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CNN host Michael Smerconish used his weekend program to press Congress to take a clear position on the ongoing U.S. military conflict with Iran, arguing that lawmakers are running out of time to act under the War Powers Resolution. Opening his segment, Smerconish framed the issue in direct terms: whether the United States should prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear...
Republicans are heading into the midterm cycle with an unusually strong financial position, posting what they say are record-breaking fundraising numbers early in the election year. According to figures shared with Fox News Digital, the National Republican Congressional Committee brought in $47.1 million during the first quarter, including $28.1 million in March alone. The committee plans to formally report...
Rep. Elise Stefanik pushed back forcefully on Sunday against claims that President Donald Trump’s recent comments about Iran amounted to a call for genocide, rejecting the idea outright during a tense interview on CNN’s State of the Union. When host Jake Tapper pressed her on the issue, Stefanik didn’t hedge. “President Trump didn’t call for genocide, Jake,” she said. “You...
NPR said Thursday that it has received a total of $113 million in charitable donations from two sources, with the bulk of that funding coming from a single high-profile donor. In a statement, NPR CEO Katherine Maher said the organization is at a point where it needs to adapt how it operates while continuing to focus on its core mission....
Reports of missing or deceased U.S. scientists have drawn increasing attention in recent months, with some observers questioning whether there could be a broader pattern behind the cases. At least ten researchers and specialists have reportedly died or disappeared over roughly the past 33 months, though officials have not confirmed any connection between them. One of the more recent cases...
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he plans to nominate Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, putting forward a longtime medical professional with both military and prior administration experience. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was “pleased to announce the new leadership” at the CDC and described Schwartz as “incredibly talented.”...
The Justice Department asked a federal appeals court on Tuesday to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of several Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were previously sentenced to prison for their roles in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Prosecutors are now seeking to have those convictions formally vacated, which would allow the government...
A BBC investigation has found evidence that some migrants are falsely claiming to be gay in order to qualify for asylum in the United Kingdom, raising concerns about fraud within the system. According to the report, certain migrants whose visas are about to expire are being coached to build fabricated asylum claims. These claims often involve adopting a false LGBTQ...
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushed back Wednesday on claims that wealthy residents are leaving the city in large numbers because of high taxes, calling the idea overstated and not supported by recent trends. Speaking at a Tax Day event in front of a “Tax The Rich” banner, Mamdani addressed a narrative that gained traction during the 2025 mayoral...
A tense exchange unfolded on “The View” this week after co-host Joy Behar made a claim about Jesus Christ that was quickly challenged by her colleagues, turning a broader political discussion into a debate over basic biblical interpretation. The segment began with the hosts reacting to a controversial social media post from former President Donald Trump. The post featured an...