news2shortsThe United States Department of Justice has charged Raúl Castro, the former Cuban president and brother of Fidel Castro, in connection with the 1996 killing of four Miami-based exiles, when Cuba’s military shot down their planes. While family members of the victims, along with many in Miami, celebrated the news, it’s not clear if justice … Read more
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are expressing concerns over President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund designed to provide payments to his allies who claim they were targeted by previous administrations, potentially including Jan. 6 rioters. Standing in the way of the fund may be a tough ask for rank and file Republicans … Read more
US Preventive Services Task Force had already been largely sidelined before health secretary fired its two chairs The Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care, like mammograms and colonoscopies, for millions of Americans. In letters dated 11 May, the health secretary, … Read more
Republicans amended the bill to say President Trump may pick an alternative site for the museum and specified it could include only “biological women.”
Wherever you’re planning to watch the matches – we’d like to hear from you The men’s World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada is nearly upon us, kicking off on 11 June. Amid the excitement around the tournament, there has been controversy over Fifa’s ticketing process, the cost of travel, and security concerns for … Read more
Eight nations have won the World Cup. An expanded field and a grueling schedule means a new champion could emerge from the pack this summer When Fifa expanded the field for the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams, the sales pitch included giving more nations a chance at glory. In reality, the favorites are nearly … Read more
Colorado Democrats formally censured Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday after he commuted the prison sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, a prominent election denier convicted in a voting system breach case. The Colorado Democratic Party State Central Committee voted Wednesday to censure Polis, a fellow Democrat, after he issued a controversial commutation for … Read more
A former Justice Department prosecutor was charged Wednesday with allegedly emailing confidential records tied to former special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump. Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, 62, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, faces four criminal charges stemming from her handling of Smith’s final report: one felony count of obstruction of justice, one felony … Read more
Colorado Democrats voted to censure Gov. Jared Polis for commuting the prison sentence of Tina Peters, an election denier who had been serving nine years in state prison for tampering with voting systems.
A former federal prosecutor was indicted on charges she emailed herself confidential files from special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation of allegations that President Donald Trump mishandled classified documents, the Justice Department said.
