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Authorities to Update Public on Search of Home Tied to Man Convicted of Killing Kristin Smart
Authorities plan to update the public Friday on a grounds search at a home connected to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996. Her body was never found.
Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:50 EDTTrump Plans to Bring a Smaller CEO Delegation to Beijing Summit
The White House has invited a scaled-back CEO delegation to accompany President Donald Trump to Beijing next week, five sources briefed on preparations said, reflecting divisions in the administration on economic policy toward China and limited expectations for the summit.
Fri, 08 May 2026 06:51:53 EDTNewsmax Audience Surges in April, Hits Records in Growth
Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) announced today that the company continues to deliver strong audience growth across its cable channel, streaming services, digital properties, and social media platforms.
Thu, 07 May 2026 22:48:50 EDTMemphis Lawmaker Calls for City Secession After Map Vote
A Tennessee Democrat on Thursday called for Memphis to secede from the state after Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed a new congressional map that splits Tennessee's only majority-Black district into three parts.
Thu, 07 May 2026 22:08:50 EDTMan Who Attacked Rep. Omar With Syringe Pleads Guilty
A Minneapolis man who wielded a syringe and sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has pleaded guilty to assaulting a U.S. officer, according to NBC News.
Thu, 07 May 2026 22:07:14 EDTReport: Red States Gain $2.2T as Blue States Lose $2T
States won by President Donald Trump in the 2024 election collectively gained more than $2.2 trillion in adjusted gross income from interstate migration between 2012 and 2023, while states won by Vice President Kamala Harris lost nearly $2 trillion during the same period.
Thu, 07 May 2026 21:57:19 EDTFEMA Council Urges Leaner Agency, More State Control
The Federal Emergency Management Agency should be transformed into a smaller, coordination-focused department that shifts primary disaster responsibilities to states and local governments, according to a report issued Thursday by a review council.
Thu, 07 May 2026 21:44:54 EDTCyberattack Hits System That Thousands of Schools Use as Finals Loom
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline Thursday during a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals and underscoring education's dependence on technology.
Thu, 07 May 2026 21:18:33 EDTTrump in Surprise Visit to See Lincoln Memorial Pool Renovations
President Donald Trump made a surprise visit on Thursday to inspect renovations to the Lincoln Memorial's reflecting pool, one of several high-profile projects the former real estate developer is pursuing across the nation's capital as he seeks to leave a visible mark on...
Thu, 07 May 2026 20:37:31 EDTJudge: WH Cancellation of Humanities Grants Was Unconstitutional
The Trump administration's cancellation of more than $100 million in humanities grants to scholars, writers, research groups and other organizations was unconstitutional, and the Department of Government Efficiency had no authority to end the funding, a federal judge in New...
Thu, 07 May 2026 20:30:09 EDTWar Dept: Pentagon Won't Rely on One AI Vendor
Emil Michael, Department of War undersecretary for research and engineering, said Thursday the Pentagon is moving away from relying on a single artificial intelligence provider after previously becoming too dependent on Anthropic for classified AI work.
Thu, 07 May 2026 20:24:51 EDTUS Launches Review of Mexican Consulates
The State Department has started a review of the more than 50 Mexican consulates operating in the United States, a State Department official said Thursday.
Thu, 07 May 2026 19:51:38 EDTJudge Agrees to Cancel Comey Court Appearance
A federal judge granted former FBI Director James Comey's request to cancel his upcoming court appearance.
Thu, 07 May 2026 19:33:49 EDTTrump: Retaliatory Strikes 'Love Tap'; Iran Says Truce Broken
President Donald Trump said Thursday that retaliatory strikes by American forces against Iran were just a "love tap" and that the ceasefire in effect since April 7 remains intact. The U.S. military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran earlier Thursday.
Thu, 07 May 2026 17:27:37 EDTWorld Cup Ticket Prices Dropping Across US
The current get-in price to a group-stage game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has dropped 17.1% on the secondary market in the past two weeks.
Thu, 07 May 2026 19:11:56 EDTBrazil's Lula: Trump Said US Won't Invade Cuba
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Thursday he was encouraged by what he understood to be comments from President Donald Trump indicating the U.S. has no plans to invade Cuba, calling it a "great sign" amid renewed discussion about easing tension.
Thu, 07 May 2026 18:54:18 EDTRemington Poll: Paxton Up by Double Digits in Texas Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leads U.S. Sen. John Cornyn 47% to 36% in a new Remington Research Group poll of likely voters in the Republican runoff election for Texas' U.S. Senate seat.
Thu, 07 May 2026 17:49:49 EDTIt's a Girl! Karoline Leavitt Announces Daughter's Birth
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday that she and her husband recently welcomed a baby girl, Viviana.
Thu, 07 May 2026 18:19:47 EDTTrade Court Blocks Trump's New Global Tariffs in Legal Setback
A federal trade court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump's new 10% global tariffs for the small businesses and the state of Washington that challenged the levies, handing the administration another legal setback.
Thu, 07 May 2026 18:03:25 EDTHouse Dems Mock Kash Patel Over Bourbon Bottle Report
House Democrats on the Judiciary Committee mocked FBI Director Kash Patel in a social media post Thursday following reports about his alleged drinking habits and customized bourbon bottles.
Thu, 07 May 2026 17:05:42 EDT