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Out, Embattled U.S. Rep. George Santos Repays Himself $85K Raised from Lackluster Reelection Fundraising
Freshman Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York charged with a host of financial crimes, withdrew $85,000 from his campaign to help repay money he loaned himself to get elected in 2022.
GOP Lawmaker Suggests Drafting Transgender Men
Tennessee Republican congressman Tim Burchett proposed requiring transgender men to register for the Selective Service in an unsuccessful amendment to a military spending bill.
Washington Legal Marijuana Farms Back to Work after Pesticide Concerns
Washington marijuana farms are taking steps with state financial support to keep residual DDT at bay and rebuild their brands.
Fundraising Takeaways: Trump and DeSantis in Their Own Tier; Pence, Other Republicans Struggle
While some struggled, like former Vice President Mike Pence, others reported significant hauls that help ensure the GOP's 2024 primary will be crowded for the foreseeable future.
Protests Swell in Tel Aviv for 28th Week with 'Days of Disruption'
Tens of thousands of protesters packed the streets of Tel Aviv, marking the 28th straight week of demonstrations against Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the country's judiciary.
TikToker Luke Strickler Hilariously Mocks Ron DeSantis
TikToker Luke Strickler offers Ron DeSantis some advice after watching a campaign video.
Pattern of Court Wins in Religion v. LGBTQ+ Equality Might Not be What You Think
The Supreme Court has frequently ruled in favor of Christian plaintiffs on high-profile cases, particularly when it comes to cases that also involve gender and sexuality. But the bigger view is more complicated.
Watch: Transgender Influencer Dylan Mulvaney Says Bud Light Didn't Support Her During Backlash
Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney says she felt abandoned by Bud Light after facing "more bullying and transphobia than I could have ever imagined" over her partnership with the beer giant.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson Steps Down as Leader of Civil Rights Group he Founded in 1971
The Rev. Jesse Jackson announced Saturday that he will step down as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Chicago-based civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago.
Tesla's 1st Electric Pickup Has Rolled off the Assembly Line, Company Says
Tesla says its first production Cybertruck electric pickup has rolled off the assembly line, nearly two years behind the original schedule.
Why a Single Senator is Blocking U.S. Military Promotions and What it Means for the Pentagon
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions,.
As a Transgender Woman, a New York City Subway Icon Finds Her Own Voice
For more than a decade, Bernie Wagenblast lent her voice to automated announcements for New York City's subways. This year she went on the radio to publicly reveal a different voice that is more reflective of the trans woman she was always meant to be.
Southern California Firefighters Battle 3 Wildfires Amid Hot, Dry Weather
Firefighters in Southern California were battling three separate brush fires that started Friday afternoon amid a blistering heat wave.
Hours after Bring Rushed to Hospital, Israel's Netanyahu Says he Feels 'Very Good'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed on Saturday to a hospital after feeling dizzy, his office said, adding that it appeared the veteran Israeli leader was suffering from dehydration.
Europe Sizzles under Heat Wave that's Only Going to Get Worse
Officials warned Saturday of even hotter weather next week, when the mercury is forecast to top 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Man who Threatened to Burn Holy Books Outside Israeli Embassy in Sweden Abandons Plan
The man who said he would burn the Torah and the Bible outside the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm gave up his plan and instead held a one-person demonstration on Saturday.
Students in Shortchanged Pennsylvania School Districts Plug Away while Lawmakers Dither over Funding
Nylla Miller didn't dwell on the shortcomings of her education when she spoke at her high school graduation; she talked about all she and her classmates had accomplished. But overcoming adversity was more than just a graduation theme.
Kentucky's Ban on Gender-affirming Care Takes Effect as Federal Judge Lifts Injunction
Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming care for young transgender people was restored Friday when a federal judge lifted an injunction he issued last month that had temporarily blocked the restrictions.
Disney Asks Judge to Toss Lawsuit from Board of DeSantis Appointees
Disney asked a Florida judge on Friday to toss out a lawsuit against the company's efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World's governing district by Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees.
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $640 Million
The Mega Millions top prize has grown again to an estimated $640 million after there was no winner of the lottery's latest giant jackpot.