Federal prosecutors with the Southern District of New York face stiff criticism after a jury rejected their most serious charges against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, casting doubt on the typically laser-focused office’s judgment and strategy in one of the most high-profile criminal cases in years. Jurors convicted Combs on Wednesday of two lesser counts related to prostitution and […]
(The Center Square) – Republican leaders in the Ohio Senate are puzzled by Gov. Mike DeWine’s vetoes in the state’s new budget but stopped short of committing to possible override votes in the coming weeks. DeWine, also a Republican, whittled out several provisions lawmakers have said would reduce property tax burdens across the state. Both the […]
(The Center Square) – Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and 15 other state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, alleging it cut funding for K-12 mental health programs established by Congress. In April, the federal agency announced a $1 billion cut to mental health funding, citing concerns about diversity, equity and […]
The Department of Justice is considering whether it can charge local or state election officials who don’t adhere to Trump administration standards on voting security. The Trump administration is reportedly driving the effort forward based on its skepticism about the security of the nation’s elections. President Donald Trump previously said the 2020 election was “rigged” […]
(The Center Square) — Colorado recently announced a $3 million grant to provide free naloxone to eligible organizations statewide. Naloxone, which is known by its brand name Narcan, is a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdoses. It works by blocking the effects of opioids such as heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, etc. “Every life lost to an […]
The House is at a standstill as House Republican leadership works to sway holdouts on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, leaving a vote series open for over two hours. The vote on an amendment to the procedural rule currently sits at 215-212 as of 4:30 p.m., ready to gavel down, but House leadership is […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) touted the $750 million tax credit for film and television made in his state, calling it a “big part” of the “renewal” for Los Angeles. Newsom’s signature doubles the current tax credit of $330 million. The governor has also sought to work with President Donald Trump to secure a $7.5 billion […]
Andre Bauer, the former lieutenant governor of South Carolina, launched his bid on Wednesday to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Bauer had hinted at the move in an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner last week. He’s running as a MAGA candidate to Graham’s right, saying the longtime senator had “lost his way” and that South […]
A bipartisan duo of lawmakers in the House introduced a bill that authorizes President Donald Trump to transfer B-2 stealth bombers and “bunker-buster” bombs to Israel if Iran is found to be rebuilding its nuclear supply. Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced the Bunker Buster Act to the House on Wednesday, about […]
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s economic analysis and claimed Bessent had made his “35-year career listening to the market.” Powell responded to backlash about the Federal Reserve refusing to lower rates Tuesday by laying the blame on President Donald Trump for issuing tariffs against dozens of countries. Bessent is a […]
