emergence of LIV Golf. Rahm told reporters Tuesday he didn’t see the appeal of playing in the Saudi-backed golf league and didn’t think playing 54 holes of golf was a real

Peter Uihlein of The United States tees off on the 1st hole during day three of the LIV Golf Invitational at The Centurion Club on June 11, 2022 in St Albans, England. Peter Uihlein of The United States tees off on the 1st hole during day three of the LIV

Rory McIlroy has been the most outspoken PGA Tour golfer to take swings at LIV Golf and those who decided to participate in the Saudi-backed league’s first tournament last week. On Tuesday, days after his latest victory at the RBC Canadian Open, McIlroy

Making puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones easier for minor s toaccess has increased youth suicide rates, a new report from the Heritage Foundation asserts. The report directly challenges claims from pro-transgender clinical organizations, activists, and

Making gender-transition drugs available to transgender youth is supposed to reduce suicide, but newly released research indicates that rates are on the rise in states where minors may access hormones and puberty blockers without parental consent. A study

Ph. D. Jay Greene discusses his latest findings on how where hormone blockers are more readily available the higher the suicide rates were among people who received the hormones on "The Ingraham Angle." AMERICANS INCREASINGLY BELIEVE ACCEPTANCE OF TRANS

New Hampshire police searched the former home of Adam and Kayla Montgomery Tuesday morning in the ongoing search for missing 8-year-old Harmony Montgomery. The Manchester Police Department was at the Manchester home where Harmony’s father and estranged wife

A massive search was underway Tuesday at a New Hampshire home where missing Harmony Montgomery‘s father and stepmother used to live, police said. Local and federal law enforcement agencies were involved in the search at the property in Manchester as part of

Police returned to the former New Hampshire home of missing Harmony Montgomery Tuesday as part of a months-long search for the girl’s whereabouts, according to the state attorney general. In a joint statement, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella,

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill that creates a task force to investigate crisis pregnancy centers, one of six new abortion laws authorized Monday. Bill S.470, the Limited Services Pregnancy Center Act, establishes a task force to conduct a study on

Another pro-life pregnancy center has been firebombed as the Supreme Court reportedly stands to overturn Roe v. Wade. The firebombing occurred at the Gresham Pregnancy Resource Center in Ohio at around 3:00 a.m. Saturday, according to an announcement on the

At least 23 pro-life organizations have reportedly been vandalized in recent weeks. The pro-life organizations have been either firebombed or vandalized by radical leftists, according to Catholic Vote: Hollywood, FL — South Broward Pregnancy Center and Archdiocese

A California pet shop is facing backlash for banning gun rights advocates from adopting abandoned animals from their store. "We do not support those who believe that the 2nd amendment gives them the right to buy assault weapons," Shelter Hope Pet Shop stated

Shelter Hope Pet Shop in Thousands Oaks, California, says it will not allow customers who are pro-gun and/or pro-NRA to adopt any animals. On June 13, 2022, the New York Post reported that Shelter Hope’s adoption ban for pro-gun customers was made in response

An animal shelter in California says people who oppose banning military-style semi-automatic rifles and public carry cannot adopt from them. The Shelter of Hope Pet Shop posted on its website May 31 that it would not grant adoptions to people who feel the

Senate Republicans demanded answers in a letter to Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Gary Peters (D-MI) over Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’s “misleading testimony” relating to the disinformation governance board. Sen.

EXCLUSIVE: Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee are demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, alleging that he misled the committee regarding the "nature and scope"

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas gave “apparently misleading” testimony to Congress about his disinformation board, Senate Republicans charged Tuesday in a letter demanding Democrats call Mr. Mayorkas back for another chance to explain what he’s

Pop star Lizzo changed the lyrics to her new song, “Grrrls,” after facing backlash for making an “ableist slur” in the tune, in which the singer said, “I’m a spaz.” The singer took to social media on Monday to say that she changed the lyrics, because she understands

Lizzo rerecords 'Grrrls' following criticism over ableist lyric Enlarge this image toggle caption Noam Galai/Getty Images for Youtube Noam Galai/Getty Images for Youtube Singer songwriter Lizzo has rereleased her new single "Grrrls" with a lyric change after

(CNN) Lizzo announced she has edited one of her songs after complaints from some in the disabled community. "It's been brought to my attention that there is a harmful word in my new song "GRRRLS," the singer wrote in a statement posted on her verified Instagram

New York (CNN Business) A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Joe Kahn took over as executive editor of The New York Times on Tuesday, officially ascending to one of the most powerful

The New York Times faced mockery on Tuesday after comments from their new executive editor about how reporters avoid stories because they are fearful of Twitter backlash. The Washington Post published an interview with New York Times’ incoming executive

Elon Musk speaks to media in front of Crew Dragon cleanroom at SpaceX Headquarters in Hawthorne, California on October 10, 2019. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on April 28, 2022 in New York City. A man walks along a street

Sports Illustrated is catching heat after posting a tweet about a high school coach’s case pending before the Supreme Court and his praying on a football field. The sports outlet cast the dispute as the “erosion of the separation of church and state,” appearing

Sports Illustrated has been taking a beating on social media after it criticized a Supreme Court case centered on religious freedom. As Breitbart News profiled, Sports Illustrated waded into political waters on Monday with an article by Greg Bishop bashing

Joe Kennedy, the Washington state high school football coach who was fired for praying alone on the field after a game, spoke out after a tweet by Sports Illustrated accused him of "eroding democracy." Kennedy said he believes the publication was looking

(CNN) The man charged last week with the attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh was convinced to call 911 on himself by his sister as he stood nearby the judge's Maryland home, law enforcement said Tuesday. In a statement, Marcus Jones, the chief of police

The California man accused of hatching an ill-fated plot to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh texted his sister in the moments before he abruptly abandoned his plan and called 911 on himself, authorities have revealed. Nicholas John Roske, 26, was

Nicholas Roske, who authorities say plotted to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, texted his sister before abandoning his plans and calling 911, police said. Roske was carrying a gun, ammunition, a knife, pepper spray, a screwdriver, zip ties, and

A congressional report blames the Trump administration for wasting billions in COVID-19 small business relief funds by failing to implement common sense anti-fraud protections. The report released Tuesday accuses the Trump administration of failing to properly

A congressional panel is set to examine payouts under a federal coronavirus pandemic aid program intended to help small businesses weather the COVID-19 outbreak A congressional panel Tuesday will examine payouts under a federal coronavirus pandemic aid program

A Store For Rent sign is displayed at a retail property in Chicago on June 20, 2020. As much as 20% of a federal pandemic relief program intended to help small businesses weather the COVID-19 outbreak is believed to have gone to fraudsters, while some 1.6 million

Republican state lawmakers in Pennsylvania are initiating the impeachment of Philadelphia's District Attorney Larry Krasner amid a spike in the city's "unchecked violent crime." "We did not arrive at this decision lightly or easily. In fact, we are taking

Pennsylvania Republicans have opened impeachment proceedings against ultra-progressive Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, accusing him of a “willful refusal” to tackle “unchecked violent crime.” A trio of Keystone State House representatives announced

Pennsylvania state lawmakers are moving to impeach Philadelphia's far-left District Attorney Larry Krasner as the crime surge continues to plague city streets. Republican State Representatives Tim O'Neal, Josh Kail, and Torren Ecker detailed the effort to

A California man kept a woman in his home against her will for months while he tortured and raped her before he was arrested following a standoff, authorities said. Peter Anthony McGuire, 59, of the Los Angeles suburb of Chino Hills, was arrested Saturday

A California man allegedly held a woman captive for five months at his home — where he subjected her to horrific torture by repeatedly raping her, cutting her tongue, putting out an eye and disfiguring her face, authorities said. Peter Anthony McGuire, 59,

Russian President Vladimir Putin was seen shaking and swaying back and forth in new video footage taken on Sunday. The video, posted by the UK's Express newspaper, shows Putin at the Kremlin swaying back and forth after awarding filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov

Vladimir Putin was once again seen shaking and struggling to stand during an awards ceremony at the Kremlin – sparking renewed questions about the Russian leader’s possible declining health. Video captured the president appearing unstable, swaying back and

Former Gov. Paul LePage cruised through the Republican gubernatorial primary in Maine unopposed on Tuesday, officially setting up a face-off against incumbent Democrat Gov. Janet Mills for November. LePage, who is celebrating election night at a small event

Paul LePage tries to make a comeback in Maine. Will independent voters bite? Enlarge this image toggle caption Robert F. Bukaty/AP Robert F. Bukaty/AP AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine's race for governor will be a three-way contest focused on two longtime rivals, incumbent

Prince Andrew was notably missing from Monday’s Order of the Garter, one of the oldest royal traditions. The Duke of York, who is a knight in the Order of the Garter, did not appear in the public procession or any public aspects of the ceremony even though

Queen Elizabeth missed the opening day of Royal Ascot, Britain’s most popular horse racing event. It was initially believed that the reigning monarch, an avid horse lover, would step out to kick off the festivities on Tuesday. However, the 96-year-old has

FILE - This Oct. 18, 2019, photo shows a Tesla logo in Salt Lake City. The government plans soon to release data on collisions involving vehicles with autonomous or partially automated driving system that will likely single out Teslas for a disproportionately

DETROIT — The government will soon release data on collisions involving vehicles with autonomous or partially automated driving systems that will likely single out Tesla for a disproportionately high number of such crashes. In coming days, the National Highway

A Texas city could be without water for 48 hours after a water main break Enlarge this image toggle caption City of Odessa City of Odessa A water line break in Odessa, Texas could leave nearly 165,000 people in and around the city with little to no water

A disaster has been declared by leaders in Odessa, Texas after a water main break left 165,000 residents without water for two days as the region faces a heat wave, said Texas officials. “The loss of potable water is expected to be forty-eight hours at this

Actress, producer, and pop singer Selena Gomez touted Michelle Obama at the first-ever, but sparsely attended, When We All Vote Culture of Democracy Summit, in L.A. on Monday. “This work is incredibly important to me, especially when I think about the people

Former first lady Michelle Obama spoke at the Culture of Democracy Summit on Monday, where she claimed that democracy in the U.S. is "fading." Obama made the remarks as part of the summit's keynote speech. When We All Vote, is a voting registration campaign

A gunman "executed" a 9-year-old Houston girl and injured her mother Monday night and authorities are searching for the suspect as he remains on the run, police said. The mother was with the child and her two other children, ages 1 and 3, watching television

A 9-year-old Houston, Texas, girl was “executed” and her mother was wounded when the woman’s ex-boyfriend opened fire because he was upset about their split, authorities said. The mom had been watching a movie with her children in her apartment when her ex-boyfriend,

The mayor of a northeastern Chinese city on the North Korean border that has been under lockdown for more than 50 days has apologized for unspecified failures in his administration's work Residents line up to tested for COVID-19 at a testing site in the Chaoyang

The mayor of a northeastern Chinese city on the North Korean border, that has been under lockdown for more than 50 days, has apologized for failures in his administration’s work amid widespread — but often disguised — dissatisfaction over the government's

Jeff Hardy, a former WWE star and current All Elite Wrestling (AEW) performer, was arrested Monday in Florida on DUI and other charges, police said. Hardy, 44, was arrested for DUI, driving while his license was canceled/revoked and violating a restriction

Jeff Hardy, the former WWE champion who joined All Elite Wrestling earlier this year, was arrested Monday on his third DUI. Hardy, 44, was busted early Monday morning in Volusia County while “swerving all over the roadway, failing to maintain (his) lane, and

White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy skewered Big Tech companies for "allowing" disinformation and cheered Congress for "taking action" to enact more censorship last Thursday. McCarthy, who also served as an Environmental Protection Agency

Big Tech should step in and censor individuals who oppose President Biden’s climate change agenda, National Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy told Axios’s Alexi McCammond in an interview last week. “And so the challenges now that we’re moving from denial to actually

The annual inflation rate — 8.6% for the 12 months ending May 2022 — represents the largest annual increase since December 1981. Former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke (2006-2014) wrote an opinion piece published in The New York Times saying that, despite

We had another bad inflation report last week. Inflation over the past 12 months exceeded 8 percent, a level that evokes memories of America’s Great Inflation of the 1960s and ’70s. From the beginning of 1966 through 1981, the Consumer Price Index rose, on

Nearly 40% of law enforcement agencies in the U.S., including in cities like New York City and Los Angeles, failed to report annual crime data to the F.B.I. in 2021 for its annual nationwide crime report. The Marshall Project, a non-profit journalism outlet

The Philadelphia Police Department underreported crime statistics to the FBI for 2021, a historically bloody year for the city, new data show. Roughly 2.1 million crimes across the country will go unreported to the FBI, according to data examined by The

The ex-wife of a Microsoft executive who was murdered in front of his 2-year-old daughter in Florida earlier this year has hired a criminal defense attorney, according to reports. Jared Bridegan, 33, was fatally shot in a “targeted” killing after dropping

FIRST ON FOX: The ex-wife of a Microsoft executive mysteriously shot dead in front of his 2-year-old daughter in north Florida has hired a criminal defense lawyer — as new details have emerged about the pair’s acrimonious split, Fox News Digital has learned. Jared

“Batman” fans couldn’t “get no satisfaction” after one “Jeopardy!” contestant’s blunder. Contestant Mazin Omer gave a wonky answer on Monday when he received a clue featuring a picture of actor Michael Caine, who played Alfred Pennyworth in Christopher Nolan’s

"Jeopardy!" fans were in disbelief after a contestant made a monumental error. During Monday’s episode, contestant Mazin Omer chose a clue in the "Knight After Knight" category, and a photo of iconic actor Michael Caine, 89, was presented on the screen. "To

Mayor Adams will endorse Gov. Hochul’s reelection bid, giving her a Big Apple boost two weeks ahead of election day in the Democratic primary, an adviser to the mayor said Tuesday. Adams, who has had a close public relationship with Hochul, will announce his

Republicans plan to try to tap into fears about crime that have grown in cities across the state since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. As a former police officer who has made combating crime the hallmark of his administration so far, Mr. Adams could

Police in Texas have arrested a man in connection to the death of a woman who was found in the trunk of her car last month. Christopher Maldonado was apprehended Friday at a traffic stop by Texas City Police and U.S. Marshals and was charged with tampering

A man was arrested last week in connection to the death of a Texas mother of four who was found dead in the trunk of her car last month, authorities said. Christopher Maldonado was charged with tampering/ fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair

A surgeon in Houston gave a partial vasectomy to a 4-year-old boy who had gone in to get a hernia operation, according report. The young patient from Fort Bend County, had been admitted to Texas Children’s Hospital in August 2021 to undergo laparoscopic surgery

A Texas family is suing Texas Children's hospital, alleging their four-year-old received a vasectomy during a surgery to treat a hernia in his groin. During the surgery, the boy received an "unintended" vasectomy, said Randy Sorrels, the family's attorney. "The

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., for the second this year, has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending last week’s Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles. "Yesterday, after learning of a potential exposure at the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, I

Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 last week at the Summit of Americas — the second recent summit at which he had coronavirus, after testing positive at the G-7 summit in Germany last month. The Sacramento Bee

The northern Arizona city of Flagstaff is synonymous with mountains — lush with ponderosa pines, meadows and hiking trails that are a respite from the desert heat farther south. Now, parts of them are burning yet again, fanned by winds that pushed one fire

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The northern Arizona city of Flagstaff is synonymous with mountains - lush with ponderosa pines, meadows and hiking trails that are a respite from the desert heat. Now, parts of them are burning yet again this year, fueled by winds that

Dear RedState readers, You have probably noticed the recent changes today to our commenting system as reading, posting, and replying to comments are now exclusively for our VIP members. Though the decision to make comments exclusive for our VIP members was

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Dear Townhall readers, You have probably noticed the recent changes today to our commenting system as reading, posting, and replying to comments

President Joe Biden's recent claim of being appointed to the United States Naval Academy in 1965 by the late Sen. J. Caleb Boggs, R-Del., apparently has no archival evidence to back it up. The president alluded to the supposed appointment/recommendation at

President Biden claimed last month at the Naval Academy’s graduation ceremony that he was appointed to the military school in 1965 by the late Sen. J. Caleb Boggs (R-Del.), but a search of Boggs’ archives has failed to turn up evidence to back the claim. Curators

Brazil’s federal police say they have arrested a second suspect in connection with the disappearance of an Indigenous expert and a British journalist in a remote area of the Amazon Firefighters arrive at a camp set up by Indigenous people to search for Indigenous

Brazilian search teams discovered a backpack, laptop, and other personal items submerged in a river belonging to a missing British journalist and a local expert, officials said Monday. Dom Phillips, who was a regular contributor to the Guardian and Washington

(CNN) Embattled Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson told reporters at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio, that he stands behind his denials of misconduct allegations made against him in 24 lawsuits . "I have been honest and I have been truthful

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson talked to the media at minicamp on Tuesday amid two more civil lawsuits being filed against him with reportedly another two on the way. Right now, Watson is facing 24 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct

More than one-third of Americans in a poll report that they have not moved past the COVID-19 pandemic but believe others around them have. They say they expect it will be more than a year, or never, before they return to normal life. Compared to early January,

A new poll finds that Blacks, Democrats and urban Americans are the likeliest to feel unready to move on from COVID-19 and to believe that most people around them already have done so. The Axios/Ipsos Coronavirus Index reported Tuesday that 35% of U.S. adults

A Canadian actor fatally shot his mom in their home then planned to drive across the country to kill Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, authorities said Tuesday. Ryan Grantham, 24, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in March, the CBC reported. His sentencing

A former “Riverdale” actor who admitted to murdering his mother also wanted to kill Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, it was revealed in court. Ryan Grantham — who played teen Jeffery Augustine on the hit CW show — pleaded guilty to second-degree murder

A Democrat who led the Jan. 6 panel’s attacks on former President Donald Trump’s claims of election fraud cast doubt herself on Ohio’s 2004 presidential election and demanded that state officials investigate reports of voting machine irregularities. Rep. Zoe

Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) — who took a leading role in the January 6 Select Committee’s second hearing on Monday focusing on former President Donald Trump’s claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election — once questioned the integrity of voting machines in the 2004

Pope Francis has taken a new series of swipes at Russia for its actions in Ukraine, saying its troops were brutal, cruel and ferocious and that the invasion violated a country's right to self-determination. In the text of a conversation he had last month with

ROME – Pope Francis has taken a new series of swipes at Russia for its actions in Ukraine, saying its troops were brutal, cruel and ferocious, while praising “brave” Ukrainians for fighting for survival. But in the text of a conversation he had last month

MSNBC rushed to the defense of a George-Soros-linked group that is set to takeover Miami’s iconic, Spanish-language conservative talk radio station Radio Mambi. The formation of the Latino Media Network, a new network set to be made up of 18 Hispanic radio

Miami’s iconic, Spanish-language conservative talk radio station Radio Mambi could soon be controlled by political strategists who worked for President Obama and Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. The pending sale to a George Soros-linked group has

Mayor Adams rolled out his long-awaited plan to tackle the city’s housing crisis on Tuesday — with a major focus on getting homeless people off the streets and overhauling the city’s beleaguered public housing system. But the plan, which Adams unveiled at

Removing barriers between systems — both between city agencies and between homeless service providers — is a technique that the city of Houston has used to help move 25,000 homeless people into stable housing over the last decade. The mayor also promised to

NEWS AND OPINION: Now this is a feat: The Pew Research Center managed to survey 11,889 U.S.-based journalists in a hefty online poll to find the press awash with mixed feelings and revelations as well. The pollster titled its analysis, which was released

Results published on Tuesday from a Pew Research Center survey of nearly 12,000 journalists revealed interesting admissions and attitudes from the media about their industry and job performance. The survey of U.S. journalists, conducted Feb. 16-March 17,

The author of an essay titled “How to Murder Your Husband” was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her husband. Nancy Crampton-Brophy on Monday was ordered to spend the rest of her days behind bars in connection with the slaying of her husband Daniel

(CNN) Nancy Crampton-Brophy, author of the essay "How to Murder Your Husband," was sentenced to life in prison Monday for the murder of her husband. Crampton-Brophy, 71, was convicted in May of second-degree murder in the June 2018 death of her husband, chef

The Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) is ending its affiliation with the National School Boards Association (NSBA) after the NSBA penned a letter to President Joe Biden calling for federal investigations into parents voicing concerns at local school

The Wisconsin Association of School Boards [WASB] voted Tuesday not to renew its membership with the National School Boards Association [NSBA], continuing an exodus by state school board groups following the controversy over angry parents being compared to

Fellow surfers of web 2.0, we’re gathered here today to say goodbye to a browser that was loved and hated in equal measure. Advertisement Presumably, the browser will be sent to a farm upstate, where it can spend the rest of its days running security vulnerabilities

Microsoft is pulling the plug on its legacy browser, Internet Explorer, after 27 years on Wednesday. The decision to fully move away from the web browser comes seven years after the launch of Microsoft Edge, which was launched alongside the Windows 10 operating

The teenager is accused of creating the semiautomatic rifle using a 3D printer at home. Brisbane, Australia CNN — An Australian teenager has been charged with gun offenses after police seized a fully functioning firearm he allegedly made at home with a 3D

Police in Western Australia arrested an 18-year-old for allegedly building a 15-round firearm out of plastic using a 3D printer. CNN points to its Australian affiliate Nine News, which indicates the man allegedly made the firearm over the course of two days,

A woman called 911 to report her friend had been taken hostage by a Seattle, Washington, vagrant. When police pursued the suspect’s car, he got on the phone with a 911 dispatcher, declaring that the chase was illegal due to a 2021 law passed by state Democrats

A kidnapping suspect called Seattle police officers during a chase, telling them a newly passed Democratic law prevented them from pursuing him, new audio shows. Isaac Sissel called the Seattle Police Department after allegedly taking his girlfriend and

A Russian body left for weeks outside Kyiv is 1 of many unclaimed in the Ukraine war Enlarge this image toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR Claire Harbage/NPR Editor's note: Some of the images in this story have graphic content. MOSHCHUN, Ukraine — When retired

Ukraine says corpses of thousands of Russian soldiers are piling up in morgues A Russian soldier's forgotten body is discovered in a liberated village north of Kyiv, setting off emotions and an inquest — as Russia refuses to acknowledge its war dead. Europe

A federal appeals court has ruled that a North Carolina charter school violated female students’ constitutional rights by requiring them to wear skirts RICHMOND, Va. -- A North Carolina charter school violated female students' constitutional rights by requiring

A North Carolina charter school’s requirement that girls wear skirts based on the view that they are “fragile vessels” deserving of “gentle” treatment by boys is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

This Pride Month, American Heritage Girls is pushing back against the cultural promotion of LGBTQ lifestyles with "A Raising Godly Girls Guide to Gender and Identity," Breitbart News reports. The Christian alternative to the "woke" Girl Scouts of the USA,

American Heritage Girls, the Christian alternative to the woke Girl Scouts of the USA, is countering the push for the homosexual and transgender lifestyle during “Pride Month” by issuing “A Raising Godly Girls Guide to Gender and Identity.” The organization

A jury in the Turks and Caicos Islands has rejected an effort to reclassify the cause and manner of death in the 2018 strangling of a New York lawyer staying at the Club Med Turkoise resort with friends. The inquest was a court proceeding to re-examine the

New evidence has emerged suggesting that a Long Island public defender who was found strangled in Turks and Caicos three years ago may have been sexually assaulted, her family’s attorney said. Marie Kuhnla, 61, of Wantagh, an attorney with the Suffolk County

There were no reports of shots fired. The suspect is in custody. An armed man is in custody after officials say he threatened people inside a HomeGoods store in the Atlanta area. The HomeGoods in Alpharetta, about 25 miles from Atlanta, was evacuated as were

A shopping center in Georgia was evacuated Tuesday after an armed man barricaded himself inside a HomeGoods store and made threats, authorities said. The incident happened in Alpharetta off the North Point Parkway, Alpharetta police said. "He made threatening

Phnom Penh, Cambodia A Cambodian court handed down jail sentences on Tuesday to about 60 opposition figures including prominent lawyer Theary Seng for conspiring to commit treason, in a mass trial condemned by the United States and rights groups as politically

Cambodian court convicts a U.S. lawyer and dozens of others of treason Enlarge this image toggle caption Heng Sinith/AP Heng Sinith/AP PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — A Cambodian American lawyer and dozens of members of a now-dissolved opposition party were convicted

Amid growing anxiety of being wiped out in November's midterm elections, the House Democrats' campaign arm announced it will add four more incumbents to the list of those at risk of being defeated by a Republican. The Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee

The Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), the House Democrats’ main campaign arm, announced on Tuesday they are adding four more vulnerable members at risk of being beat by a Republican in November to a list of members to protect. The DCCC is adding

A Super Bowl quarterback called for stricter gun control laws Tuesday, saying the law has to “make it harder” to get guns, especially the “crazy” types. Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals said in response to a reporter’s question that people who want to

He’s got a cannon for an arm, but isn’t so sure anyone needs to be armed with an AR-15. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow told reporters Tuesday that he’ll be ready when the NFL season starts in the fall and he hopes lawmakers huddle up and do their

House Democrats say the $762 billion defense spending bill they’re offering for the coming 2022-2023 fiscal year is an increase of more than $32 billion from last year and is in line with President Biden’s budget request, but it will face pressure from lawmakers

The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday fired the opening salvo in the battle over defense dollars with the release of a proposed blueprint for the coming fiscal year that funds a number of weapons systems, provides new security assistance to Ukraine

'I was wrong': US treasury secretary admits she was wrong about US inflation in 2021 See what this amuesment park is doing to combat staff shortages WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 14: In this photo illustration, a Social Security card sits alongside checks from

'I was wrong': US treasury secretary admits she was wrong about US inflation in 2021 See what this amuesment park is doing to combat staff shortages WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 14: In this photo illustration, a Social Security card sits alongside checks from

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzer (D) is trying to put a brave face on the departure of another major Illinois company to a Republican-run state, as construction vehicle company Caterpillar announced Tuesday it is moving its corporate headquarters to Texas. The Wall

Caterpillar Inc. said on Tuesday it would move its global headquarters to a Dallas suburb from the construction equipment maker's century-long home in Illinois. Caterpillar did not say why it was moving the headquarters to Irving, Texas, from Deerfield, Illinois,

Georgia GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker is facing criticism after it turned out that his claims that he worked in law enforcement with the Cobb County Police Department and as an FBI agent turned out to be false. Yep. Turns out that there is no evidence

Georgia GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker has bragged about his days working in law enforcement — but it never happened, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Monday. The former NFL star endorsed by Donald Trump has reportedly talked in the past, before

The United States said on Tuesday it awaits a constructive response from Iran on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal that excludes "extraneous" issues, a possible reference to Iran's demand that its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) be dropped from a U.S.

Iran’s top diplomat said Tuesday that Tehran still hopes to revive the 2015 nuclear deal despite stalled talks with the U.S. and other world powers that have led many to conclude the accord is dead. The agreement, which established limits on Iran’s covert

Fisher-Price and U.S. product safety regulators are telling parents not to let their infants fall asleep in the company's rockers after 13 infants died in the devices between 2009 and 2021. The deaths happened when the babies fell asleep in Fisher Price's

Fisher-Price and U.S. product safety regulators are telling parents not to let their infants fall asleep in the company’s rockers after 13 infants died in the devices between 2009 and 2021 WASHINGTON -- Fisher-Price and U.S. product safety regulators are telling

Nicola Sturgeon welcomes Boris Johnson outside Bute House in Edinburgh, Scotland. Jane Barlow - PA Images via Getty Images British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected Scottish National Party Leader Nicola Sturgeon’s fresh demand for a second referendum

Scotland's leader starts a campaign for a new independence vote Enlarge this image toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Jacquelyn Martin/AP LONDON — Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is starting her campaign for a second independence referendum on Tuesday,

Trevor Reed, the former United States Marine who was freed from a Russian jail in a prisoner exchange in April, has filed a petition against Moscow with the United Nations. A Reed family spokesman, Jonathan Franks, announced the petition Monday. The family

(CNN) Trevor Reed, the American veteran who spent nearly three years in a Russian prison, has filed a petition with the United Nations declaring Russia violated international law with his detention and poor treatment, he told CNN Tuesday. "This petition is

The second public hearing of the House select committee investigating last year’s Capitol riot drew around 10 million total viewers Monday, less than half the audience that watched the committee’s primetime opening presentation last week. The preliminary numbers

Fox News Channel dominated cable news last week, topping CNN and MSNBC combined among total viewers for the 43rd straight week. Fox News averaged 1.5 million viewers from June 6-12, while runner-up MSNBC averaged 754,000 viewers and CNN settled for 499,000

(CNN) Phil Mickelson says he has "deep empathy" for the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks following criticism of the 51-year-old and other US golfers for joining the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf series . The six-time major winner featured in the inaugural

Who is the worst human being on Planet Earth? Vladimir Putin would get my vote for his disgusting genocidal rampage through Ukraine. But even he’s getting better press than golf superstar Phil Mickelson, who’s become sport’s No. 1 whipping boy for choosing