Political Shifts and Controversies

Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said Thursday that he hoped Republicans would “call it out for what it is” when discussing shouts from a GOP midterm convention attendee who called for him and other Democratic lawmakers to be shot. In an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, El-Sa

Joe DiGenova, a Trump ally tapped to lead a sprawling investigation into many of the president’s perceived enemies, resigned from the post late Thursday, indicating concerns over the strength of the case. The so-called grand conspiracy investigation was led out of a U.S. attorney office in Florida w

If Gov. Dan McKee becomes the first sitting U.S. governor to lose a primary in eight years, it won’t be to the insurgent left or a youthful challenger.

Hunter Biden, the son of former President Biden, on Friday said the pardon he received in 2024 was “not good” for the American people or his father's legacy, calling himself the “the most privileged person there is.” The younger Biden, in an interview with BBC’s “Newsnight,” said he understood the b

The days are hot. The storms are few and far between. The sunsets are beautiful. And high in the sky is a layer of dust that has traveled thousands of miles from Africa impacting the weather we're seeing in the southern U.S. and beyond.

President Trump attacked NBA superstar LeBron James for not standing still during the National Anthem before the Philadelphia 76ers season opener at Madison Square Garden this week. "While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country," Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring

Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt acknowledged Thursday that her successor Katie Zacharia, who stepped down after less than a week as press secretary, was not a good fit for the job.  “Look, White House press secretary is a tough job. I know that because I did it,” Leavitt said in

Vice President Vance announced a $1.3 billion investment in fertilizer manufacturing while rallying for Republicans in Nebraska Thursday. Vance said Nebraska GOP Senate candidate Pete Ricketts "has been fighting for your farmers" before making the investment announcement. He said one of the two comp

Queer people are the ones these platforms fail first and protect last.

"I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today."

"Barbie Dream Fest" had promoted the event to feature a Barbie fashion show, A-list speakers, meet-and-greets, workshops and more.

Arkansas Sen. Kim Hammer (R), who received support from a handful of top Republican officials in the state, is projected to win the GOP primary runoff for Arkansas secretary of state, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Hammer defeated Republican Bryan Norris — a retired Army first sergeant and business

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said late Tuesday that the U.S. will reexamine its relationship with NATO after the conflict with Iran ends, echoing criticism from President Trump toward European allies who have been reluctant to join the military operation in the Middle East. “Ultimately, that’s a d

A Tennessee man will receive an $835,000 settlement after being jailed for more than a month over a social media post he shared about the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Retired law enforcement officer Larry Bushart, 61, was arrested in September and spent 37 days in jail after sha

Multiple Democrats are criticizing a congressional candidate in Texas for vowing to turn an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center into a “prison for American Zionists.” The candidate for the Lone Star State's 35th Congressional District, Maureen Galindo, has backed conspiracy th

Stephanie Haridopolos, top staffer in the Office of the Surgeon General (OSG) who is married to Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.), will temporarily take on the duties of surgeon general as the Trump administration continues to try and get a nominee confirmed. "Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Bri

The downfall of Spirit Airlines demonstrates what many legal and economic experts have warned for years: stopping mergers or punishing scale simply for the sake of stopping “bigness” does not help consumers. In this case, it did precisely the opposite.

Clinical trials are one of healthcare's most powerful tools, and one of its most underutilized pathways to patient care and innovative therapies. Yet, they are too often positioned as a last resort rather than a viable care option, limiting patient access, slowing enrollment and making the path to n