POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
FBI investigating whether departed counterterrorism official leaked classified info, AP source says
Read full article: FBI investigating whether departed counterterrorism official leaked classified info, AP source saysThe FBI is investigating whether Joe Kent, who resigned his position as a top counterterrorism official this week in protest of the Iran war, improperly shared classified information.
Ex-counterterrorism official says he wasn't allowed to share concerns about Iran war with Trump
Read full article: Ex-counterterrorism official says he wasn't allowed to share concerns about Iran war with TrumpA former senior counterterrorism official who resigned over the Iran war says he and other national security officials with concerns about U.S. strikes on Iran were not allowed to express those concerns to President Donald Trump.
Gov. JB Pritzker criticizes AIPAC after pro-Israel group spent heavily in Illinois primary
Read full article: Gov. JB Pritzker criticizes AIPAC after pro-Israel group spent heavily in Illinois primaryIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker is condemning special interest money that poured into the state ahead of this week’s primary, including from a pro-Israel political group that the billionaire and potential 2028 presidential contender once supported.
Democrats storm out of Justice Department leaders' briefing on the Epstein files
Read full article: Democrats storm out of Justice Department leaders' briefing on the Epstein filesDemocratic lawmakers have stormed out of a closed-door briefing on the Jeffrey Epstein files by Justice Department leaders, and say they will push to force Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions under oath about the case.
How to monitor airport security lines at US airports while TSA officers go without pay
Read full article: How to monitor airport security lines at US airports while TSA officers go without paySpring break travelers are facing unpredictable lines at airport security as the partial U.S. government shutdown strains TSA staffing.
One 'freaking snake' and no apologies: How the Mullin hearing went off the rails
Read full article: One 'freaking snake' and no apologies: How the Mullin hearing went off the railsSenator Rand Paul has made it clear he has little regard for President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, fellow Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Read full article: Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primaryIllinois Democrats ushered in a new generation of lawmakers Tuesday night, picking five new nominees for Congress in open seats that are favored to remain in Democratic hands this fall.
Georgia was going to dump voting machines that Trump hates until things got complicated
Read full article: Georgia was going to dump voting machines that Trump hates until things got complicatedA Georgia effort to dump voting machines that Donald Trump hates may get derailed by fear of a chaotic last-minute shift in election methods.
Supporters say Venezuelan woman married to US citizen has been held in ICE detention for 6 months without bond hearing
Read full article: Supporters say Venezuelan woman married to US citizen has been held in ICE detention for 6 months without bond hearingA series of rallies and gatherings this week outside the Federal Courthouse in Jacksonville aims to draw attention to a Venezuelan woman’s months-long immigration case.
Concern, anger and hope simmer in Cuba after Trump calls for 'imminent action' against government
Read full article: Concern, anger and hope simmer in Cuba after Trump calls for 'imminent action' against governmentCuba’s president has lashed out after the latest threat from the Trump administration after President Donald Trump said he can do “whatever he wants” with the island.
Cryptocurrency and AI industries tested their influence in Illinois. It didn't go that well
Read full article: Cryptocurrency and AI industries tested their influence in Illinois. It didn't go that wellThe artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
US to demand bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from 12 more countries
Read full article: US to demand bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from 12 more countriesThe State Department says it is adding 12 countries to an expanding list of nations whose citizens must post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for U.S. visas.
Trump pays his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East
Read full article: Trump pays his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle EastPresident Donald Trump was present as the remains of six U.S. service members returned from the Middle East to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
Mullin makes his case as a steady hand for DHS but faces Senate pushback over his temperament
Read full article: Mullin makes his case as a steady hand for DHS but faces Senate pushback over his temperamentMarkwayne Mullin says he'd be a steady hand at the Department of Homeland Security if he's confirmed as secretary.
Tulsi Gabbard says Iran's regime still intact but refuses to discuss talks with Trump about war
Read full article: Tulsi Gabbard says Iran's regime still intact but refuses to discuss talks with Trump about warThe U_S_ government’s top intelligence official has told lawmakers that Iran’s regime “appears to be intact but largely degraded.”.
Trump’s tariffs are hurting American manufacturers instead of helping them
Read full article: Trump’s tariffs are hurting American manufacturers instead of helping themThere’s a growing body of data showing the tariffs President Donald Trump said would help American factories are, in fact, squashing many of them.
China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips
Read full article: China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slipsAnalysts say China is unlikely to help the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and it is probably welcoming a delay in President Donald Trump’s Beijing trip.
Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges, escalating fight between states and prediction markets
Read full article: Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges, escalating fight between states and prediction marketsArizona has become the first state to file criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market platform of operating an illegal gambling business within its borders.
Judge orders restoration of Voice of America, putting hundreds of journalists back to work
Read full article: Judge orders restoration of Voice of America, putting hundreds of journalists back to workA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America to full operations, putting hundreds of journalists who have been on administrative leave for a year back to work.
In his words: How Gregory Bovino became a face of Trump's mass deportations and ended his career
Read full article: In his words: How Gregory Bovino became a face of Trump's mass deportations and ended his careerGregory Bovino says he plans to retire from the U.S. Border Patrol in the coming weeks.
As Trump keeps Texas guessing, neither Cornyn nor Paxton backs down from Republican Senate runoff
Read full article: As Trump keeps Texas guessing, neither Cornyn nor Paxton backs down from Republican Senate runoffPresident Donald Trump says he plans to endorse a candidate in the Texas Republican Senate runoff to end the painful primary.
Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Epstein files
Read full article: Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Epstein filesAttorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Justice Department’s sex trafficking investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and the agency’s handling of millions of files related to the disgraced financier.
Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone
Read full article: Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alonePresident Donald Trump says NATO and other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Chief Justice Roberts says personal criticism of judges is dangerous and has 'got to stop'
Read full article: Chief Justice Roberts says personal criticism of judges is dangerous and has 'got to stop'Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is warning that personal criticism of federal judges is dangerous and “it’s got to stop.”.
Jury deliberating in corruption trial of ex-FirstEnergy executives accused of $4.3 million bribe
Read full article: Jury deliberating in corruption trial of ex-FirstEnergy executives accused of $4.3 million bribeJurors in Ohio have begun deliberating in the corruption trial of two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives charged for their alleged roles in the $60 million bribery scheme centered on a $1 billion nuclear plant bailout.
In wake of Susie Wiles’ diagnosis, expert shares importance of early detection in fighting breast cancer
Read full article: In wake of Susie Wiles’ diagnosis, expert shares importance of early detection in fighting breast cancerAfter the announcement that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, Dr. Shala Masood an internationally recognized expert in breast cancer diagnosis and prognosis and the medical director for the UF Health Breast Center, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show to discuss the importance of early detection in fighting breast cancer.
How many rate cuts? Iran war upends Federal Reserve's next steps
Read full article: How many rate cuts? Iran war upends Federal Reserve's next stepsThe Iran war has scrambled the Federal Reserve’s outlook on inflation and unemployment and will likely further delay interest rate cuts this year, putting off any relief for consumers struggling with high borrowing costs for home and car purchases.
Trump postpones his China trip to focus on the war in Iran
Read full article: Trump postpones his China trip to focus on the war in IranPresident Donald Trump is delaying a diplomatic trip to China that was planned for months but began to unravel as he pressured Beijing and other world powers to form a military coalition to protect the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Man charged with planting pipe bombs before the Jan. 6 riot argues Trump's mass pardons apply to him
Read full article: Man charged with planting pipe bombs before the Jan. 6 riot argues Trump's mass pardons apply to himA man charged with planting pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot claims he's covered by President Donald Trump's blanket pardons.
Politics & Power: How strikes aimed at Iran’s leadership could trigger economic, regional crisis
Read full article: Politics & Power: How strikes aimed at Iran’s leadership could trigger economic, regional crisisWhat began as a decapitation campaign is drifting toward a geopolitical and economic crisis, which Iran could survive. Without clear aims, a sustaining narrative, or allied cohesion, tactical victories risk translating into strategic defeat.
Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat
Read full article: Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threatPresident Donald Trump is pushing back against claims by the director of the National Counterterrorism Center about the motivations for the Iran war.
Republicans are launching a voting bill debate that could last days or even weeks
Read full article: Republicans are launching a voting bill debate that could last days or even weeksRepublicans have launched an unprecedented effort to hold the Senate floor and talk for days about a bill that they know won’t pass — an attempt to capture public attention on legislation requiring stricter voter registration rules as President Donald Trump pressures Congress to act before November’s midterm elections.
Trump's homeland security pick Mullin is poised to inherit a department beset by challenges
Read full article: Trump's homeland security pick Mullin is poised to inherit a department beset by challengesSen. Markwayne Mullin has a tough path as he moves toward leading the Department of Homeland Security, with immigration fights, disaster anger and Iran threats piling up.
A $50 million push hopes to make child care a top issue in the midterm elections
Read full article: A $50 million push hopes to make child care a top issue in the midterm electionsAn advocacy group is providing support to candidates who want to expand support for child and elder care in the midterm elections.
What's in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor
Read full article: What's in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floorLegislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump.
Trump team applying pressure to media: Tell the war's story the way we see it
Read full article: Trump team applying pressure to media: Tell the war's story the way we see itPresident Donald Trump and his team are increasing the pressure on journalists to cover the war in the Middle East the way the administration wants.
Trump says a former president had an Iran confession. Aides to his predecessors deny recent contact
Read full article: Trump says a former president had an Iran confession. Aides to his predecessors deny recent contactPresident Donald Trump says a former president has told him that he now wishes he had attacked Iran when he occupied the Oval Office.
WADA is weighing a rule to bar Trump and US officials from major events. Can it really do that?
Read full article: WADA is weighing a rule to bar Trump and US officials from major events. Can it really do that?Leaders at the World Anti-Doping Agency are considering adopting a rule that could bar President Donald Trump and all U.S. government officials from attending major international events — even if they take place on American soil.
Lindsey Graham got a war with Iran. What will it cost the country and his party?
Read full article: Lindsey Graham got a war with Iran. What will it cost the country and his party?Sen. Lindsey Graham is tying his reelection pitch to President Donald Trump and the war with Iran, a conflict for which he's long advocated.
