Supreme Court urged to find Trump ineligible for presidency
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court should declare that Donald Trump is ineligible to be president because he spearheaded the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol in…
Ukraine’s funding gap — by the numbers – POLITICO
"The dependence of Ukraine's budget on external support cannot be overstated," experts from the Center of Public Finance and Governance at the Kyiv School of…
Justice Department finds Cuomo sexually harassed employees
ALBANY, N.Y. — The U.S. Justice Department concluded former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed more than a dozen state employees, according to a settlement…
Trump sucks, Brexit is stupid and socialism rules: Jürgen Klopp’s political wisdom
The outspoken Liverpool football manager announced he’s stepping down. POLITICO selected his hottest politics takes. Source link
Jose Huizar was our rancho’s American Dream. Now, he’s headed to prison for 13 years
As he exited the federal courthouse elevator on the way to his sentencing hearing, Jose Huizar was relaxed enough to joke with his lawyers. The…
Putin accuses Kyiv of downing Russia military plane carrying Ukraine POWs – POLITICO
He claimed the Russian army detected two missile launches from Ukraine-controlled areas that hit the plane. “Most likely, it was American Patriot systems or European,…
Trump must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case, jury says
NEW YORK — A jury has awarded an additional $83.3 million to former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, who says former President Trump damaged her reputation…
UN agency probes staff accused of involvement in Hamas attack on Israel – POLITICO
The EU said it is “extremely concerned” by the allegations against UNRWA staff. The U.S. said it is “extremely troubled” and has suspended funding for…
New, expanded child tax credits on track to pass Congress
When the child tax credit first started, back in 1997, it was a small bonus that mainly helped middle-class families. Taxpayers could take $400 off…
Israel will do ‘almost everything’ to get hostages back, ex-president says – POLITICO
“They demand that we stop the war and we withdraw to the seventh of October’s borders,” he added. “We are not ready to accept that.”…
The first female VP is from California. Could she help elect the state’s first woman governor?
SACRAMENTO — It’s too soon to know whether California’s next governor will be a woman, with the race still two years away. But Vice President Kamala…
‘Enough is enough’ in Gaza – POLITICO
She is not alone in her criticism. Israel has been under growing pressure to find a way to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip.…
Column: Tim Scott, the only Black GOP senator, now loves Trump. It’s not a good look
The first Black Republican to serve in the U.S. Senate was a preacher by the name of Hiram Revels. He was born free, to free…
Top court stops short of ordering Israel to suspend Gaza campaign – POLITICO
But the judges said Israel must take all steps to prevent any genocidal actions. Speaking minutes after the ruling was announced, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Former L.A Councilman Jose Huizar to be sentenced Friday
Former Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar, awaiting sentencing in a sprawling criminal case, asked a judge for leniency on Thursday, saying “I lost everything.”…
EU slams Alabama for nitrogen gas execution – POLITICO
It was the first time in the history of the U.S. that nitrogen gas was used in an execution and the first time in more…
California board approves EV charging plan despite complaints
After ripping into Electrify America’s latest public EV charger spending plan for its perceived inadequacies, members of the California Air Resources Board approved it unanimously.…
New Jersey governor’s middle-class legacy on the line as fare hikes and tax increases loom
The tip of the spear came on Wednesday, when Murphy’s administration said it needs to hike fares by 15 percent for hundreds of thousands of…
Farmworker’s son and dairy farmer face off in California election
BAKERSFIELD — As a teenager, David Valadao had a long list of chores to do before school every day. He’d jump on his tractor, buck hay…
White House stays the course on border talks — despite Trump’s interference
The restraint from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue signals the White House is still hopeful that a deal could be struck. On the Hill, negotiators spent a…