Senate confirms new army chief as one senator's objection holds up other military nominations
The Senate is confirming three of the Pentagon’s top leaders, filling the posts after monthslong delays and as a Republican senator is still holding up hundreds of other nominations and promotions for military officers
2023-09-22 01:51
Trump says he always had autoworkers' backs. Union leaders say his first-term record shows otherwise
When former President Donald Trump visits Detroit next week, he’ll be looking to blunt criticisms from a United Auto Workers union leadership that has said a second term for him would be a “disaster” for workers
2023-09-22 01:48
Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to federal fraud and money laundering charges
For the first time, Alex Murdaugh has pleaded guilty to crimes.
2023-09-22 01:28
Ahead of abortion vote, Ohio Supreme Court has ordered a rewrite of some misleading ballot language
The Ohio Supreme Court says a portion of the description of a ballot question enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution is misleading
2023-09-22 01:21
Saudi crown prince says normalization deal with Israel gets 'closer' every day
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) said that his country was moving "closer" each day toward reaching a normalization deal with Israel, the first time he has publicly acknowledged the process.
2023-09-22 00:56
Disgraced former South Carolina lawyer Murdaugh pleads guilty to bank fraud
By Rich McKay Disbarred South Carolina attorney Richard "Alex" Murdaugh, who was convicted of murdering his wife and
2023-09-22 00:55
Rupert Murdoch to Leave Helm of Empire After Seven Decades
Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of the boards of Fox Corp. and News Corp., following a
2023-09-22 00:49
House fails to pass rule on defense bill in another setback for McCarthy
The House on Thursday has voted down a rule that would have advanced a Defense Department bill, another stumbling block for Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Republican leadership ahead of a looming government shutdown deadline.
2023-09-22 00:29
McCarthy gives in to right flank on spending cuts, but they still deliver a defeat as shutdown looms
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy emerged with a spending cut plan to prevent a federal government shutdown by appeasing his hard-right flank, only to see it quickly collapse Thursday in a crushing defeat
2023-09-22 00:19
Ukrainians signal fresh progress on southern front amid grinding counteroffensive
Ukrainian officials indicated Thursday that further inroads have been made on the southern front, with some units advancing "deep into the Russian defenses" -- a possible sign of progress amid Kyiv's grinding counteroffensive.
2023-09-21 23:48
Poland says it will stop arming Ukraine. How did we get here -- and what does it mean for the war?
One of Ukraine's closest and most vocal allies has now said it will stop sending arms to Kyiv, a major reversal that threatens to upend Europe's strategic relationship with the country as it wages a counteroffensive against Russia.
2023-09-21 23:47
Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp. chairman, sending shockwaves through media and politics
Rupert Murdoch, the powerful right-wing media mogul who built and oversaw one of the world's most influential news empires, announced Thursday that he will step down as chairman of his companies, Fox Corporation and News Corporation.
2023-09-21 23:17