Politics

Sen. Dianne Feinstein is recovering from shingles but said she is committed to her job. But if she stepped down, how would she be replaced?

Here’s what it would take to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Donald Trump returned to New York for a deposition following his arraignment over a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

Trump returns to New York for deposition, sues Michael Cohen

A federal appeals court has ruled to preserve access to abortion pills, but tightens the rules on how the drug can be used.

Court preserves abortion pill access, but tightens rules: April 13 rundown

A new Monmouth University poll found 51% of Americans believe President Biden's policies have not benefitted the middle class.

Half the country thinks Biden’s policies are doing nothing for middle class

Gov. Andy Beshear will have to pay three churchgoers over $270,000 over his in-person church service ban during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor to pay $270K for pandemic church service ban: Media Miss

The Biden administration confirmed that U.S. special forces are in Ukraine, but added that those special forces are in the U.S. Embassy.

Leaked intel doc reveals US special forces in Ukraine; White House confirms

A judge in Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit against Fox News says the network has "a credibility problem."

Judge says Fox News has ‘credibility problem’ over Murdoch role: Media Miss

President Biden is in Ireland to celebrate the 25th anniversary of an agreement that ended decades of turmoil in the country.

President Biden in Ireland to celebrate peace and heritage: April 12 rundown

The DEA, FDA and even members of Congress are sounding the alarm about the animal tranquilizer xylazine that’s being laced into fentanyl.

FDA, DEA warn of animal tranquilizer being mixed into fentanyl

After the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, another abortion rights debate is brewing around the Comstock Act from the 1870s.

1870s law sees renewed attention in abortion pill debate

The State Department made an official determination that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is being wrongfully detained by Russia.

State Department says WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich is wrongfully detained

The Delaware Superior Court judge overseeing the case ruled that Fox News' claims about Dominion Voting Systems were false.

Dominion defamation lawsuit against Fox News heads to trial

Top congressional leaders have gained access and are reviewing classified documents recovered from the homes of Trump, Biden and Pence.

DOJ hands over classified docs from Biden, Trump and Pence to Congress

The ballot printer issues in Maricopa County, Arizona, during the midterms were caused by changes to the paper that was used.

Maricopa ballot issues caused by paper changes: Media Miss

The EPA plans to announce tough new tailpipe emission standards to force the auto industry to phase out the sale of many gas-powered cars.

Only 4 in 10 Americans say they would buy an EV, as new EPA rules loom

The indictment of Donald Trump has stirred criticisms of liberal billionaire investor George Soros and sparked questions about his influence.

‘Soros-backed’: Connections to billionaire George Soros face renewed criticism

Another victim has succumbed to their injuries after being shot at a Louisville bank, bringing the number of victims to five.

Fifth death in Louisville mass shooting: April 11 rundown

Under new rules that took effect March 14, Supreme Court justices will have to disclose personal hospitality gifts they receive from friends.

Controversy over Justice Thomas’ trips prompts calls for action, more disclosure

Some pharmacies in Mexico have been selling pills that look like legitimate medicine, but they are tainted with deadly drugs.

US gov’t knew for years Mexican pharmacies sold killer pills to Americans

The DOJ has opened a criminal investigation into the leak of top secret documents. Some of them pertain to the war in Ukraine.

DOJ investigating leak of top secret Pentagon documents: April 10 rundown

NPR criticized Twitter for labeling its account as "state-affiliated," despite receiving only 1% of its funding from the U.S. government.

NPR challenges Musk’s Twitter over ‘state-affiliated’ label on account

Economists are warning of cracks in the system that started spreading before bank failures: Some worry credit tightening will become a credit crunch crisis.

Top 3 things you need to know about the looming credit crunch crisis

The Biden administration is spending $343 million to try and conserve water from the Colorado River as its reservoirs continue to be depleted.

Feds reach $343M deal for tribal water resources, Colorado River conservation

The Biden administration is proposing new rules, stopping schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes.

White House proposes rule to stop bans on transgender athletes: April 7 rundown