POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
‘Weaponization of justice’: Jacksonville Rep. Angie Nixon gets September trial date in DeSantis office sit-in case
Read full article: ‘Weaponization of justice’: Jacksonville Rep. Angie Nixon gets September trial date in DeSantis office sit-in caseState Rep Angie Nixon, who is running in the Democratic primary for US Senate, had a preliminary court hearing in Leon County Wednesday.
Federal government replaces slavery exhibition at Washington's home in Philadelphia
Read full article: Federal government replaces slavery exhibition at Washington's home in PhiladelphiaThe Trump administration has replaced an exhibit on slavery at the site of President George Washington’s home in Philadelphia with a version that historians say whitewashes the nation’s history.
House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
Read full article: House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and electionsHouse Republicans have unveiled a $95 billion plan focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules.
CDC nominee says she won't betray science — and backs Kennedy's actions
Read full article: CDC nominee says she won't betray science — and backs Kennedy's actionsThe Trump administration’s latest nominee to lead the nation’ top public health agency drew frustrated reactions from some U.S. senators when they pressed her on whether she would protect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from political meddling.
The Latest: Todd Blanche faces US Senate for DOJ confirmation hearing
Read full article: The Latest: Todd Blanche faces US Senate for DOJ confirmation hearingActing Attorney General Todd Blanche is confronting questions about his brief but turbulent tenure atop the Justice Department during a Senate confirmation hearing that will test President Donald Trump’s grip on Republican lawmakers whose support the nominee will need for the job.
The Latest: Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops despite new policy to halt them
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops despite new policy to halt themPresident Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after two deadly shootings within a week, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them.
Donald Trump endorses 'Pillow Man' Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor
Read full article: Donald Trump endorses 'Pillow Man' Mike Lindell for Minnesota governorPresident Donald Trump has endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor, praising him as “one of America’s greatest and most hard working Patriots.”.
ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says
Read full article: ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump saysPresident Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers should continue vehicle stops despite recent fatal shootings.
US negotiator Brett McGurk will release a book on the Hamas hostage crisis
Read full article: US negotiator Brett McGurk will release a book on the Hamas hostage crisisA lead U.S. negotiator for the release of hostages captured by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel will have a book out this fall.
Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearing
Read full article: Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearingActing Attorney General Todd Blanche is confronting skeptical questioning at a Senate confirmation hearing about the creation of a fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump and a tax immunity deal for the president.
Human rights groups sue over Trump administration's sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel
Read full article: Human rights groups sue over Trump administration's sanctions on ICC for investigations into IsraelTwo human rights groups say Trump administration sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court over its investigations of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza have illegally impeded their ability to advocate for Palestinians.
Lawmakers cast doubt on Kathryn Ruemmler's testimony about Epstein ties
Read full article: Lawmakers cast doubt on Kathryn Ruemmler's testimony about Epstein tiesGoldman Sachs’ former top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler is facing skepticism from lawmakers as she testifies about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump's intelligence nominee Jay Clayton clashes with Democrats over 2020 election
Read full article: Trump's intelligence nominee Jay Clayton clashes with Democrats over 2020 electionPresident Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies is struggling to win Democratic support.
Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gathering
Read full article: Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gatheringPresident Donald Trump has addressed a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College, but he focused more on political themes than battlefield issues.
US military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi prime minister and Pentagon say
Read full article: US military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi prime minister and Pentagon sayThe U.S. military will leave Iraq by the end of September following a 23-year presence that started with the 2003 invasion against Saddam Hussein and ended with much smaller operations against the Islamic State group.
Trump will speak on elections in primetime address after pushing debunked conspiracies
Read full article: Trump will speak on elections in primetime address after pushing debunked conspiraciesPresident Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address this week that he says will include a focus on elections.
Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
Read full article: Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custodyMexico has formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general investigate cases of migrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody or during raids.
Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after the fatal ICE shooting in the state
Read full article: Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after the fatal ICE shooting in the stateMaine Democrats are fighting to link Republican Sen. Susan Collins to a new fatal shooting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in their state.
Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts, Wisconsin board says
Read full article: Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts, Wisconsin board saysThe bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission has found probable cause that billionaire Elon Musk broke state law when he promised to hand out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election.
Bipartisan group of senators introduces legislation to avert looming Social Security shortfall
Read full article: Bipartisan group of senators introduces legislation to avert looming Social Security shortfallLawmakers in the Senate have unveiled a bipartisan proposal to address Social Security's looming insolvency.
Wyden alleges RFK Jr. broke the law in calls urging Libertarians to quit Iowa races
Read full article: Wyden alleges RFK Jr. broke the law in calls urging Libertarians to quit Iowa racesSenator Ron Wyden has accused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of breaking the law by urging third-party candidates to drop out of Iowa congressional races.
Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his term
Read full article: Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his termThe sister of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham has been sworn in to fill his seat, just three days after his death.
Is our privacy at stake after National Design Studio installs visitor-tracking software on federal websites?
Read full article: Is our privacy at stake after National Design Studio installs visitor-tracking software on federal websites?Ian Marlow, CEO of tech leader FiTech Consultants, joined us on The Morning Show to find out if our privacy is at stake after the National Design Studio installed visitor-tracking software on vital federal websites.
Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics
Read full article: Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's criticsMahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups for allegedly conspiring to suppress criticism of Israel.
Prosecutions, Epstein and the $1.8B fund: What to watch at Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing
Read full article: Prosecutions, Epstein and the $1.8B fund: What to watch at Todd Blanche's confirmation hearingTodd Blanche is heading into a high-stakes test this week in his bid to become attorney general.
Politics & Power: Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical calls on Catholics to put human dignity first in age of AI
Read full article: Politics & Power: Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical calls on Catholics to put human dignity first in age of AIPope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, challenges Catholics — and the world — to think carefully about how artificial intelligence is reshaping human life. Catholic leaders across the Archdiocese of Baltimore and beyond say the message is clear: technology must always serve people, not the other way around.
The Latest: Justices testify about Supreme Court security in rare appearance before Congress
Read full article: The Latest: Justices testify about Supreme Court security in rare appearance before CongressU.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are making a rare appearance before Congress.
Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'unprecedented' threat to press freedom
Read full article: Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'unprecedented' threat to press freedomMedia advocates have reacted with alarm to subpoenas issued to five New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the new Air Force One.
Supreme Court justices detail security risks and weigh in on ethics in rare congressional testimony
Read full article: Supreme Court justices detail security risks and weigh in on ethics in rare congressional testimonyIn rare congressional testimony, Supreme Court justices have shared chilling stories about the threats they increasingly face in public life.
Trump touts 'tremendous chemistry' with new Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi during White House visit
Read full article: Trump touts 'tremendous chemistry' with new Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi during White House visitPresident Donald Trump has warmly welcomed new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House.
After Lindsey Graham's death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency
Read full article: After Lindsey Graham's death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparencyThe sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is renewing focus on the country’s aging lawmakers.
Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease
Read full article: Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices easeU.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also slowed more than expected.
South Carolina governor to announce new appointment after Sen. Graham’s sudden death
Read full article: South Carolina governor to announce new appointment after Sen. Graham’s sudden deathOn Monday, Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a Statehouse press conference at 4 p.m. to reflect on the life and service of the late senator and announce an appointment to fill the vacancy created by his sudden passing.
Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for 'improper purpose,' refers lawyer for possible discipline
Read full article: Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for 'improper purpose,' refers lawyer for possible disciplineA federal judge says President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns was filed for an “improper purpose” as she referred one of his attorneys for possible disciplinary action.
Digging into the implications after President Trump fires members of federal Election Commission
Read full article: Digging into the implications after President Trump fires members of federal Election CommissionMichael Morley, a law school professor at Florida State University specializing in election law and constitutional law, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss the implications of President Donald Trump's decision to clean house at the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission.
Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergency
Read full article: Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergencyThe aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill.
Regulators issue new guidance on bank lending risk tied to borrowers living illegally in US
Read full article: Regulators issue new guidance on bank lending risk tied to borrowers living illegally in USThe Trump administration is cracking down on banks lending to people living in the U.S. illegally.