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Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas faces federal charges of bribery and racketeering, with prosecutors alleging she used her political office to orchestrate a multi-year illegal marijuana distribution operation.
A proposed Trump administration policy aims to prioritize federal transit funding for communities with high birth and marriage rates, potentially reshaping how urban and suburban transit projects are financed.
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old educator, died Monday after being ejected from the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Authorities and company officials are investigating the incident as Six Flags halts operations on several rides across North America as a precaution.
Homeland Security Investigations agents executed a court-authorized search warrant at the Washington DC-area home of Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating five major television networks for potential antitrust violations following a coordinated pause in shared coverage of President Donald Trump.
An 18-year-old Twin Cities resident was arrested at gunpoint in Richfield, Minnesota, after allegedly planning a mass casualty attack at the Mall of America and pledging allegiance to ISIS.
Death row inmate Christa Pike has regained consciousness in a Nashville hospital after surviving a botched lethal injection attempt in Tennessee that state officials had initially believed was fatal.
Former Bard College president Leon Botstein has resigned from all institutional roles following allegations from Democratic lawmakers regarding his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
A Texas court rejected multiple attempts to halt the execution of Jamaal Howard, who sought a stay citing the recent failed lethal injection of Christa Pike in Tennessee.
Democratic congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia has publicly disclosed that she was raped in August while repairing a campaign sign in Arizona.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presented the Presidential Unit Citation to the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln ahead of the carrier's return to San Diego following a 265-day deployment.
Kansas is seeing a competitive U.S. Senate race as Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton challenges incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall amid economic pressures and shifting voter dynamics.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have dismissed leaked audio of Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton telling donors that a recent GOP convention negatively affected poll numbers. The recording, published by The New York Times, has sparked debate across Texas politics as the state approaches a competitive election cycle.
President Donald Trump has renewed his demand for former Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell to resign after an internal watchdog report faulted project oversight on a $1 billion renovation cost overrun, though it found no grounds for criminal charges.
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike was transported to a hospital for life-saving measures after an attempt to execute her by lethal injection failed, according to her legal team and state officials.
A Florida woman accused of driving across the country to fire a rifle at the Beverly Hills-area home of music superstars Rihanna and A$AP Rocky has been indicted on 14 felony counts, including attempted murder.
The US House of Representatives has approved a war powers resolution for the third time seeking to halt President Donald Trump's military action in Iran without congressional approval, as the conflict approaches the upcoming midterm elections.
The family of slain conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk has filed a wrongful death notice against Utah officials, alleging campus negligence led to his assassination by a rooftop sniper during a university speaking event.
Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer during a Sunday traffic stop in Austin, Texas, spoke out from a detention center on Monday to plead for medical attention as his legal team fights his removal.
House Speaker Mike Johnson ended the legislative session early to send lawmakers home for midterm campaigning, blocking Republican Rep. Thomas Massie's efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and force a vote on releasing more Jeffrey Epstein files.
Jennifer Percival, a Florida autism scholar and university center director, pleaded guilty in federal court to falsifying records and defrauding a $290 million compensation fund established by JPMorgan Chase for victims of Jeffrey Epstein.
Authorities in Tennessee have recovered the remains of Nancy Tucker, the final missing local victim of Hurricane Helene, concluding a grueling two-year search complicated by federal land rules and massive debris piles.
Authorities report that three people, including two adults and a child, have died after being swept away by floodwaters on the Navajo Nation in northwestern New Mexico.
In a forthcoming 60 Minutes interview, Patrick Clancy opens up about the loss of his three children, his ongoing grief, and the social media conspiracy theories surrounding his family following the murder trial of his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy.
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to create an "AI Force" and appoint a new "AI czar" to oversee the country's artificial intelligence industry, contrasting with growing public and legislative concerns over rapid technological growth.
The U.S. Senate has advanced the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping proposal that aims to reshape the multibillion-dollar college athletics industry through federal revenue-sharing rules, lawsuit protections, transfer limits, and restrictions on conference expansion.
What started as a casual wager at a California concert has evolved into Good Baklava, a New York City enterprise bringing in over $20,000 a month in sales under founder Jacob Komarow.
Former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, a prominent Republican from Arizona who spent nearly three decades in Congress and shaped major Western water settlements, has died at 84.
A new report from Protect Democracy reveals that nearly 35 million Americans have been placed into new congressional districts following an unprecedented wave of mid-decade redistricting battles.
The US government has issued a new memo reinterpreting the Endangered Species Act to exclude the unintentional killing of protected wildlife from unlawful actions, sparking immediate legal challenges from state attorneys general.
A Mexican international student in the United States on an F-1 visa was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Atlanta after her Optional Practical Training application was denied, according to a widely discussed online account.
A youth volunteer project started two years ago by a Virginia teenager has grown into an initiative that has rescued more than 300,000 pounds of surplus food and raised nearly $52,000 for families facing food insecurity in Northern Virginia.
A venomous yellow-bellied sea snake has washed ashore at Crystal Cove in Orange County, marking the first confirmed sighting of the species in California since 2018.
An F-16 fighter jet from Texas crashed in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, on Thursday during a routine training flight, forcing local evacuations and a hazardous materials response due to chemical exposure.
A federal judge has ordered officials to provide a 30-day notice before making significant physical changes to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., following a closure prompted by a legal dispute over adding President Trump's name to the building.
Anthony Kazmierczak was sentenced Thursday to 14 months in prison following a plea deal for spraying Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar during a Minneapolis town hall.
A new survey from Gallup and Melinda French Gates's philanthropic group Pivotal highlights systemic shortcomings in the US health system for women, showing that poor care during pregnancy, menopause, and daily life negatively impacts careers, families, and communities.
Lawmakers from both parties expressed deep frustration following a classified Senate briefing with top Pentagon policy adviser Elbridge Colby, citing a lack of clarity on military strategy, munitions stockpiles, and potential troop deployments.
An unoccupied medical laboratory in Crystal Lake, Illinois, operating under the name Niyraa LLC, has prompted federal inquiries after billing insurance providers for lab tests patients never received.
Louisiana firefighters investigating a house fire in a New Orleans suburb discovered an African serval illegally kept in a backyard enclosure, prompting animal welfare officials to step in and eventually relocate the wildcat to a zoo.
A Northern California Sikh truck driver survived being stabbed 17 times during an unprovoked attack at a Wyoming rest stop, prompting concern from community advocates and lawmakers over potential bias and rising rhetoric.
Farmers and conservation groups on Maryland's Eastern Shore are calling for a dedicated land preservation fund, warning that the state's plan to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge will accelerate development and permanently eliminate agricultural land.
A Vermont jury has found Jason Eaton guilty of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian college students in 2023, rejecting his insanity defence.
Attorneys for Lindsay Clancy have filed motions asking a Massachusetts judge to investigate a lone holdout juror and dismiss her murder case entirely following a mistrial earlier this month.
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Massachusetts, said in a statement that he had no doubts about her criminal responsibility during deliberations.
The U.S. Justice Department has issued a new legal opinion stating that a federal law prohibiting licensed firearms dealers from selling handguns to adults aged 18 to 20 violates the Second Amendment.
Attorney General Todd Blanche is facing scrutiny for appearing at political events and rallies, marking a sharp departure from traditional norms designed to protect the Justice Department from the appearance of partisan bias.
Vice President JD Vance campaigned in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Friday, defending the Trump administration's record and criticizing Democrats as competitive midterm races heat up in the state.
Virginia's attorney general warned Thursday that the Department of Homeland Security may have broken state laws after whistleblower allegations claimed federal employees misrepresented themselves on voter lookup tools.
The Trump administration has commenced border wall construction in the remote Big Bend region of west Texas, marking a significant milestone in its $46 billion border infrastructure plan despite local opposition and pending legal challenges.
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