Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D), who defeated Sen. Michael Bennett (D) in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, said he would confront congressional candidate Melat Kiros (D) for refusing to condemn the deadly 2025 firebomb attack on Jewish activists in Boulder
Former special counsel Jack Smith warned that the U.S. is facing an “attack on the rule of law” under President Trump, saying he is “very concerned” about the integrity of future elections and accusing the administration of weaponizing the Justice Department. Smith, the special
Entry to the National Mall for a record-breaking fireworks show celebrating July 4 has been delayed as Washington, D.C. braces for extreme heat, Freedom 250 organizers said Thursday. President Trump insisted he would still deliver a lengthy speech at Saturday’s “Salute to
A Princess Cruises cruise ship docked in San Francisco has seen an outbreak of norovirus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said that 102 out of the over 3,000 passengers onboard the Ruby Princess have been affected, along with 23
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the U.S. men’s national soccer team (USMNT) “got screwed” at the FIFA World Cup when a red card was given to striker Folarin Balogun. “It was great,” Rubio said when asked about the U.S. soccer team's win last night at the White
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the U.S. men’s national soccer team (USMNT) “got screwed” at the FIFA World Cup when a red card was given to striker Folarin Balogun. “It was great,” Rubio said when asked about the U.S. soccer team's win the night before. “They
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Ruling allows NPS to remove signs and exhibits A federal appeals court stayed a lower court’s order requiring the National Park Service (NPS) to restore signs and exhibits that were removed by the Trump
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) was indicted by a grand jury in connection with an investigation over alleged threats she made against New Orleans officials, former Judge Laurie White confirmed Thursday. “The grand jury has returned an indictment, it is now a
President Trump denied Thursday there was anything illegal in the massive profits from cryptocurrency seen in his financial disclosure forms released this week. “I could know about it. I didn’t. There’s nothing illegal. There’s nothing wrong with it I could know,” Trump said
The Trump administration is apparently departing from a landmark Biden-era report that detailed human health risks including cancer from farms contaminated with “forever chemicals.” The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week issued a draft guidance document criticizing
The Trump administration will launch new investment accounts for children on July 4, with the initiative intended to boost the financial standing of millions of Americans under the age of 18. Dubbed “Trump Accounts” by the administration, the program will be available for
Republicans are criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) after he suggested residents set their thermostats to 78 degrees to help conserve energy in the city as it braces for triple-digit temperatures this weekend. “New York: it's hot out there, and the power grid is
The man whose Tesla struck and killed a woman inside her Texas home last month is now facing manslaughter charges, as reported earlier by The Wall Street Journal and local news outlet KHOU 11. 44-year-old Michael Butler was arrested on Wednesday and claimed to have been driving
Planned Parenthood will regain access to federal funding on Saturday, one year after Republicans were able to cut its clinics off from Medicaid. Last year, Republicans were successful in using the party-line One Big Beautiful Bill Act to achieve their long sought-after goal of
The Supreme Court’s decision expanding President Trump’s firing power is already headed for a test, as members of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) who were sacked by the president indicated Thursday they’ll keep fighting their terminations. Todd Harper and Tanya
A little under 1 in 3 Americans say they would be willing to back a democratic socialist in an election, according to a new poll. In The Economist/YouGov poll, 29 percent of respondents said they would be willing to cast their ballot for a democratic socialist, 45 percent said
A crowd of people gathered at the Great American State Fair on Thursday stopped to gaze up at the sky as several fighter jets streaked over the National Mall. Blake Boggs crouched down to his young son's stroller and pointed up. “You don’t get to see the Thunderbirds
The Energy Department on Thursday proposed to put up hurdles for the creation of future energy efficiency standards for appliances. While the hurdles would technically apply equally to any current or future administration, Democrats are more likely to want to tighten energy
The sky is actually falling at the Great American State Fair. The stage for Freedom 250’s July Fourth celebration fell apart during rehearsals Thursday, with a large component of the structure’s ceiling falling roughly two stories down and landing behind a group of dancers and
The State Department on Wednesday designated the Ecuadorian gang the Chone Killers as a foreign terrorist organization. "Chone Killers is an Ecuadorian gang that has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials, including
Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee released an interim report on Thursday alleging Freedom 250 potentially misled donors, directing them to complete payments that were rerouted. “According to sources interviewed by Committee Democrats, donors who intended to
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced Thursday that a grand jury had indicted former Olympic canoeist David Hearn on charges of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The indictment seems rather flawed, as Hearn, 67, maintains that all he
The U.S. death rate fell to a record low in 2025, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released Thursday. According to the Vital Statistics Rapid Release report, the death rate in 2025 was 689.2 per 100,000 people,
Much of the eastern half of the U.S. is dealing with extreme heat this week, including the nation’s capital. The high temperature Thursday in Washington, D.C., was forecast to be 102, according to the National Weather Service. The heat comes as D.C. prepares to celebrate the
Army Gen. Christopher Donahue on Thursday relinquished command of U.S. Army Europe and Africa in Wiesbaden, Germany, after he was unexpectedly ousted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last month. Donahue, 56, was widely seen as a rising star in the Army and spent decades in
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have kept their wedding plans largely private since the couple announced their engagement in August. But a flood of reports and a trail of hints have left fans speculating about what’s in store for the anticipated celebration, which some have
Millions of Americans are sweltering under a summer heat dome ahead of the holiday weekend, but the U.S. job market is lukewarm at best. The June employment report showed the U.S. adding only 57,000 jobs last month, far below the 110,000 projected by economist forecasts. While
A Washington, D.C., grand jury returned a felony indictment against Olympian David Hearn in connection with damage found at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced on Thursday. Hearn, 67, was indicted on the count
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-La.) is digging in on her promise to rebel against Republican leaders over a bill to boost voter ID requirements, vowing to keep up her blockade that helped grind the House to a halt unless the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act is
A heat wave in Washington, D.C., is making attendance at President Trump’s July 4 festivities even worse. U.S. Capitol Police have already restricted Thursday night’s rehearsal for “A Capitol Fourth Concert” to essential personnel, posting on X that they came to the decision
On Thursday, President Trump declared a “National Scallops Day” in touting his administration opening up New England waters for scallop fishing, taking a shot at former President Obama and former President Biden in the process. “Today I am declaring a National Scallops Day to
A federal appeals court reversed a lower court’s order requiring the National Park Service (NPS) to restore signs and exhibits that were removed by the Trump administration. The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday halted the ruling, which would have restored park materials
Two major polls of the Maine Senate race dropped this week, and they told the same story: The race is incredibly close, and Democrat Graham Platner has real work to do among the working class. He’s running an aggressively left-populist, antiestablishment campaign targeting the
Democrats across both chambers of Congress are demanding the Trump administration reinstate tens of millions of dollars in teen pregnancy prevention (TPP) grants that were suddenly canceled last week. In the House, 79 Democrats, led by members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus,
Hunter Biden, the son of former President Biden, ribbed President Trump on Thursday, saying he is nominating the president for the Nobel Peace Prize for ending the war in Iran. “I am officially nominating Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) for the Nobel Peace Prize,” Hunter
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) and Fox News host Sean Hannity on Wednesday tangled with each other over the surge of democratic socialist candidates winning primaries this election season. During the interview, Hannity brought up New York Assemblymember Darializa
Yet another Republican lawmaker is missing in action. Florida Representative Neal Dunn’s office told Punchbowl News Thursday that he won’t be voting unless Republican leadership says they need him. Donald Trump put the 73-year-old lawmaker on blast in March, prematurely
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton went after acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte, saying that she wished there were career and political appointees across agencies that were "slow-walking or refusing to share information with” him. “We should
Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, will speak with reporters Thursday afternoon about the Trump administration's investigation into alleged vandalism at the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The probe comes after the National Park Service
Trump accounts will soon accept their first contributions.
New York Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R) said Thursday that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce should reimburse the New York Police Department (NYPD) for costs imposed by their reported Friday wedding at Madison Square Garden. “Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce should reimburse NYPD for the
The Air Force has confirmed a trainee died as a result of a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, according to Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas). Keon McDaniel was in his sixth week of basic military training when he experienced a “medical emergency” June 12. He
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Philadelphia from enforcing a ban on federal officers wearing masks while on duty, among other regulations. The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the city in mid-June, arguing the ordinance was a “blatantly unconstitutional”
An Air Force major was arrested on the steps of the Capitol on Wednesday after calling for President Trump and Vice President Vance’s impeachments. Peaceful demonstrations are permitted on Capitol grounds, but a protester must remain alongside a member of Congress to speak
The Department of Justice accidentally released the second volume of former special counsel Jack Smith’s report on President Trump’s handling of classified documents in a legal case last month, according to a legal filing published Thursday. DOJ lawyers sent the sealed report
The U.S. is seeing some of the highest West Nile virus activity in years.