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NASA, the U.S. government and international representatives attempted to plan for a hypothetical asteroid in April.
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Bannon pushes back on Trump’s green cards for graduates idea
Former Trump White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is pushing back on former President Trump’s idea to give green cards to international students who graduate from U.S. colleges. Bannon, an ally of Trump’s and a podcaster, argued strongly against the immigration idea on
Hochul heralds Supreme Court gun decision as ‘glimmer of hope’
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a federal law banning domestic violence abusers from having a gun, noting that it shows a “glimmer of hope” from the justices. Hochul joined MSNBC’s Alex Witt Friday to discuss the decision from
Most Americans regardless of party approve of Hunter Biden conviction: Poll
Regardless of party, most Americans in a new poll said they agreed with the recent conviction of President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, in his gun possession case. The Economist/YouGov survey found that 67 percent of respondents strongly or somewhat approved of Hunter Biden’s
Mayorkas signals FEMA prepared for hurricane season, but needs funding
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said during an interview with the Associated Press that the U.S. is prepared to go into an intense hurricane and wildfire season, but he did raise concerns about budget shortages. “We expect the disaster relief
Gallego debuts Copa América-themed ad in Arizona
Arizona Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego is launching a Copa América-themed ad in his Senate bid as the continental soccer tournament gets underway in the United States. Gallego’s sixth TV ad overall and first Spanish-language ad, “Campeón,” highlights his upbringing as a son of
Montana organizers submit signatures to add abortion-rights measure to the ballot
A reproductive-rights group in Montana has submitted signatures to put a state constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights on the ballot in November. Montanans Securing Reproductive Rights (MSRR) announced Friday that it turned in more than 117,000 signatures — nearly
Trump lauds Teamsters as union leader set to address RNC
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Teamsters president to speak at Republican National Convention Sean O’Brien, president of the influential International Brotherhood of Teamsters union, will speak
Weight loss drug could help treat sleep apnea: Study
A popular weight loss drug may be able to assist in the treatment of sleep apnea, a new study found. Tirzepatide, the medicine found in the drug Zepbound and the obesity drug Mounjaro, reduced the severity of sleep apnea, a disorder that causes breathing to be interrupted,
White House spars with Israel's Netanyahu
Presented by Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company — The Israeli prime minister said 'barely a trickle' of weapons have come in {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US-Israel continue spat over weapons shipments Israeli Prime Minister
“The Judge Got It Wrong”: Trump’s Fake Electors Just Got a Lucky Break
Nevada’s case against fake electors in Donald Trump’s alleged scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election results just took a massive hit. A Nevada state judge dismissed an indictment Friday against six Republicans accused of submitting certificates to Congress that
Court delivers 'mixed bag' on ObamaCare preventive care mandate
Presented by Guardant Health — Plus: FDA allows first ever menthol e-cigarettes to be sold in US {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story ObamaCare preventive care mandate survives another day An appeals court ruled Friday that mandatory coverage of preventive services
Louisiana governor defends Ten Commandments law: ‘What’s the big problem?’
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) defended a law he signed this week that will require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. Joining Fox News's Sandra Smith Friday for his first interview since signing the bill into law Wednesday, Landry said he
Supreme Court blocks Rio Grande deal
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Supreme Court denies motion to resolve Rio Grande dispute without federal input New Mexico and Texas cannot move forward with a deal aimed at resolving a
Trump’s Surprising Promise to Immigrants Quickly Retracted by Campaign
Donald Trump made a very interesting immigration proposal on a podcast released Thursday: giving green cards to all foreign college graduates in the United States. But hours later, his campaign said the plan would not be so clear-cut . Appearing with right-wing tech baron David
Evening Report — Trump takes buzzsaw to Biden's cash lead
🔮 Plus: Debate strategies crystalize {beacon} Evening Report Friday, June 21 © Greg Nash Trump takes buzzsaw to Biden's cash lead President Biden's early fundraising advantage has vanished. Former President Trump has been raking in the cash since his May conviction,
Here's what to know about the presidential debate and how to watch it
Four years after last facing off against each other, President Biden will debate former President Trump on June 27 at 9 p.m. EDT. Trump and Biden decided to flout the Commission on Presidential Debates to debate each other far earlier than is normal for a presidential election.
Teamsters president to speak at RNC
Sean O’Brien, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, will speak at the Republican National Committee (RNC) convention in Milwaukee. “When I am back in the White House, the hardworking Teamsters, and all working Americans, will once again have a country they
Samuel Alito’s Mysterious Absence From Supreme Court Raises Questions
Samuel Alito was again absent from the Supreme Court on Friday after skipping out on Thursday. No information has yet been provided by the court for Alito’s mysterious absence, which comes as the court is issuing decisions before the end of its term and leaves nothing but
FAA investigating after Southwest 737 flies 500 feet above Oklahoma City suburb
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday it is investigating an “incident” in which a Southwest Airlines flight “descended to a low altitude” near Oklahoma City on Wednesday. “After an automated warning sounded, an air traffic controller alerted the crew of
Prosecutors ask judge to keep Trump gag order for jurors
Prosecutors in former President Trump's New York hush money case asked a judge Thursday to keep his gag order in place until Trump's sentencing in July. The move comes nearly a month after a Manhattan jury convicted the former president on 34 counts of falsifying business
Judge dismisses Nevada 'fake electors' case
A Nevada judge dismissed a case Friday against six so-called fake electors who falsely claimed former President Trump won the state in the 2020 presidential election. Clark County District Judge Mary Kay Holthus ruled that prosecutors with the Nevada attorney general's office
Why the Hell Is Teamsters’ President Attending Trump’s RNC?
On Friday, Donald Trump boasted that Teamsters President Sean O’Brien was personally invited by Trump to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in mid-July, and had, to the confusion of many, accepted the invitation. “Our GREAT convention will unify Americans
3 killed, several wounded in shooting at grocery store in Arkansas, police say
Two people were killed and 8 others wounded in shooting at grocery store in south Arkansas Friday, police say.
Republicans' convention security plan allows guns within outer perimeter
People will be allowed to carry guns just blocks away from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next month, where former President Trump is set to formally become the GOP nominee for president. According to a security plan local and federal law enforcement
Judge Cannon’s Upcoming Decision Could Spell Disaster for Trump Case
Donald Trump is trying to get the strongest evidence against him in his classified documents case thrown out: the memos written by his former lawyer Evan Corcoran . The former president and convicted felon’s legal team is expected to ask Judge Aileen Cannon next week to remove
Trump Spreads Election Misinformation in Key States
In speeches in Nevada and Arizona, former President Donald Trump continued to spread misinformation that undermines public confidence in state and federal elections. The post Trump Spreads Election Misinformation in Key States appeared first on FactCheck.org .
Is This the End of the Clarence Thomas Court?
Two years ago, Justice Clarence Thomas led an originalist revolution of sorts to expand the Second Amendment. The 6–3 decision that he authored in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen set up a narrow history-and-tradition test that invalidated any gun
WHO warns of fake Ozempic
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a medical product alert Thursday warning that fake versions of medications used for diabetes and obesity, like Ozempic, have been detected in some countries. The warning said three fake batches of semaglutide, a type of weight loss
ObamaCare preventive care mandate to stay in place after court ruling
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that a Christian-owned business can't be compelled to cover preventive medications as is required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but it determined a Texas judge carried out an "abuse of discretion" in his prior ruling by blocking
Judge denies Pentagon request to dismiss LGBTQ veterans' lawsuit
A legal challenge brought against the Department of Defense by a group of LGBTQ veterans who were dismissed under a former military policy that prevented them from serving openly will move forward after a federal judge denied the Pentagon’s motion to dismiss it. Five LGBTQ
Is Aileen Cannon Seriously Going to Shut Jack Smith Down?
Starting today in her Florida courtroom, Judge Aileen Cannon, whom Trump appointed to the bench during his waning months in office, is hearing arguments about whether Jack Smith’s appointment as special counsel is constitutional. It’s staggering that this is even happening,
Struggling Lauren Boebert Dragged for Beetlejuice Drama in New Ad
Lauren Boebert has not yet won the Republican nomination in Colorado’s 4th district, but that hasn’t stopped a Democratic challenger from blasting her for her infamous behavior at a performance of Beetlejuice in Denver. John Padora, a Democrat running to replace Republican
Missouri AG says he'll sue New York over 'lawfare against President Trump'
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) announced Thursday he intends to sue the state of New York over its "unconstitutional lawfare" against former President Trump. "I will be filing suit against the State of New York for their direct attack on our democratic process
Bolton: Foreign policy in second Trump term wouldn’t be ‘pretty’
Former national security adviser John Bolton said he thinks foreign policy under another term with former President Trump in the White House would not be “pretty.” Bolton joined CNN’s Abby Phillip to discuss the recent trip Russian President Vladimir Putin took to North Korea
Missouri A.G. Wants to Sue New York Over Trump. There’s One Problem.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced Thursday night that he plans to sue the state of New York in retaliation for Donald Trump’s criminal conviction . The conservative AG vowed to “restore the rule of law”—but not the ones that found Trump guilty, of course—and
Matt Schlapp Attempts to Mock Reporter—and Regrets It Immediately
Trump ally Matt Schlapp is poking the bear—or should we say, the Beast. Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union, took to social media Friday to taunt the Daily Beast over the reported exit of its new D.C. bureau chief, Martin Pengelly, who joined the embattled
Crockett: 'I'd be hard-pressed to find someone dumber' than Greene
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Thursday told ABC host Jimmy Kimmel that she'd “be hard-pressed to find someone dumber” in the House than Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). Greene and Crockett fought last month at a late-night House hearing, and their animosity has not
FDA allows first ever menthol e-cigarettes to be sold in US
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday authorized the first ever nontobacco flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers, a sign the agency believes some flavors of vaping products can be used to mitigate the effects of smoking traditional cigarettes. The agency