Cracks emerge in GOP support for Trump’s agenda: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen explores how congressional Republicans are starting to push back on some of President Donald Trump’s wishes.
‘The Odyssey’ ticket rush overwhelms AMC website and app
The journey to see Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” turned into a quest of its own for some fans on Thursday, as a surge of people scrambling to buy tickets appeared to bog down AMC’s website
Rare type of Lyme disease found for the first time in New York
A rare type of Lyme disease caused by B. mayonii bacteria was found for the first time in New York state. It was previously only ever detected in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Kennedy Center lawyers tell staff to remove references to Trump in signage
Attorneys for the iconic performing arts venue said the signage must revert to previous names like The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by June 12.
From The Sports Desk: Jalen Brunson, ‘Captain Clutch,’ ices Game 1 for Knicks
The San Antonio Spurs had taken a 1-point lead, with just more than two minutes to play in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals last night, when something remarkable happened.
NBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto the court during, attempts selfie with Wemby
The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.
Some conservative lawmakers are rebranding June with LGBTQ Pride alternatives
June is widely recognized as Pride Month, but a handful of Republican governors have bestowed alternative titles that both supporters and opponents view as counterprogramming
Senate begins voting on Republican bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol amid GOP split on Trump’s $1.8B fund
The Senate began voting on a bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol as Republicans split on Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
Booted ‘Love Island USA’ contestant apologizes for past use of racial slur
Vasana Montgomery is speaking out after being ousted as a member of “Love Island USA” season 8 after videos resurfaced that appeared to show her using a racial slur.“I wanted to address a couple of videos from my teen years that have recently resurfaced.
Former Trump adviser John Bolton to plead guilty to retaining national security information
John Bolton, a former national security adviser to President Donald Trump who later became one of his fiercest critics, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of retaining national security information, two sources familiar with the matter said