Democrats Push Sotomayor to Resign From Supreme Court

Democrats Push Sotomayor to Resign From Supreme Court

Democrat U.S. senators and other party members are mulling convincing Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to resign so President Joe Biden can replace her with another leftist judge before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20. The 70-year-old Sotomayor,...

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:55:01 EDT
Thune to Trump: Stay Out of Senate Leadership Vote

Thune to Trump: Stay Out of Senate Leadership Vote

President-elect Donald Trump should give GOP senators room to decide about the race to pick outgoing Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's successor, according to Senate Republican Whip John Thune, one of the three lawmakers in contention for the role.

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:02:49 EDT
Russian Drones, Missiles Pummel Cities Across Ukraine

Russian Drones, Missiles Pummel Cities Across Ukraine

Russian bombardments of Ukrainian cities overnight killed at least one person and wounded more than three dozen more authorities said on Friday, as Moscow escalated its bombing campaign of civilian hubs. Rescue workers were taking stock of the damage as officials in Kyiv...

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:40:41 EDT
Judge Strikes Down Biden's Immigrant Spouse Protection Program

Judge Strikes Down Biden's Immigrant Spouse Protection Program

A federal judge on Thursday struck down a Biden administration policy that aimed to ease a path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens.The program, lauded as one of the biggest presidential actions to help immigrant families in...

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:23:43 EDT
Kari Lake Pulls Closer in Arizona US Senate Race

Kari Lake Pulls Closer in Arizona US Senate Race

Republican Kari Lake has pulled closer to Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego in Arizona's U.S. Senate race.

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:47:18 EDT
San Francisco's First Black Female Mayor Concedes to Levi Strauss Heir

San Francisco's First Black Female Mayor Concedes to Levi Strauss Heir

San Francisco's first Black female mayor, London Breed, conceded the race for mayor to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie on Thursday, pledging a smooth transition as he takes over the job.The Associated Press has not yet declared a winner because tens of thousand of ballots...

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:10:51 EDT
Boeing to Repay Furloughed Staff, Proceed With Job Cuts

Boeing to Repay Furloughed Staff, Proceed With Job Cuts

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said Thursday that employees furloughed during a seven-week strike by factory workers would be repaid by the company for lost wages, but it would proceed with plans to cut about 10% of its global workforce.

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:56:23 EDT
Rep. Torres: 'Demonization of Israel' Led to Pogrom on Soccer Fans

Rep. Torres: 'Demonization of Israel' Led to Pogrom on Soccer Fans

The "hysterical and hyperbolic demonization of Israel" led to a pogrom against hundreds of Israeli soccer fans who were attacked in Amsterdam on Thursday while cheering on the Maccabi Tel Aviv Football Club, according to Rep. Ritchie Torres.

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:24:11 EDT
Hundreds of Jews Ambushed, Attacked in Amsterdam Pogrom

Hundreds of Jews Ambushed, Attacked in Amsterdam Pogrom

Israel was sending commercial planes to the Netherlands Friday to rescue Israeli soccer fans after overnight attacks in Amsterdam that officials described as antisemitic.

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:12:58 EDT
Israel Passes Law to Deport Relatives of Convicted Terrorists

Israel Passes Law to Deport Relatives of Convicted Terrorists

Israel's parliament has passed a law permitting the deportation of relatives of people convicted of terrorism, sparking criticism from human rights advocates who argue the legislation targets Palestinians, BBC reported.

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:09:50 EDT
Israel Sends Planes to Evacuate Jews From Amsterdam 'Pogrom'

Israel Sends Planes to Evacuate Jews From Amsterdam 'Pogrom'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been informed of the details of "a very violent incident" targeting Israeli citizens in Amsterdam, his office said Friday. He directed that two rescue planes be sent immediately to assist citizens there, it added in a ...

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:20:13 EDT
Harris Loss Pinned on Left's Lack of 'Media Ecosystem'

Harris Loss Pinned on Left's Lack of 'Media Ecosystem'

Democrats, still trying to put their finger on how Vice President Kamala Harris lost to President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday, are now blaming the defeat on the lack of a left-wing media ecosystem.

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:00:32 EDT
Racist Text Messages Raise Alarms in Multiple States

Racist Text Messages Raise Alarms in Multiple States

Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies. The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several ...

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:34:11 EDT
Philly Dem Chair: Harris' 'Elitist' Strategy Failed

Philly Dem Chair: Harris' 'Elitist' Strategy Failed

Philadelphia Democratic Party Chair Bob Brady sharply criticized Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign approach, blaming a lack of coordination with local Democrats for her loss in Pennsylvania's largest city and calling it an elitist strategy that alienated voters.

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:36:49 EDT
Democrats Rage Against Biden After Trump's Decisive Win

Democrats Rage Against Biden After Trump's Decisive Win

Democrats have directed their wrath and indignation toward President Joe Biden after Donald Trump's resounding victory over Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday.

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:13:03 EDT
Judge Rules Against Biden Program for Immigrant Spouses

Judge Rules Against Biden Program for Immigrant Spouses

A judge in Texas on Thursday ruled against President Joe Biden's program offering a path to citizenship for certain immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens, a blow that could keep the program blocked through Biden's final months in office. U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker ...

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:39:50 EDT
Trump Official: 2020 Mideast Peace Efforts 'Still Relevant'

Trump Official: 2020 Mideast Peace Efforts 'Still Relevant'

Former U.S. envoy to Iran Brian Hook, who reportedly will lead President-elect Donald Trump's transition at the State Department, said that much of the work that was done to build a peace plan in the Middle East in 2020 "is still relevant today."

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:51:41 EDT
Trump: No Price Tag on Mass Deportation Plan

Trump: No Price Tag on Mass Deportation Plan

President-elect Donald Trump said there's no "price tag" when it comes to his mass deportation proposal.

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:26:10 EDT
Biden Tries to Tie Trump's Hands With Arctic Drill Limits

Biden Tries to Tie Trump's Hands With Arctic Drill Limits

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on expanding drilling for "liquid gold," oil and natural gas, across the country, but the Biden administration is working to tie his hands when it comes to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:11:42 EDT
US Agency Warns Staff: Limit Phone Use After China Hack

US Agency Warns Staff: Limit Phone Use After China Hack

In response to a recent China-linked hack on U.S. telecommunications, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has advised employees to restrict the use of cellphones for work, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:07:23 EDT