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Isaias strengthens to Category 1 hurricane, projected to make landfall Saturday on Gulf Coast
The storm as of Thursday morning was identified as a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 80 mph and the potential to near Category 3 intensity.
Cornell student accused in alleged 2024 sexual assault moves to block Letitia James as prosecutor
The Jane Doe’s civil suit was filed Sept. 16 against Cornell, the Chi Phi fraternity and seven of its members who allegedly took part in the attack.
Arizona congressional candidate says she raped in August while fixing a campaign sign
Democratic candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia says the incident occurred Aug. 14 in Sun City, a Phoenix suburb, when she was fixing a campaign sign in the predawn hours.
Bipartisan permitting reform bill targets gaps in US transmission planning
Bill would require FERC to establish standards for interregional transmission planning and create a pathway for such projects to be permitted and built.
Veteran FBI training official says agents acted outside of norms in Jack Smith probe
A 30-year veteran of the agency questions whether agents and prosecutors told the issuing judge the full truth about the extreme sensitivity of the targets—including lawmakers and attorneys—and whether anything material was withheld.
Fauci diary reveals he disparaged Trump, praised China, and lost secret files in ransomware hack
From criticizing Donald Trump to detailing a personal ransomware attack, newly released notes written by Fauci offer one of the earliest glimpses into how he adapted to Trump-era Washington as a permanent public official.
Newsom announces new tax credits that benefit Hollywood's biggest studios, at taxpayer expense
The latest round of film and TV tax credits were awarded to 35 new film and TV projects, Newsom’s office announced Wednesday, despite critics saying that the credits benefit the major studios at the expense of California’s taxpayers.
Steve Hilton calls for end of Democratic control in CA, advocates tax cuts at LA Times-NPR forum
The forum, co-hosted by the Los Angeles Times and the Pasadena, Calif.-based National Public Radio station LAist, put the candidate on the spot for over 50 minutes of intense questioning from a panel of journalists.
Florida Gov. DeSantis declares emergency for 25 counties ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias
Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before it makes landfall along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or this weekend.
Cloud hangs over campaign finance in Colorado gubernatorial race for both GOP and Dems
Questions over the legality of donations rock the campaigns in Colorado gubernatorial race. The campaign for Democratic candidate Phil Weiser met Tuesday's deadline to submit a notice to "cure."
USAID watchdog's latest cases: explicit material on government phones, fake invoices
USAID's growing debarment list shows how foreign-aid money was misused even as the agency is being dismantled.
Rubio’s Acropolis speech pitches Trumpism as a return to Western roots
The remarks by the secretary of state came as part of a relatively short diplomatic tour that also included Iceland and Portugal.
DNC sues Trump admin over taxpayer-funded ads, alleging it could violate propaganda law
The White House and President Donald Trump have defended the advertisements as patriotic and claimed they were promoting the United States as a whole, not the president and his administration specifically.
Former CNN host Don Lemon considering presidential bid: 'If the people want me, I'll do it'
Lemon, who was axed from CNN in 2023, said he has been approached about the matter by fans of his new podcast and online commentary show and that the support he's felt from them since leaving CNN has been "very humbling."
President Trump announces former MLB player Roger Clemens will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Clemens, who played in the sport for over 20 years for teams that include the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, introduced Trump at the San Antonio rally.
You Vote: Who do you think is going to win the US Senate race in Texas, Paxton or Talarico?
Wednesday's rally was in large part to boost Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's bid for the Senate. The RealClearPolitics average of polls today shows Talarico ahead by 3 points.
ICE arrests Illegal alien working for Democratic congressional campaign in Pennsylvania
The department identified the migrant as Chimaobim Adedayo Igbojekwe, who was allegedly working as a canvasser for Janelle Stelson, the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania’s 10th congressional district, at the time of the incident.
Multiple protesters disrupt Trump rally in San Antonio
Trump slammed the protesters multiple times in his speech, describing some of them as "bad looking people," and commenting that one of the demonstrators needed to "lose some weight."
Watch Live: Trump speaks at rally in San Antonio, Texas
The president is currently on a multi-state travel binge where he is shoring up Republicans in key states, including Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma and Tennessee. He is also scheduled to speak in Youngstown, Ohio, next week.
President Trump to award Elon Musk with National Medal of Science at White House on Thursday
The ceremony will take place during the White House’s Science: A New Golden Age Summit, where honorees will be awarded either the National Medal of Science or the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.