Allies yank support for Swalwell's California governor run after sexual assault allegations
Read full article: Allies yank support for Swalwell's California governor run after sexual assault allegationsProminent supporters of California Rep. Eric Swalwell's bid for governor are withdrawing their support in a stunning political reversal.
Democrats embrace DEI as 'American values' at National Action Network
Read full article: Democrats embrace DEI as 'American values' at National Action NetworkDemocratic presidential prospects touted the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion policies as a way to advance American values during the National Action Network conference in New York.
Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says
Read full article: Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report saysThe gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises.
Former US Rep. Eliot Engel, who worked on foreign affairs for decades, dies at 79
Read full article: Former US Rep. Eliot Engel, who worked on foreign affairs for decades, dies at 79Former U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel, a New York Democrat who chaired the Foreign Affairs Committee chairman, has died at 79.
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser unveils her last budget, proposing to cut spending
Read full article: Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser unveils her last budget, proposing to cut spendingWashington Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled her last budget, a $21.2 billion gross operating spending plan that is sure to erupt into battles on the District Council and Capitol Hill, where Republican lawmakers have shown a growing willingness to interject themselves into local affairs.
Trump shares video of a brutal Florida killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant
Read full article: Trump shares video of a brutal Florida killing allegedly by Haitian immigrantPresident Donald Trump has shared a video of a deadly attack at a Florida gas station, using it to justify his mass deportation agenda.
‘Only one way in and out’: Vilano Beach residents raise traffic, safety concerns at St. Johns County meeting
Read full article: ‘Only one way in and out’: Vilano Beach residents raise traffic, safety concerns at St. Johns County meetingVilano Beach residents turned out in large numbers to a St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 7, sharing concerns about traffic congestion and public safety in their community.
In his first 100 days, Mamdani brings a unique star power to New York City governance
Read full article: In his first 100 days, Mamdani brings a unique star power to New York City governanceIn his first 100 days in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has governed with a star power unusual in politics.
A president and a pope: The world's most influential Americans are at odds over Iran
Read full article: A president and a pope: The world's most influential Americans are at odds over IranDonald Trump is accustomed to criticism from coast to coast — Democrats, disaffected Republicans, late-night comedians, protesters.
Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil's appeal, bringing activist one step closer to deportation
Read full article: Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil's appeal, bringing activist one step closer to deportationThe Board of Immigration Appeals has denied Mahmoud Khalil's latest attempt to dismiss his deportation case.
A federal judge dismisses another DOJ lawsuit seeking voter data, this time in Massachusetts
Read full article: A federal judge dismisses another DOJ lawsuit seeking voter data, this time in MassachusettsA federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice seeking Massachusetts' voter rolls.
Trump administration's volume of emergency docket appeals 'unprecedented,' Sotomayor says
Read full article: Trump administration's volume of emergency docket appeals 'unprecedented,' Sotomayor saysJustice Sonia Sotomayor says part of the reason for President Donald Trump's string of wins on the Supreme Court’s emergency docket is that her conservative colleagues believe that blocking executive policies is a blow that can't be easily fixed.
Plaintiffs settle with Trump administration, halting cuts to agency that funds US libraries
Read full article: Plaintiffs settle with Trump administration, halting cuts to agency that funds US librariesPlaintiffs challenging the Trump administration's cost-cutting measures against a library funding agency have settled with the Justice Department.
Prediction markets are back in the spotlight, this time because of the war in Iran
Read full article: Prediction markets are back in the spotlight, this time because of the war in IranPrediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election — and recently, even the fate of the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
Melania Trump delivers statement at the White House denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
Read full article: Melania Trump delivers statement at the White House denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimesFirst lady Melania Trump has delivered a statement at the White House denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes.
What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterm elections
Read full article: What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterm electionsMany young voters say politics isn’t delivering and they want candidates who offer something new, not just opposition.
Era of political violence means higher costs for candidate security, a new report says
Read full article: Era of political violence means higher costs for candidate security, a new report saysA new report says security spending for congressional and presidential campaigns has jumped fivefold over the past decade as an increasingly hostile political environment has led to escalating threats against public officials.
Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York to court activists at Al Sharpton's conference
Read full article: Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York to court activists at Al Sharpton's conferenceThe Democratic Party’s most ambitious politicians are courting African American activists in New York this week as the party’s unofficial 2028 presidential nomination contest begins to take shape.
'We got our butts kicked': Republicans reckon with Democratic success ahead of the midterms
Read full article: 'We got our butts kicked': Republicans reckon with Democratic success ahead of the midtermsRepublicans have had some setbacks this election year, with recent Democratic wins Wisconsin and Georgia.
Former Orange Park mayor captured on video swiping campaign sign for rival commission candidate: police
Read full article: Former Orange Park mayor captured on video swiping campaign sign for rival commission candidate: policeAccording to an incident report from the Orange Park Police Department, Eugene Nix was spotted on surveillance video swiping a campaign sign and swapping it with another candidate’s sign.
Former UN ambassador weighs in on obstacles to lasting agreement between US, Iran
Read full article: Former UN ambassador weighs in on obstacles to lasting agreement between US, IranFormer US Ambassador to the UN Nancy Soderberg joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show to look at the obstacles to a lasting agreement with Iran and whether or not this is the off-ramp President Trump is looking for to end the war.
Bradford County residents debate plan to turn Douglas Building into ICE detention facility
Read full article: Bradford County residents debate plan to turn Douglas Building into ICE detention facilityResidents in Bradford County are pushing back against a proposal that could bring another immigration detention facility to Northeast Florida.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats
Read full article: Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for DemocratsMichigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is in Iowa to support Democratic congressional candidates and gather insights on how Democrats could win over President Donald Trump's supporters.
Trump uses the language of annihilation to threaten Iran ahead of deadline
Read full article: Trump uses the language of annihilation to threaten Iran ahead of deadlineThe president who yearned for a Nobel Peace Prize and once reveled in the appearance of solving conflicts has turned to the language of annihilation as he struggles to find a resolution to his war in Iran.
How big of a tent do Democrats want? Hasan Piker is testing the limits in Michigan's Senate primary
Read full article: How big of a tent do Democrats want? Hasan Piker is testing the limits in Michigan's Senate primaryProgressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is teaming up with online streamer Hasan Piker for campus events that are already sparking backlash.
Environmental groups urge appeals court panel to lift halt on closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Read full article: Environmental groups urge appeals court panel to lift halt on closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'Environmental groups have asked a federal appellate court panel to lift its temporary halt on closing an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
Politics & Power: Why Secretary of State Marco Rubio has largely escaped backlash for the U.S.-Israel war with Iran
Read full article: Politics & Power: Why Secretary of State Marco Rubio has largely escaped backlash for the U.S.-Israel war with IranJacksonville University political analyst Matt Corrigan joins me on this week’s episode of Politics & Power to discuss Secretary of State Marco Rubio's relative insulation when it comes to backlash over the US-Israel war with Iran.
Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia
Read full article: Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in GeorgiaRepublican Clay Fuller has won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia.
DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters
Read full article: DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supportersGov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations.
Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race
Read full article: Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open racePresident Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's spring election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's spring electionWisconsin voters will choose a new state Supreme Court justice on Tuesday in an election that will either maintain or expand the court’s liberal majority.
Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise
Read full article: Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills riseSkyrocketing power demand from massive data centers and rising household electric bills are injecting a wave of attention into who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's special congressional runoff
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's special congressional runoffVoters in a northwest Georgia congressional district will elect a new representative on Tuesday to replace Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned in January following a public rift with President Donald Trump.
How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign
Read full article: How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaignDemocrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message.
Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction
Read full article: Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom constructionThe Trump administration is arguing that a judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president.
Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress?
Read full article: Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress?As a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg had a lot of hype behind him when he launched his congressional campaign in New York City late last year.
President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding
Read full article: President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal fundingPresident Trump has signed an executive order aimed at fixing college sports that would give federal agencies authority to cut funding at schools that don’t comply with mandates covering transfers, eligibility and pay-for-play in the rapidly changing industry.
Who could be next after President Trump ousts Bondi? Political analyst weighs in on possible cabinet moves
Read full article: Who could be next after President Trump ousts Bondi? Political analyst weighs in on possible cabinet movesPresident Trump is said to be considering removing other officials in his cabinet according to Trump administration officials.
Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference?
Read full article: Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference?Pam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump’s political enemies.
Georgia lawmakers end annual session without settling conflict on voting machines
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers end annual session without settling conflict on voting machinesThe Georgia General Assembly has ended its annual session without a plan for new equipment to overhaul the state’s voting system by a July deadline.
A look at how the Epstein files dogged Pam Bondi's time as attorney general
Read full article: A look at how the Epstein files dogged Pam Bondi's time as attorney generalAfter Pam Bondi became U.S. attorney general last year, conservative influencers, online sleuths and others who wanted the government to disclose all it knew about Jeffrey Epstein thought they might have a champion in the Department of Justice.
Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs
Read full article: Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programsPresident Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs.
A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general
Read full article: A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney generalBefore picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client.
Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clash
Read full article: Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clashU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of “bullying” by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships.
Florida’s SAVE Act to change voter registration rules. Critics warn it could create barriers for minority voters
Read full article: Florida’s SAVE Act to change voter registration rules. Critics warn it could create barriers for minority votersDuval County’s top elections official is weighing in on a newly signed Florida law that will require proof of U.S. citizenship to vote, a move supporters said would strengthen election security and critics argue could create confusion.
White House scales back plan to dismantle the CFPB but still wants to slash staff by two-thirds
Read full article: White House scales back plan to dismantle the CFPB but still wants to slash staff by two-thirdsThe Trump administration has scaled back its plans to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Colorado court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud scheme
Read full article: Colorado court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud schemeA Colorado appeals court has ruled that a former county clerk convicted in a scheme that attempted to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election should be resentenced.
No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region
Read full article: No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across regionThere has been little sign Friday of the war in the Mideast winding down as Israel says it faced incoming fire from Iran, and Kuwait and Bahrain also reported being under attack.
It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills
Read full article: It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skillsArtificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news.
Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress
Read full article: Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses CongressPresident Donald Trump says he'll soon sign an order to pay all Department of Homeland Security employees who have gone without paychecks during the partial government shutdown that has reached 48 days.
DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts
Read full article: DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief effortsHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has rescinded a rule that DHS expenditures over $100,000 be personally approved by his office.
DeSantis signs Florida’s version of SAVE Act while Trump attends Supreme Court deliberation about citizenship
Read full article: DeSantis signs Florida’s version of SAVE Act while Trump attends Supreme Court deliberation about citizenshipFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 991 — the state’s version of the federal SAVE Act on Wednesday at The Villages, expanding on years of election integrity reforms and positioning Florida as a national model at a moment when birthright citizenship is being debated at the highest levels of the U.S. government.
Constitutional law expert breaks down birthright citizenship arguments going before Supreme Court
Read full article: Constitutional law expert breaks down birthright citizenship arguments going before Supreme CourtConstitutional law expert Rod Sullivan joined us on The Morning Show to explain how written arguments from both President Trump and the groups challenging his birthright citizenship policy focus heavily on what the framers meant by “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States.
The Latest: Supreme Court arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order end after two hours
Read full article: The Latest: Supreme Court arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order end after two hoursThe U.S. Supreme Court has finished hearing arguments over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to someone in the country illegally or temporarily.
North Carolina's electoral future may hinge on rural Black voters who feel ignored by Democrats
Read full article: North Carolina's electoral future may hinge on rural Black voters who feel ignored by DemocratsDemocrats in North Carolina are scrambling to turn out rural Black voters and say the party cannot win the state without them.
Rubio's and Vance's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election
Read full article: Rubio's and Vance's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 electionSecretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance are both seen as the Republican Party’s strongest potential candidates in the next presidential election, but the Iran war could prove to be a political millstone for them.
From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown
Read full article: From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdownTMZ is turning its celebrity lens on Congress, tracking lawmakers on recess as a nearly six-week Department of Homeland Security shutdown drags on.
Trump plans to attend Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on his bid to limit birthright citizenship
Read full article: Trump plans to attend Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on his bid to limit birthright citizenshipPresident Donald Trump is scheduled to attend a Supreme Court hearing in which judges will hear arguments on his executive order limiting birthright citizenship.
DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts
Read full article: DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contractsHomeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Appeals court suspends order for Voice of America employees to return to work
Read full article: Appeals court suspends order for Voice of America employees to return to workAn appeals court panel has suspended a federal judge’s order for the Trump administration to bring hundreds of Voice of America employees back to work from paid leave.
Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle East
Read full article: Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle EastThousands of additional U.S. troops are heading to the Middle East as the Trump administration has insisted that progress has been made in talks with Iran and has threatened to escalate the war if a deal is not reached soon.
Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats
Read full article: Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threatsPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to tighten voting rules by creating a national list of eligible voters and limiting mail ballots.
Judge says Penn must turn over information about Jewish employees in US discrimination probe
Read full article: Judge says Penn must turn over information about Jewish employees in US discrimination probeA federal judge has ordered the University of Pennsylvania to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
Judge orders White House ballroom construction to halt in a ruling that leaves Trump seething
Read full article: Judge orders White House ballroom construction to halt in a ruling that leaves Trump seethingA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to suspend construction of a $400 million ballroom after it demolished the East Wing of the White House.
Wisconsin judicial panel dismisses Democratic attempt to redraw congressional maps
Read full article: Wisconsin judicial panel dismisses Democratic attempt to redraw congressional mapsA three-judge panel in Wisconsin has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Democratic voters that sought to redraw the battleground state’s Republican-friendly congressional boundary lines ahead of the November midterm election.
Politics & Power: Democrats expand target map, Republicans push turnout amid AI misinformation worries
Read full article: Politics & Power: Democrats expand target map, Republicans push turnout amid AI misinformation worriesRising public anxiety about election fairness and the spread of misinformation mean both parties must confront organizational, legal and ethical challenges as they prepare for a consequential midterm season.
Airport cleared to be renamed for Trump as he unveils design for skyscraper library
Read full article: Airport cleared to be renamed for Trump as he unveils design for skyscraper libraryA Florida airport has been cleared to be renamed after President Donald Trump, hours before the president separately revealed plans for a Miami skyscraper planned to house his presidential library.
Lawyers for Rep. Swalwell demand that FBI director halt any plan to release old investigative file
Read full article: Lawyers for Rep. Swalwell demand that FBI director halt any plan to release old investigative fileLawyers for Rep. Eric Swalwell are demanding that FBI Director Kash Patel immediately end any effort to release decade-old files from an investigation involving the California Democrat and a suspected Chinese spy that resulted in no criminal charges.
Joe and Jill Biden adopt a pair of black Lab-mix puppies named Boo and Scout
Read full article: Joe and Jill Biden adopt a pair of black Lab-mix puppies named Boo and ScoutJoe and Jill Biden have added a pair of black Labrador-mix puppies named Boo and Scout to the former president’s home in Delaware, adopting the sibling dogs after they were rescued from a shelter in Tennessee.
New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy
Read full article: New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policyA New York Times attorney claims the Pentagon has flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Defense Department’s headquarters.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arkansas' primary runoff elections
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arkansas' primary runoff electionsTwo Arkansas Republicans with competing visions on how best to implement President Donald Trump’s agenda to overhaul elections and voting will vie for their party’s nomination for the state’s top elections job on Tuesday.
Could a Democrat really replace Marjorie Taylor Greene? This retired Army general is trying
Read full article: Could a Democrat really replace Marjorie Taylor Greene? This retired Army general is tryingDemocrats are drumming up enthusiasm for their long-shot candidate in Republican former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's old Georgia district while their party is building nationwide momentum.
Dozens arrested for failing to disperse after 'No Kings' rally in Los Angeles
Read full article: Dozens arrested for failing to disperse after 'No Kings' rally in Los AngelesAuthorities in Los Angeles deployed tear gas near a federal detention center and made dozens of arrests following a “No Kings” rally this weekend.
Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdown
Read full article: Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdownLong security lines at airports are driving people crazy as Congress and President Donald Trump try to work out a budget stalemate.
CPAC activists embrace Paxton as MAGA's choice for Texas Senate over Cornyn
Read full article: CPAC activists embrace Paxton as MAGA's choice for Texas Senate over CornynTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has positioned himself as the grassroots favorite in the runoff election to determine the party's Senate nominee.
Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress
Read full article: Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in CongressMembers of Congress have repeatedly introduced bills to ensure the federal employees who control air traffic and conduct airport security screenings get paid during government shutdowns.
