GOP candidate gets busted trying to plant drugs on his political rival
Thomas Ross allegedly conspired to plant cocaine and Adderall in his Republican rival's purse, but his campaign manager wore a wire for the FBI.
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Trump administration warns agencies could stop helping Smithsonian
The Trump administration is threatening to cut off federal agencies’ participation with the Smithsonian Institution, accusing its leaders of promoting a “culture of ideological activism” — the latest move in an ongoing dispute surrounding the world’s largest museum complex’s presentation of exhibits about the U.S. In a letter to Smithsonian leaders last Friday, Interior Secretary…
Maryland’s top court allows Democratic-backed congressional redistricting measure on November ballot
Maryland voters will get to decide in November on a congressional redistricting amendment being pushed by Democrats as part of a nationwide battle for control of the U.S.
Trump announces Telle as acting Army secretary following Driscoll’s resignation
President Trump announced Thursday evening that Adam Telle, the current assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works, will be the acting Army secretary following this week’s resignation of Dan Driscoll. “He is a Great Patriot, who is respected by all,” the president wrote in a Truth Social post announcing Telle’s appointment. As assistant secretary…
What to know about respiratory vaccine recommendations
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story What to know about respiratory vaccine recommendations Several medical groups have joined together to release 2026-2027 respiratory virus immunization recommendations, filling a void left by the relative silence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. AP Photo/Juan Karita, File…
Pentagon sought to divert NIH funds for defense use, top House Appropriations Democrat says
The Pentagon is attempting to divert billions of dollars from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to bolster the agency’s budget, according to the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) in a statement Thursday said Trump administration officials only recently disclosed to Congress that the Defense Department signed an interagency agreement…
Judge halts EPA effort to overturn California car rules
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Judge halts EPA effort to overturn California car rules A federal judge late Wednesday temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort to overturn California’s clean car rules through Congress. J. David Ake, Getty Images Judge Beryl Howell, an appointee of former President Obama, blocked an Environmental Protection…
US investigating if missile hit Iran wedding, Vance says
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said shrapnel from a missile hit the ceremony and killed four people on Tuesday.
Missouri Supreme Court throws out GOP-favored House maps
The Missouri Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Trump and Republicans Thursday, ruling the GOP could not issue a new map aimed at giving the party an additional seat in the House until the congressional lines are approved by voters in November. The decision is a setback for Republicans, who had sought to quickly…
Missouri Supreme Court rules new GOP-drawn map can’t be used for November elections
The court said a referendum seeking to put the map up for a vote must be placed on the ballot, meaning the state’s elections this fall will take place under its old congressional lines.
Lindsay Clancy trial jurors excused again after defense blames one for deadlock
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial was sent home again Thursday afternoon after her defense attorney blamed one “spurned” juror for causing deliberations to extend into Friday, which would be their seventh consecutive day. Jurors appear to be split 11-1 and will return to court Friday morning for another day of discussions, seeking to…
Jim Justice considering run for West Virginia governor
West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice (R) said Thursday he is considering a run at the governor’s mansion in 2028, after leaving it to join the upper chamber less than two years ago. During an appearance on MetroNews’s “Talkline” radio show, Justice said he was “100 percent” considering a primary challenge to incumbent West Virginia Gov.…
Trump takes the risk on data centers
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump, AI industry go on offensive to counter data center backlash President Trump and the AI industry are going on the offensive, attempting to bolster support for data centers as they contend with a groundswell of public opposition that has swept across party lines. © Manuel Balce Ceneta, Associated Press Trump has not shied away from embracing the controversial…
Vance ‘really looking forward to hanging out with Joe Biden’ at 9/11 ceremony
Vice President Vance on Thursday quipped he was “really looking forward” to seeing former President Biden at a New York City memorial service marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “As you can probably guess, I’m really looking forward to hanging out with Joe Biden,” Vance said during a press briefing. …
Postal Service asks Supreme Court to allow Trump’s mail voting changes
The Justice Department urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to clear the way for the U.S. Postal Service to implement President Trump’s executive order targeting mail voting in time for the midterms. The high court previously lifted the judge’s block on the president’s executive order itself. Now, the judge has blocked the Postal Service’s final…
Rove: ‘Time is running out’ for Paxton in Texas Senate race
Republican strategist Karl Rove expressed his doubts about Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton’s chances in his November race. “So, time is running out. If the president wants to have Paxton win, he needs to be tossing a lot of money Paxton’s way so that ads can be run that depict Talarico as the far-left…
Former podcaster charged with threatening to kill Trump
A former California podcaster has been arrested on charges he repeatedly threatened to kill the president.
Smithsonian showdown intensifies as Trump administration issues a stark new warning
The Smithsonian Institution faces threats beyond its $1 billion federal funding as Trump administration claims evidence of antidiscrimination violations.