CBS News / Graham
KatesA federal judge ruled that DA Bragg cannot block a Congressional
subpoena of a former prosecutor related to an investigation into Trump, stating that the subpoena has a valid legislative purpose.
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MSN / Hannah Knowles,
Isaac Arnsdorf, Josh Dawsey, Maeve RestonDeSantis's momentum for a potential 2024 run has cooled due to concerns
over extreme positions and unforced errors, while Trump's resurgence in polls and endorsements raises alarm for some supporters.
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WISH-TVSevere storms with tornadoes, winds, and hail hit parts of the Central
U.S., resulting in at least two deaths, injuries, destroyed homes, and leaved thousands of residents without power.
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USA Today / Susan
PageRobert F. Kennedy Jr. launched his unlikely bid for the Democratic
president with the support of 14% of voters who backed President Joe Biden in 2020, an exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll finds.
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SCOTUSblog / Tom
GoldsteinSCOTUS extended an administrative stay on a trial judge's ruling
blocking FDA approval of mifepristone, suggesting ongoing deliberations among the justices with options available for the stay and appeal.
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Daily Mail / Miles
DilworthSince Bragg took office, suspected felons have been released in half
of cases, leading to concerns that NY streets may still harbor criminals, as the Manhattan DA's office increasingly opts not to request bail.
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New York Post / Steven
NelsonAn IRS whistleblower seeks to reveal a coverup and
preferential treatment in the tax evasion investigation involving Hunter Biden, according to a letter obtained by The Post.
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WZZM
13 The CEO of the office furniture company MillerKnoll faced backlash
after a viral clip showed her admonishing employees for worrying about bonuses, with critics calling her message insensitive.
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Tablet Magazine / Armin
RosenThe number of Jews on major Ivy League campuses has been
cut in half over the past decade by new elite doctrines that downplay merit in favor of amorphous definitions of ‘diversity’ and ‘privilege.’
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ABC13 Houston / Shannon
RyanTwo members of an elite competitive cheerleading team in
Oak Ridge were shot Tuesday morning after one of the athletes reportedly mistakenly tried to get into the wrong car after practice.
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NWA Online / Lori
DunnThe McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office claims leaked
recordings revealing racist and violent comments from officials were altered, sparking public outrage and leading to calls for resignations.
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AL.com / Carol
RobinsonTwo teenage brothers and a 20-year-old man have been
charged with four counts of reckless murder each for a shooting at a Dadeville birthday party, resulting in four fatalities and 32 injuries.
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RealClearPolitics / Salena
ZitoThe number of people dying from opioid overdoses and fentanyl in the U.S.
has increased. Still, the government has yet to take action against major sources of fentanyl production and distribution.
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Salon / Amanda
MarcotteGovernor Ron DeSantis faces media skepticism, being viewed as
disingenuous in pursuing far-right politics to appeal to his base, which may also impact companies like Disney operating in Florida.
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Associated Press / David
A. LiebA 2007 Missouri law, expanded in 2016, allows individuals to use deadly
force under certain circumstances, providing wide latitude for lethal force usage in self-defense situations.
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ABC News / Kiara
AlfonsecaThe Florida Board of Education voted to expand restrictions
on gender identity instruction, building on the Parental Rights in Education law, with critics arguing it limits discussions on LGBTQ identities.
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Tech Times / Griffin
DavisTikTok introduced a policy to remove false climate change
content, partnered with independent fact-checkers, and enhanced search features to direct users toward authoritative information.
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People / Simon Perry &
Erin HillMeghan Markle will not be attending the coronation with her husband, Prince
Harry, due to the intense media scrutiny she faces, which outweighs her desire to support her father-in-law.
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Yahoo! News / Hilary
Brueck & Azmi HarounSwitzerland's strict firearm regulations and emphasis on training contribute to
its 21-year absence of mass shootings, unlike the almost daily occurrences in the U.S.
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Wired / Will
PritchardYes, houseplants could absorb certain
pollutants—including VOCs. Less touted was the fact that these results mostly could not be applied to the houses these plants are often placed in.
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Defending Women: The Birth of a Surprising Coalition By Cort Casady
A powerful coalition is forming, including medical professionals, pharmaceutical companies, and women, in response to efforts to restrict reproductive choices in America, emphasizing the potential for significant change through this united front. |
For the
Left Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
came face-to-face Wednesday with the Texas family of a 7-year-old girl killed, along with her grandmother, last month by a human smuggler who slammed his pickup truck into theirs.
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For the
RightBiden's nominee to be the next labor secretary, Julie
Su, will testify to the Senate Thursday with key Democrats unwilling to voice support for her confirmation, creating uncertainty about her prospects in the narrowly divided chamber.
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