Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett‘s sister Amanda Coney Williams received a bomb threat Monday, which came with the message, “Free Palestine.” Barrett is the most recent Republican-appointed justice on the Supreme Court, nominated by President Donald Trump during his first term. Since her nomination, the court has ruled against federal abortion protections, affirmative action, […]
Russia rejected the United States-brokered ceasefire agreement for the war in Ukraine. Yuri Ushakov, a high-level aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, dismissed the bid as a move to help Ukraine regroup while it’s on the back foot. Ukraine agreed to the 30-day ceasefire proposal that was developed during talks in Saudi Arabia. Ushakov told […]
A growing number of House vacancies are giving governors the power to hold seats open indefinitely, casting uncertainty over Republicans’ narrow control of the lower chamber. Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has yet to release a time frame for a special election following the death of Texas Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner last week. Republicans, meanwhile, fear […]
Senate Democrats are facing a flurry of retirements in key states next year, turning up the heat on already competitive races against the backdrop of an unforgiving election map heavily favoring Republicans to retain control. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) was the latest to reveal Wednesday that she would not seek reelection in the 2026 midterm […]
The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., is approaching. One of the largest celebrations of the iconic cherry blossom trees in the U.S., the festival is just over a week away and often draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. Here’s what to expect from this year’s event. Key dates March 14 — The Pink […]
As the junior senator from Oklahoma, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), 47, has amassed an unusual level of clout in a chamber that values seniority. The former MMA fighter and father of six has found his place in Washington, D.C., with an ease that crosses every dividing line in politics. He’s forged relationships in both chambers, […]
Another company announced it is making a sizable investment in the nation’s manufacturing in 2025. GE Aerospace plans to invest nearly $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing this year, according to a company release issued this week. The Ohio-based aircraft engine supplier is pouring the money into strengthening manufacturing in its factories and spurring innovation at […]
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is ordering an evaluation of the fitness and grooming standards of the U.S. military. The department-wide review will analyze all U.S. military branches “U.S. military branches pertaining to physical fitness, body composition, and grooming, which includes but is not limited to beards.” The decision to review the military standards was […]
The two judges vying to be Wisconsin’s newest Supreme Court justice argued over who is more impartial during a heated debate on Wednesday evening. Waukesha County Circuit Judge Brad Schimel, a conservative, and Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford, a liberal, sparred on topics of abortion, crime, and partisanship. Hovering over the pivotal contest is the […]
A Colorado police chief noted how “disappointed” he was in the criminal justice system that allowed Lucy Grace Nelson, formerly known as Justin Thomas Nelson, to be released from custody after being arrested on arson and vandalism charges at a Tesla dealership. Nelson pleaded not guilty on Tuesday after being arrested in February for allegedly […]
