Dave Chappelle says the headlines get "more appalling" each day, telling Michelle Obama that the current political climate "doesn't seem like it's ever going to end." The comedian appeared on "IMO," Obama's podcast with her brother, Craig Robinson, in an episode released
Former Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D) on Wednesday endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in a hotly contested Democratic Senate primary in the state. In a video that Stevens’s campaign posted online, Stabenow said it was “the honor of my lifetime to suit up every day and
A former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official who quit her job with the agency to run for Congress came up short Tuesday in her bid to secure the GOP nomination for a northwest Ohio-based seat in the U.S. House. Madison Sheahan, 29, finished third among a crowded
The Home and Community-Based Services Access Act and the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act have been introduced to provide much-needed support for caregivers and direct care workers, and to ensure that home and community-based services are a guaranteed Medicaid benefit.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado on Wednesday, alleging that its ban on “large capacity” magazines violates the Second Amendment. State law makes it a misdemeanor to possess or sell assault weapons that hold more than 15 rounds of
CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour voiced discomfort with the possibility of Paramount Skydance taking over her outlet if the cable channel's parent company is allowed to merge with the David Ellison-led media conglomerate. “Clearly I’m concerned, and I’m not sure how much I’m
The Trump administration’s long-awaited counterterrorism strategy will put the focus on left-wing “violent secular” groups that officials argue are responsible for most of the politically motivated assassinations and other violence in recent years. The administration’s
Federal authorities executed a search warrant on Wednesday morning at the offices of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas (D), a key player in the state's congressional redistricting fight, as part of a corruption investigation, a source familiar with the
President Trump's nominee for surgeon general, Nicole Saphier, previously criticized healthcare guidance and recommendations from the administration in now-deleted social media posts unearthed by CNN. Saphier, a former Fox News contributor and radiologist, seemed less than
Why did Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito step in to maintain abortion pill access? And why are he and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson sparring over Louisiana's congressional map? The high court's emergency docket is roaring back. What does that mean? Plus, what's next for
President Trump announced a sudden end to his operation to break Iran’s hold on the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday night, hours before reports emerged that Washington and Tehran are closing in on a framework of a deal to end the war. The president again threatened to resume
Reps. Brad Schneider and Brian Fitzpatrick have introduced the Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger-Barklage Act, which seeks to add bereavement leave for the loss of a child, in honor of Barry Kluger's daughter Erica who was killed in a car crash 25 years ago.
CNN anchor Jake Tapper on Tuesday said "nope" to President Trump's claim that the outlet reported his approval rating among Republicans was at 100 percent. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office earlier Tuesday about the supposed poll, suggesting that "I am at, according to
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump honored mothers who serve in the U.S. military and the moms of service members at the White House on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the upcoming Mother's Day holiday. The event in the East Room comes as the U.S. and Iran are reportedly
The Department of Justice has dropped thousands of criminal cases in order to aid and abet Donald Trump’s agenda—and now it seems to be on the verge of assisting some of the president’s allies. The DOJ seems to be preparing to end a nearly two-year probe into Tennessee
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in recent months stopped publication of studies about the safety of COVID-19 and shingles vaccines, a spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed. “The studies were withdrawn because the authors drew broad
President Trump lauded CNN founder Ted Turner following his death Wednesday, calling him “one of the Greats of All Time.” "Ted Turner, one of the Greats of All Time, just died. He founded CNN, sold it, and was personally devastated by the Deal because the new ownership took
President Trump has enlisted the Justice Department to help him appeal the $83.3 million defamation judgment he owes former Elle magazine advice columnist E. Jean Carroll. The DOJ plans to ask the Supreme Court for the power to directly represent Trump in his appeal, arguing
What the big beautiful bill's surge of money did for ICE was create a para-military unit within the federal government, under the direction of the administration. ICE operations are certainly more efficient than anything recent presidents have implemented in apprehending
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, denied Tuesday that Iran has “kamikaze dolphins.” But Hegseth did not rule out that the U.S. military has them. When a reporter at Tuesday's press briefing asked whether Iran has kamikaze
Several hiking trails in Yellowstone National Park remain closed on Wednesday after two hikers were injured in a bear attack in the southwest region of the park earlier this week, according to the National Park Service (NPS). The NPS said in a Tuesday news release that the
Oil prices plunged around midday Wednesday as reports emerged that the U.S. and Iran are nearing an agreement on a one-page memorandum that could result in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The international benchmark, Brent crude oil, reached $101.75 at 11 a.m. EDT while
The FBI raided the Portsmouth, Virginia, office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas, a Democratic leader in the state behind its redistricting victory, on Wednesday, ostensibly over corruption allegations. Lucas, an 82-year-old great-grandmother, has
The FBI raided the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas, a Democratic leader in the state behind its redistricting victory, on Wednesday, ostensibly over corruption allegations. Lucas has been a frequent critic of Republicans and President Trump, and
President Donald Trump dismissed claims Wednesday that the White House ballroom has suffered cost overrun after its price tag skyrocketed from $400 million in private donations to $1 billion sourced from American taxpayers. Trump claimed that there was no cost overrun because
A system with no treatment plan at release, no coverage at the door and no job waiting isn't serving anyone well.
The State Department said Wednesday it is closing the U.S. Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, due to safety concerns to consulate personnel. The phased closure will hand off diplomatic engagement with the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the
Some iPhone users could soon see payouts after Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle claims that it deceived consumers by advertising artificial intelligence features that were not yet available on its devices. Apple agreed to settle the class-action lawsuit filed on
Mississippi Republicans plan to hold a vote to redraw the state’s congressional map in a building central to the legacy of segregation. The special legislative session is scheduled to take place on May 20 in what is now known as the Old Capitol Museum in Jackson, ostensibly due
Tennessee lawmakers on Wednesday unveiled a proposal for a new congressional map that would heavily favor Republicans this November by splitting up the state's sole Democratic district. The map would put a target on Rep. Steve Cohen, who represents the state’s only
Satellite imagery has revealed that Iranian airstrikes have done much more damage to U.S. military bases, fuel depots, barracks, and other outposts than the Trump administration is letting on—even as the president and his Cabinet claim to be winning the war. The Washington
Ted Turner, the media mogul who founded CNN and presided over the outlet at it reshaped the cable news business, died Wednesday at the age of 87. Turner began his career in the media business as an account executive with Turner Advertising Co. in the 1970s and launched CNN in
Donald Trump's call for taxpayers to fund a $400 million White House ballroom and bunker is a political misstep and a waste of presidential power, and Democrats should seize the opportunity to criticize him for it.
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that the U.S. military taking further action against Iran is “more probable” than not. “I think it's more probable than not,” Esper told host Blake Burman on “The Hill,” regarding whether more U.S. military involvement could be
The average price of gasoline in the U.S. reached $4.53 per gallon on Wednesday, according to AAA, an increase of 31 cents in a week and of 50 percent since the U.S. and Israel began their war against Iran. Iran has responded to the military operations by closing the Strait of
The FBI has launched a criminal leak investigation into the Atlantic reporter who reported on Kash Patel’s excessive drinking and unexplained absences. The FBI’s probe is focused on journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick, who reported last month that Patel was known to drink in excess,
Wannabe California governor Chad Bianco tried to pull a trump card during a GOP debate on CNN, and ended up humiliated on live TV. During a prolonged exchange with host Kaitlan Collins, the MAGA-aligned Riverside County sheriff vehemently denied that he ever accused his
Now is the time to envision a better electoral system, regardless of who sits on the court.
The World Health Organization (WHO) said early Wednesday morning it evacuated three people suspected of carrying the rare hantavirus from aboard a cruise ship to Europe. Three other people on board the vessel have already died from suspected hantavirus infection, and one
Former President Obama on Tuesday said the president “shouldn’t have a bunch of side hustles,” signaling there should be a clear ethical standard for those occupying the Oval Office. “A good policy that I'd like to see followed is that the president of the United States
Political consultant David Axelrod said Tuesday that Xavier Becerra is a “pillar of the Democratic establishment” and is on the rise in the California gubernatorial race. Speaking on CNN before the network hosted a debate between the top seven contenders in the race, Axelrod
Former President Obama on Tuesday warned against allowing the attorney general to become the president’s “consigliere,” emphasizing the need for the nation’s top prosecutor to remain independent of political influence. Obama made the comments during an interview on CBS’s “The
Vice President JD Vance just reminded everyone what a charisma-less vacuum he is. Speaking Tuesday at a manufacturing facility in Iowa, Vance stumbled through a speech attempting to boost Zach Nunn, a Republican running for reelection to the House. “When I see that—when I see
Maybe network executives really should consider that jokes about a president dying do little to serve the public interest.
President Trump has the constitutional authority to respond to Iranian aggression without the need for congressional authorization, as the 60-day deadline imposed by the War Powers Resolution of 1973 is merely a legislative aspiration and does not bind the president.
President Trump on Wednesday threatened Iran with “higher level and intensity” attacks if the country does not agree to a peace deal. "Assuming Iran agrees to give what has been agreed to, which is, perhaps, a big assumption, the already legendary Epic Fury will be at an end,
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) on Tuesday said President Trump’s pause on "Project Freedom," the U.S. military's plan to escort ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, is another example of the leader's "strategic incoherence." “This is another example of the strategic incoherence that has
The New York Times is being sued by an employee who alleges the company discriminated against them based on gender and race. The lawsuit stems from a complaint from a white male employee who alleges he was not given a promotion because of his race and gender, the newspaper
At least one Indiana Republican is still standing firm in his opposition to Trump after the president successfully enacted his revenge on the state’s Republicans blocking his redistricting efforts. Trump-endorsed candidates won five of the seven state Senate primary races on
FBI Director Kash Patel said in an interview released Tuesday that his bureau was “kept out” in the first four days of the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. “The first 48 hours of anyone’s disappearance are the most critical,” Patel told Sean Hannity on his