Fulton County judge gives green light for Trump Georgia 2020 election case to be televised
The ruling does not extend to federal court, where no cameras or recording equipment are allowed
2023-09-01 06:22
DeSantis-aligned super PAC pleaded with donors on day of first GOP primary debate, leaked audio shows
In an urgent appeal to wealthy Republicans who had assembled in Milwaukee ahead of the first GOP presidential primary debate, top brass for the super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told donors they needed an injection of $50 million over the next four months, according to leaked audio obtained by CNN.
2023-09-01 06:20
Biden administration proposes rule aimed at curbing the 'gun show loophole'
The Biden administration on Thursday proposed rules intended to require people selling firearms at gun shows and on the internet to conduct background checks on potential buyers, in an effort to curb the so-called gun show loophole.
2023-09-01 06:19
House GOP asks White House if administration's remote work policy led to 'reduced productivity' by federal employees
Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are demanding that the White House explain what motivated a recent push for federal employees to work more in-person.
2023-09-01 04:53
Army, Marine units involved in Afghanistan withdrawal to receive Presidential Unit Citation two years later
US service members deployed on the Afghanistan withdrawal mission will receive the Presidential Unit Citation, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Thursday, the two-year anniversary of the withdrawal.
2023-09-01 04:18
'This is a life-changing event': Floridians start an arduous recovery as Idalia keeps thrashing North Carolina
Tropical Storm Idalia keeps pounding the Southeast's Atlantic coast, bringing strong winds and storm surge in North Carolina while parts of Florida's west coast grapple with "significant damage" from the most powerful hurricane to slam its Big Bend region in more than a century.
2023-09-01 03:56
Texas Supreme Court allows ban on gender-affirming care for most minors to take effect Friday
Texas' Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a new law that prohibits most gender-affirming care procedures for minors in the state to take effect Friday, refusing to reinstate a district court judge's stay on the law.
2023-09-01 03:46
Russian military hackers take aim at Ukrainian soldiers' battle plans, US and allies say
Russian military hackers have been targeting Ukrainian soldiers' mobile devices in a bid to steal sensitive battlefield information that could aid the Kremlin's war on Ukraine, the US and its allies warned Thursday.
2023-09-01 03:20
Biden says he'll travel to Florida on Saturday following Hurricane Idalia
President Joe Biden said Thursday that he plans to travel to Florida Saturday morning after Hurricane Idalia battered the state earlier this week.
2023-09-01 02:56
Capitol physician medically clears McConnell after health scares prompt new questions over his leadership position
Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell is medically cleared to continue his schedule, the US Capitol physician said Thursday, after he froze for the second time in as many months in public.
2023-09-01 02:55
Hurricane Idalia's price tag could reach $20 billion, according to Moody's Analytics
Hurricane Idalia caused billions of dollars in damage, but the price tag won't be nearly as high as other major hurricanes, Moody's Analytics said Thursday.
2023-09-01 02:27
Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election subversion case, seeks to sever case from co-defendants who want a speedy trial
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty in the sprawling Fulton County election interference case, according to a new court filing.
2023-09-01 02:16