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Jasmine Crockett faces FEC complaint over ActBlue donations

A conservative group filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) over ActBlue donations that allegedly violated federal election law. The complaint, filed with the FEC late last month by the Coolidge Reagan Foundation, accuses the congresswoman’s campaign of failing to properly disclose a contributor’s identity and accepting contributions in […]

What to know about the roof collapse at an iconic club in the Dominican Republic that killed 221

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The roof of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed during a merengue concert this week, killing at least 221 people and injuring over 200. Politicians, athletes and a fashion designer were among those enjoying live music at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo when disaster struck early on […]

3 killed and 1 injured when plane crashes in South Florida near a major highway

BOCA RATON, Florida (AP) — Three people were killed and one was injured when a small plane crashed Friday morning in South Florida near a major interstate highway and pushed a car onto railroad tracks, officials said. Boca Raton Fire Rescue assistant chief Michael LaSalle said the plane crash that killed all three people on […]

Trump’s physical continues long tradition of public scrutiny over president’s health

President Donald Trump’s closely watched physical on Friday continued a long tradition of scrutiny over the health of the U.S. president, one that has been exacerbated due to the advanced age of recent White House occupants. Trump’s predecessor, former President Joe Biden, was the oldest man ever elected president, and his deteriorating health has become […]

How Scott Bessent got Trump ‘over the finish line’ on tariff pause

President Donald Trump’s decision to pause the implementation of his tariff agenda underlines a reshuffling of his trade messaging, or at least the messengers seeking to ease concerns among the American electorate. Senior White House officials maintain that the senior counselor for trade Peter Navarro, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and U.S. […]

Texas rising stars in House preview what the next generation of Congress will look like

Of the 435 members who sit in the House, Texas holds 38, with two members in particular who have demanded the media space and are among the up-and-coming political stars from both parties — Reps. Greg Casar (D-TX) and Brandon Gill (R-TX). Casar, 35, is serving his second term in Congress and where he was […]

Clyburn blames Harris campaign for ‘tremendous’ candidate’s 2024 election loss

Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) blamed former Vice President Kamala Harris‘s campaign team for her 2024 election loss, maintaining that she was “a great candidate” and “tremendous talent.” Clyburn’s praise of Harris came in response to CNN anchor Kate Bolduan asking what he thought about Harris considering a run for California’s governor. Early polling suggests she […]

Trump predicts he ‘got every answer right’ on cognitive test

President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that he believes he “got every answer right” on a cognitive test he took Friday. Trump underwent a four-hour physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center conducted by his personal doctor, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella. He told reporters that they should expect the results to be […]

DOJ charges Butler, Pennsylvania, man over threat to kill Trump and other officials

The Department of Justice arrested and charged a Butler, Pennsylvania, man on charges of threatening to kill President Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, and other high-ranking U.S. officials. Shawn Monper, 32, was arrested on April 9 through the joint efforts of the FBI and Butler Township Police Department over […]

5 law firms cut deals with Trump involving $600 million in pro bono work to avoid punishment

Five major law firms reached agreements with the White House to provide $600 million in pro bono work to causes supported by President Donald Trump, who accused the firms of weaponizing the legal system against him and engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring practices. Cadwalader, Wickersham, & Taft agreed to provide $100 million in […]
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