House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) emphasized the stakes of the 2024 election in a “60 Minutes” interview on Sunday, warning that much more than abortion rights are at risk if former President Trump gets a second term. He told CBS’ Norah O’Donnell that reproductive
Kim Godwin is leaving as the head of ABC News, she announced to employees on Sunday evening. Godwin is retiring after what she called a time of “considerable reflection," she wrote in a note obtained by The Hill. In another note to staff, Debra O’Connell, a longtime executive
The Biden administration halted a shipment of ammunition bound for Israel last week, Axios first reported, as pressure rises over the Israeli military’s promised invasion of Rafah in Gaza. Israeli officials were left scrambling as to why the shipment was withheld, Axios
Boeing’s first crewed mission of its Starliner spacecraft is set to launch Monday night, a milestone for the aerospace manufacturer. The Starliner is scheduled to lift off at about 10:30 p.m. Monday, weather permitting, carrying two NASA astronauts. The Crew Flight Test will be
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) said it will create a new office focused on campus safety after violence broke out at a pro-Palestine protest encampment last week. Dozens of protesters were injured after counterprotesters assaulted the encampment overnight
The White House on Sunday slammed former President Trump after he compared the Biden administration to the Gestapo police force in Nazi Germany. "Instead of echoing the appalling rhetoric of fascists, lunching with Neo Nazis, and fanning debunked conspiracy theories that have
The New York City Department of Corrections said Sunday that it will temporarily suspend the use of body-worn cameras by its officers after one of the devices caught on fire while in use last week. The department said one officer needed treatment for burns and smoke inhalation
CIA Director William Burns is set to travel to Israel on Monday to continue cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, The Associated Press (AP) reported, as Israeli leaders downplay the likelihood of any deal that could end the conflict. Burns has repeatedly traveled to
The protest encampment on the University of Southern California’s (USC) campus has been cleared by police, the school announced Sunday. USC was one of the many universities across the country that had garnered national attention in recent weeks over the pro-Palestinian
Democrats are hoping the fight for reproductive rights can turn Florida from red to blue in the fall. Once a quintessential swing state, Florida has shifted right in the Trump era, with the politics of the former president and Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis defining it.
More Americans say they trust former President Trump on the economy and inflation than they do President Biden, a new poll found. The ABC News/Ipsos poll found that economy and inflation were among the top issues for Americans in this upcoming presidential election, with more
President Biden’s administration is working overtime to ensure his health care priorities are protected from a potential second Trump White House. In recent weeks, regulatory agencies have been racing against the clock to finalize some of their most consequential policies,
Republican National Committee (RNC) head counsel Charlie Spies is leaving the role after just two months on the job, the RNC confirmed Sunday. Spies was “pushed out,” NBC News reported, citing a source familiar with the situation. "Charlie approached RNC Chief of Staff, Chris
Former President Trump attended the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, spotted at Hard Rock Stadium. Photos from the event showed the GOP presidential candidate walking around the paddock, visiting the McLaren team garage and waving at passersby. Trump backer Steve Witkoff
New York City Mayor Eric Adams in an interview Sunday defended the actions taken by the New York Police Department (NYPD) in response to campus protests. “We want to ensure we protect democracy and the right to protest,” Adams said in an interview on ABC News’s “This Week.”
The University of Mississippi opened a conduct investigation Saturday into at least one student after a video went viral showing a group of students harassing a pro-Palestine protester on the campus last week. Chancellor Glenn Boyce said the counterprotesters’ chants and
In this pivotal moment, it is increasingly evident that responsibility for resolving the ongoing uncertainties surrounding cannabis’ legal status ultimately rests with Congress.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said Sunday that President Biden "should and will" visit college campuses amid the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests that have roiled the country. Host Margaret Brennan asked Khanna on "Face the Nation" whether the ongoing protests were becoming a
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley called for party unity as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) continues to threaten to force an ouster vote against Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). "We need to flip the Senate, and we need to expand our majority in the
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) sidestepped a question Sunday about whether former President Trump had discussed her being a potential running mate for him, noting that there are "a lot of names" being considered. Stefanik joined Trump and numerous other vice presidential hopefuls
While many Americans want to retire comfortably, it's a goal that may seem out of reach for some struggling to save due to the rising costs of housing and everyday expenses.
Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.), a surrogate for President Biden's reelection campaign, said on Sunday that Biden is focused on ensuring "proportionate" consequences for student protesters. In an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” Chris Stirewalt asked McClellan how
A variety of factors have contributed to the national nursing shortage that has affected the U.S. over the past several years. One of these factors in particular is adequate pay, or lack thereof.
Colleges and universities should create an environment that empowers students to develop their critical thinking muscles, grapple with complex ideas and arrive at their own well-reasoned conclusions.
Former Purdue University President Mitch Daniels said Sunday that student protesters who break the law should be expelled from universities and their spots given to other applicants who originally were denied entry. “I think that the proper consequences here, first of all, are
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said the ongoing pro-Palestinian college protests are "working against peace in the Middle East." Fetterman has been outspoken about his support for Israel, saying recently that the pro-Palestinian encampments on college campuses were "pup tents" for
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) did not say whether she met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when responding to the inaccuracies reported in her new book. Noem has been facing mounting criticism over her forthcoming book, set to be released this week, and her inclusion of a
Ironically, Biden's anti-coal crusade will render unattainable his electric vehicle goals.
Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) on Sunday railed against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) for continuing to push for a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from his position, saying she is “not acting in the best interests of President Trump.” “I don't want to predict what she
University of Florida President Ben Sasse responded to the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests breaking out on his college campus and others across the country, saying that while students have a right to peacefully protest, they cannot "take over the whole university." "And what
Sure, it's easy to argue beer tastes best cold - but why?
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) slammed Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake for encouraging her supporters to arm themselves ahead of the election season, saying such rhetoric could result in people getting killed. In an interview that aired Sunday on NBC News’s “Meet the Press,”
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said in a Sunday interview that former President Trump did not raise the possibility of being his running mate at a gathering this past weekend. Scott added, however, that he expects a decision on Trump’s vice-presidential running mate to be made within
"They say in thirty years a burger & fries could cost $16, a vacation $12,500, and a basic car $65,000."
Mitch Landrieu, the national co-chair of President Biden's campaign, said Sunday that Sen. Bernie Sanders's (I-Vt.) comparison of college protests to the Vietnam war was an "over exaggeration." Landrieu was asked by CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union" to respond to recent
NEW YORK — “This was a crisis.” That was the consensus among senior Trump campaign aides on Oct. 7, 2016, after stepping out of a Trump Tower conference room, where the then-presidential candidate’s debate prep session was underway. There was to be a huddle about a more
This week's deadline has particular significance because it will apply to Israel and require a formal U.S. assessment of how it is conducting its now six-month war in Gaza.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) dodged a question Sunday on whether he is concerned about political violence if former President Trump loses the presidential election in November. Co-host Jake Tapper pressed Burgum on "State of the Union" whether he is worried that there
Former President Trump held a private lunch event at his Mar-a-Lago Club over the weekend that hosted many top GOP donors and high-profile party leaders. The fundraiser was largely seen as an audition for Trump's vice president within the GOP. The guest lists included many of
Trillions of cicadas will soon emerge across many states — but what does that mean for pet owners?
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) repeatedly dodged questions in a Sunday interview on whether he would commit to accepting the 2024 election results, no matter who wins, instead saying that former President Trump will win his campaign for the White House. In an interview on NBC News's
Close to half of voters in a new poll see former President Trump as the candidate best suited to handle issues related to the U.S. southern border, a top issue ahead of November's general election. A new poll from Decision Desk HQ/News Nation found 46 percent of voters think
Republicans play to win, while the Democrats play not to lose.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) said it would be a "travesty of justice" if former President Trump is convicted in the New York hush money trial. "Well, if he becomes a convicted felon in this case, that's a just, a travesty of justice because as I just said, when you've got
Retail giants Amazon and Walmart, among others, have stopped selling weighted infant sleep products over safety fears.
A working solar sail system creates a range of possibilities for cheap planetary missions.
Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordan on Sunday called on the international community to use its “political leverage” to compel Israel to let more aid into Gaza and bring an end to the ongoing war. In a pre-recorded interview on CBS News's "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret
How long it will take and how much it will cost, however, is far from clear.
The pandemic transformed multiple aspects of K-12 education into political gasoline. Since 2021, books have been banned by the thousands from school libraries. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a former teacher, burnished his national profile by capitalizing on his state’s “ Don’t
