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May 25, 2023

Biden says 'all agree' US will not default on debt, but he and McCarthy still have 'very different views'

President Biden says differences remain between him and Republicans over a budget deal, but both sides agree the U.S. will not default on its debt.

May 25, 2023

Two-thirds of California voters say Dianne Feinstein no longer fit for office: Poll

Two-thirds of registered California voters say Sen. Dianne Feinstein is no longer fit for office, but only 42% say the 89-year-old should resign.

May 25, 2023

LGBT groups, progressives frustrated with Target over moving Pride merchandise: 'Beyond disappointing'

Some progressives and LGBT groups vented frustration this week at Target for moving some of its Pride displays, saying it was "beyond disappointing."

May 25, 2023

Nearly two-thirds of voters think Biden is too old for second term: poll

A new poll from Quinnipiac University found that 65% of registered voters believe President Biden is too old to effectively serve another term as commander-in-chief.

May 25, 2023

IRS whistleblower goes public with accusation DOJ 'slow-walked' Hunter Biden investigation

Gary Shapely, an IRS whistleblower and 14-year veteran of the agency, claims the DOJ "slow-walked" the investigation into Hunter Biden's finances.

May 25, 2023

Former New Hampshire doctor pleads guilty to submitting over $1.9 million in false Medicare claims

Steven Powell, a 53-year-old former New Hampshire doctor, pleaded guilty to submitting over $1.9 million in false Medicare claims. He is set to be sentenced at the end of August.

May 25, 2023

DeSantis to hold ‘campaign kick-off’ events in Iowa, N.H., S.C., after announcing White House bid

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will make the first moves of his presidential campaign in Iowa next week, followed by trips to New Hampshire and South Carolina.

May 24, 2023

Past Calvin Klein ad of trans man wearing a bra goes viral as Twitter wonders if company is the next Bud Light

A 2022 Calvin Klein ad featuring a trans man who had not had top surgery has many on Twitter wondering if the company could be the next Bud Light.

May 24, 2023

Gooden demands answers from United Way on federal grant money going to free services for illegal immigrants

A trio of House Judiciary Republicans sent a letter to the CEO of United Way Worldwide about reports of NGOs using federal grant money to give illegal immigrants free services.

May 24, 2023

Gov. Justice announces leaders of 3 new agencies replacing health, human resources departments

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced the leaders who will be running the three new agencies that will replacing the state's Health and Human Resrouces department