House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations

Washington — House Republicans voted Wednesday to repeal the legal justifications used to attack Iraq in 1991 and 2003, the latest attempt by Congress to revoke the president’s authority to wage war.  The move follows President Trump’s decisions to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities and strike a boat allegedly carrying illicit drugs in the Caribbean.  Lawmakers

New Orleans Mayor Pleads Not Guilty to Wire Fraud, Obstruction Charges

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell speaks onstage at the Evening Concert Series during the 2021 Essence Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at the University of New Orleans in New Orleans, La., on June 26, 2021. Paras Griffin/Getty Images WASHINGTON—New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell on Sept. 10 pleaded not guilty to federal wire fraud and

Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; sources say gunman at large

Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University, President Trump confirmed. He was 31 years old. The suspect is still at large, three sources said. Utah Valley University police said they are going “building to building” to evacuate people.  “The Great,