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June 14

Longest-serving legislative leader in US history given 7 1/2 years in federal corruption case

Former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 7 1/2 years and fined $2.5 million for corruption in a landmark case against the longest-serving U.S. legislative leader.

June 14

Reporter's Notebook: Recalling an American WWII hero who helped fight off Nazi forces during Normandy invasion

Eighty-one years after William Owens helped stop Nazi forces in Normandy, the Army posthumously awarded him the Distinguished Service Cross in recognition of his bravery.

June 13

French golfer Victor Perez makes history at US Open with rare ace

France's Victor Perez carded a rare ace at the notoriously challenging golf course at Oakmont with a 7-iron from 192 yards in the second round of the U.S. Open.

June 13

USA Fencing declines to explain reason for policy changes on national anthem, prioritizing pro-LGBTQ states

USA Fencing gave a statement on revising policies to consider all states equally for events and require national anthem at competitions, following criticism.

June 13

ICE breakout in New Jersey symptom of Democratic ‘chaos’ across the country, local GOP leader says

New Jersey GOP leader Kenny Gonzalez criticized the Democratic Party for sowing “chaos" across the country that he said emboldens criminal illegals and violent rioters.

June 13

Mother of murdered jogger slams Rep. Crockett for dismissing migrant crime victims

Patty Morin, whose daughter was killed by an illegal migrant, speaks out against sanctuary city policies and challenges Rep. Jasmine Crockett's comments on immigration.

June 13

Jewish student settles religious discrimination suit against Columbia

A Jewish student settled her religious discrimination suit against Columbia University after she was allegedly forced out of the school's Social Work program.

June 12

Cuomo boasts Trump never sent troops to NYC in 2020 because he told him not to

While Trump sent federal troops to multiple cities during the George Floyd protests in 2020, Cuomo asserts he was the reason Trump kept the National Guard out of New York City.

June 12

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen opens up on viral table slam, how much losing hurts

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen explained a viral fist-slamming incident in an interview with Barstool Sports and talked about how much losing weighs on him.

June 12

'Don't mess with Texas' is not just a slogan — it's a way of life, lieutenant governor says

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick discusses riots across the country over ICE deportations on 'The Ingraham Angle.'