Rep. Jordan Talks With Trump About Speaker Bid

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said Thursday he had a “great conversation” with former President Donald Trump about Jordan’s bid to become the next House speaker, but wouldn’t say if he has Trump’s support.[#item_full_content]

Mortgages Surge to 7.49%, Highest in Nearly 23 Years

The cost of financing a home surged again this week as the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed to its highest level since December 2000, nearly 23 years, further dimming the affordability outlook for many would-be homebuyers.[#item_full_content]

Gunman Arrested After Asking for Wis. Gov., Returns

A man illegally brought a loaded handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see Gov. Tony Evers, and returned at night with an assault rifle after posting bail, a spokesperson for the state said Thursday.[#item_full_content]

Russian Strike on Ukraine Cafe in Kharkiv Kills at Least 51

A Russian rocket struck a village cafe and store in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least 51 civilians in one of the deadliest attacks in the war in months, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top officials in Kyiv.[#item_full_content]