Bipartisan Congressional Baseball Game Provides Respite From Hyper-Partisanship

Proceeds from the seven-inning game go to charities such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. As Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) circled the bases after hitting an inside-the-park home run, Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.) heckled from the bleachers, “If the rest of the Senate could move that fast, that would be helpful!” These

North Dakota Judge Declines Petition to Block Law Barring Gender Transitioning for Minors

A North Dakota judge has declined a request to halt enforcement of the state’s ban on new gender-transitioning procedures for minors. A group of plaintiffs is actively challenging a 2023 law that makes it a Class B felony for medical professionals to surgically remove or modify a minor’s sexual organs, perform mastectomies on a minor,

Famed Silicon Valley Investor Says He’s Endorsing Trump

A top Silicon Valley venture capitalist revealed he’s endorsing former President Donald Trump and hosted a San Francisco fundraiser for the candidate, drawing a response from the presidential hopeful on Friday. David O. Sacks, the cofounder of Craft Ventures, wrote that he hosted the fundraising event in San Francisco for the former president because he’s

Judge Alerts Trump, Manhattan DA of Possible Jury Confidentiality Breach

The court did not confirm if the social media user was truly in contact with a juror. New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan on June 7 alerted counsel for former President Donald Trump and the Manhattan District Attorney of a juror confidentiality breach, raising the possibility of a mistrial. “Today, the Court became aware

US Could Deploy More Nuclear Weapons Amid China, Russia Threats: Official

‘Absent a change in adversary arsenals, we may reach a point in the coming years where an increase from current deployed numbers is required,’ said Pranay Vaddi The Biden administration may seek to deploy additional nuclear weapons amid increasing aggression by China and Russia, according to one official. Expanding the number of deployed nuclear missiles

Schumer Stands Behind Netanyahu Invite Despite ‘Profound Disagreements’

The invitation was extended a few months after Mr. Schumer decried Mr. Netanyahu’s handling of the Israel–Hamas war and called for new elections in Israel. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) explained his support behind Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s addressing a joint session of Congress on July 24. “I have clear and profound disagreements