Katie Zacharia addresses brevity of first press briefing, defends legal credentials after criticism

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said that she did her "very best" during her first briefing as she defended herself against criticism surrounding her legal credentials on "Hannity" Thursday.

Data center backlash set to sway midterms
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The focus on data centers, in one of this year’s most competitive Senate races, demonstrates dramatic shifts in public opinion and the high stakes going into the midterm elections. Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, gives insight.

Harris leads Democrats; Vance tops GOP in 2028 primary front-runner poll

While U.S. voters are still two years away from deciding who their next commander in chief will be, a new poll shows which potential candidates may have a head start, should they decide to run.

Fight over Elon Musk’s DOGE records heads to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court agreed to weigh in on a lawsuit filed by a government watchdog that claims records from the Department of Government Efficiency, the federal department created by President Donald Trump and led by the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, should be public.

Americans think Trump prioritizes his wealth more than helping US, poll finds

In a recent poll, most Americans believe President Trump is improperly profiting from his presidency and placing his personal financial interest ahead of the country.

Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as United States ambassador to Greece

U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned following a string of damaging reports alleging misconduct.

Most Americans reject betting on elections, government events, poll finds

A new poll finds that most Americans oppose election betting on prediction market platforms as policymakers’ express concerns of potential insider trading within the rapidly growing prediction sites industry.

Trump, Rubio mull firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of improper conduct

U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle is under scrutiny after reports alleged she accepted improper gifts and sought $100,000 from a political donor to pay her credit card debt in exchange for executive access.

Judge orders Trump administration to stop airing controversial ads

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must end an advertisement campaign that spent millions of taxpayer dollars on messaging that critics argued was political.

DOJ probes whether TV networks broke antitrust law by halting Trump coverage

The Justice Department is investigating whether ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox and NBC violated antitrust laws when their White House television press pool temporarily halted coverage of President Donald Trump.

Pence calls Trump’s diesel deal with Putin a ‘betrayal’ to Lindsey Graham, urges him to rescind it

Former Vice President Mike Pence called President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil a “betrayal” to late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s legacy and urged the president to “rescind” it.

California renters can plug in balcony solar panels starting in January

Californians who live in apartments and condos will soon be able to add solar power to their homes without a rooftop, thanks to a new law that takes effect in January.

Trump's proposed memorial arch faces lawsuit from Virginia county board

President Donald Trump’s planned Triumphal Arch faces a new lawsuit from the Arlington County Board in Virginia, according to the Associated Press. 

Contra Costa County tests ballot-counting machines ahead of election

Ballot-counting machines were running in Contra Costa County on Friday as the elections office conducted a state-mandated test designed to ensure the accuracy and security of its voting equipment.