An appeals court largely upheld a gag order in Donald Trump’s federal election interference case. Public statements on witnesses, some lawyers, court staff, and some family members are limited. WASHINGTON – Donald Trump will be prohibited from making public statements about witness participation in his federal election interference case after an appeals court largely upheld … Read more
Hamas militants take hostages and pet dog in footage Newly released CCTV footage shows Hamas militants taking two females and a pet dog captive in Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, Israel, on October 7. The claim: Video shows cat resting on Palestinian girl killed in 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict A Nov. 25 Instagram video (direct link, archive link) … Read more
Harvard University president asked about antisemitism, conduct policy During a hearing, the president of Harvard University was asked about the institution’s policies on admissions for students using antisemitic speech. WASHINGTON − Pressure is intensifying on two Ivy League universities and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology after a heated congressional hearing earlier this week on combating … Read more
Hunter Biden was indicted on charges he failed to pay his income taxes. Also in the news: A Texas judge ruled a woman with severe pregnancy complications can obtain an emergency abortion, marking the first such intervention in the state since before Roe v. Wade was decided 50 years ago. We explain the secret push … Read more
Election Day occurs every year, with plenty of “off-year elections taking place locally. But every four years, a presidential election takes place. During a presidential election year, the president and vice president are determined. If you plan to exercise your civic duty this upcoming Election Day, you may wonder if you get the workday off. … Read more
Israel releases video of troops in Khan Younis The Israeli military has released footage that it said showed forces from the 98th Division operating in Khan Younis, Gaza’s second-largest city, in its pursuit to wipe out the territory’s Hamas rulers. Editor’s Note: For the latest news on the Israel-Hamas conflict, please see our live updates … Read more
Reps. Jamaal Bowman, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s spar over George Santos Rep. Jamaal Bowman got into an argument with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene outside the Capitol over George Santos’ recent indictment on federal charges. Damien Henderson, Associated Press WASHINGTON – The House voted Thursday to formally censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., for pulling a fire alarm … Read more
On today’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: USA TODAY National Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey recaps the fourth GOP presidential primary debate. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is leaving Congress. Released hostages slam Israel, saying they feared airstrikes ‘would kill us.’ The top 1% of American earners now control more wealth than the nation’s entire middle class. Norman Lear has died at 101. … Read more
Ian Cramer, the son of Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-ND, is accused of leading local police in a car chase Wednesday that ended with a deputy killed, according to the senator’s office and the North Dakota Highway Patrol. According to Sen. Kevin Cramer, while his wife and son were at a Bismarck emergency room, she stepped … Read more
WASHINGTON – The Senate voted to block a spending bill Wednesday that would have provided aid to Ukraine and Israel as Republicans have clamored for stricter border security measures. The bill was voted down 49 to 51, with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., voting against it along with all the Senate Republicans. Sanders took issues with … Read more