Chrysler recalls more than 320K Jeep SUVs due to battery fire risk

"Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles," officials said.

Study suggests long-term melatonin use may impact heart health

The study has not yet been peer-reviewed, and experts suggest the long-term effects need further investigation.

Trump: Jewish voters who back Mamdani 'stupid'

As New York City voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, President Trump implored Jewish New Yorkers not to support the city’s Democratic mayoral nominee, Zohran Mamdani, and attacked those who do as “stupid.” “Any Jewish person that votes for Zohran Mamdani, a proven and self

In US v. Comey, the prosecutors will be on trial

After three separate determinations by experienced federal prosecutors that the evidence did not justify an indictment of former FBI director James Comey, President Trump finally found someone willing to bring charges. He appointed his special assistant, Lindsey Halligan, as a

Trump threatens legal action against mail voting in California redistricting election

President Trump on Tuesday threatened legal action over mail-in ballots cast in California, while also slamming the state's redistricting measure. "The Unconstitutional Redistricting Vote in California is a GIANT SCAM in that the entire process, in particular the Voting itself,

Democrats weigh shift to reopen government

It’s Tuesday. Happy Election Day! Not subscribed to 12:30 Report? Sign up here. In today's issue: • Internal Dem discussions on shutdown • Election Day preview • Mike Pence's The Hill interview • Remembering Dick Cheney 💸 GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN We may have a way out of this: There

Marjorie Taylor Greene on possibility Trump no longer 'loves' her: 'That's OK'

She's a strong supporter of President Trump, but Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) says she's accepted he might not love her back, given her recent criticism of the Republican Party. "I do love him," Greene said of Trump during a Tuesday appearance on "The View." Asked by

Speaker Johnson throws cold water on December end-date for funding bill

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday said he is not in favor of a stopgap measure that would fund the government until December, preferring a January timeframe. The stopgap measure that passed the House in September and has failed to advance in the Senate funds the

WSJ editorial board comes out against Trump's calls to nuke filibuster: 'short-term tactical gain'

The editorial board of the Wall Street Journal is pushing back on a call from President Trump to eliminate the Senate filibuster so Republicans can pass legislation more easily. "You knew it would happen. Frustrated by Congress, President Trump is demanding that Republican

The Supreme Court should liberate us from ‘liberation day’

The Supreme Court will decide whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the president to impose tariffs, and the government's expansive interpretation of the law could allow the executive to tax anything under the sun.

EPA says 'no final decision' has been made on whether to end Energy Star

The Trump administration is currently weighing the fate of the Energy Star product efficiency program after previously telling staff it would end it. “No final decision has been made at this time,” an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) spokesperson said in a Tuesday email to

Senate votes down GOP-led stopgap for 14th time

Senate spurns GOP spending bill for 14th time amid bipartisan talks to end shutdown

The Senate on Tuesday shot down a bill to reopen the federal government for the 14th time, even as the chamber shows signs of movement toward a possible deal to end the shutdown. Senators voted 54-44 on the House-passed "clean" continuing resolution, which would have funded

Republican Congressmen Go Mask-Off as New Yorkers Vote for Mamdani

Republican members of Congress are posting the most deranged, racist things imaginable as voters prepare to elect Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor.

US, UAE sign agreement to expand cooperation on AI and energy

The United States and United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a memorandum of understanding Sunday to expand cooperation on AI and energy as the Trump administration increasingly embraces Abu Dhabi as a partner in the AI race. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Sultan Ahmed Al

Scarborough mourns Cheney, from 'Darth Vader' to Trump antagonist

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough mourned the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney on Tuesday, noting the Republican's long political career during which he served as a villain for both Democrats and supporters of President Trump. "Post-9/11, he was seen as sort of Darth Vader

D.C. Sandwich Guy Trial Begins With Testimony on “Onions and Mustard”

The trial of the D.C. man charged with throwing a sandwich at federal agents is already a complete joke.

Trump presses energy, gas prices as Virginia and New Jersey voters hit the polls

President Trump is using gas and energy prices as a final campaign pitch for Republican candidates on Election Day on Tuesday. "If affordability is you issue, VOTE REPUBLICAN!" Trump posted on Truth Social. "Energy costs, as and example, are plummeting — Getting close to 2

Attenborough documentary reveals rare animal behaviors: 'Only nature could write this script'

Rare animal behaviors were captured in a new BBC wildlife documentary series. The series, titled "Kingdom" and narrated by biologist Sir David Attenborough, follows leopards, hyenas, wild dogs and lions in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley over five years. Elephants and baboons are among

Watch live: White House holds briefing on Election Day as shutdown persists

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters Tuesday afternoon as voters head to the polls in several key elections in New Jersey, New York, Virginia and California. President Trump has weighed in on several of the contests in recent weeks, including urging

The results are in: Pollsters are still underestimating Trump

This tilt has persisted even though many pollsters adjusted their survey methodologies and techniques following their misses in presidential elections of 2016 and 2020.

Trump says he's withholding SNAP benefits until shutdown ends

President Trump signaled Tuesday he would be withholding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits until "Radical Left Democrats open up government," as many states grapple with a lapse in federal funding. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, wrote, "SNAP BENEFITS,

Thune: Votes ‘aren’t there’ to eliminate filibuster, despite Trump push

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says the votes “aren’t there” to eliminate the filibuster to reopen the federal government and pushed back on President Trump’s prediction that the shutdown will cost Republicans the 2026 midterm elections. “Everybody knows the

Thune: Republicans ‘checking the protocols’ about Cheney lying in state

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said that Republican leadership staff is reviewing "protocol" about the possibility of former Vice President Dick Cheney lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda. “I think we’re checking the protocols on that. I’ll let you know soon,”

Obamacare subsidy extension will need 60 votes, Thune says

Second Trump-designated holiday is next week: What's the significance?

The holiday lands on a date that already carries a significance.

Today’s election is setting the stage for 2026

There’s a sizable number of voters who are not buying into the old political labels.

Global emissions on pace to exceed Paris goals despite progress: UN report

The world is still on track to exceed the Paris Agreement’s warming goals, though it has made some progress since last year, according to a new report from the United Nations. The report found that if the plans submitted by nations around the world are followed, global warming

DC 'sandwich guy' trial begins

The trial has begun for the man charged in connection with a sandwich thrown at a federal officer in Washington, D.C., in August. Sean Charles Dunn, 37, pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault in September after a grand jury initially declined to charge him with a felony in

Trump Calls Jewish Voters Stupid in Deranged Post About Zohran Mamdani

Nothing like some good old antisemitism to get out the vote.

Chance of climate passing 2 degree threshold more than 95 percent: Analysis

There is a greater than 95 percent chance the global temperature will increase by at least 2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, according to a Tuesday report from the Rhodium Group. The research group’s 2025 Climate Outlook predicts that global temperatures will

Charlie Kirk's widow calls for cameras in courtroom at murder trial

Erika Kirk, the widow of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, says she wishes to see cameras in the courtroom during the murder trial of the man charged with killing her husband at a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) rally in Utah earlier this year. "There were cameras all over

Watch live: Jeffries gives remarks as government shutdown persists

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will speak with reporters Tuesday morning as the government shutdown stretches into its 35th day. Democrats and Republicans alike are feeling the pressure to advance a bill to reopen the government. High health insurance premiums

Mining for leverage: Why Central Asia’s rare earths matter to Washington

The presidents of the five Central Asian republics will meet with President Trump in Washington, D.C. to discuss the region's potential to provide critical minerals to the U.S., while China currently controls 60 percent of global production and 90 percent of processing.

Hegseth says South Korea will take larger role in defense against North Korean aggression

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that South Korea will take a larger role in defense against North Korean aggression as Seoul has pledged to up its investments in military capabilities and bolster defense spending. Hegseth said he is “greatly encouraged” by South

Watch live: Senate to vote on stopgap funding bill to reopen government

The Senate on Tuesday will take up another vote on a stopgap funding bill that could reopen the government after the lapse stretched into its fifth week. Lawmakers in the upper chamber have already failed 13 times to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to advance the

How Republicans can make health care affordable

Lawmakers are in a standoff over whether to extend ObamaCare subsidies, with Republicans proposing reforms to reduce health care spending and Democrats seeking to increase subsidies to mask rising costs.

GOP pollster expecting government to reopen by next week

Longtime Republican pollster Frank Luntz predicted Monday that the government shutdown could soon reach its end. While speaking on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power" with Joe Mathieu, Luntz answered whether or not the shutdown will impact Tuesday's elections in Virginia. "In

Cheney physician: Former vice president was 'easiest patient'

Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s decades-long physician called him his “easiest patient,” saying Cheney never let his heart disease interfere with living a full life. “He never let politics or his office get in the way … of doing the right thing for his health," physician

New Jersey Election Day Kicks Off With Bomb Threats at Polling Places

Several polling places in New Jersey closed as voters prepared to select their next governor.

DOJ argues Trump's post calling for Comey charges no basis to dismiss indictment

The Justice Department in new court filings defended social media posts from President Trump calling for the prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, saying they don’t amount to a call for retribution. The Monday filing is a response from the government after Comey asked

Jon Stewart: Trump no longer trying to justify 'random foreign aid' or 'let them eat cake optics'

Jon Stewart says President Trump will only work "tirelessly" for his donors and personal friends, accusing the commander in chief of not even attempting to defend "random foreign aid" or "'let them eat cake' optics." "We live in bizarro world," Stewart said while hosting

NJ polling locations moved due to threats

Multiple New Jersey polling locations were moved due to threats on Tuesday's Election Day, according to state officials. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin (D) said in a press release that early Tuesday morning, polling places in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex,

Elon Musk Pushes Idiotic Conspiracy About New York Ballot and Mamdani

The world’s richest man is freaking about Zohran Mamdani. (He doesn’t even live in New York City.)

What Democrats should learn from Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani's remarkable success in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City contains several important lessons for Democrats, including the need for new blood, focus on bread and butter issues, bold ideas, standing up to Trump, and not being afraid to criticize

Live results: Spanberger, Earle-Sears vie for Virginia governor's mansion

Democrat Abigail Spanberger is facing off against Republican rival Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia's hotly contested gubernatorial race on Tuesday. Spanberger has consistently led Earle-Sears in most polls, though her campaign was rocked by a scandal involving

Live results: Sherrill, Ciattarelli battle for New Jersey governor's mansion

Voters on Tuesday will decide who will succeed New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (R) in one of the year's most hotly contested elections. Democrat Mikie Sherrill is looking to pull off a victory against Republican Jack Ciattarelli as polls show a nailbiter of a race in the Garden

Live results: Mamdani, Cuomo, Sliwa face off in NYC mayor's race

Voters in New York City are heading to the polls on Tuesday to select their next mayor. Democrat Zohran Mamdani is looking to make history as the city's first millennial and Muslim mayor. He has consistently led in polls against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who's running as an

Live results: Jones, Miyares go head-to-head in Virginia AG race amid scandal

Democrat Jay Jones is looking to overcome scandal in his bid to unseat Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares to become Virginia's next top prosecutor. Jones's campaign was rocked more than a month ago when text messages he sent in 2022 resurfaced, in which he suggested

Live results: California voters decide on Newsom-backed Proposition 50

California voters are heading to the polls to decide whether to approve a ballot measure backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) that would allow the state to adopt new congressional lines. Newsom pushed for Proposition 50 in response to a Republican-led redistricting effort in Texas.