Putin Expresses Condolences to Xi After Deadly Coal Mine Explosion in China’s Shanxi Province Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping following a deadly gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi province, according to a telegram published on the Kremlin’s website. [1] The explosion occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qingyuan County on May 23, 2026, while 247 workers were underground. [2] Rescue operations were ongoing as of Saturday, authorities said. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. [3] Details of the Mine Explosion The gas explosion at the Liushenyu…
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Qatar and Saudi Arabia Stress Diplomacy in Iran-U.S. Talks Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held discussions with the foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Jordan regarding ongoing Pakistan-led mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, according to Qatar’s foreign ministry. In a summary of Sheikh Mohammed’s call with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Al Jazeera reported that both sides stressed the importance of resolving regional crises through peaceful dialogue and coordinating diplomatic efforts to support de-escalation, as cited by Middle East Eye. [1] The talks come as a Qatari…
China likely placed an estimated 430,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude into strategic and commercial reserves in April, even as its crude imports slumped to the lowest level since July 2022, according to estimates by Reuters columnist Clyde Russell based on official data. [1] Crude imports fell 20% year-on-year to 9.25 million bpd in April, the lowest monthly figure since July 2022, according to official Chinese customs data cited by multiple analysts. Refinery throughput also dropped to its lowest since August 2022 as China reduced processing rates. The buildup occurred during the world’s largest-ever supply shock, triggered by the…
Indonesia’s nickel gambit: How the world’s top producer is reshaping the global battery metal market Indonesia is tightening control over nickel production, causing price volatility and supply chain concerns for electric vehicle batteries. Nickel prices rose after reports of 10–15% capacity maintenance at Weda Bay, with futures climbing to $19,165 per ton before settling at $18,806. Indonesia accounts for over half of global nickel output and has cut mining quotas and restricted exports to support domestic battery manufacturing. Production constraints have been worsened by falling ore supplies, rising costs, and power reallocation to new aluminum capacity. BloombergNEF forecasts nickel prices…
A report from NutritionFacts.org highlights prebiotic foods as essential for feeding beneficial gut bacteria and maintaining microbiome health. The concept of prebiotics was introduced in a highly cited scientific paper, “Dietary Modulation of the Human Colonic Microbiota,” according to the report. Prebiotics include dietary fiber and resistant starch, components that nourish the gut microbiome. Prebiotics are defined as dietary ingredients that positively influence the composition and functioning of the gut microbiome, according to Susan Blum in her book “Healing Arthritis.” [1] Registered dietitian nutritionist Molly Knudsen recommends daily consumption of prebiotic fibers as one of two key habits for gut…
20-Minute Exercise Session Linked to Increased Memory-Related Brain Activity, Study Finds A 20-minute session of moderate cycling led to increased high-frequency brain waves associated with memory and learning, according to a study published in Brain Communications. Researchers recorded direct neural activity from the hippocampus in 14 epilepsy patients before and after exercise, observing a rise in “ripple” events. The findings provide direct human evidence for a mechanism linking short bursts of exercise to cognitive function, the authors stated. Physical activity has long been known to enhance cognitive processes, but the neural underpinnings have been difficult to capture in humans. This…
Evening types (night owls) face a higher risk of depressive symptoms, not due to shorter sleep duration, but due to poorer sleep quality, higher alcohol consumption and a tendency toward repetitive negative thinking (rumination). Irregular sleep schedules caused by “social jet lag” disrupt the body’s mood-regulating circadian rhythm. Additionally, higher alcohol intake among night owls fragments sleep, suppresses REM cycles and fuels nighttime rumination. Night owls are more vulnerable to late-night negative thought spirals because they score lower in “acting with awareness” (mindfulness). Morning people, by contrast, have more consistent sleep that supports the brain’s emotional regulation. The study recommends…
The FBI arrested a former CIA official last week after investigators discovered hundreds of gold bars hidden at his home in Virginia, according to court documents reported by NBC News on Wednesday.The official, identified as David Rush, was charged with criminal theft of public money in a complaint filed last week in the Eastern District of Virginia. He has also been accused of lying to employers about his background for nearly two decades. The CIA and FBI confirmed Rush’s arrest to the outlet in a joint statement and said CIA Director John Ratcliffe referred Rush for a criminal investigation. “After…
The Justice Department is reportedly investigating whether E. Jean Carroll, an 82-year-old former magazine writer who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, committed perjury in civil lawsuits against the president.Carroll accused Trump in a civil case of sexually assaulting her in a Manhattan department store dressing room in 1996 and later defaming her by dismissing her claims as a “hoax.” A jury sided with Carroll in 2023, awarding her $5 million. Carroll was also awarded an $83 million judgment in another defamation case related to the sexual assault allegation. A source told the New York Times that Andrew Boutros,…
A former senior CIA officer with top-secret security clearance has been arrested after federal agents raided his Virginia home and seized roughly 300 gold bars worth more than $40 million, along with approximately $2 million in cash and 35 luxury watches, mostly Rolexes. The officer, identified as David Rush, who held a management position at the agency, now faces charges of criminal theft of public money. According to NBC News, Rush allegedly used his position to request large amounts of gold and foreign currency, claiming they were for “work-related expenses,” only to allegedly divert and stash them at his Fairfax…
Structural damage to the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., after a tank containing hazardous liquid imploded in Longview, Wash., on May 26, 2026. City of Longview via APAuthorities abandoned rescue operations and shifted to recovery Wednesday at a paper mill in Longview, Washington State, after a second injured worker died and nine employees remain unaccounted for—bringing the presumed death toll to 11.Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson told a press conference on Wednesday: “We’re bracing ourselves for this being the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history.”We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If…
The husband of embattled Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been banned from the department’s headquarters amid allegations he sexually assaulted at least two female staffers inside the building. In one instance captured on office security cameras, Dr. Shawn DeRemer allegedly gave a woman an extended hug during work hours on Dec. 18, the New York Times reported on Thursday. The video is being reviewed by authorities as part of a criminal investigation into the Portland-based anesthesiologist. Sources familiar with the incident confirmed to The Post that DeRemer was barred from the building and that a report was filed with Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department. . .…
SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — A federal judge Wednesday indicated that the decades-old federal oversight of the Oakland Police Department may be coming to a close, following a report that found the agency in full compliance with court-ordered reforms.U.S. District Judge William Orrick III said that he would terminate the federal monitorship and close the case on September 29, assuming the city remains in compliance with the negotiated settlement terms it reached in 2003.“The goal of the [negotiated settlement agreement] assigned in 2003 was to direct the Oakland Police Department to the path of constitutional policing. This is not something that…
The US military carried out new strikes in Iran Wednesday, targeting a military site that threatened American troops and commercial shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.“Today, US Central Command Forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz,” a US official said in a statement. “US forces also struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone,” the official added. Despite the skirmish, the fragile cease-fire that has been in place since April 8 is still considered to be holding. “These actions were…
According to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, the city accepted Police Chief Brian O’Hara’s resignation after investigators determined he had interfered with a probe into allegations that he engaged in inappropriate relationships with city employees. KMSP-TV reported that the original allegations themselves were not substantiated. The investigation reportedly found that O’Hara deleted a contact from his city-issued phone during the inquiry, which investigators viewed as an attempt to shield information from review. Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with investigation into his conduct, mayor says: ‘Extremely painful decision’ https://t.co/aoJEWUPnFf pic.twitter.com/8fXq5PySnU — New York Post (@nypost) May 27, 2026 The mayor described the…
Ships sail through the Arabian Gulf toward the Strait of Hormuz as the sun sets in the United Arab Emirates on March 23, 2026. AP PhotoThe U.S. military on Wednesday carried out strikes in Iran and near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran launched a series of one-way drones, a U.S. official said.“Today, U.S. Central Command Forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz,” the official said in an email to The Epoch Times, adding that, “U.S. forces also struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about…
James Talarico Texas Democratic Senate Nominee James Talarico has been on a media tour attempting to explain his insane past statements as Republicans hammer his radical personality and agenda in Congress. This comes as a pro-Ken Paxton ad blitz targets Talarico’s past comments on various topics, including his assertions that “God is nonbinary,” there are six biological sexes, calling for Texans to reduce their meat consumption, trashing the American flag, calling for open borders, saying he loves “trans children,” and more. A recent ad from the pro-Paxton Lone Star Liberty PAC showcases Talarico’s history of insanity, with the message: “Low-T…
An interesting arrest that might warrant some background material prior to today’s events. Keep in mind there are several indicted individuals from Venezuela and Mexico now said to be cooperating with the DOJ and federal law enforcement. In addition to former Venezuela dictator Nicolas Maduro in the Southern District of New York, we should also note three Mexican officials connected to the Sinaloa cartel previously turned themselves in to U.S. federal officials and are said to be cooperating. Earlier this month, Gerardo Mérida, a retired Mexican army general who served as public-security secretary in northwestern Sinaloa state surrendered in Tucson,…
A viral video showed a Washington state man hurling a rock at one of the world’s rarest marine mammals.HONOLULU (CN) — A Washington state man accused of throwing a large rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty Wednesday in federal court.Igor Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Rom Trader and entered not guilty pleas to two misdemeanor charges, one count each of violating the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act.The case drew national attention after bystander video of the May 5 incident spread rapidly online, showing a man walking along…
The United States reportedly launched attacks Wednesday in southern Iran, which included shooting down multiple incoming drones and striking one ground control station inside the Middle Eastern country, a U.S. official told NBC News.The official described the strikes, which occurred near the city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, as defensive because the drones presented a threat to U.S. forces near the Strait of Hormuz and commercial shipping in the area. The strikes are considered limited, the unnamed official said, and are not a resumption of major combat against Iran. The drones allegedly belonged to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson told reporters Wednesday that officials believe 11 people are dead in a chemical tank implosion that occurred at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company on Tuesday.The incident occurred at approximately 7:15 a.m. local time and the tank contained white liquor, which is a mix of sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfide and disodium carbonate. Officials said seven people were injured in the implosion, two people have been confirmed dead and nine people remain missing. None of the missing people are expected to have survived, Ferguson said in a news conference, per NBC News. “We’re bracing ourselves for this…
Wiki Commons The elusive peace and the ubiquitous clashes. After the peace negotiations between the US and Iran seemed to be hours away from the signing of a successful peace agreement, disagreements ended up pushing it back into tough negotiations. So, after a skirmish in the Strait of Hormuz a few days ago, today (27), another exchange of fire involved US and Iranian forces. Three blasts were heard over the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fars News, as air defenses were ‘activated for a few minutes’. SCOOP! US military carries out new…
Fox Business Network – The Bottom Line – Broadcast May 22, 2026 Memorial Day travel hits new highs despite soaring energy prices – Climatedepot.com executive editor Marc Morano discusses record Memorial Day travel despite high energy prices and analyzes the political blame game over energy on ‘The Bottom Line.’ .@ClimateDepot responds to Gavin Newsom’s war on Chevron, after the Governor urged California drivers to avoid the oil giant’s gas stations this weekend | @BrianBrenberg pic.twitter.com/CamnyupP2u — The Bottom Line (@BottomLineFBN) May 22, 2026 Morano: “The U.S. is the most prepared for this kind of energy disruption that we’ve ever been…
According to the NY Times, the U.S. opened a criminal inquiry of E. Jean Carroll over accusations against Trump. The investigation is said to center on whether Ms. Carroll committed perjury in civil lawsuits against Donald J. Trump, whom she accused of sexual assault. She either lied or was delusional. Andrew Boutros, the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney for Northern Illinois, has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the 82-year-old former magazine writer who accused President Trump of sexual assault, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. Todd Blanche has recused himself. If any case needed investigation,…
The Justice Department launched a criminal investigation into Trump rape accuser E. Jean Carroll. In 2019, E. Jean Carroll alleged that Donald Trump raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the 1990s but she could not name the date or even the year this allegedly took place. Carroll previously said ‘rape is sexy’ and a ‘fantasy’ – CNN’s Anderson Cooper was so disturbed he cut to a commercial break. WATCH: FLASHBACK: Trump “rape” accuser E. Jean Carroll says “rape is sexy” during CNN interview with Anderson Cooper pic.twitter.com/m743Q4Z7Ja — The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) January 26, 2024 The jury…
I have often wondered in this day and age what cars cause the younger kids to drool and writhe in jealousy. It’s so easy to rattle off a couple of the ones many of us grew up with, exotic and mostly unattainable as they were, but featured in so many of the films from the 60s on through, I guess, the 90s. Advertisement Dream cars.Aston Martin, of course. With that guy who always looks so good in a tux. ]]>The brand still has that sexy growl and the stratospheric price tag, so drool is all I’ve got. ]]>The 911 ]]>Enzo Ferrari and…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at an election night watch party held by the Lone Star Liberty PAC at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center in Plano, Texas on May 26, 2026. Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in a Senate primary runoff election and will face Democrat James Talarico in the November general election. Stewart F. House/Getty ImagesTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton, with President Donald Trump’s endorsement, won the Texas Republican primary runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.With almost 99 percent of the votes counted, Paxton took a whopping 64 percent of the vote to Cornyn’s 36…
An attorney for Swift argued it wasn’t realistic that consumers would be confused and associate Maren Wade’s cabaret shows with the best-selling recording artist.LOS ANGELES (CN) — A performer who has used the name “Confessions of a Showgirl” for a column in the Las Vegas Weekly about her job experiences as well as for a live show asked a federal judge Wednesday to issue a preliminary injunction against Taylor Swift’s use of “The Life of a Showgirl.”Jaymie Parkkinen, the attorney for Maren Wade, argued at a hearing in downtown Los Angeles that the title of Swift’s 12th studio album she…
A former Biden official reacted to Jill Biden’s interview with CBS Mornings in which she claimed she thought Joe Biden had a stroke during the 2024 debate. Dr. Jill told CBS Mornings host Rita Braver that she thought Joe Biden was having a stroke during the 2024 presidential debate. Jill Biden insisted she never saw Joe Biden stroke out like this before or after the June 2024 debate. “I was frightened, because I had never ever seen Joe like that before or since. Never since,” Jill Biden told CBS News Sunday Morning’s Rita Braver. “I don’t know what happened. As…
A member of the police stands at a cordoned area as smoke rises in the background from a fire which broke out at a supermarket in the Golders Green neighborhood, home to a large Jewish community targeted in recent months by a number of arson attacks, in London on May 27, 2026. Toby Shepheard/AFP via Getty ImagesA member of the police stands at a cordoned area as smoke rises in the background from a fire which broke out at a supermarket in the Golders Green neighborhood, home to a large Jewish community targeted in recent months by a number of…
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) A former senior CIA official has been implicated in a scheme to apparently steal some $40 million in gold bars that he has obtained from the government for unspecified “work-related expenses.” The ex-CIA official, David Rush, was arrested on May 19, a day after the FBI raided his home and found the allegedly misappropriated gold. According to charging papers, the FBI initially investigated Rush for lying on his resume. For instance, Rush allegedly said in an application to enter the “senior executive service” level ranks that he was the “director of test” for a joint Army/Navy…
Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green told President Donald Trump on Wednesday that he has not heard the last from him after he lost a primary Tuesday night to fellow incumbent Democratic Rep. Christian Menefee.Both men were seeking their party’s nomination to represent Texas’ 18th congressional district. Green represents Texas’ ninth district but opted to change districts after the state’s redistricting efforts made his lean more Republican. Green reminded Trump in a post on social media that he would still be in the lower chamber through January and, therefore, the president had not seen the last from him, after Trump claimed…
It’s hard for me to see Kamala Harris as anything but a spectacular failure. I know not not everyone sees her that way but I’m honestly not sure why. Was there one decent moment in her entire four years when she didn’t cackle her way through a speech or go into some ramble about being unburdened by what has been. Advertisement I get that this was supposed to a deep line that would resonate with people around issues of American history and progress, but honestly every time she said it I get a kind of 2nd hand embarrassment on her…
If you have heard of Turtle Island, congratulations, you’re one of the few people off a campus who’s actually heard of it. Anybody who’s on a campus knows exactly what Turtle Island is. The post Have You Ever Heard of Turtle Island? How Intersectionality Ideology Drives Anti-Americanism first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler speaks at a White House cabinet meeting – May 27, 2026 Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler revealed during a White House cabinet meeting on Wednesday that her agency has uncovered staggering amounts of fraud, including $200 billion in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that the Biden regime kept hush-hush. “We found $200 billion in fraudulent PPP loans that the Biden administration tried to hide and forgive and sweep under the rug,” she said. Amid discussions about fraud and Vice President JD Vance’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, Loeffler made the stunning announcement. As…
The fishermen asked the court to order policies to ensure better treatment of fishers, including guaranteed rest and access to the internet.(CN) — A federal judge on Wednesday denied a group of Indonesian fishermen the relief they sought in a legal dispute over working conditions on fishing boats that sold tuna to Bumble Bee Foods.The four fishermen, all from rural Indonesia, accused Bumble Bee Foods of violating the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act by forcing them to work in intolerable conditions and under the threat of violence.They requested the court prevent Bumble Bee Foods from benefitting from tuna harvested without…
A Manhattan assemblyman wants to tax some federal payouts he doesn’t like at a rate of 100 percent. Gavin Newsom wants to do the same. These people are lowlifes. If they don’t like something, they find a way to destroy it. Last week, the Department of Justice announced a settlement agreement in a civil lawsuit that President Donald Trump brought against the Internal Revenue Service over leaked tax documents. Part of that agreement includes establishing “The Anti-Weaponization Fund,” a nearly $1.8 billion fund paid for by the settlement. This means the U.S. government, through the IRS, is paying for the…
A settlement was never brought before the court before the president dismissed his suit against the IRS, according to 35 former federal judges.(CN) — A group of 35 former federal judges from across the country asked the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to reopen President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and U.S. Department of the Treasury on Wednesday.In their motion to set aside Trump’s voluntary dismissal of the case, the judges accuse the Trump administration of corrupting the judicial process by announcing a “settlement agreement” that was never brought before a judge or…
Sanchez is mired in corruption scandals all around him The Spanish Socialists are crumbling under multiple corruption investigations. Today (24), Spanish anti-corruption police have raided the headquarters of PM Pedro Sánchez’s socialist PSOE party. This is yet another damaging development in a season of scandals that have sparked talks about the government having to resign and hold snap elections later this year. I just woke up to the best news ever. The Spanish police are raiding Dirty Sánchez’s office and those of other members of the Socialist Party. They also raided the apartments of high-ranking members of the party. It’s…
LOS ANGELES (CN) — A California appeals court indicated Wednesday that it is unlikely to block the revenge porn lawsuit filed by reality TV personality Rachel Leviss against Ariana Madix, her one-time fellow “Vanderpump Rules” cast member.Now in its 12th season, “Vanderpump Rules” follows the trials and tribulations of the employees of bars and restaurants owned by Lisa Vanderpump, herself a former cast member of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” For the first 11 seasons, the cast famously featured Tom Sandoval, a dashing actor, musician and bartender, and his longtime girlfriend, Madix. Their relationship was upended when Madix discovered…
The bill, an urgency measure, becomes effectively immediately — just in time for California’s Tuesday primaries.SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — California Governor Gavin Newsom repeatedly derided Donald Trump as he signed an election bill on Wednesday, saying stronger guardrails are needed in the wake of a “delusional” president.The legislation — Senate Bill 73 — is intended to strengthen safeguards against election interference. It places new restrictions on law enforcement, prohibiting someone from allowing officers access to take possession of voting equipment, unless allowed by court order under specific circumstances.It also empowers the state attorney general or secretary of state to object…
A CIA official who secured his position with a fake resume was arrested for stealing $40 million in gold and $2 million in cash. He had 308 gold bars stored in his home. A senior CIA officer with top-secret clearance, David Rush, has been charged with criminal theft of public money after federal agents raided his home and seized roughly 300 gold bars, $2 million in cash, and 35 luxury watches, mostly Rolexes, according to the NY Times. Courtesy Pexels, Pixabay The Story A senior C.I.A. official was arrested last week after investigators found hundreds of gold bars worth over…
Oh dear, the Smithsonian has stepped in it again! In their “America’s Presidents” exhibit, they boldly stated that Richard Nixon was impeached—only to be taken to task for a little historical hiccup by the Richard Nixon Foundation’s Jim Byron. It seems a glaring error slipped through the cracks, claiming Nixon faced impeachment on charges he never actually faced because he resigned before the House could ever cast a vote. Quite a blunder for a respected institution, wouldn’t you say? August 1968: American politician Richard Nixon (1913-1994) gives the ‘V’ for victory sign after receiving the presidential nomination at the Republican…
Former First Lady has granted CBS Sunday Morning an exclusive interview, and the first promotional nugget has caused a media scramble. Jill Biden, aided and abetted by the Elitist Media, appears to want to revise history as it pertains to the 2024 presidential election. Watch as ABC World News Tonight uncritically runs a brief on that interview portion, right before coming out of A-block: WATCH: ABC enables Jill Biden’s rewrite of Joe Biden’s 2024 debate meltdown- key to the pursuit of cognitive decline narratives against President TrumpWHIT JOHNSON: A stunning admission from former First Lady Jill Biden during an interview…
One of the greatest ironies we see stemming from socialism is that, in the modern world, it is most popular as an idea in high-social-trust societies, and mostly among people who live in the highest social-trust strata. Advertisement Even in the old communist countries, it was the “intelligentsia” who were the most avid supporters of the socialist ideology, and you almost never meet a working-class socialist in a Western country. The irony is this: nothing destroys social trust as fast as socialism does. There are low-trust societies that aren’t socialist, of course, but there is no high-trust society that has been…
Credit: C-Span The Democratic Party’s official account has called President Trump’s advisor Stephen Miller an “ugly f*ck.” The riposte came as a response to a comment by Miller in which he mocked Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. ”Fired up. Ready to go. It’s time to take back Texas,” the Democratic Party account wrote. “The Democrats made history in Texas by nominating their first transgender senate candidate,” Miller responded. “Shut up you ugly fuck,” the Democratic Party’s account retorted. The Democrats made history in Texas by nominating their first transgender senate candidate. https://t.co/KaGDLn2naP — Stephen Miller (@StephenM) May 27, 2026 shut…
An oil tanker passes at sunrise while a man fishes in Port Aransas, Texas, on Aug. 9, 2025. Eric Gay/AP PhotoThe Department of the Interior is proposing to open millions of acres of public land to hunting and fishing.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would open 1,450 new chances for hunting and sport fishing across 111 locations in 32 states, including 107 national wildlife refuges and four national fish hatcheries, under a proposed rule announced on May 27.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help…
President Donald Trump came to his Cabinet meeting with a fresh ultimatum prepared for Iran. The president said he’s refusing to let talks be hindered by political pressure and commented that Iran is “negotiating on fumes.” Texas Republicans came out in force to pick Ken Paxton for the Texas Senate race. It serves as an example…
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously rejected a challenge Wednesday to GOP Gov. Mike Kehoe’s authority to call for a special session of the state’s General Assembly, ruling the state constitution gave him the power to do so.The Missouri NAACP appealed a lower court’s decision to the state supreme court, arguing Kehoe overstepped his authority when calling a special session to redraw the state’s congressional map because it did not qualify as an “extraordinary occasion.” The Missouri Constitution states that on extraordinary occasions, the governor may convene the General Assembly by proclamation, where he must state specific actions for lawmakers to…
President Donald Trump’s endorsement of successful primary challengers to two incumbent senators this cycle has some of the upper chamber fearing he may continue his efforts to reshape the Senate in 2028.Trump, this cycle, endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., against Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. Both Cassidy and Cornyn ultimately lost their primaries. The double loss of two senior Republicans is an unusual situation for Senate leadership, some of whom could appear on Trump’s chopping block in 2028.