Top Political News Compilation - Weekend Update August 12 & 13, 2023 (1 Viewer)

Senate Democrats got a scare last week when Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) was briefly admitted to the hospital after a fall at her home, underscoring the slim margins the party has when they ret…

Atlanta-area prosecutors investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia are in possession of text messages and emails directly connecting members of Donald Trump’s legal team to the early January 2021 voting system breach in Coffee County, sources tell CNN.

Even President Joe Biden has some regrets about the name of the Inflation Reduction Act. As the giant law turns 1 on Wednesday, it’s increasingly clear that immediately curbing prices wasn’t the point.

Rep. Jamie Raskin said Sunday that the process to getting David Weiss appointed special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden was "bumpy"

Former President Donald Trump is facing a potential fourth indictment, this time in Georgia, where state prosecutors may soon bring charges over his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results there.

Gone was the helicopter, but Donald Trump is renewing his reputation for defying norms and creating a mega-celebrity’s spectacle at the Iowa State Fair.

Taiwan will not be afraid nor back down in the face of authoritarian threats, the island's vice president told supporters on a U.S. visit that Beijing has condemned, while reiterating a willingness to talk to China.

With the world’s attention on Ukraine’s counteroffensive in the south, Russia has quietly launched a new offensive in the eastern Luhansk region, which analysts say is aimed at undermining the Ukra…

Former Texas Congressman Will Hurd is calling for a 'reboot' at the southern border that includes targeting the cartels and smugglers bringing drugs and migrants into the U.S.

Many Americans say they believe life has been getting tougher under Bidenomics.

The White House is taking on “junk fees,” those extra charges tacked on to plane tickets, hotel rooms, hospital bills and more.

US District Judge Tanya Chutkan wasted little time taking charge of the historic case by special counsel Jack Smith against former President Donald Trump, using a hearing Friday to make clear she doesn’t want a political carnival.

Gabe Sterling, a Republican and a top Georgia election official said Sunday that his "biggest concern" remains the risk of violence from inflammatory election rhetoric

Death certificates don’t always reflect the role that extreme heat played in ending a person’s life even when it seems obvious it was a factor.

Atlanta-area prosecutors investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia are in possession of text messages and emails directly connecting members of Donald Trump’s legal team to the early January 2021 voting system breach in Coffee County, sources tell CNN.

Republicans in Nevada could have two chances next year to vote for who they want to be their party’s presidential nominee, but only one will count.

Gabriel Sterling said Sunday that the criminal cases against Donald Trump have been "giving oxygen" to his 2024 presidential campaign.

Donald Trump’s already daunting legal predicament gets grimmer by the day as new details emerge of the depths to which he was prepared to stoop to reverse his defeat in the 2020 election.

Georgia prosecutors have evidence tying Donald Trump's legal team to a voting systems breach related to Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Hunter Biden’s attorney on Sunday criticized Justice Department (DOJ) prosecutors for changing “their decision on the fly” regarding a plea agreement reached between federal prose…

Police defended the raids of the Marion County Record office and the home of the newspaper's 98-year-old co-owner, insisting that the co-owner was a suspect in the investigation.

Since last year, Abbott has sent more than 30,000 migrants to Democratic-led cities in protest of what he says are Biden's inadequate border policies.

Joe Biden’s aides and Sean Hannity agree on this: They both would like to see Gavin Newsom debate Ron DeSantis.

The death toll from the Maui wildfires reached 93 on Sunday as relatives of the missing frantically searched for signs their loved ones may still be alive.

Former Vice President Mike Pence dodged calling himself a “MAGA Republican,” appearing to avoid former President Donald Trump’s longtime slogan.

Seven people – including a 23-day-old baby girl – have been killed in Russian shelling in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, according to the country’s Internal Affairs Ministry.

A Georgia prosecutor investigating Donald Trump and his allies is expected to seek an indictment from a grand jury next week.

Democrats have full control of Michigan's government, but the crucial Midwestern state may be a key general election battleground in the 2024 elections, as there are signs that many areas are trending back to Republica

Attorney General Merrick Garland granted special counsel status to David Weiss, the federal prosecutor who has overseen the years-long investigations into Hunter Biden.

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Presidential aspirants make the pilgrimage to Des Moines amid a sense of America as nation sunk in a political depression

Prosecutors involved in the Georgia investigation into former President Trump’s attempts to stay in power in 2020 have obtained evidence showing a 2021 voting machine breach was part of a “top-down…

“I don’t think the president is corrupt. I think the investigation will show that. But this is the important part: It’s the image," Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota said on "Meet the Press."

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Barbie fans are driving what CNN calls a "women-powered boost to the economy" this summer. There's one great way to thank us!

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is developing plans to restructure the National Guard in Washington, D.C.

Ninety-three people have been killed and hundreds are unaccounted for days after fires broke out in Hawaii.

Abbe Lowell, an attorney for Hunter Biden, had confidence the Department of Justice's special counsel investigation will produce "no new evidence."

North Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un has made another inspection tour of munitions factories and ordered a drastic increase in production of missiles and other weapons.

Few think the former VP can win the Republican nomination. One analyst says he may only want to rehabilitate his image

Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) has expressed concerns over the recent Iran prison swap deal, stating that Congress should be concerned if the deal becomes "a secret deal."

On the evening of January 24, three sheriff’s deputies in Rankin County, Mississippi, received a group text message from another deputy on the same shift: “Are y’all available for a mission?”

Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) announced he filed articles of impeachment against President Biden on Friday. In a statement, Steube’s office said he filed the articles against the president for “for hig…

Former Vice President Mike Pence says he expects to call out former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov.

Agents from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) were meeting with Ecuadorean police and prosecutors on Sunday as part of a joint effort to uncover who was behind last week's assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.

A shouting match transpired after a top Never Back Down official took umbrage with a Trump backer's hat.

Through “The Language of the Unheard” magazine, our creators seek to answer an often unasked question: What has our world failed to hear?

After months of prompting, I have finally managed to help my husband form a daily sunscreen habit. Whenever I see traces of paper-white cream in his dark beard, I think, ‘We’re halfway there.’ Hoping to avoid the white cast, heaviness and greasiness common in many sunscreen products available in...

It’s undeniable that Justice Clarence Thomas’ friendships with billionaires have given the conservative jurist a lifestyle most Americans could only dream of. But whether Thomas violated ethics rules by failing to disclose that hospitality is tricky.

The stance puts Kennedy — who’s mounting long-shot bid to unseat President Joe Biden as the Democratic standard-bearer — out of step with most of his party.

"I'm not running to be somebody. I'm running to do things on behalf of the country and for the American people," DeSantis said.

The administration of Josh Green’s biggest challenge has been set: How the governor administers the rebuilding of not just Lahaina, but Maui in the light of the devastating fire, will be a big measure of his success or failure in office.

Ukrainian forces are trying to pierce Russian lines in the western parts of Donetsk region where waves of Ukrainian fighters were used to gain a foothold to the east of the town of Staromaiorske, a Russian-installed official said.

Former President Donald Trump seized the spotlight at the Iowa State Fair this weekend, swooping overhead in his private plane just as his chief Republican rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, was flipping pork chops and greeting potential GOP caucus-goers.

If you find yourself needing to bribe a judge without raising major red flags, consider these ethically appropriate and fitting alternatives to a private jet.

Extreme heat is continuing to impact a large portion of US residents.

The suit alleges the Republican-authored maps sought to dilute the voting strength of Black citizens with lines around Memphis and Nashville.

2024 presidential candidate Chris Christie believes Republicans made "a mistake" by not targeting former President Donald Trump when he first ran in 2016, saying they were focused on fighting each other rather than working together to find a more viable option.

Britain's defence ministry said on Sunday there was a realistic possibility that Russia no longer funds the activities of the mercenary Wagner Group.

A federal judge has set off a debate among legal scholars by ordering lawyers for Southwest Airlines to undergo “religious-liberty training” by a conservative Christian legal group. U.S. District Judge Brantley Starr made the decision after ruling that Southwest was in contempt of court for...

Firefighters worked to extinguish flare-ups — when the intensity or spread of a wildfire speeds up rapidly — on Saturday, officials said.

Georgia election official Gabriel Sterling said Sunday former President Trump is “making himself a martyr” and a “victim” as he fights against three indictments and a possible fourth expected to co…

Trump is far ahead in national polling, eclipsing Florida's governor and the rest of the field, who have so far been at a loss over how to narrow that gap.

Presidential contenders descended on Iowa to meet with voters — and in one case, a cow.

ROME — Ukraine’s counteroffensive began two months ago, but in many ways its forces have been preparing for it for years by learning how to fight like NATO militaries, with a mix of infantry, artillery, armored vehicles and air power. But the Biden administration waited more than a year before...

The 2024 Republican presidential race is playing out in close quarters Saturday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, as former President Donald Trump and his top-polling rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, join the crowd of thousands of potential caucus-goers.

For scores of families still hoping to reunite with loved ones, it was not yet time to give up, even as Hawaii authorities predict that more remains would be found in the ashes left behind by a wildfire that gutted the once-bustling town of Lahaina.

Some residents on the Hawaiian island are questioning why there is not more official aid.

2024 presidential candidate Nikki Haley blasted former President Donald Trump's spending habits while comparing their policy differences.

Democratic lawmakers called out their Republican counterparts for their muted response to Trump's criminal cases amid the Hunter Biden investigation.

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Teacher shortages made worse by the pandemic show no signs of easing again this year in many parts of the country.

President Biden has said multiple times that Hunter has done “nothing wrong," prior to the Justice Department's appointment of a special counsel to further investigate the matter.

The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan says insurgents opened fire on a convoy carrying Chinese citizens in the restive Baluchistan province in the southwest of the country.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Sunday he thinks the appointment of special counsel David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware, in the Hunter Biden investigation is “camouflage” and a “cover-up.” “Thi…

The party of assassinated Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio has chosen a friend and close associate of his, Christian Zurita, to run in the nation’s convulsed elections.

A Russian warship on Sunday fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the southwestern Black Sea as it made its way northwards, the first time Russia has fired on merchant shipping beyond Ukraine since exiting a landmark UN-brokered grain deal last month.

WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans have for months repeatedly written to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding he appoint a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden, the president’s son, over his business dealings. Some even demanded that a specific man be named to lead the inquiry...

The Jordanian military on Sunday downed a drone carrying crystal meth that was flying into Jordanian territory from neighbouring Syria, the state news agency Petra reported.

Candy company Mars has issued a new pride package for Skittles that has appeared to have angered some enough to boycott it.

Georgia election official Gabriel Sterling on Sunday warned of the possibility that former President Trump’s threatening words could lead to lone acts of violence, ahead of a likely fourth indictme…

A former Georgia official and a journalist were called to testify before a Fulton County grand jury investigating alleged efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the state.

Donald Trump's visit to the Iowa State Fair aimed to trample on any attention and momentum Ron DeSantis and other rivals sought at the fair Saturday.

The RNC's loyalty pledge is a hot issue in advance of the first GOP debate.

The latest developments from Trumpworld as the Republican front-runner faces myriad legal challenges that threaten to derail his latest presidential bid

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that he will attack former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for not supporting federal abortion restrictions.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a law banning firearms advertising that officials determine produces a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use the weapons illegally.

Deanne Criswell, the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), described wildfires devastating the island of Maui as a “scene from an apocalyptic movie.” Cri…

All 105 soccer fans suspected of being involved in extensive clashes in the Greek capital that ended in the death of a 29-year-old AEK Athens supporter have been ordered to be detained pending their trial

Whether world leaders should engage with the Taliban government is complicated, writes Lyse Doucet.

Trump took aim at President Joe Biden after knocking a reporter's question on the election interference case against him in Georgia.

Former New Jersey governor and presidential candidate Chris Christie predicted on Sunday that former President Donald Trump would ultimately sign the Republican National Committee's loyalty pledge required for candidates to participate in the primary debate.

Asian shares struggled on Monday ahead of China data that is likely to amplify the case for serious stimulus even as Beijing seems deaf to the calls, while rising Treasury yields pressured sky-high valuations on tech stocks and underpinned the dollar.

Last year, Eddie Peterson lost consciousness at his home in Memphis and stopped breathing.

A small central Kansas police department is facing a torrent of criticism after it raided the offices of a local newspaper and the home of its publisher and owner.

African journalist Simon Ateba has filed a lawsuit against White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in an effort to have his press badge reinstated.

Nikki Haley said she disagreed with some in South Carolina who want to subject women who have abortions to the death penalty.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Sunday compared a “public philosophy” he says was developed by former President Trump’s administration to a model similar to that of Russian President…

Russian emergency officials say over 2,000 people have been evacuated from flooded areas of the Primorye region in the country's Far East

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is playing a central role in the opening stages of the 2024 Republican presidential contest, with candidates eager to bask in her glow in hopes of elevating their own campaigns. She’s pledging her neutrality in the race – for now, at least.

Israel says the new ambassador can meet Palestinian officials but will have no fixed presence.

"This is why we have a Justice Department," he said.

Iranian forces have already seized two oil tankers, leading the Biden administration to consider putting US troops on commercial vessels.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is the latest Republican lawmaker to weigh in on David Weiss's appointment as the special counsel in the Hunter Biden affairs, calling it a "cover-up" and "disgraceful."

House Foreign Affairs Chair Rep. Mike McCaul argued the Biden administration's $6 billion prisoner swap deal will prop up Iran's nuclear aspirations.

The Oscar-winning actor talks about his History Channel documentary, "761st Tank Battalion: The Original Black Panthers," about one of only a few African American tank battalions that saw combat in World War II, a time when the armed forces were still segregated.

State Sen. John Scott, a longtime South Carolina lawmaker who served in state government for more than three decades, has died after a stint in the hospital.

After the appointment of a special counsel, the investigation into Hunter Biden is sure to hang over President Joe Biden's 2024 reelection bid.

Menendez has found himself the subject of similar investigations again and again — about once every decade.

Former Georgia lieutenant governor to testify before Fulton County grand jury in 2020 election probe

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday he “doesn’t recall” if he was told by White House officials at the time of a false elector scheme to overturn certain 2020 election results prior to the…

Russian shelling in Ukraine's southern Kherson region leaves seven civilians dead.

A gunman has opened fire at a prominent shrine in southern Iran, killing one person and wounding eight others.

Voters are likely to punish the ruling center-left Peronist coalition, angry at inflation scraping 116% and a cost-of-living crisis.

UN’s impending pullout has fuelled tensions between Mali’s military gov’t and rebel Coordination of Azawad Movements.

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said we must do what we can to stop and reverese the effects of global warming following the deadly wildfire on Maui.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is the latest Republican lawmaker to weigh in on David Weiss's appointment as the special counsel in the Hunter Biden affairs, calling it a "cover-up" and "disgraceful."

Analysts say Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a daunting task in uniting an increasingly polarized nation and strengthening his nascent unity government.

DES MOINES — Former President Trump was the clear star of the show at the Iowa State Fair this weekend, despite a growing number of legal problems threatening to bedevil his reelection campaign. Tr…

Germany's Rheinmetall will deliver a Luna New Generation drone system to Ukraine by the year end, Bild am Sonntag reported on Sunday, citing company sources.

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist.

Republicans are divided over aid for Ukraine. Steven Moore is the guy working behind the scenes to keep them on board.

A majority of people are against Country Music Television's decision to remove "Try That In A Small Town" from the channel's rotation, which was removed from CMT last month.

Five bodies were recovered after an apparent house explosion in Western Pennsylvania Saturday morning that destroyed several homes.

Nigerian Islamic scholars meet Niger coup leaders as regional bloc ECOWAS explores options to restore civilian rule.

"There was no point in time that the president ever told me that he knew he had lost," Pence told the Des Moines Register in a one on one interview.

Closing in on a deal to free five Americans detained in Iran, US and Iranian delegations gathered in separate hotels in Doha – within sight of each other, but not within earshot – as Qatari diplomats shuttled back and forth trying feverishly to broker an elusive agreement between the two.

The Biden administration has found more of its student loan policies entangled in legal battles, raising anxiety for borrowers as repayments are set to start in the fall. The most recent challenges…

China’s foreign minister visited Cambodia to reaffirm his country’s commitment to the southeast Asian country after its incumbent prime minister handed off the job to his son following a one-sided election last month.

Zalmay Khalilzad believes it’s still possible to shift the country toward a more inclusive government through the accord he negotiated.

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday.

Naseem Roulack, 21, escaped from the supervision of two corrections security officers while in a Virginia hospital on Saturday, authorities said.

Republican presidential candidate Mike Pence vowed Sunday to fire the "whole top floor" of the Department of Justice if he is elected in 2024.

One week after a deadline passed for mutinous soldiers in Niger to reinstate the country’s ousted president or face military intervention, the junta has not acquiesced.

The child's death is the first Texas has announced after Gov. Greg Abbott started busing thousands of migrants to cities including Chicago.

Last year’s attack, for which two people convicted of being linked with ISIL were executed, left 13 dead and 40 injured.

Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, on Sunday defended the tentative U.S. deal to free Americans from Iran and referred to it as “not a bounty…

The Post Millennial's Andy Ngo speaks out after a jury in Multnomah County, Oregon, found two Portland activists not liable in a civil lawsuit he filed against them on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

The Maui wildfires in Hawaii have killed at least 93, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, with the total likely to rise as cadaver dogs sift through the ruins of the historic resort city of Lahaina.

Many Americans who serve as caregivers are consumed by the immense cost of tending to ailing or aging family members. And as the baby boomer generation ages, more Americans are in for a …

Zarrius Hildabrand's wife was a medic with the Alaska National Guard, according to NBC affiliate KTUU.

Republican 2024 presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy painted the picture of his first few days in office and left out the Biden family.

The IRA is drawing billions of dollars in new private investments to take advantage of the federal stimulus that took effect a year ago this week.

Britain on Sunday warned citizens going to Sweden of possible terrorist attacks following Koran burnings by anti-Islam activists that have outraged Muslims.

Poland’s ruling party wants to ask voters in a referendum if they support accepting “thousands of illegal immigrants from the Middle East and Africa” as part of a European Union relocation plan.

The long recovery process from the Maui wildfires that killed at least 93 people was underway Sunday as some residents returned to Lahaina and many struggled to find a place to stay.

The Pentagon is discussing plans to restructure the D.C. National Guard after its response to the Jan. 6 riot and the 2020 protests over the murder of George Floyd.

Two men accused of running an illegal sextortion ring have been extradited to the United States, authorities in Michigan announced on Sunday.

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.), who has floated a potential primary run against President Biden, said Sunday he will “encourage” other Democrats to run against the incumbent president wit…

A common practice in drawing state legislative districts has come under question in Wisconsin, where a lawsuit is seeking to reshape voting districts before the 2024 elections.

Jose Adolfo Macias. or "Fito", is accused of threatening a murdered Ecuadorian presidential candidate.

Hunter Biden’s attorney said he is confident that his client will not face additional charges brought by the special counsel appointed to his case. “I’m confident that if this pro…

The move of four imprisoned Americans to house arrest was the first step in a politically charged agreement that would bring five Americans home from Iran.

Argentines voted Sunday in a primary election that will act as a bellwether ahead of October general elections and give a hint at how eager citizens are for a change in a country that is suffering one of the world’s worst inflation rates.

Former Vice President Mike Pence defended his commitment to sign the loyalty pledge to debate his fellow Republican 2024 presidential hopefuls.

The riverfront brawl spawned a multitude of memes, jokes, parodies, reenactments and even T-shirts.

Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio.) said on Sunday that Congress should consider implementing a travel ban on Iran. During an appearance on CBS’s “Face The Nation,” Turner, who is the chairman of the House…

In the past few days, the world has seen an assassination executed and several alleged assassination plots interdicted.

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speculated that former President Donald Trump could make a last-minute annoucement to sign the RNC loyalty pledge.

Parishioners mourned the dead and prayed for the missing in Hawaii churches as communities began looking ahead to a long recovery from last week’s wildfire on Maui.

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy showed off his rapping skills during the Iowa State Fair on Saturday talking with Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Trump said that he won't sign a pledge to support the eventual Republican nominee. Here's a look at which candidates have signed the pledge.

Christopher Smith, 34, was pronounced dead early Friday. He had been in custody since 2019. Five people have died in Fulton County custody this year.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) made a plea to Republicans on Sunday, urging them to support early and absentee voting initiatives in order to win state and federal elections in 2023 and 2024.

An expanding network of social media personalities is amplifying and echoing President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador.

As cigarettes are phased out, parents say new laws do little to address rampant vaping by young people.

Lai’s visit to the U.S. helps burnish his credentials in the lead-up to Taiwan’s January presidential election.

Two people ejected from a jet that later crashed during the Thunder Over Michigan air show on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.

It is unclear if a four-game suspension Michigan proposed to settle a case involving recruiting violations by football coach Jim Harbaugh will be accepted by the NCAA Committee on Infractions.

Tiffany Gomas, who has been called the "crazy plane lady" for swearing at passengers and urging crew to let her off the plane, issued an apology video over her actions.

A plea deal between prosecutors and Hunter Biden fell apart last month following a dispute about an immunity provision.

The death toll in Hawaii due to wildfires is continuing to climb, with Gov. Josh Green (D-HI) saying that search and recovery operations are likely to discover more remains on Maui.

President Joe Biden has worked to steer clear of Donald Trump's legal troubles. His allies are convinced the "indictments speak for themselves."

An indictment in Fulton County, Ga., could come soon after witnesses testify on Tuesday.

A Russian warship fired warning shots and boarded a cargo ship it claims was headed to Ukraine in the Black Sea on Sunday, according to Russia’s Defense Ministry.

Illinois is the first state in the U.S. to ensure child social media influencers are compensated for their work. That's according to Sen.

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) is calling on President Joe Biden to "pass the torch" to another Democratic leader for the 2024 presidential race, saying he represents the majority of the United States that want to move the party forward.

Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school.

Several lawmakers from both political parties in the Senate and the House have surpassed 80 years of age and continue to work in both chambers.

Local authorities say a militia armed with guns and machetes killed at least 10 people in southwest Congo on Friday, in worsening intercommunal violence.

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said we must do what we can to stop and reverese the effects of global warming following the deadly wildfire on Maui.

The issue of abortion had, for years, been key to generating enthusiasm among conservatives. But since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it now energizes Democrats and affects the outcome of elections, including potentially the 2024 race.

Authorities are searching for five people after the shooting, which killed Nyreese Moore, 22, and Naasir Folk, 24. A 23-year-old man was also shot twice in the abdomen, and a 21-year-old man was shot in the head, a leg and a knee.

A small number of Russian Orthodox priests are publicly opposing their leader's support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and they're suffering the consequences.

Author and former psychology professor Jordan Peterson said it is no surprise that today’s youth lack motivation because the education system is “designed to do nothing more than demoralize” them.

“This is a promising step forward for Black voters,” said the director of litigation and policy for the National Redistricting Foundation.

There is growing awareness of gender inequality in China but also a social backlash and a government crackdown on related activism.

The Kremlin's deal to end Russia's mercenary rebellion has added a destabilizing element to tensions between Moscow and the West.

Over four hours on Saturday at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Oliver's hometown, hundreds of mourners bid their final farewell to New Jersey's first Black woman to hold statewide office.

One Catholic Church in Lahaina, Hawaii, has survived the wildfire that destroyed the town surrounding it.

A record-setting Norwegian mountaineer has pushed back against claims that she could have done more to save a Pakistani porter who slipped off a narrow trail near the peak and died there after several hours.

How officials managed the wildfires on Maui has come under scrutiny as the natural disaster becomes the deadliest in Hawaii's history as a state.

Police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, say they've launched an internal investigation into the forceful arrest of a man wrongfully suspected of fleeing a crash.

Airlines are focusing on adding roomier seats to planes after spending decades cramming as many seats into coach as possible.

The Los Angeles Police Department said a group of criminals stole between $60,000 and $100,000 worth of items from Nordstrom store Saturday afternoon.

Contestants complained they were unexpectedly asked to strip for body checks for scars and cellulite.

Trump’s Save America PAC shrank from over $100 million at the beginning of last year to $3.6 million after bankrolling legal fees for the former president and his allies.

Wisconsin parents in Green Bay sounded the alarm over an athlete they allege is transgender and is creating welts and bruises on girls during practice and games.

Ramaswamy promised he would push back more forcefully against China as president.

“If there was a Scammers Hall of Shame, this one would make the Top 10 List, without question,” the Federal Trade Commission said.

‘A POSITIVE STEP’: Five Americans who the U.S. says have been unjustly imprisoned in Iran for years may soon be freed under terms of a Biden administration deal worked out through Swiss intermediaries that would release several jailed Iranians and unfreeze Iranian oil revenues held by South...

Lionel Richie upset fans by canceling his New York City concert with Earth, Wind & Fire Saturday night, an hour after the show was supposed to begin.

The theories behind the longshot presidential contender's rise.

Militants attacked a Pakistani military convoy near the strategic southwestern port of Gwadar on Sunday as it was escorting a delegation of Chinese nationals to a construction project, the military and China's consulate in Karachi said.

From Congress to the Biden administration, there’s enthusiasm for the drugs’ ability to treat mental illness.

The following is a transcript of an interview with University of Chicago professor Robert Pape that aired on "Face the Nation" on August 13, 2023.

The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Mike Turner, Republican House Intelligence Committee chair, that aired on "Face the Nation" on August 13, 2023.

The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Jill Tokuda, Democrat of Hawaii, that aired on "Face the Nation" on August 13, 2023.

The following is a transcript of an interview with Abbe Lowell, Hunter Biden's attorney, that aired on "Face the Nation" on August 13, 2023.

The following is a transcript of an interview with Neda Sharghi, sister of Emad Shargi, one of the four Americans held in Iran who was transferred last week from prison to house arrest, that aired on "Face the Nation" on August 13, 2023.

On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda of Hawaii and Abbe Lowell, attorney for Hunter Biden, join Margaret Brennan.