Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if $250m renovation not done
US president’s lawyers in court filing say Washington arts complex must undergo repairs or risk demolition
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Ontario's Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cauti...
'Unconscionable': Lawyers hit back after DOJ suggests Kennedy Center demolition
A DOJ court filing argues the center faces a "death spiral" without Trump help.
RNC Send Bizarre Fundraising Text Purporting To Be From JD Vance: ‘Groceries Cost What They Cost’
The Republican National Committee reportedly sent a fundraising text in Vice President JD Vance’s name on Tuesday, bluntly declaring, “Groceries cost what th...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom puts Sacramento-area mansion up for sale
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to leave office at the end of this term, he has placed his Sacramento-area mansion on the market.
Instagram head Mosseri, at children's addiction trial, says few teenagers knew of safety feature
By Greg Bensinger, Diana Novak Jones and Jonathan Stempel OAKLAND, California, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The top executive at Instagram said few teenagers used a ke...
Trump’s pick for open House seat in Kentucky scrubs president from campaign website
President Trump’s pick to replace Republican Rep. Andy Barr (Ky.) in the House has completely scrubbed the president from his campaign website. Former state Sen. Ralph Alvarado’s (R) campaign website no longer features an image of the candidate next to Trump with them both giving a thumbs-up and shifted from branding himself as a national…
Trump and Vance to keynote Republicans' midterm convention in Texas
As if there was any doubt, Republicans’ midterm convention will be the Donald Trump show, with the president appearing at both nights of the event in Dallas...
Gavin Newsom puts Spanish-style California mansion up for sale for $7.5m
The 12-bath, seven-bed home near the state capital boasts a 5,000-bottle wine cellar, a pool and a tennis court
Judge Jeanine Hit With Fresh Humiliation Over Trump’s Violent Call
Jeanine Pirro is taking heat from a legal watchdog for her boss’ deranged threat to lawmakers. The Legal Accountability Center has filed a bar complaint agai...
Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags on
CAIRO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Iran said it had restarted talks with neighbor Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz as it faces heightened economic pressure from U....
Florida aims to drop some school vaccine requirements – including several backed by Trump
Last year, Florida’s surgeon general said he hoped to end vaccine mandates in the state – equating them to a form of ‘slavery’
Israel removes Netherlands representatives from Gaza center following settlement goods ban
In a statement released on X/Twitter, Sa’ar highlighted the Netherlands’s recent ban on the import of products made in Israeli West Bank settlements as an ex...
2 people die from measles in Pennsylvania
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Two people die from measles in Pennsylvania Two unvaccinated people died from the measles in Pennsylvania, marking the first deaths the state has seen in 35 years and the first in the country this year. © AP Photo/Annie Rice, File…
Democrats up 7 points on the economy over GOP: Poll
Democrats are ahead 7 points on the economy over Republicans, according to a new poll. In The Economist/YouGov poll, 39 percent of respondents said they believe Democrats do “a better job handling” the economy, while 32 said the same of Republicans. Fifteen percent said both parties handle the economy “about the same” and another 15…
As Trump pulls back school civil rights enforcement, who will protect Black students?
Education policy experts say states and school districts must step up as federal officials retreat from using racial disparities to
An election hacker has reportedly been hired in the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division
Plus, the White House reportedly seeks more Flock use, the Pentagon’s eye-opening hire and more — all in this week’s Tuesday Tech Drop.
Paxton unveils data center plan
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Paxton unveils data center plan Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) unveiled a plan for data centers if elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming the latest GOP candidate to take a stronger stance against the controversial AI infrastructure. © Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press Paxton laid out…