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May 16, 2024

Ex-Connecticut budget official for Gov. Lamont arrested on federal charges

Former Connecticut official Konstantinos “Kosta" Diamantis, known for his involvement in school construction grants, has been arrested on federal charges.

May 16, 2024

Israel announces additional troop deployment in Rafah amid warning from Biden administration

Israel announced plans for additional troop deployments in Rafah on Thursday, despite warnings from President Biden's administration.

May 16, 2024

Biden's weapons pause to Israel confuses, annoys Democrats: 'They suck' at communicating

Democrats admitted they were confused by the Biden administration's Israel policy after it proceeded with a weapons package after pausing a previous sale over Rafah.

May 16, 2024

Riley Gaines unleashes on red state Dem candidate after footage reveals 'ignorant' stance on school sports

Democrat House candidate Monica Tranel is seen on camera expressing support for students competing in sports based on gender identity, a move blasted as "out of step" with Montanans.

May 16, 2024

Michael Cohen returns as final witness in NYC AG Bragg's criminal prosecution of Trump

Defense attorneys for former President Trump are expected to continue their cross-examination of Michael Cohen when court resumes Thursday morning

May 15, 2024

Jury picked, opening statements begin in US v. Menendez: 'Use your good judgment'

Federal corruption trial of NJ Sen. Bob Menendez begins with jury selection and opening statements, focusing on bribery allegations.

May 15, 2024

Red state university accused of giving more financial aid to Black students

University of Oklahoma students are suing the school over alleged racial bias in financial aid, claiming violation of the Equal Protection Clause.

May 15, 2024

Senators unveil bipartisan push to spend billions on AI research, warn China is 'in a hurry'

A bipartisan group of senators unveiled a new push on Wednesday to spend tens of billions each year on funding non-military AI research.

May 15, 2024

CDC data shows decrease in fatal overdoses across the US, but experts remain cautious

The CDC has reported a decrease in fatal overdoses in the U.S. last year, marking the second annual decline since the onset of the national drug death epidemic.

May 15, 2024

Here are all the restrictions Biden's team demanded in their Trump debate offer

President Biden's offer to debate former President Trump came with significant strings attached, limiting the nature of the 2024 debates.