Newsmax agrees to pay $67M to settle a defamation lawsuit with Dominion over false claims about the 2020 election.
Terence Stamp, famed for his role as General Zod in Superman films, has died at 87. Tributes pour in for the actor.
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified to Category 5, threatening flooding in the Caribbean but expected to stay at sea.
House Republicans are silent after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests a privatization move for Social Security via newborn “Trump accounts,” sparking controversy.
The Congressional Budget Office finds a recent GOP law shifts resources from low-income families to wealthier individuals, amplifying economic disparity.
Supporters view Project 2025 as a conservative revival blueprint, while critics see it as a path to authoritarianism.
A divided appeals court panel ruled the Trump administration can suspend billions in congressionally approved foreign aid.
The Court often uses its “shadow docket” to pause lower court orders, enabling policies to proceed without explanation.
A poll by Data for Progress reveals that New Yorkers, across all demographics, overwhelmingly support the public campaign financing program, emphasizing a shift from wealthy donors’ influence. With its success, leaders in Albany are urged to secure adequate funding before the 2026 cycle, reflecting the public’s demand for a fairer political landscape.
Rupert Murdoch’s newspaper criticizes Trump for appointing E.J. Antoni as director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
On the Voting Rights Act’s 60th anniversary, its protections are being weakened, hindering voters’ ability to defend rights.
For the first time in over 400 years, New York City won’t manage its own jails. Chief U.S. District Judge Swain will appoint a manager to oversee reforms.
