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New Jersey Drone Mystery Deepens
FBI officials still don’t have many answers on the unexplained drone activity over sensitive sites in New Jersey over the last month.
A Pentagon spokesperson told reporters Wednesday that there is “no evidence these are coming from a foreign entity or the work of an adversary.” She also confirmed that they are not U.S. military drones.
CEO Shooting Suspect Luigi Mangione Fights Extradition To New York
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in last week's killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, contested his extradition to New York during a court hearing in Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
CEO Shooting Latest: Luigi Mangione Arrested, Charged With Murder
Police on Monday arrested Luigi Mangione, 26, in connection to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last Wednesday. The five-day manhunt ended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania — nearly 300 miles from New York City — after an employee recognized Mangione from police photos.
Syrian Rebels Overthrow Assad Regime After 50 Years: What's Next
A group of rebels declared victory in Syria over the weekend, after a stunning week-long offensive that brought an end to more than five decades of the Assad family dictatorship.
Insurance CEO Killing Sparks Callous Online Praise & Hate
On Thursday, the NYPD released new photos of “a person of interest” in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday morning, Thompson was heading into his firm’s annual investor meeting.
NYC Manhunt After CEO Of Top Insurance Company Shot Dead
The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in the back and leg in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning in what police are calling a “brazen, targeted attack.” Police say the public is not believed to be in danger.
South Korea Chaos: President Declares Martial Law, Then Reverses It
South Korean politicians had a wild Tuesday night after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in an unscheduled televised address. He called for military rule as he vowed to eliminate “anti-state” forces he claimed were paralyzing the government, as opposition leaders control the country’s parliament.
Pardon Me? Some Dems Criticize Biden Move
After months of saying he would not use his executive powers to change the outcome of federal gun and tax evasion cases against Hunter, President Biden said he decided over the weekend to pardon his son before leaving office.
President Biden Pardons His Son Hunter
President Joe Biden announced Sunday night that he has pardoned his son Hunter, who pleaded guilty in September to nine federal tax charges and was found guilty on federal gun charges in June. Hunter was set to be sentenced to prison time as soon as this month, and Republicans were vowing to keep investigating him. This comes after the president has repeatedly said he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence.
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Deal Takes Effect After 13 Month War
A 60-day ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah terrorist group took effect at 4 a.m. local time Wednesday. US officials and leaders across the region hope it will last longer than that after more than a year of deadly fighting.
East Coast Braces For Storm Ahead Of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is poised to be cold and wet for much of the country – as Americans traveling by planes, trains and automobiles are poised to break travel records.
Trump's Cabinet Set To Shake Up Government
President-elect Donald Trump dropped a flurry of new cabinet announcements on Friday evening. He has handpicked the leaders of all the key government departments in a record three weeks. Trump is prioritizing personal loyalty, and nominating people who promise to shake things up. He was frustrated by a number of his choices who challenged him or didn’t execute his preferred policies the first time he was president.
Trump Picks New Attorney General After Gaetz Steps Down Amid Scandal
Hours after former Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL) withdrew from attorney general consideration yesterday, President-elect Donald Trump named Florida’s former Attorney General Pam Bondi for the nation's top legal job.
The Department Of Education's Uncertain Future Under Trump
President-elect Donald Trump picked Linda McMahon, the former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) executive, to head the Department of Education, an agency Trump has said is on his chopping block.
Putin Responds With Nuclear Threats After Ukraine Launches Long-Range Missiles
With just two months until President-elect Trump takes office, Ukraine is escalating its attacks against Russia. On Tuesday, for the first time in its 1,000-day war against Russia’s Feb. 2022 invasion, Kyiv fired long-range American-made missiles. President Biden gave the go-ahead.
Democrats' Play Blame Game, Discuss Next Steps Following Loss
Democrats are continuing their postmortem of the 2024 election, after Trump gained ground with voters in nearly every demographic and every state and Republicans won majorities in the House and Senate. Some Democrats are blaming an emphasis of identity politics for the losses, saying the party should have focused more on working class voter priorities like the cost of living and crime.
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Senate Scrutiny
Over the weekend, President-elect Donald Trump continued to announce Cabinet picks at a record pace, but several of last week’s picks may face challenging confirmation hearings—even in a GOP-controlled Senate.
Trump Picks RFK Jr. As Health Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump continued a week of nonstop cabinet announcements by announcing Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will be his Secretary of Health and Human Services. The environmental lawyer and former presidential candidate is vowing to “Make America Healthy Again” and put an end to the “chronic disease epidemic.”
Trump Shocks DC With Attorney General Choice
President-elect Donald Trump surprised Republican allies Wednesday as he nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz, the firebrand Republican from Florida, to be Attorney General. It is a provocative move that puts the fierce partisan and ride-or-die Trump loyalist with no prosecutorial, managerial or law enforcement experience in the role of the nation’s top legal officer.
Trump Makes Picks For Pentagon, Homeland Security & CIA
President-elect Donald Trump announced a flurry of new cabinet picks in the past 48 hours, moving much quicker than he did during the chaotic beginning of his first term.