Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy expressed deep concern over increasing partisanship and vulgarity in political discourse, stating it's 'creeping its way into the court.' He finds the tone of recent opinions, which he feels attack colleagues, more troubling than specific case outcomes. Kennedy worries about the nation's future, especially...
Supreme Court justices on Wednesday displayed skepticism towards arguments in a case challenging Illinois' extended mail-in ballot counting rules. Both conservative and liberal justices appeared to find fault with the legal standing of Rep. Michael Bost's challenge, questioning his claim of harm and the basis for candidates with low vote...
President Donald Trump is scheduled for a "routine yearly check-up" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday, the White House announced. This visit precedes a potential trip to the Middle East amidst ongoing peace negotiations. Trump's health has previously been a subject of public interest and speculation, particularly...
President Donald Trump is scheduled for a routine yearly check-up at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday. This marks his second visit for an exam since January. While the specific tests are unconfirmed, a previous report declared him "fully fit" for presidential duties. This visit follows Trump's diagnosis...
US lawmakers are expressing frustration over the Trump administration's fatal strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats. Officials state the administration has not provided concrete evidence, relying on unclassified videos and statements. Despite bipartisan concerns, the Senate rejected a war powers resolution requiring congressional authorization for further strikes. The administration has declared...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem likened antifa to designated terrorist groups like MS-13, Hamas, and ISIS, asserting its equal danger during a White House roundtable. She described antifa as having an agenda to destroy the U.S., mirroring terrorist organizations. The discussion, attended by rightwing journalists, follows a Trump executive order...
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter's interview, where she appeared to threaten to walk out, has sparked controversy in California's race for governor. The tense exchange occurred when a reporter questioned her strategy for winning a general election in a state with a significant Republican voting bloc. Rivals have criticized her...
El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz met with Pope Leo XIV, presenting him with letters from immigrants "terrorized" by the Trump administration's increasingly combative immigration tactics. Seitz also shared a video detailing migrant struggles. Pope Leo vowed to "stand with" immigrants and Catholic leaders advocating for them, expressing hope the U.S....
President Trump announced Wednesday that a Middle East peace deal is "very close" to being finalized, potentially requiring his immediate involvement. He hinted at a possible weekend trip to Egypt, and possibly Gaza, as his administration works to secure an agreement with Israel. This development occurs amidst the ongoing federal...
Tensions flared on Capitol Hill as the government shutdown entered its eighth day with no resolution in sight. House Democrats and Republicans engaged in heated exchanges over funding and the Affordable Care Act. A confrontation between Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Mike Lawler highlighted deep divisions. Meanwhile, Speaker Mike Johnson...
