Washington — Republicans’ goal of sending President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” to his desk within the next week appears to be on shaky ground as the legislation runs into obstacles in the Senate, with changes that risk bleeding GOP support in the House. A day after Mr. Trump hosted an …
Read More »Smugglers sentenced to decades in prison 3 years after 53 migrants found dead in back of truck in Texas
Two smugglers convicted of federal charges in connection with the deaths of 53 migrants found in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer in Texas in 2022 were sentenced to decades in prison on Friday. Felipe Orduna-Torres, 32, and Armando Gonzales-Ortega, 55, are to be the first of several defendants sentenced …
Read More »Trump praises Supreme Court decision limiting use of nationwide injunctions
Washington — President Trump praised the Supreme Court for its decision Friday limiting the ability of federal judges to impose nationwide injunctions, calling it a “monumental victory for the Constitution.” In comments at the White House, the president said, “This morning, the Supreme Court has delivered a monumental victory for …
Read More »American Airlines flight returns to Las Vegas airport after flames, smoke come from engine midair
An American Airlines flight returned to Las Vegas’ airport Wednesday morning after flames and smoke came from one of its engines midair, officials said. The plane landed safely and no injuries were reported. American Airlines Flight 1665 took off from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas for Charlotte, North …
Read More »Ford recalls more than 197,000 Mustang Mach
Ford Motor is recalling more than 197,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles over an issue with door latches that could trap passengers inside. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced last week that the automaker is recalling 197,432 of the all-electric vehicles, model years 2021-2025, due to an issue with door …
Read More »Second hiker found dead after rockslide in Banff National Park
Calgary, Alberta — A second body was recovered two days after falling rocks struck people on a hiking trail in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. The slide happened Thursday afternoon, north of Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway, about 124 miles northwest of Calgary. Authorities said Thursday that …
Read More »Karen Read was acquitted of murder in John O’Keefe’s death. What’s next?
Karen Read was acquitted Wednesday of the most serious charges in the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. Why did the jury clear her and what’s next for Read? Read was found not guilty of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the …
Read More »Democrats accuse Trump administration of weaponizing law enforcement to silence political foes
Rep. Eric Swalwell is no stranger to fighting legal battles. Swalwell, in his seventh term as a Democrat representing the Bay Area of California, served as an impeachment manager in President Trump’s first impeachment trial in 2020. Swalwell is also the plaintiff in a four-year civil lawsuit seeking damages from …
Read More »The Fed is set to make its next rate decision today. Here’s what to expect.
The Federal Reserve Bank is expected to hold its benchmark rate steady at its meeting on Wednesday, maintaining the same cautious posture it has assumed throughout the first half of 2025. That’s according to the CME Group’s FedWatch Tool, which as of June 18, 2025, shows a likelihood of 99.9% …
Read More »See D.C. route map for Trump’s military parade celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary
A military parade through the streets of Washington, D.C., was held Saturday to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary — which also happens to be President Trump’s 79th birthday. Army officials said about 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles and more than 50 aircraft would participate. The parade along the National Mall was …
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