Politics

Fox News has settled a lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems just ahead of opening statements in the case.

Fox News settles Dominion lawsuit for nearly $800 million: April 19 rundown

Senate Republicans say they will not help Democrats temporarily replace Sen. Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee while she recovers.

Republicans won’t help Democrats replace Feinstein on Judiciary Committee

A judge ordered USA Powerlifting to cease doing business in Minnesota after ruling that the organization mistreated a transgender athlete.

Judge orders USA Powerlifting to shut down in Minnesota over trans case

President Joe Biden signed am executive order Tuesday, April 18, aimed at expanding access to affordable long-term care and child care.

Biden signs executive order with over 50 directives on child and elder care

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said "no" when asked if he's interested in being a vice presidential candidate in 2024.

Sen. Josh Hawley a ‘no’ on 2024 run for president or vice president

The Berkeley City Council voted to ban natural gas hookups inside new builds to reduce emissions, but an appeals court has blocked it.

Federal court blocks California city ban on natural gas hookups

President Biden has big plans for offshore wind projects in the Atlantic, but the Pentagon is pushing back because of security concerns.

Pentagon opposes offshore wind sites in Atlantic over security concerns

American journalist Evan Gershkovich is in a Moscow courtroom seeking an appeal after Russia charged him with espionage.

US journalist appears in Russian court, denies spying: April 18 rundown

The Supreme Court justices will rule on a case involving a U.S. Postal Service worker who didn't want to work Sundays to observe the Sabbath.

SCOTUS to hear case of USPS worker who refused to work Sundays

Chicago was hit by a wave of violence during a "Teen Takeover" event, as hundreds of young people descended downtown causing chaos.

Violent ‘Teen Takeover’ brings chaos in Chicago, mayor-elect responds

McCarthy refuses to pass a clean debt ceiling bill without curbing spending, and the White House says the GOP is holding the country hostage.

McCarthy: ‘I have not heard from White House’ in months as debt default nears

A former U.S. naval officer and pro-Russian blogger allegedly played a key role in the massive intelligence leak.

Former US naval officer spread leaked intel docs on a pro-Russia site

Twitter CEO Elon Musk also expressed concern regarding artificial intelligence in clips from his interview with Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

Musk says US gov’t had ‘full access’ to Twitter users’ DMs: Media Miss

While Ron DeSantis has yet to announce a bid for the White House, a new poll has him, not Trump, leading Biden in battleground states.

DeSantis, not Trump, leads Biden in key states, sets fundraising record

The trial of Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion dollar defamation lawsuit against Fox News has been suddenly delayed until April 18.

Dominion lawsuit against Fox News suddenly delayed: April 17 rundown

The DOJ indicted 28 members of the Sinaloa cartel, including sons of El Chapo, for distributing fentanyl across the United States.

DOJ indicts Sinaloa drug lords who fed victims to tigers, offers $56M for info

21-year-old National Guardsman Jack Teixeira has been charged with unauthorized detention and transmission of national defense information.

Gov’t charges Jack Teixeira after arrest over classified intelligence leaks

Over the last several months, the U.S. has seen numerous incidents of classified documents having been either mishandled or leaked.

Top 3 security stories so far this year that are raising major intel concerns

China upheld the death sentence of American businessman Mark Swidan. He was arrested on drug-related charges back in 2012.

China upholds death sentence for wrongly detained American Mark Swidan

A new report from ProPublica revealed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas did not disclose a $133,000 real estate sale to a GOP megadonor.

Clarence Thomas didn’t disclose real estate sale to GOP megadonor

China is reiterating a neutral stance in the Russia-Ukraine War. The foreign minister said China won't sell weapons to either side.

China says it won’t sell weapons in war, leaked documents say otherwise

Debate over what is known as the “heckler’s veto” is on the rise following recent incidents involving free speech on college campuses.

Protests, violence on college campuses challenge free speech protections

"The Heartbeat Protection Act" has been signed into law by Florida governor Ron DeSantis. It bans abortions after six-weeks of pregnancy.

Florida passes 6-week abortion ban, DeSantis signs into law: April 14 rundown

The top negotiator in the United States vowed that not only will Evan Gershkovich return home from Russia, but Paul Whelan as well.

Top US negotiator vows to return Gershkovich, Whelan from Russia