Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces criticism amid run for district long held by Black Democrats
If Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins next week’s Democratic primary for a newly redrawn Broward County congressional seat, the real work to win over her district might be just beginning.
Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people, state media reports
An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon killed seven people. one of the deadliest attacks since a truce between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect in June.
Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea sets up ‘double jeopardy’ legal war in state murder case
Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea in federal court Friday has ignited a legal battle that will determine if he could still receive a murder conviction in state court.
San Diego man pleads guilty to kicking protected sea lion in an attack caught on video
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego man pleaded guilty to a federal charge after he was caught on video kicking and chasing a protected sea lion at a local beach.
Trump and his top aide eye prospects for his new chief spokesperson
WASHINGTON — The White House plans to hire a new press secretary in the coming weeks, with President Donald Trump and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles having privately discussed two possible candidates thus far, Wiles said in an interview Friday.
What’s next for Democrats — in November and 2027: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker looks at Democrats’ recent primary results and digs into what they might mean for governing next year.
5 people killed in rural Michigan; suspect found dead
Five people were found dead in rural northern Michigan on Friday, state police said.
In Afghanistan, the Taliban have a powerful new tool in their quest for total social control
For women like Latifa, there is no escape from abuse in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.
Lauren Boebert’s son faced legal trouble before new sexual exploitation charges
Tyler Boebert, the 21-year-old son of Rep.
FBI reports record decrease in violent crime in 2025
Statistics released Friday by the FBI showed record declines last year in the national estimated violent crime rate and the estimated rate for murders and certain manslaughters.