Dem lawmaker’s response to Kristi Noem’s Kim Jong Un controversy blasted as racist
Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., received backlash Monday for a now-deleted post on X that some said perpetuated racist stereotypes about Asians.
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Minnesota lawmakers debate constitutional amendment to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights
Lawmakers in Minnesota have launched a debate on legislation to amend the constitution to protect LGBTQ rights and abortion; more than 100 people filled the legislative hearing room.
U.S. soldier is detained in Russia, officials confirm
A U.S. Army sergeant stationed in Korea has been detained in Russia, accused of stealing from a woman, two Pentagon officials said Monday. Staff Sgt. Gordon D. Black was arrested on May 2 in Vladivostok. It is unclear how he got there but he was in the process of changing duty stations from Korea to
Jury in Trump trial gets inside look into Michael Cohen payments
Prosecutor Matthew Colangelo questions Jeffrey McConney during former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial on Monday, May 6, 2024. Jane Rosenberg As much as this trial is about salacious headlines and tabloid drama, it’s also about accounting. McConney explained how Cohen’s $130,000 wire to Daniels’ attorney in October 2016 led to a series of 12 monthly
Hamas says it approves of cease-fire plan, but Israel says it has “gaps”
Hamas said it approved of a cease-fire proposal presented by Egypt and Qatar, but Israel’s response was that what Hamas agreed to is “far from meeting Israel’s core demands.” Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh informed Egyptian and Qatari leaders of Hamas’ “approval of their proposal regarding a ceasefire agreement” during a phone call on Monday, the
Signatures submitted in bid to bring California-style ‘Top 2’ primaries to South Dakota
Supporters of a "top two" primary system have submitted thousands more signatures than required in a bid to amend South Dakota's electoral process.
Georgia’s attorney general says Savannah overstepped in outlawing guns in unlocked cars
Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr said city officials in Savannah overstepped their authority when they enacted a city ordinance that made it illegal to leave firearms in unlocked vehicles.