news2shortsMurder suspect, charged separately in state court, could face death penalty if convicted over Brian Thompson death Luigi Mangione is scheduled to appear in Manhattan federal court on Friday for arraignment on charges that he tracked and murdered the UnitedHealthcare chief executive, Brian Thompson, late last year. Mangione, 26, could face the death penalty in … Read more
The president has a chance to make good on his reputation as a dealmaker as Iran moves closer to a nuclear weapon In May 2018, Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from the Iran nuclear deal and reimposed American sanctions that crippled the Iranian economy. Trump tore up the 2015 agreement, which had taken years … Read more
Lt Gen Yaroslav Moskalik named as victim of explosion that appears similar to previous attacks claimed by Ukraine Europe live – latest updates US politics live – latest updates A senior Russian military official has been killed in a car explosion near Moscow, as Vladimir Putin began his high-stakes meeting in the Kremlin with Donald … Read more
President Donald Trump’s message for Russian President Vladimir Putin to “STOP!” airstrikes on Ukraine echoes a comment made by former President Joe Biden in 2022 in which he repeatedly warned Putin against using chemical or nuclear weapons in the conflict. “I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad … Read more
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is backing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in what’s expected to be a crowded field to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin.
Paul Clement complained that Big Law was becoming “increasingly woke.” Now he’s defending one firm’s right to do just that.
Martin O’Malley says Elon Musk’s incursions could result in disruption to benefit payments that 70 million depend on Social security, the sacred cow of the US welfare system dating back to Franklin Roosevelt’s 1930s New Deal, faces significant threat as it reels under the stress of Elon Musk’s aggressive incursions, its former head has said. … Read more
The region has grappled with dictatorships, coups and inequality. But its democratic spirit remains vital – and offers a lesson for the US Inspiration on how to beat back authoritarianism is in short supply, but those searching for hope in these dark times might consider Latin America. It’s not the first place that comes to … Read more
A new bill in the Golden State would allow homeless community college and state university students to sleep in their cars during the blue state’s housing crisis. A Public Policy Institute of California report found California has among the lowest homeownership rates and the most expensive housing in the U.S., with rent about 50% higher … Read more
Report suggests tech firm – swept up in Donald Trump’s trade war – will make change as soon as 2026 Apple is reportedly planning to switch assembly of all iPhones for the US market to India as the company seeks to reduce its reliance on a Chinese manufacturing base amid Donald Trump’s trade war. The … Read more
