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WNBA commissioner says league task force will discuss trans athlete participation
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced in a Friday message to teams that a league task force will discuss the topic of transgender athletes next week. In an internal memo obtained and reported by The Associated Press, Engelbert said the leagues’ team presidents and
Grassley bids farewell to beloved family vacuum, Beth
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley (R) on Saturday eulogized a beloved vacuum cleaner, affectionately named Beth after a former Senate staffer. The vacuum has been in the 92-year-old senator’s family for nearly 50 years and has been a popular feature on Grassley’s social media. “U
Amid Strait of Hormuz talks, Iran publishes list of demands for US
The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, laid out the country’s key demands for the U.S. amid negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Iran and Oman are engaged in ongoing discussions around this key waterway, which
Turkey says Iran not target of pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan clarified Saturday that the NATO-like agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not targeted at any particular country amid speculation that the pact was formed in response to the ongoing war in Iran. Fidan, in an interview with
Sunday shows preview: Iran-Hormuz deal hangs in balance; Trump, Dems look to midterms
Vice President JD Vance said on Saturday that there has been “some progress over the last few days” in negotiations between Iran and Oman over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This critical trading passage has been a key sticking point in the negotiations to end this
Live results: Progressives seek another upset in Hawaii's congressional races
Hawaiian voters go to the polls today to select the Democratic and Republican candidates in the Aloha State's congressional races this November. Both Democratic incumbents are seeking reelection, but one faces a progressive challenger who's hoping left-wing candidates' success
El-Sayed faces 'risky bet' with Michigan's Black voters
Abdul El-Sayed emerged from Michigan's Democratic primary facing questions not just about how he can solidify support outside the party's base but how he will energize Black voters, one of its most critical voting blocs. During the primary, Black voters largely favored
Acting ICE chief knocks AP for ‘misleading’ report on body cam policy
Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director David Venturella accused the Associated Press on Saturday of misreporting his agency’s body camera policy in an article on how ICE decides what footage may be released to the public. Venturella alleged the report,
Dems blast Blanche as enabler of 'Trump’s corruption' after AG confirmation
All Democrats in the U.S. Senate voted against the nomination of Attorney General Todd Blanche, but their opposition was overridden by a majority of GOP lawmakers in the upper chamber in the early hours of Saturday morning. Many of these Democrats cited Blanche’s record over
USPS reports $2.5B loss in third quarter as financial woes persist
The United States Postal Service's (USPS) net losses for the third quarter of 2026 reached $2.5 billion, the agency reported Friday, as its leadership continues to look for solutions to prevent an impending liquidity crisis. These numbers are down from last year’s third
Vance warns US still ‘in the middle of the game’ with Iran despite talks
Vice President Vance said Saturday that the U.S. had made progress in negotiations with Iran but warned the war is still “in the middle of the game” as the Trump administration presses Tehran for concessions to help bring the conflict to an end. “I do think that we’ve made some
The China shock comes to Africa
Subsidized Chinese imports are threatening African manufacturing growth, prompting calls for the United States to support the African Continental Free Trade Area and expand private capital investment through the International Development Finance Corporation.
Bessent says K-shaped economy is 'over'
The letter "K" has become a popular way to describe uneven economic outcomes between high- and low-income Americans.
Hunter Biden commends 'woken up' Massie, Greene for standing up to Trump
Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, stated that he liked the “woken up” version of former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.). In a promo for his appearance on former Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s self-titled show, Biden aired his
Why pink seems to be the 'in' color of 2026, years after 'Barbie'
Even if you don't "like" the color pink, you may be drawn to it. There's science behind it.
Congress debates childhood by budget lines. Children don't live that way.
Their lives are shaped by the combination of a home, healthcare, food, childcare, schools and the time adults can afford to spend with them.
Maher says Trump further left than Dems citing Intel stake: ‘This is socialism’
Comedian Bill Maher accused President Trump of openly embracing “socialism” more than Democrats, as democratic socialism is on the rise in the U.S. In a Friday segment on “Real Time,” Maher said Republicans were hypocrites when it came to accusing democratic socialists of being
Hunter Biden says Joe Biden's cancer is spreading: 'It’s very debilitating'
Former President Joe Biden’s cancer has spread to other parts of his body, his son Hunter Biden revealed in an interview, describing the disease as “very painful” and “very debilitating.” “The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further,” he told the BBC’s
Miller saga muddles midterm landscape for Ohio GOP
The controversy around Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) is complicating the midterm landscape for Ohio Republicans as Democrats build momentum in the Buckeye State, a former battleground that’s become a red state in the Trump era. Miller, who is running for a third term in a
Are Republicans blind to the canaries in the Florida and Texas coal mines?
Maybe the warnings are not reaching certain ears in the administration and the Republican leadership.
Buc-ee’s dodges John Oliver to sue another small business
Buc-ee's became something of a viral sensation during the World Cup, but it has a troubling history of suing small gas stations and convenience stores. On a recent episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver literally begged the company to sue him for selling merch featuring his
Iran signals Strait of Hormuz deal close, but ceasefire dispute lingers
Iran announced Saturday that it is nearing an agreement with Oman over control of the Strait of Hormuz but warned that its reopening would depend on other conditions, including compensation from the U.S. to Iran. The emerging deal would establish a new framework for managing
RFK Jr. visits CDC Atlanta office one year after fatal shooting
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta on Friday, one year after a shooting forced the facility to lockdown and resulted in the death of a police officer. Kennedy attended the
Maher rips Paul for publishing Fauci diaries: 'Your entire brand is Senator Right to Privacy’
Comedian Bill Maher ripped Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) for his ongoing scrutiny of Anthony Fauci's time as White House chief medical adviser, arguing the senator strayed from his libertarian roots by releasing the former health official’s diary and pushing to hold him in contempt of
What happens when progressives stop reproducing?
A research finding indicates that a significant demographic divide is emerging in America, where lower birth rates among progressive, highly educated populations contrast with the stable fertility levels of conservative, religious communities.
Ex-GOP strategist: 'This might be the year' Democrats win Texas
Former GOP strategist Joseph Moreno said "this might be the year" that Democrats win in Texas after a three-decade drought since a Democrat has won in the Lone Star State. In an appearance on CNN’s “The Lead,” host Jake Tapper asked Moreno about recent polling that showed Texas
How does cyclospora compare to some of the worst outbreaks in US history?
Amid the ongoing investigations into outbreaks of both "explosive diarrhea"-causing cyclospora and salmonella affecting dozens of states, the daily headlines are reminiscent of past foodborne illness crises that gripped the nation.
After detainee’s death, New Jersey to investigate ICE facility
New Jersey is launching a civil rights investigation into Delaney Hall, the state’s largest immigration detention facility, following reports of poor conditions and deaths, state officials announced Friday. The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights issued subpoenas involving the
Sam Alito is locked and loaded for another term
A month after National Public Radio's Nina Totenberg announced that Sam Alito was retiring (a story NPR later had to retract), the 76-year-old jurist told the Wall Street Journal in an interview, “Obviously, I’m here for another term.” Looking at the docket for the coming term,
Saharan dust cloud the size of the continental US is impacting summer weather and you may not have even noticed
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.
Hunter Biden acknowledges pardon was likely ‘not good’ for father’s legacy
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,”
Supporting Israel isn't charity — it's America's best weapon
No nation on Earth matches its military muscle, intelligence reach, tech edge, combat experience and sheer will to fight.
Live updates: Senate hits recess button; Iran signals Hormuz deal close but demands remain
Iranian officials signaled Saturday that Iran and Oman are "close" to a final framework on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, but it will require some concessions from the U.S. and Israel. Vice President Vance also cast doubt on the speed of potential
Enes Kanter Freedom declares for 2027 WNBA Draft
The former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom stands at 6 foot 10 inches.
Houthi strikes on Saudi military targets fuel fears of wider Yemen conflict
Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Friday launched drone and missile attacks toward Saudi military targets in the eastern city of Marib, Yemen, raising concerns of a widening war in the region. Two people were killed and more than a dozen others wounded during the fresh strikes,
Trump questions Texas data center move in surging political battle
President Trump is touting the benefits of AI data centers after Texas moved to more strictly regulate the industry, which has rapidly become a political lightning rod across the political spectrum. Trump waded into the debate during an interview last week, saying it would be
Trump Thinks He Can Defy the Supremes on Birthright Citizenship
The White House appears to think that it can ignore a Supreme Court ruling by lying about its previous defeat and trying to achieve the same goal another way. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday that purported to narrow the scope of birthright
The Memo: Weak jobs report clouds economy as Trump barrels toward midterms
New clouds darkened the economic landscape on Friday, as the latest employment report showed the nation shedding 23,000 jobs in July. The number came as an unpleasant surprise to most economists. The consensus prediction from experts canvassed by Dow Jones had been that more
Senate embarks on recess after funding government and confirming Blanche, punting other priorities
The Senate adjourned for a five-week recess early Saturday morning after passing a bill to fund the federal government until Dec. 11 and confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general. Senate Republicans also agreed to set aside — for the moment — President Trump’s demand to
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after bruising fight
The Senate early Saturday morning confirmed Todd Blanche as the next attorney general, with the nominee narrowly securing sufficient GOP backing after making a number of promises about how he would handle his tenure as the country’s top law enforcement officer. The vote was
Senate confirms Blanche as attorney general
Blanche chipped away at Senate skeptics for weeks, finally winning over Sen. Bill Cassidy Friday.
Senate passes funding bill to avert October shutdown
The House would need to approve the measure to prevent a funding lapse.
