Biden's pick as top US commander could be delayed by senator's blockade
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON A Republican senator's hold on military nominations will apply to Democratic President Joe Biden's
2023-05-26 05:45
Washington Post: Trump employees moved boxes day before DOJ went to Mar-a-Lago
Two employees of Donald Trump moved boxes of papers at Mar-a-Lago a day before the Justice Department visited the former president's residence to collect classified documents , The Washington Post reported Thursday.
2023-05-26 05:30
Investigation launched after death of Navy Seal candidate prompts overhaul of how 'Hell Week' training course is monitored
Inadequate medical screening and uninformed medical staff contributed to the death of a Navy SEAL candidate hours after he had completed a brutal part of the training course known as "Hell Week," a Navy investigation found.
2023-05-26 05:28
'Peril to our democracy': Chilling lines from the judge who sentenced the Oath Keepers' leader
Judge Amit Mehta on Thursday handed down an 18-year prison sentence for the leader of the Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes, for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election that ended with the violent attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
2023-05-26 05:17
US oil and gas auction yields nearly $80 million for federal coffers
(Reuters) -The U.S. on Thursday held its first sale of oil and gas drilling rights on federal lands since passage
2023-05-26 04:57
It took 54 years, but this man just got his bachelor's degree
Arthur Ross first enrolled at the University of British Columbia in 1969. He just graduated.
2023-05-26 04:55
US warns Wagner Group seeking arms, slaps sanctions on group's head in Mali
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON The U.S. on Thursday said Russian mercenary force Wagner Group may be working through
2023-05-26 04:53
Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil
The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month.
2023-05-26 04:50
Biden officially vetoes bill that would repeal DC justice reform measure
President Joe Biden on Thursday vetoed a Republican-led measure that would overturn police reforms enacted in Washington, DC, writing the legislation "would overturn commonsense police reforms," such as chokehold bans, standards for use of force, rules around the use of body cameras and officer training programs.
2023-05-26 04:50
Target on the defensive after removing some products aimed at LGBTQ+
Target once distinguished itself as being boldly supportive of the LGBTQ+ community
2023-05-26 04:48
How Republicans turned on the FBI
Former President Donald Trump wants to "defund" the FBI and Department of Justice. Republicans, alleging the FBI and DOJ have been weaponized against them, have held hearings featuring disgruntled former agents and are also gaming out ways to restrict funding for the federal law enforcement agency.
2023-05-26 04:29
Biden lauds leadership skills of his pick for top US general
WASHINGTON Praising his leadership and even his culinary skills, President Joe Biden on Thursday formally announced his nomination
2023-05-26 03:56