Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan challenged his Democratic opponent in the state’s Senate race on Friday over her record on public safety, accusing Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks of offering empty promises with gun control rhetoric. Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Alsobrooks on Friday at an event marking “Gun Violence Awareness Day” in her […]
After a seven-week trial, a jury found five defendants guilty for their part in exploiting government funding for a program created to feed low-income children after school and during the summer. The defendants received more than $40 million from the Department of Agriculture for 18 million meals at 50 food sites across Minnesota, which was overseen […]
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is rejecting House Republicans’ proposed date for testimony on the New York hush money trial against former President Donald Trump even as he expressed a willingness to find another day to appear before Congress. In a letter to Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) obtained by the Washington Examiner, Leslie Dubeck, counsel […]
One week after former President Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts by a 12-member jury, the judge raised concern about a social media post shared to the court’s page around the time the jury’s verdict came down by a person claiming to be the “cousin” of a juror. “Today, the Court became aware […]
EXCLUSIVE — The idea of placing a spending cap on an expiring program for nuclear testing victims is being discussed in the House as a way to address Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) reservations about the price tag of a proposed expansion of the fund. Lawmakers from states not covered under the existing Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, in particular […]
Bailey Anne, the biological male who identifies as a woman and was crowned Miss Maryland USA last week, said winning the pageant is a huge step forward for LGBT children. Winning the pageant was a “whirlwind because I knew it was bigger than me,” Anne said, according to a report. “I knew that it was […]
Florida’s Tampa Police Department unveiled a new rainbow badge for its officers to wear during Pride month this June. “The badge incorporates the rainbow flag, as well as the five-color chevron that represents people of color and the transgender community. Together, these colors symbolize the continued progress for marginalized groups within the LGBTQ+ community and […]
There’s a chance for Panera Bread customers who ordered delivery from the mobile app to receive two vouchers for free food. Panera didn’t admit any wrongdoing but recently agreed to a $2 million settlement in three separate lawsuits, which accused the soup and sandwich giant of misleading customers about how much they would pay for […]
When Democrats gather at the August Democratic National Convention, the majority of delegates are expected to back President Joe Biden as the party’s 2024 nominee. But there will also be a smaller segment of uncommitted delegates who represent the party’s simmering tensions over the Israel–Hamas war. They will represent more than 700,000 Democrats in several states who have […]
Actor George Clooney called the White House following President Joe Biden‘s reaction to the international warrants issued to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Three sources confirmed that the actor spoke to counselor to the president Steve Ricchetti after the ICC issued warrants for Netanyahu and the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar for their respective alleged war […]
