The campaign arm for House Democrats has zeroed in on races in states where abortion is on the ballot in 2024. In a Friday memo, first obtained by Politico, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) noted the multiple states in the U.S. that either will have measures in favor of abortion rights on the ballot...
The new security law will have a chilling effect on civil and political liberties in Hong Kong, especially for the rule of law, press freedom and religious freedom.
From folklore to conspiracy theories, here's a breakdown of the history and the myths of a total solar eclipse.
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said Friday that the "current approach is not working" in Gaza as he called to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into the besieged strip and provide only defensive weapons to Israel going forward. Kaine said he remains "deeply distressed" by the more than 33,000 Palestinians who have died as Israel...
Love government unions or hate them, taxpayers at least deserve to know how much union work is being done on their tab.
President Biden on Friday got a first-hand look at the damage from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore and pledged to "move heaven and Earth" to rebuild the structure. "I’m here to say, your nation has your back. And I mean it. Your nation has your back," Biden said, speaking with...
A Democratic lawmaker said he is optimistic about talks to achieve a six-week pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas and allow for the release of Israeli hostages following conversations with negotiators in Egypt and Qatar. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) said he returned Friday from a trip to the region earlier this week “hopeful that...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought to clarify his stance on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, saying he believes both the Democratic and Republican parties are equally at fault for fanning the flames of partisanship over the issue, as scrutiny grows over the independent candidate's views on the subject. “Both establishment parties are using J6...
Apple is going to be laying off more than 600 employees in California, according to a state release. A WARN notice posted by California said 614 employees at eight different facilities in Santa Clara County will be permanently laid off. Employees were given notice of the layoffs March 28, and the terminations will be effective...
The Biden administration is not backing calls for an independent, third-party investigation into the Israeli strike that killed seven aid workers with the World Central Kitchen (WCK), bucking demands from the nongovernmental organization’s chief José Andrés and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.). John Kirby, White House national security communications adviser, said Friday the administration is reviewing...
A trio of House Democrats introduced legislation to rename a Miami prison after former President Trump. Congressmen Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), and John Garamendi (D-Calif.) introduced legislation Friday to change the name of the Miami Federal Correctional Institution in Florida to “Donald J. Trump Federal Correctional Institution.” "Donald J. Trump is the first...
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said recent earthquakes and a coming eclipse are "strong signs" from God that America needs to "repent," shortly after tremors shook the New York City region Friday. "God is sending America strong signs to tell us to repent. Earthquakes and eclipses and many more things to come. I pray that...
Former President Trump will head to the battleground state of Pennsylvania for a rally and a fundraiser later this month just days before he is set to go on trial in New York City over an alleged hush money scheme. Trump will deliver remarks to supporters April 13 in Schnecksville, Pa., which is located in...
President Biden is slated to deliver remarks in Baltimore Friday afternoon, where he will be looking at the bridge recovery operation, as crews work to remove debris and the cargo ship that hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge last week. Biden is expected to highlight a $60 million federal emergency relief fund that was approved to help...
Schools across the country are preparing millions of students for the solar eclipse Monday, an exciting opportunity for educators who see it as one of the few times they can bring a space lesson to life. Many schools within the path of the eclipse plan to close completely, but others are getting into the...
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has launched a new video series spotlighting the five Black Republican congressional lawmakers. The series, which aired its inaugural video Friday, delves into what it means to be a Black Republican in the context of the 2024 presidential election and the political world. The series is called "America's Starting Five," and the...
A Florida law signed Thursday will allocate revenues from legal gambling in the state to wildlife conservation. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation that allocates 96 percent of state income from the Seminole Tribe Compact, the agreement with the state that allows the tribe to offer online sports betting and casino gambling, to improve water...
The New York City area was shaken by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter of it was near Lebanon, N.J., around 50 miles from New York City. It was recorded at a depth close to 3 miles. It was the strongest quake in the New...
When the ground starts to shake, many people's first reaction is to panic.
CVS prescription drug plans will cover the first nonprescription birth control pill in the U.S., eliminating a potential cost barrier for many women. The company’s pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), CVS Caremark, said Opill will be added to its preventive services oral contraceptives list for April 2024, meaning it will be covered at no cost for...
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake shook the New York City area on Friday morning, according to the USGS, with rumblings felt across the Northeast.
Parts of North America will go dark for a brief period Monday due to the solar eclipse, the last one to hit the lower 48 for two decades, and states are preparing for an influx of tourists for the rare event. The path of the eclipse will cast the moon’s shadow over communities from the...
Israel’s airstrike on an Iranian Embassy compound in Syria’s capital has spurred fears of a renewed aim at U.S. interests in the region, despite American officials claiming no advanced knowledge of the attack. Former U.S. officials and experts say the strike, which Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said killed two senior members and five officers...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) was dinged on social media Friday after saying that the 4.8 magnitude earthquake that shook New York hit “west of Manhattan” rather than mentioning New Jersey. “A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit west of Manhattan and has been felt throughout New York,” Hochul said in a post on X, formerly...
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Friday! An earthquake shook New York City and the surrounding areas this morning. Between this and Monday’s solar eclipse, I’m packing my apocalypse bag. Here’s what else is happening: U.S. job growth beat expectations once again in March. President Biden called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday and warned him...
