PEN America, Penguin Random House sue Florida school district over book bans
Writers’ group PEN America and publisher Penguin Random House have sued a Florida school district over its removal of books about race and LGBTQ+ identities
2023-05-18 00:19
Biden supported these work requirements for public aid in the past
With work requirements for safety net programs emerging as a central issue in the debt ceiling negotiations, President Joe Biden's past support of such mandates is a point of optimism for Republicans and of concern for his fellow Democrats.
2023-05-18 00:18
Biden says 'confident' in reaching deal to avert default
President Joe Biden said Wednesday he is confident a deal can be reached with Republicans leaders to avert a potentially catastrophic US debt default...
2023-05-17 23:58
Harry, Meghan in 'near catastrophic' NY paparazzi car chase, spokesperson says
By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and her mother were involved in a "near catastrophic
2023-05-17 23:55
Prince Harry, Meghan pursued by 'reckless' photographers in cars in New York
A spokesperson for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan says the couple were followed by photographers in cars in New York
2023-05-17 23:47
Justice Department watchdog finds US attorney in Massachusetts tried to influence DA election
The Justice Department's internal watchdog says in a report that the top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts, who has announced her resignation, tried to influence the outcome of a race for Boston’s district attorney and violated multiple policies
2023-05-17 23:24
U.S. Supreme Court declines to block Illinois assault weapons ban
By Andrew Chung The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to block a Democratic-backed ban on assault-style rifles
2023-05-17 23:20
In a first, women poised to become mayors of Philadelphia and Jacksonville
By Brendan O'Brien A Philadelphia Democrat who promised to hire more police has won her party's nomination for
2023-05-17 23:19
Prince Harry, Meghan pursued by photographers in cars in New York, spokesperson says
A spokesperson for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan says the couple were followed by photographers in cars in New York
2023-05-17 23:18
DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, pronouns, bathroom use and transgender children
Florida is banning gender affirming care for minors among a series of anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis
2023-05-17 23:17
Trump lawyer exits legal team as Mar-a-Lago classified documents probe heats up
Former president Donald Trump’s attorney Timothy Parlatore is leaving the former president’s legal team, CNN reported on Wednesday. Mr Parlatore played a key role in the investigation into Mr Trump keeping classified documents at his private Mar-a-Lago estate, and Mr Parlatore even testified before the grand jury in the case. The departure comes as Special Counsel Jack Smith reaches the end of his investigation into Mr Trump’s possible mishandling of classified documents. “It’s been an incredible honor to serve and work through interesting legal issues. My departure was a personal choice and does not reflect upon the case, as I believe strongly the (Justice Department) team is engaging in misconduct to pursue an investigation of conduct that is not criminal,” Mr Palatore told CNN in a statement. Mr Parlatore also organised searches for additional classified documents at Trump Tower as well as other Trump properties, including a storage unit. He also testified before a grand jury in December when the Justice Department sought to hold Mr Trump in contempt for failing to hand over classified documents after he received a subpoena. “They repeatedly tried to ask me about my conversations with President Trump, which is totally outside the scope of what I was there for,” he said in March. Mr Parlatore also recently sent a letter to House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner that asked the Justice Department to step aside and instead let the intelligence community determine what happened with the documents. The departure comes as Mr Trump faces multiple investigations on the federal and local levels. Last month, he was arraigned in Manhattan for charges related to alleged hush money payments. The Fulton County, Georgia, district attorney is also investigating Mr Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the Peach State. Similarly, along with the documents, Mr Smith is investigating Mr Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results and his actions on January 6. Read More Trump news – live: John Durham’s report on Trump-Russia probe attacks FBI as Giuliani accused of sexual abuse DeSantis reacts to Trump implying Florida abortion ban is ‘too harsh’ as 2024 fight heats up
2023-05-17 22:58
Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain deal in a boost for global food security
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Russia has agreed to extend a deal that has allowed Ukraine to ship grain through the Black Sea to parts of the world struggling with hunger
2023-05-17 22:53