Two U.S. Forest Service workers were freed early Friday morning after they were taken hostage in rural Northern California. “I’m grateful beyond words that both of our Forest Service employees taken hostage on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest are home safe,” Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz said in a statement. The employees were taken hostage by two […]

President Donald Trump‘s comments alleging Chinese interference during the 2020 election reignited tensions with China, setting up a potentially fraught meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the fall. The White House reportedly said the meeting between the two leaders is still on track, but Beijing hit back on Friday after the Thursday night primetime […]

FARMINGTON, Michigan — Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) called on her primary opponent in Michigan‘s Senate race to withdraw his endorsement of William Lawrence, a progressive Democrat who drew backlash for unearthed comments questioning black leaders in Washington. “He should totally not be campaigning with someone who’s saying goofy and hurtful and painful things like that,” […]

A memorial service for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, in Washington, D.C., the senator’s office announced on Wednesday. Graham’s office said there would also be two services held on July 29 in Columbia and Pickens County, South Carolina. ​Graham died suddenly in his Washington, D.C., home on July 11 […]