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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

Army reservist's brother-in-law describes struggle to get help before Lewiston mass shooting

The brother-in-law of the Army reservist responsible for a mass shooting in Maine has voiced the family's struggle to get him help as his mental health deteriorated.

May 16, 2024

NY v Trump: House GOP firebrands flank Trump outside Manhattan courtroom

House GOP firebrands such as Reps. Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert joined former President Trump outside of the Manhattan courtroom Thursday.

May 16, 2024

'Let Trump Speak Act' to ban gag orders on defendants put forward by House GOP

Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., is introducing the "Let Trump Speak Act" to stop judges from issuing gag orders to defendants in any criminal or civil proceeding.

May 16, 2024

Biden asserts executive privilege over recordings from classified documents probe

The White House asserted executive privilege over recordings related to Special Councel Robert Hur's depositions of Biden and his ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer.

May 16, 2024

Georgia's leader vows to veto 'Russia law' aimed at curbing foreign influence, calling it unacceptable

President Salome Zourabichvili of Georgia has criticized a recently passed media bill as "unacceptable" and pledged to veto it, despite the ruling party's majority.

May 16, 2024

France grapples to regain control of violent unrest in New Caledonia as death toll rises to 4

Riots have erupted in New Caledonia, resulting in four deaths and widespread destruction. France has declared a state of emergency and aims to restore order.

May 16, 2024

South Korean court denies request from striking doctors to block plan boosting medical school admissions

A South Korean court has upheld the government's controversial plan to significantly increase medical school admissions, which has led to a months-long standoff.

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

Watchdog group sues Biden agency for records as lawmaker calls its voter work 'a slap in the face'

The Oversight Project sued the SBA, claiming it failed to comply with records requests relating to a memo establishing coordination between the agency and Michigan's state elections arm.