McCarthy says he spoke with Trump about US debt ceiling talks
WASHINGTON Republican U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Thursday he spoke briefly with former President
2023-05-26 01:20
Supreme Court sharply limits federal government's ability to police pollution into certain wetlands
The Supreme Court has sharply limited the federal government’s authority to police water pollution into certain wetlands
2023-05-26 01:19
Senate Republicans want EPA to drop plan to cut emissions, boost EVs
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A group of 27 Senate Republicans on Thursday called on the Biden administration to drop
2023-05-26 00:57
Dudamel in surprise move resigns from Paris Opéra 2 years into 6-year contract
Gustavo Dudamel surprisingly announced his resignation as music director of the Paris Opéra, two seasons into a six-year contract scheduled to run through the 2026-27 season
2023-05-26 00:56
Threat of US credit downgrade looms over debt ceiling talks
With one of three major rating agencies warning that America’s AAA credit is at risk, the stakes are growing in the standoff in Washington over raising the nation’s debt limit
2023-05-26 00:26
Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes' actions after 2020 election amounted to domestic terrorism, judge finds
The federal judge presiding over sentencing for Oath Keepers members convicted of seditious conspiracy has ruled that militia leader Stewart Rhodes' actions amounted to domestic terrorism.
2023-05-26 00:17
Senators urge Commerce to prioritize national security in chips funding
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Two key U.S. senators said on Thursday they want the Commerce Department to prioritize national
2023-05-25 23:58
Star conductor Dudamel resigns from Paris Opera
Venezuela's acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel on Thursday said he was stepping down from his role as musical director...
2023-05-25 23:50
Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk
While shaky and skewered by critics, Twitter’s forum for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce his presidential run nevertheless underscored the platform’s unmistakable shift to the right under new owner Elon Musk
2023-05-25 23:49
South Carolina governor signs 6-week abortion bill into law
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Thursday signed a bill into law that will limit most abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.
2023-05-25 23:29
Steve Bannon’s trial in ‘We Build the Wall’ scheme set for May 2024
Steve Bannon, the conservative strategist and longtime ally of Donald Trump, will stand trial next May on charges that he duped donors who gave money to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border
2023-05-25 22:57
Gen Charles "CQ" Brown Jr: Biden to pick new Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman
Gen Brown would become the first black joint chiefs chairman in three decades, after Colin Powell.
2023-05-25 22:56