Trump Hails ‘Great News’ as Judge Clears WH Ballroom Project
President Donald Trump on Thursday hailed a federal judge’s ruling that dismissed a legal challenge seeking to halt construction of a planned White House ballroom, calling it “great news for America.”[#item_full_content]
Hillary Clinton: No Information on Epstein’s Crimes, Don’t Recall Meeting Him
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s or Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton. “I had no idea…[#item_full_content]
Wall Street Ends Lower as Tech Rally Stalls
U.S. stocks turned sharply lower Thursday, the day after earnings from artificial intelligence vanguard Nvidia failed to impress investors, weighing down technology shares which have provided muscle to the recent rally.[#item_full_content]
Travis County DA faces renewed ‘soft on crime’ criticism after career criminal charged with murder

A Texas-based career criminal with a lengthy rap sheet is behind bars in Travis County after he was charged with murdering a father of five outside a 7-Eleven in Austin, reviving scrutiny of Travis County District Attorney José Garza and what critics call his controversial prosecutorial record and “soft on crime” approach. Caleb Anthony Jenkins, […]
Oregon Dems block effort to alert ICE before illegal immigrant murderers are released

Oregon Senate Democrats unanimously voted to kill an effort to require that federal authorities be notified when an illegal immigrant convicted of a violent felony is about to be released from prison, leading the chamber’s top Republican to say the majority is choosing ideology over common sense. In Oregon’s legislature, the minority caucus is permitted […]
N.J. Mayor Blasts ICE Pursuit Leading to Multi-Car Crash
A federal immigration operation in Newark, New Jersey, erupted into chaos Wednesday morning when a vehicle pursuit ended in a violent, multi-car crash that injured several people — including three children on their way to school.[#item_full_content]
Reports: Trump Envoys Disappointed in Iran Talks
President Donald Trump’s top advisers left the latest round of nuclear talks with Iran expressing “disappointment” over Tehran’s positions, according to multiple reports.[#item_full_content]
House Dems Push Vote to Limit Trump War Powers on Iran
House Democrats are looking to force a vote on a bipartisan effort that would constrain President Donald Trump’s authority to escalate hostilities against Iran, though the legislation is likely to fail.[#item_full_content]
Target Pays $110M to Exit Minneapolis Office Lease
For nearly five years, almost one million square feet of former Target office space in downtown Minneapolis — where the retail giant is headquartered — have sat largely vacant, even as Target continued paying rent, The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.[#item_full_content]
Biden-appointed judge who slapped down Trump deportation policy previously rebuked by SCOTUS

A federal judge appointed by former President Joe Biden on Thursday again ruled against the Trump administration’s third-country deportation policy, months after the Supreme Court blocked his earlier decision and rebuked him in a rare follow-up order. The Supreme Court not only stayed Boston-based Judge Brian Murphy’s injunction over the same deportation policy in a […]