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Cotton blasts Trump admin for downgrading marijuana drug classification
The move doesn't legalize marijuana or remove criminal penalties for use and possession, but it reclassifies marijuana from its current Schedule I to the lower classification of Schedule III.
Putin sends ship 'full of weapons' through Channel
Putin sends ship ‘full of weapons’ through Channel
US senator warns of another '2008-style financial crisis' thanks to looming AI 'bubble'
Senator Warren says the 'reckless behavior of a few billionaires' poses a huge risk to us all.
4-star general: Letting Pentagon staff go in considerable numbers creates 'leadership void'
Navy Secretary John Phelan was fired from his position after reportedly clashing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Meanwhile, President Trump told MS NOW that Iran has "no idea who their leader is." Former Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes, retired Four-star U.S. Army General Barry McCaffrey, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and Punchbowl News co-founder Jake Sherman join Katy Tur to share their insight and analysis.
Iranian activist praises Trump's intervention after female protesters saved from execution
Iranian activist Sana Ebrahimi speaks out against the oppressive Iranian regime, detailing the human rights crisis including mass arrests and death sentences. She applauds former President Donald Trump's intervention to spare eight women protestors from execution, contrasting it with previous U.S. administrations. Ebrahimi emphasizes the severe economic hardship and internet blackouts imposed on the Iranian populace.
Virginia map fight escalates as Mike Johnson predicts court showdown
Mike Johnson criticized Virginia’s newly approved redistricting plan as a “dishonest gambit” to rig the system, arguing the close vote reflects how evenly divided the state is. He also predicted the Virginia Supreme Court would ultimately strike down the new map.
Hiltzik: A judge labels RFK Jr.'s attack on transgender care 'unlawful' and an act of 'cruelty'
RFK Jr. threatened to block Medicaid payments to hospitals offering gender-affirming care to minors. This judge just invalidated Kennedy's position.
Kremlin says Putin is ready to meet Zelenskyy, but only on its terms
Peskov made the remarks in comments to a Russian state media propagandist, while also suggesting that such a meeting could take place in Moscow. Ukraine has repeatedly said it is ready for talks in any country except Russia and Belarus. “The main thing is to have a reason to meet and for the meeting to be productive,” Peskov said. He also said a me...
Italy’s deal to send migrants to Albania gets legal lifeline
Italy has moved one step closer to being allowed to send migrants to Albania after an EU court adviser said the scheme was legal. The coalition led by Giorgia Meloni has spent an estimated €670m (£581m) on building two migrant processing centres in the north of the Balkan country, hoping to use them as hubs for sending failed asylum seekers back to...
Hassett backs Powell interpretation on staying on ‘pro tempore’
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett indicated support for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s plan to stay at the central bank’s helm on a temporary basis if a successor hasn’t been confirmed by the Senate when his term expires next month.
Google engineer stole AI secrets for China, Senate hears in explosive testimony
A former Google engineer convicted of stealing AI trade secrets for China underscores a growing national security threat, a former CIA officer says.
Fox News host corners Trump official on plan for soaring prices
Fox News is typically a safe space for President Donald Trump and his administration, but the waters got choppy for one of his Cabinet secretaries, per Mediaite, as host Stuart Varney pressed her about a plan to tackle soaring prices. On Thursday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins appeared as a guest on Fox Business, where Varney brought up the ...
Florida lawmakers finally schedule session to pass a budget
TALLAHASSEE — After weeks of delays, Florida’s legislative leaders announced Thursday they reached an agreement on an outline for a state budget for the next fiscal year. State lawmakers will have to return to Tallahassee for two weeks beginning May 12 to work out the details in a special session. “Our final budget will be lower than Florida’s stat...
Zelenskyy arrives in Cyprus for EU meeting
Nykyforov said Zelenskyy plans to meet with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Denmark’s acting PM Mette Frederiksen. A trilateral meeting is also expected with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Politico reported that an informal leaders’ dinner on Cyprus, originally to focus on t...
Iran war complicates contingency plans to defend Taiwan, some US officials say
The U.S. has burned through so many munitions in Iran that some administration officials assess that America couldn’t fully execute contingency plans to defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion if it occurred in the near term, U.S. officials said.
Biden and Congress to blame for Trump-era travel turbulence
2026 has been a frustrating year for American flyers. Oil price volatility from the Iran war is translating to higher ticket prices, and Congress’s failure to fund the Transportation Security Administration has fueled airport chaos. The fiasco currently unfolding with Spirit Airlines, which could leave travelers with fewer choices or taxpayers with a bigger bill, […]
Xavier Becerra pressed on 'rumors' he knew about Eric Swalwell's alleged misconduct during CA governor debate
Xavier Becerra was pressed on his knowledge of Eric Swalwell's sexual misconduct rumors during a California gubernatorial debate Wednesday.
Russia's Vladimir Putin hosts Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at the Kremlin on Wednesday for talks focused on bilateral ties and international issues.