Woman killed by airborne umbrella at South Carolina restaurant
The woman and her husband were dining on the patio when a sudden, strong wind lifted an umbrella from a table and struck her, the coroner's office said.
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Who qualifies for $135M Android settlement?
The deadline to exclude yourself from the settlement is fast approaching.
Platner: Bezos 'pitching ... propaganda' to protect himself, 'crony friends’
Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner (D) ripped Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Monday after the billionaire suggested that raising his taxes would do little help everyday Americans. “I think it’s abject nonsense,” Platner said during an appearance on MS NOW, alongside Sen. Bernie
Trump Gives Away Game for Why He Backed Ken Paxton in Texas Primary
To be a Donald Trump–endoresed political candidate, you must possess many qualities: Integrity. Empathy. Intelligence. A love of the United States and all who inhabit it. Just kidding! You don’t have to have any of those things. You just have to suck up to him more than the
Why US support for Ukraine must continue
Four principles are at stake — and together they make a compelling case for sustained U.S. support.
BP board removes chair over 'conduct issues'
BP announced on Tuesday that its chairman is out less than a year after his appointment, following “serious concerns” about his actions in the role. The major oil company’s board said in a statement released Tuesday that it “unanimously” made the decision to remove Albert
Trump approves Newsom’s emergency funding request after Orange County chemical incident
President Trump on Monday approved federal emergency funding to go to California following Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) response to a toxic chemical leak in northern Orange County that was at risk of exploding. Newsom secured the federal assistance to assist the more than 785 state
Trump Goes on Weird Posting Spree Ahead of Third Medical Check-Up
President Trump went on yet another Truth Social posting spree over the holiday weekend, sharing Facebook-style memes into the wee hours of the morning on Tuesday. This comes as he is set to get his third medical check up in 13 months at Walter Reed Medical Center on Tuesday.
Thomas, Alito say Supreme Court obligated to hear Florida’s commercial driving fight
The Supreme Court refused on Tuesday to hear Florida’s legal fight against California and Washington state over their commercial driver’s licenses (CDL), a battle aimed at ensuring the states only issue them to people with legal presence and English proficiency. Florida’s suit
Texas prompts Democratic hopes; Trump's GOP grip falters: Join the live discussion
Is President Trump's grip on the party faltering? Tuesday's Texas GOP primary race, particularly the contest between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton, will be a test. What comes next after the controversial autopsy on the Democratic Party's 2024
Court blocks Alabama Republicans' congressional map
A three-judge panel on Tuesday blocked Alabama Republicans’ congressional map that would’ve given the party a potential pickup opportunity in the midterms. The judges ruled the Supreme Court’s recent blockbuster decision narrowing the Voting Rights Act does not impact their
Trump urges Texans to vote for Paxton after late endorsement
President Trump on Tuesday urged Texas Republicans to vote for state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the Senate GOP runoff in the Lone Star State, hours before polls close. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, “Texas, Vote for Ken Paxton, our Country’s BEST Attorney
House Democrat: Platner’s tattoo should be 'disqualifying'
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) refused to back Democrats’ leading candidate in the Maine Senate race, citing Graham Platner's controversial tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol. “I've been clear about Graham Platner. I find that tattoo and his commentary about it to be personally
ICE Agents Pepper-Spray Democratic Senator at Protest
Democratic Senator Andy Kim was met with force when trying to defuse tensions at an immigration detention center on Monday. Kim was pepper-sprayed , along with dozens of other protesters, outside of Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, Monday after visiting the center to look
Don't punish Ken Martin for flubbing Dems’ 2024 autopsy
Ken Martin is doing the work. His critics owe the party a more honest accounting of what they actually want — and the courage to argue for it openly.
Supreme Court won't stop Brian Flores's lawsuit against NFL from going to open court
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away the NFL's bid to stop a coach’s racial discrimination lawsuit from proceeding in open court, a battle that revolves around NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s power. Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who is Black, sued
Iran: New US strike violated ceasefire
Iran on Tuesday accused the U.S. of violating a ceasefire put in place on April 8 following fresh military strikes carried out by the American military, which described the strikes as defensive actions. The accusation runs the risk of triggering a new round of Iranian strikes
Trump Sure Picked the Worst Time Imaginable to Bomb Iran
The U.S. bombed several Iranian targets Monday, breaking its own ceasefire in the process. American forces destroyed Iranian boats and missile launch sites, according to U.S. Central Command. The boats were reportedly attempting to lay more mines along the Strait of Hormuz, a
Specialty beverages sold in 25 states recalled for possible contamination
(WHTM) - Various specialty beverages that were sold across 25 states have been recalled for possible contamination. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), SKS Copack of Cerritos, Calif., is recalling various specialty beverages because they could be
Justice Jackson warns an increasingly partisan Supreme Court
She was cautioning the conservative super-majority that they may already have crossed the line.
Rubio: Iran deal could take ‘a few more days'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that it could take “a few more days” to hammer out the terms of an emerging deal with Iran, dashing hopes for a quick end to the nearly three-month conflict just days after President Trump signaled an agreement was close. “There
Trump disapproval averaging 58.3 percent, his lowest as president
President Trump on Monday hit a disapproval rating of 58.3 percent, the lowest of his two terms as president, according to a new average of polls. That number, calculated by RealClearPolitics (RCP), is lower than his previous high-water disapproval mark of 57.9 percent, which
Trump headed to Walter Reed for medical exam
President Trump will undergo an annual dental and physical checkup at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday, according to the White House. The White House said this is a “routine” assessment in the president’s “regular preventative health care.” Trump will
The one thing successful companies are doing with AI
Companies will not win by turning AI into a fear test. They will win by creating workplaces where human judgment gets more valuable as machine output gets cheaper.
Interstate migration, not Congress, makes housing affordable
America’s affordability crisis is not evenly distributed.
Live updates: Iran threatens strikes after US hit; Cornyn-Paxton faceoff tests Trump's backing
Even as the U.S. and Iran inch toward a deal to end the nearly three-months long conflict, tensions are running high. On Monday, the U.S. launched strikes in southern Iran that it described as "defensive." Iran's foreign ministry said Tuesday that the strike was a violation of
Iran supreme leader: US military bases in Middle East no longer safe after new strikes
Peace deal negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran are on shaky ground Tuesday after the Islamic Republic‘s supreme leader warned U.S. bases in the Middle East are no longer safe. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei delivered this warning in a message to mark the
The Movement: ‘Freedom Conservatives’ hope fusionism comes back in style post-Trump
Wonks and activists of the conservative-libertarian fusionist flavor are cautiously optimistic that their politics will come back in style in a post-Trump political landscape — and that they can beat back the big-government “conservatives” that have risen in the Trump era.
A quick and easy way to stop Medicaid fraud
Medicaid fraud has been rampant for decades, costing taxpayers billions of dollars, but a proposed Republican reform of Medicaid block grants could help limit the fraud and ensure that taxpayer dollars are used more efficiently.
AI warfare is already here
The Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, an international forum that focuses on lethal autonomous systems, is hosted twice a year at the United Nations in Geneva. When Branka Marijan attended in November 2017, she thought the five-day sessions - which dealt largely in
For Democrats, it's the best of times and the worst of times
There were a number of setbacks that blunted would-be Democratic momentum, further reminding that they have a long way to go.
Cornyn seeks a Texas miracle as Paxton pulls away
In today's issue: ▪ Texas votes in key runoffs ▪ Trump defends Iran deal ▪ Clock ticking for GOP ▪ Pope Leo weighs in on AI Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R) will attempt today to do what most Republicans this year have been unable to: win a primary in the face of President Trump’s
Epstein and Swalwell got the headlines — sexual harassment and violence got buried
The Trump administration is protecting the powerful, and leaving everyone else to fend for themselves.
Transcript: Trump Tirades Take Weird Turn as Poll Collapse Rattles GOP
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 26 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . After we recorded, The New York Times posted a piece reporting at length that Trump’s ballroom, slush fund, and overall “self-indulgence” (translation: deranged
Trump friction with GOP senators may imperil his agenda, senators say
Senate Republican sources say that President Trump’s agenda for the rest of the year is in serious trouble, including a budget reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement operations through 2029, after tempers erupted at a meeting between GOP senators and acting
Trump Twisted a Climate Debate Beyond Recognition
Over the last few weeks, the United States right loudly claimed victory in a battle that few people on earth knew was happening. National Review ’s editorial board gloated , “Science Has Spoken Against Climate Alarmism.” Several papers owned by Rupert Murdoch ran similarly
Tech titans prepare for blockbuster IPOs in new front of AI race
Three of the world’s leading AI companies are racing to go public, opening yet another front in the high stakes competition over the technology. SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic are all expected to make their stock market debut with hefty valuations, as investors are eager to get
Stop the Presses—Donald Trump Actually Did Something Good for Once
Donald Trump has made just about everything he’s touched worse. He’s going to spend this week bragging about his peace deal with Iran, but please remember that in 2018 he tore up the Barack Obama–negotiated deal that was working, which led Iran to start enriching far more
Donald Trump Is Going Nuclear
1. At 27 years old, with a baby face and a receding hairline, Isaiah Taylor looks like nothing so much as a very large cherub. After dropping out of high school, he launched into entrepreneurship; he has described himself in his professional bio as a “self-taught engineer and
Deep Inside the Chaotic Politics of the California Billionaire Tax
Out here in California, Democracy is a monthslong slog. The state effectively began engaging in big- D Democracy sometime around January—that’s when California’s ballot measures were gathering signatures. Every time you went to Ralphs or Vons, you could linger outside in the
Trump Tirades Take Unhinged Turn as His Epic Poll Collapse Rattles GOP
GOP discomfort with Donald Trump is growing. Republicans have effectively blocked taxpayer money for his ballroom, revolted against his corrupt slush fund for insurrectionists, and turned against his war. GOP panic about his cratering approval and the midterm elections has
The House Democrat taking a big risk to land an AI deal
Rep. Lori Trahan is negotiating across the aisle on a thorny policy issue while eying a promotion in leadership.
Members of Congress won a battle to increase their pay. The war will go on.
Lawmakers continue to seek to block cost-of-living adjustments even after a federal judge ruled the practice unconstitutional.
John Bolton: US, Iran peace talks are ‘a mistake’
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton on Monday said the negotiations to end the war in Iran are "a mistake." Bolton, an outspoken critic of President Trump's handling of the conflict, told CNN's Pamela Brown that he hopes to see the discussions "break down."
Senate Democrat pepper sprayed at protest outside ICE detention facility in New Jersey
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Monday was pepper-sprayed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers while demonstrators gathered outside an immigration detention facility in Newark, N.J. Videos circulated online of mutual aid volunteers pouring water into Kim's eyes while
US forces conduct strikes in Iran, Centcom says
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on Monday said U.S. forces fired "defensive strikes" in southern Iran amid discussions to bring the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Tehran to an end. These strikes were intended "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces" —
What to know about the emerging US-Iran deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iranian officials are in Qatar for talks amid efforts between the U.S. and Iran to bring about an end to the nearly three-month long war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a risk that hostilities could resume if neither side agrees to the latest emerging proposal. President
Trump outlines options for disposal of Iran's enriched uranium
President Trump on Monday outlined options for the fate of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile if both countries sign on to a peace agreement currently under negotiation with Tehran. "The Enriched Uranium (Nuclear Dust!) will either be immediately turned over to the United States
Races to watch in Texas’s primary runoffs: Cornyn-Paxton, Chip Roy's attorney general bid, House contests
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) will be in the fight of his political life Tuesday, as he looks to defy the odds and defeat Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who clinched an endorsement from President Trump, in the Senate GOP runoff. The last-minute support tees up another test of
Sherrill denied access to ICE detention facility in New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) on Monday said she was denied access to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Newark amid protests outside the facility and a hunger strike within its walls. The governor said being denied access to Delaney Hall, the