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Trump judge faces online backlash after smiling, posing for cameras in courtroom: 'Partisan Democrat clown'

October 2, 2023

Trump judge faces online backlash after smiling, posing for cameras in courtroom: 'Partisan Democrat clown'

Conservatives blasted a New York judge presiding over former President Donald Trump's civil fraud case after he was spotted smiling for the cameras as proceedings got underway.

Tennessee, Kentucky bans on transgender procedures for minors upheld in federal court

October 2, 2023

Tennessee, Kentucky bans on transgender procedures for minors upheld in federal court

A federal appeals court backed bans on sex-reassignment treatments and surgeries for minors in Tennessee and Kentucky on Thursday.

Karikó and Weissman win Nobel Prize in medicine for work that enabled mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

October 2, 2023

Karikó and Weissman win Nobel Prize in medicine for work that enabled mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

Scientists were awarded Nobel Prize in medicine for contributions to understanding how mRNA interacts with the human immune system.

Women's voices and votes loom large as pope is set to open a Vatican meeting on church's future

October 2, 2023

Women's voices and votes loom large as pope is set to open a Vatican meeting on church's future

Women are pushing for key changes in the Catholic Church, as Pope Francis has called on them to be brave in mobilizing for action.

GOP lawmaker Issa demands answers from Newsom, Senate leaders on Laphonza Butler's Maryland residency

October 2, 2023

GOP lawmaker Issa demands answers from Newsom, Senate leaders on Laphonza Butler's Maryland residency

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., is questioning the legality of appointing Laphonza Butler, a non-resident, to the late-Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat.

Former House speaker floats idea of removing Gaetz from House GOP caucus, committees

October 2, 2023

Former House speaker floats idea of removing Gaetz from House GOP caucus, committees

Newt Gingrich floated the idea of removing Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., from the House GOP Conference and his committee assignments instead of a full House expulsion.

Biden administration concerned over corruption in Ukraine but still supports aid to combat Russia, memo states

October 2, 2023

Biden administration concerned over corruption in Ukraine but still supports aid to combat Russia, memo states

The Biden administration is prioritizing anti-corruption reforms in Ukraine while emphasizing continued aid and military support amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

Gavin Newsom's pick to replace Feinstein appears to scrub online evidence of living in Maryland

October 2, 2023

Gavin Newsom's pick to replace Feinstein appears to scrub online evidence of living in Maryland

Laphonza Butler, Gov. Gavin Newsom's appointee to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein, appears to have scrubbed online evidence that she lives in Maryland.

Meet the former union boss who is Gavin Newsom's Senate replacement for the late Dianne Feinstein

October 2, 2023

Meet the former union boss who is Gavin Newsom's Senate replacement for the late Dianne Feinstein

Meet the former union boss appointed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to fill the vacant seat left by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.

Entrepreneur hails 'amazing' opportunities in construction as industry faces critical skilled worker shortage

October 2, 2023

Entrepreneur hails 'amazing' opportunities in construction as industry faces critical skilled worker shortage

Aaron Witt, founder of BuildWitt, explains how young people are largely ignorant of the great jobs in the construction industry and the importance they bring to the economy.