Old Investigation Raises New Questions

A newly surfaced account says federal agents under President Obama probed whether Rep. Ilhan Omar’s 2009 marriage was a sham to get immigration benefits, sharpening a yearslong fight over truth, trust, and the rule...
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Iran Conflict Fuels U.S. Midterm Tensions

Iran’s wartime squeeze on the Strait of Hormuz collided with U.S. midterm politics as fuel prices climbed and officials alleged Tehran slowed talks to...
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Legal Battle Sparks Controversy

Jeffrey Toobin’s on-air takedown of the newest James Comey charges spotlights a prosecution already mired in fights over motive, process, and power.Story HighlightsToobin called the case a fiasco and linked it to President Trump’s public calls to prosecute Comey.Prosecutors allege false statements, obstruction, and a separate national defense information transfer tied to a 2016 news story.Comey’s filings claim vindictive prosecution and unusual grand jury procedures, including a late return and a 14-vote tally.The Justice Department denies improper influence and defends the prosecutor’s appointment and authority.What sparked the latest clashJeffrey Toobin criticized the government’s newest action against former Federal Bureau...
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Data Centers Spark Regulatory Debate

Two veteran advisers from opposite parties just proposed federal guardrails for data centers that promise cheaper bills and cleaner power—but leave big questions about who is actually in charge.Story HighlightsEx-Obama adviser Robert Wolf and ex-Trump adviser Stephen Moore back a “middle ground” on data-center rules.The plan lists five focus areas, including ratepayer protection and local control, but lacks enforcement details.Congress has clear constitutional paths to regulate data centers nationwide, according to legal analysts.Overlapping federal, state, and local permits still drive confusion and delays across major projects.What Wolf and Moore Put on the TableRobert Wolf and Stephen Moore urged federal...
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Alaska Senate Race Faces Legal Challenge

The Justice Department asked a federal judge to stop Alaska from certifying its Senate race if Senator Dan Sullivan loses and a name-confusion review...
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Driver Fatally Shot on NYC Bridge

A rush-hour driver was found shot in the head after crashing on the George Washington Bridge, and he later died, police sources said.Story SnapshotPolice found a driver with an apparent gunshot wound after a crash on the bridge’s upper level.The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on the westbound, New Jersey-bound upper roadway.Medics took the victim to Englewood Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Authorities closed New Jersey-bound upper-level lanes for hours during the investigation.What Happened On The BridgePort Authority police answered reports of a single-vehicle crash on the George Washington Bridge’s westbound upper level around 7 p.m. Tuesday. Officers found...
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Trump Insults Reporter Over Controversial Campaign Ad

President Trump called an ABC News reporter "not a particularly attractive person" after she pressed him on a controversial campaign ad targeting Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton.Story SnapshotTrump told reporters he "didn't know anything about" the Vivek Ramaswamy ad before defending it moments later.The ad features Amy Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, accusing Acton of lying.ABC correspondent Karen Travers asked Trump about the ad; he responded by insulting her appearance.Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and other Republicans called for the ad to come down.Vice President JD Vance praised Ramaswamy for having the "audacity" to run it.Trump Dismisses Family Dispute Behind...
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French Students Block Hundreds of Schools

French students shut hundreds of schools to protest missing teachers, crowded classes, and crumbling buildings—forcing a national crisis response.Story SnapshotStudents cited absent teachers, overcrowded...
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Draft Fears Grow Amid Iran Tensions

Whoopi Goldberg told "The View" audience that President Trump is "planning on a draft" to fight Iran, but the policy she pointed to only signs young men up for a list, not for war.Quick TakeGoldberg said on-air that people age 18 to 25 "are looking at you" for a draft tied to Iran tensions.Her claim is based on a real law change: automatic Selective Service registration for eligible men, starting December 2026.Registration is not the same as a draft order. No document, military plan, or official statement backs up Goldberg's prediction.Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin pushed back on-air, explaining the...
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Armed Parent Stops Oregon School Shooter

A parent with a legally carried handgun entered Silver Rail Elementary and shot the attacker as the rampage was still underway, ending the threat before police reached him inside.Story SnapshotPolice say a community member confronted and shot the attacker inside the school.The attack killed three children and a teacher; two others were critically injured.Officers arrived within minutes, but the suspect was found dead shortly after.Experts call the armed-civilian stop rare and not proof of a broader policy effect.What Police And Reporters Say Happened In BendBend Police Chief Mike Krantz said a community member saw the gunman enter Silver Rail...
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