McBride says House Republicans' bathroom ban is 'attempt to distract from what they are actually doing'

Republican Begich unseats Peltola in Alaska House race

Politics - Politico - 3 days ago

Ex-Bolivian president says car shot at in assassination attempt

His party said it held President Luis Arce's government responsible. Arce condemned violence in politics and pledged an investigation.

Florida Democratic congressman says he was target in attempted assassination

Florida Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz said police arrested a man who was near his home earlier this week allegedly armed with a rifle and body armor.

Cannon refuses recusal from Trump assassination attempt suspect's case

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday refused to recuse herself from overseeing the case of the suspect accused of attempting to assassinate former President Trump at his golf course. Ryan ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

House Republicans take aim at White House response to Biden's 'garbage' comment

House Republicans are taking aim at the White House for its response to remarks by President Biden this week, when he appeared to refer to former President Trump’s supporters as “garbage” — a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Battle for control of House after Republicans take Senate, White House

CBS News has projected former President Donald Trump will return to the White House as Republicans also gain control of the U.S. Senate. All eyes are now on the battle for control of the House of ...

Balance of power remains unclear in House as Republicans take Senate, White House

In January, Republicans will take control of the Senate after flipping seats in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana. The House remains up for grabs, although the GOP has made gains to reach the 2018 ...

CNN commentator says polling was ‘actually pretty good’ after Trump win

Kristin Soltis Anderson, an election pollster, cited the accuracy of professionals in the polling industry during a Saturday appearance on CNN's “The Chris Wallace Show.” “I come today to defend my ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Judge says death row inmate Melissa Lucio is "actually innocent"

Melissa Lucio has been on death row in Texas since she was convicted in the death of her 2-year-old daughter in 2008.

Where do Trump and Harris stand on housing?

Housing affordability is among the critical issues for voters ahead of the pivotal presidential election, as renters and homeowners are feeling squeezed by high prices. Vice President Harris and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

‘I have the father-in-law from hell’: He stole my late husband’s savings — and took ownership of our home. What can I do?

“Law enforcement says they can’t prove that he forged signatures, so no charges can be filed.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

RFK Jr. says a Trump White House would immediately push to remove fluoride from water

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that a Donald Trump administration on Day One would "advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water."

Politics - NBC News - November 3

Republicans urge college athletic conference to ban transgender athletes

Over a dozen Republican lawmakers are urging a collegiate athletic conference to ban transgender women from competition following reports of a trans student competing on the s women’s volleyball ...

NFL at midseason: Separating the good, bad and ugly for all 32 teams, with X factors, games to watch and more

Can the Steelers hold up defensively? Can the Patriots win a big game? Here's what to know as the 2024 season hits the midway point.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

When Kentucky Bans Homeless Camps, Where Do People Go?

Angel Sivado tries to move people from the streets to permanent housing. A new law makes helping her clients more of a challenge.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

Trump says he will give RFK Jr. a major health role. Here's what that means for patients, drugmakers

Some health experts say Kennedy, even in an informal role, could potentially lead to real consequences for patients, drugmakers and the nation's public health.

Business - CNBC - November 6

What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?

The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel.

What will be on Senate Republican leader John Thune's plate?

Senate Republicans elected South Dakota's John Thune to replace Mitch McConnell as the new majority leader. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on how the vote went down and ...

Markets called Trump right — but what do they do now?

The bond vigilantes have woken up and taken note of the former president’s big win

World - Financial Times - November 6

What do Cabinet members do? Here are the expectations for each role

These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.

What do hundreds of beavers have to do with the future of movies?

The low-budget movie “Hundreds of Beavers” has turned into a lo-fi legend

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Israel strikes back: What will Iran do next?

Iran says it has right to defend itself after Israeli attack

And what could Harris/Trump do differently?

Giorgia Meloni Knows Exactly What She’s Doing

In a country where cabinets and positive approval ratings are infamously short-lived, Italy’s prime minister is becoming a rare paragon of stability.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

What Do You Like Most About Halloween?

Elaborate lawn decorations. Bags of candy. Creative costumes. What’s your favorite part of the holiday? What could you do without?