How a Trump-backed candidate’s home turf contributed to his surprise primary loss
Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, seemed to have every edge in his bid for the Hawkeye State’s Republican nomination for governor on Tuesday, from superior fundraising to President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
As ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens, St. Petersburg residents fear more Ukrainian strikes
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Some were woken by the explosions, others pulled back their curtains to see plumes of black smoke rising above the city known as Russia’s cultural capital.
Election officials brace for Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballot deadlines
Election officials are scrambling to prepare for a Supreme Court ruling that could upend laws in 14 states that allow mail-in ballots to be counted if they arrive after Election Day.
FAA investigates close call between Jet Blue plane and aircraft near Fort Lauderdale Airport
The JetBlue plane received an onboard alert warning about another nearby aircraft that was “not in communications with air traffic control,” according to the FAA.
Where the redistricting fight stands heading into the midterms
After 10 states enacted new congressional maps, Republicans are in position to gain up to 16 seats this fall, compared to six for the Democrats, as the parties vie for control of the House.
George Santos betting activity on Kalshi flagged to DOJ, source says
Betting activity by disgraced former Rep.
Ben Folds warns that National Symphony Orchestra ‘may not survive’ amid Kennedy Center chaos
The National Symphony Orchestra “is in real trouble” and “may not survive” ongoing Kennedy Center chaos, Grammy-nominated alt rock pianist Ben Folds warned on Tuesday
California standoff suspect dead, hostages freed
A man who took several people hostage at a California bank building is dead and all hostages have been freed, police said Wednesday following a roughly 15-hour standoff
Trump administration cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs
The Trump administration proposed new tariffs, saying trade partners had failed to curb goods made with forced labor in their supply chains.