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President Trump's instinct now is to fight for his country. But to do so, he needs to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly surrounding every policy or potential military operation.
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Maher chides Trump over Mark Twain prize criticism: ‘Keep the game going, baby’
Comedian Bill Maher on Friday chided President Trump after it was announced that the HBO "Real Time" host will receive this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, telling critics to "keep the game going, baby." Maher told his audience he was "not looking for a fight" with
Megyn Kelly targets Trump allies for 'pushing' US into Iran conflict
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly on Friday criticized right-wing politicians and commentators for “pushing” President Trump to launch military operations against Iran. “As this goes south, we need to know exactly who talked him into it and what representations were made to
FCC's Brendan Carr: Trump is 'winning' against 'fake news media'
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr on Friday said at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) that President Trump is "winning" his feud against the "fake news media." Carr told the audience that other politicians "gave way to the legacy
Another global health crisis is gaining momentum. We need to be prepared.
The PASTEUR Act has been proposed to create a subscription-style model between the federal government and companies that successfully develop novel antimicrobials, in order to ensure access to lifesaving drugs and provide financial assurance to developers.
How much money do you need to make to live comfortably in your city?
(NEXSTAR) - Determining how much you need to make to get by can be tricky. You need money for your basic necessities, such as a home, food, and clothes. You also need money for the things you enjoy doing, like grabbing dinner with some friends, going to a concert, and those new
Judge agrees to toss charges against ex-officers in Breonna Taylor case
A federal judge in Kentucky agreed Friday to toss charges against two former Louisville police officers accused of providing false information on a search warrant that led to the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor in her apartment in 2020. Judge Charles R. Simpson III of the U.S.
Trump quips in Miami: ‘I like people that like to listen to my success’
President Trump on Friday evening joked that he surrounds himself “with losers” because he “like[s] people who listen to my success” in public remarks at a Saudi-backed investment conference. Trump was responding to a question at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) summit in
Where do tariff rebate efforts stand?
There have been several efforts to use tariff revenue for direct payments (or tax benefits) for Americans, yet none have happened so far. Here's where those efforts stand.
Whatever the ruling on citizenship, ABA will likely be the biggest loser
The ABA has become fully captive to partisans who use the organization to support liberal and often Democratic Party positions.
Live updates: Massive 'No Kings' rallies expected; DHS shutdown in stalemate as House passes its own bill
The House on Friday night passed its own legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in its entirety, as the partial government shutdown stretches into a seventh week. Calling it "a joke," House Speaker Mike Johnson pushed forward with a temporary stopgap
Is the American dream losing its global pull?
If the United States wants the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs and builders to continue choosing America, it must do more than defend its borders. It must also defend the promise that’s drawn them here for generations.
Home insurance rates set to jump in these states, report says
Homeowners in several states should brace for potential double-digit percent increases in their home insurance rate in 2026, according to a forecast by Insurify.
‘No Kings’ protests surge nationwide as Trump policies draw pushback
More than 3,000 “No Kings” demonstrations are scheduled for Saturday to oppose the U.S. military operation in Iran, the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration and President Trump's economic agenda, according to organizers. The planned nonviolent protests will stretch
Self-affirmations from AI chatbots harm human relationships: Study
AI is telling you what you want to hear.
Iran-backed Houthis wade into Middle East conflict with Israel strike
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen are taking credit for a missile attack early Saturday morning on Israel, which the Israeli government said they intercepted without casualty, The Associated Press reported. The strike comes a day after the militant group warned they would join the
Gambling is entertainment — taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for losses.
The tax code should make clear that activities fused with fun, excitement and personal enjoyment are never an occasion for a tax deduction.
Supreme Court mulls limiting mail-in ballots, forcing states to prepare for changes
States are already preparing for the possibility that the Supreme Court could eliminate grace periods for mail-in ballots received after Election Day, which could pose unexpected consequences for this year’s midterm elections and beyond. The high court on Monday weighed the
House Republicans flee Congress in record numbers amid growing dysfunction
An unprecedented number of House Republicans are opting to retire or pursue other offices, complicating Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) bid to fend off a potential blue wave in the 2026 midterms and preserve his razor-thin majority. So far, 36 House Republicans — including the
GOP divisions on display as Johnson rejects Thune-backed Senate DHS deal
The move by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House GOP leaders to forcefully reject a Senate deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that was backed by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is putting Republican division on display. Johnson on
DHS spending fight hits a wall after tumultuous day: Five takeaways
The House and Senate both passed legislation on Friday to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end one of the longest government shutdowns in the history of Congress — but not the same legislation. For all the activity of the past 36 hours, the impasse over DHS is
After rejecting Senate deal, House passes short-term DHS funding bill
House lawmakers on Friday passed a Republican bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in its entirety for eight weeks, after GOP leaders rejected a Senate-passed bill that would exclude money for immigration enforcement. The partisan package was a nod to
Fetterman: ICE officers seem to have 'enhanced some kinds of performance' at airports
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Friday said the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers at U.S. airports has "enhanced" airport operations as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown causes massive problems at America's airports. Trump deployed
Iranian attack injures 10 Americans on base in Saudi Arabia
An Iranian missile attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on Friday injured 10 U.S. service members, according to multiple outlets. Two of the service members were seriously injured, a U.S. official familiar with the incident told The Associated Press. The missile
Democrats demand answers on sanctioned Russian lawmakers visiting Capitol
Democratic lawmakers and one Republican colleague on Friday demanded answers from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about why sanctioned Russian lawmakers visited the U.S. and toured the U.S. Capitol building this week, a visit organized by
Arctic sea ice at lowest recorded winter level as heat records smashed
The North Pole's sea ice has reached its lowest level for the winter season as increasing temperatures break records across the continents, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), based at the University of Colorado Boulder, on Thursday. The center's
Trump sells Iran war at Saudi investment forum in Miami, warning Cuba is 'next'
President Trump, appearing before a Saudi business forum in Miami on Friday, touted what he said were U.S. wins in its war against Iran and warned Cuba would be “next.” Trump’s remarks touched on a range of issues, largely centered on the Middle East but he also brought up the
Idaho expands transgender bathroom ban to private businesses
Idaho lawmakers approved legislation Friday that would criminalize transgender people for using bathrooms and changing rooms associated with the gender they identify with, whether inside a government or privately owned building. The bill, which senators approved in a 28-7 vote,
Senate Judiciary Committee calls out ‘monopoly’ on medical resident matching
Presented by Alliance for Aging Research {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Senate Judiciary Committee calls out ‘monopoly’ on medical resident matching In a report released Friday, the Senate Judiciary Committee found that the U.S. system for
House Judiciary Committee calls out ‘monopoly’ on medical resident matching
Presented by Alliance for Aging Research {beacon} Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story House Judiciary Committee calls out ‘monopoly’ on medical resident matching In a report released Friday, the House Judiciary Committee found that the U.S. system for matching resident
Houthis threaten to join Iran war if these 3 red lines crossed
The Houthis on Friday warned that if three lines are crossed by the U.S., Israel or other Middle East countries, they will join the Iran war and fight back. The Yemen-based group backed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps released five points, issued by the Yemeni Armed
Artists, celebrities protest outside Kennedy Center against Trump takeover
Actor Jane Fonda and singer Joan Baez were among the most notable celebrities at a demonstration of musicians, actors and artists in front of the Kennedy Center building Friday to denounce what they described as threats to free speech during President Trump's second term. “We
DHS stopgap set for quick House action after Rules Committee vote
Republicans opted for a fast-track “deem and pass” provision.
Democrats bash Johnson for rejecting Senate DHS bill, urge support for discharge petition
House Democratic leaders teed off on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Friday for rejecting a bipartisan Senate bill to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), saying GOP leaders are voluntarily prolonging the partial shutdown to appease their most conservative
EPA issues record biofuel blending requirements
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA issues record biofuel blending requirements The White House announced a series of steps Friday, including a boost for ethanol, aimed at bringing relief to the agriculture industry amid supply chain issues
Bannon at CPAC warns Iran war just starting: 'Your sons, daughters ... could be on Kharg Island'
Former White House strategist and podcaster Steve Bannon said Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) that the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran could result in U.S. service members fighting on the ground at Kharg Island. Bannon told CPAC attendees in
Iran says Israeli strikes violated Trump's deadline; pledges to 'exact heavy price'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pledged his country will “exact HEAVY price” after he said the Israeli military violated the Trump administration’s pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure. “Israel has hit 2 of Iran's largest steel factories, a power plant
Social media verdicts spur new momentum for kids online safety push
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Social media verdicts spur new momentum for kids online safety push Back-to-back verdicts against Meta and Google’s YouTube sent a warning shot to Big Tech this week, marking the first time juries found the social media platforms
WTF Was Elon Musk Doing on a Phone Call With Trump About Iran?
President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Nahendra Modi had a phone call on Tuesday to discuss the war in Iran. For no apparent reason, they were joined by billionaire Elon Musk. Musk—who is a private citizen with no present involvement in government—sat in on the
Trump rejects Senate-passed Homeland Security funding bill
President Trump said Friday he is not on board with the Senate-passed funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) because it does not fully fund the agency, which has been a sticking point with congressional Democrats. Trump, in a phone interview with Fox News,
Republicans Panicking Over Trump Sending Ground Troops to Iran
A growing contingent of House Republicans is voicing opposition to Donald Trump potentially deploying ground troops to the Persian Gulf, Politico reported Friday. As the deadline for Iran to respond to Trump’s 15-point peace plan approached Friday, the president was reportedly
Dow falls into correction as Iran war shakes Wall Street
Stocks closed the week with sharp losses Friday as Wall Street sought refuge from the financial blowback of the war in Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed with a loss of nearly 800 points Friday, falling 1.7 percent on the day. The index closed at 45,166.64 points,
Education Department sets deadline for student loan borrowers to get out of SAVE Plan
The Education Department announced Friday that student loan borrowers will have to get out of the Biden-era Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan by the end of the summer. More than 7.5 million borrowers are still in the SAVE Plan after a court officially terminated what
FAA investigating close call between passenger jet, Army helicopter in California
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a helicopter that crossed in front of a commercial plane in California, the agency said in a statement. United Airlines Flight 589 was on its way to John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif., on Tuesday around 8:40 p.m.
Rand Paul weighs a 2028 presidential bid
Paul hopes to carve out a libertarian lane in a party he says is shaped by populism.
Watch live: Trump participates at Saudi investment forum in Miami
President Trump will attend and speak at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) summit Friday evening in Miami. FII is run by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, focusing on social and economic investments. Late last year, Trump designated the Arab nation a major non-NATO
Rubio warns Europe that Iran could impose 'tolling system' on Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday warned European allies that Iran could set up a "tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran ends. Rubio raised this possibility to reporters after he met with foreign ministers of the Group of Seven
TMZ wants photos of lawmakers vacationing 'at your expense' amid TSA shutdown
TMZ wants travelers to submit photos they take of U.S. lawmakers on vacation "at your expense" as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown impacting Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stretches into its 42nd day. Harvey Levin, TMZ's executive
ICE Chief Hospitalized as Stephen Miller Keeps Yelling at Him
Todd Lyons, the acting chief of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has been hospitalized twice in the last seven months due to stress, Politico reported Friday. Politico’s reporting is based on two current and two former sources within the Trump administration. The sources
