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Clarence Thomas Becomes Second-Longest Serving Supreme Court Justice

Justice Clarence Thomas reached a milestone this week by becoming the second-longest-serving justice in U.S. Supreme Court history, according to multiple reports. At 77 years old, Thomas has surpassed Justice Stephen J. Field's tenure of over three decades and is now only behind liberal Justice Will

May 7, 4:37 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

3 articles from 3 publishers

PoliticsElections

Collins Discloses Tremor; Platner Faces Health, Tattoo Controversies

Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine has publicly disclosed for the first time that she has a benign essential tremor, a condition she has lived with throughout her nearly three-decade career in the Senate. The tremor causes trembling in her hands, head, and voice but does not interfere with he

May 7, 4:37 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

6 articles from 3 publishers

PoliticsSecurity

UK Convicts Two in First China Spying Case

Two men have become the first people to be convicted of spying for China in Britain, according to multiple reports from The Guardian , BBC , and Reuters . Chi Leung “Peter” Wai, a UK Border Force officer, and Chung Biu Yuen, a Hong Kong trade official based in London, were found guilty of assisting

May 7, 2:34 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Elections

Vance, Rubio Eye 2028 as Trump's Shadow Looms

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are taking steps that hint at potential presidential runs in 2028, as they navigate the complex political landscape dominated by Donald Trump's influence. Vance recently campaigned in Iowa for Republican Representative Zach Nunn but drew att

May 7, 2:34 PM ET·3 min read

6 articles from 5 publishers

Legislation

Roberts Defends Court's Impartiality Amid Political Scrutiny

Chief Justice John Roberts expressed concern about public perception of the Supreme Court as an institution driven by political outcomes rather than legal interpretations. Speaking at a judicial conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Roberts acknowledged that many people view the court's decisions as

May 7, 10:06 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

SecurityCONFLICTING REPORTS

Trump Strategy Targets Cartels as Top Terror Threat

President Donald Trump signed a new U.S. counterterrorism strategy that designates eliminating drug cartels as the administration's highest priority, according to White House announcements. The 16-page document was released after an updated national security strategy focused on the Western Hemispher

May 7, 4:35 AM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Diplomacy

House Democrats Urge Rubio to Acknowledge Israel's Nuclear Program

Thirty House Democrats , led by Congressmember Joaquin Castro , sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the Trump administration to publicly acknowledge Israel’s undeclared nuclear weapons program. The lawmakers cited concerns over transparency and nonproliferation amid the ongoing U.

May 6, 11:14 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

Spencer Pratt Gains Traction in LA Mayoral Race

Spencer Pratt, known for his role on The Hills , has surged in the Los Angeles mayoral race following a fiery debate performance against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman. His aggressive populist messaging and viral AI-generated campaign ads have positioned him as a serious ch

May 6, 9:26 PM ET·5 min read

31 articles from 7 publishers

Diplomacy

Trump Arrives in Beijing Amid Trade Tensions and Iran War

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening local time for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, amid escalating trade tensions and ongoing conflicts such as the Iran war. The two-day meeting comes as Trump seeks diplomatic success ahead of November's midter

May 6, 9:26 PM ET·3 min read

128 articles from 15 publishers

Protests

Pussy Riot Protests Russia's Return to Venice Biennale

Activists from Pussy Riot and Femen staged a protest at this year's Venice Biennale, targeting the Russian national pavilion on its first day of preview events. The activists swarmed through the gardens, setting off smoke flares and shouting slogans such as 'Russia kills! Biennale exhibits!' while d

May 6, 7:18 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Elections

UK Greens Surge Amid Labour Losses

The UK Green Party is experiencing a significant rise in popularity, now polling at around 17 percent , placing them level with the Conservatives and one point ahead of Labour. This surge is largely attributed to the party's strong support for Palestinians and the leadership of Zack Polanski, who ha

May 6, 4:52 PM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 4 publishers

LegislationMIXED REPORTS

Israel Approves Death Penalty Tribunal for Hamas Attackers

Israel's parliament has approved a controversial bill establishing a special tribunal to try Palestinians accused of participating in the October 2023 Hamas-led attack. The measure passed overwhelmingly with 93 votes in favor , none against, and 27 lawmakers absent or abstaining from voting in the 1

May 6, 4:52 PM ET·4 min read

122 articles from 15 publishers

Elections

CA Governor Candidates Clash in Heated Debate

Seven candidates vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom clashed in a heated televised debate on CNN Thursday night as California's primary election entered its final days with mail-in voting already underway. The wide-ranging discussion covered critical issues including gas prices, taxes, healthcare, ho

May 6, 4:52 PM ET·2 min read

14 articles from 5 publishers

Scandal

FBI Denies Probe Into Atlantic Reporter Over Patel Story

The FBI has denied reports that it is investigating Atlantic journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick over her story detailing alleged misconduct by former FBI Director Kash Patel. According to MS NOW, the FBI launched a criminal leak investigation focusing on Fitzpatrick after her report cited multiple anonymo

May 6, 4:52 PM ET·3 min read

6 articles from 3 publishers

LegislationMIXED REPORTS

FBI Searches Virginia Senator's Office in Corruption Probe

The FBI conducted court-authorized searches of Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas's office and nearby cannabis business on Wednesday as part of an ongoing corruption investigation. Federal agents executed search warrants at 10 locations associated with Lucas in Portsmouth, Virginia, including her d

May 6, 2:42 PM ET·1 min read

9 articles from 5 publishers

HumanRights

ADL Report Shows Mixed Trends in Antisemitic Incidents

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported a 33% decline in antisemitic incidents nationwide in 2025, marking the first drop in five years. However, the total of 6,274 incidents remains considerably higher than pre-October 7, 2023 levels according to multiple reports. New York and California were amo

May 6, 2:42 PM ET·1 min read

5 articles from 4 publishers

Taxation

Griffin Criticizes NYC Mayor Over Luxury Tax Video

Ken Griffin, billionaire founder of hedge fund Citadel, has criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for a video promoting a new tax on luxury properties. The video was filmed outside Griffin's $238 million penthouse at 220 Central Park South and singled him out by name as an example of the wea

May 6, 10:06 AM ET·1 min read

8 articles from 6 publishers

Elections

Merrin Wins GOP Primary in Ohio's Redrawn 9th District

Derek Merrin won the Republican primary in Ohio's newly redrawn 9th Congressional District on Tuesday, setting up a rematch against Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in November. According to CBS News and Fox News, this victory positions Merrin for one of the most contested House races of the year. The d

May 6, 10:06 AM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

Senate Republicans Propose $1B for Trump Ballroom Security

Senate Republicans have proposed allocating $1 billion in taxpayer funding for security enhancements related to President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project. This allocation is part of a broader $72 billion reconciliation package that also provides resources for immigration enforcement agen

May 6, 10:06 AM ET·3 min read

13 articles from 7 publishers

Government

Obama Criticizes Justice System Politicization in Colbert Interview

Former President Barack Obama raised concerns about the politicization of the criminal justice system during an interview with Stephen Colbert that aired on Tuesday night. According to multiple reports, Obama did not mention President Trump by name but expressed worries about using executive powers

May 6, 10:06 AM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 4 publishers

Scandal

Lutnick Testifies on Epstein Ties Amid Calls for Resignation

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday regarding his past relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The closed-door deposition, part of an ongoing investigation into Epstein's connections, followed revelations that Lutnick contin

May 6, 7:53 AM ET·3 min read

13 articles from 10 publishers

Diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV Marks First Year Amid Trump Feud

Pope Leo XIV marks his first year as pontiff on Friday, May 9th, amid growing tensions with President Donald Trump and increasing global responsibilities. The first American pope has drawn both praise for his pastoral approach and criticism from conservative U.S. Catholics. The Vatican reported t

May 6, 5:59 AM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 6 publishers

Elections

MAHA Voters Prioritize Affordability in Midterms

Affordability has emerged as the top health priority for voters who identify with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, according to a new poll conducted by KFF, a nonpartisan health research organization. The survey found that lowering costs will have a "major impact" on voting decisions

May 6, 5:59 AM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

Trump-Backed Candidates Win Indiana GOP Primaries

In a decisive show of force, Donald Trump's endorsed primary challengers won five of seven Republican state Senate races in Indiana on Tuesday. The victories came at the expense of incumbent senators who opposed Trump's redistricting efforts, highlighting his enduring influence over the GOP and sett

May 5, 11:52 PM ET·2 min read

14 articles from 7 publishers

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Clarence Thomas Becomes Second-Longest Serving Supreme Court Justice

Collins Discloses Tremor; Platner Faces Health, Tattoo Controversies

UK Convicts Two in First China Spying Case

Vance, Rubio Eye 2028 as Trump's Shadow Looms

Roberts Defends Court's Impartiality Amid Political Scrutiny

Trump Strategy Targets Cartels as Top Terror Threat

House Democrats Urge Rubio to Acknowledge Israel's Nuclear Program

Spencer Pratt Gains Traction in LA Mayoral Race

Trump Arrives in Beijing Amid Trade Tensions and Iran War

Pussy Riot Protests Russia's Return to Venice Biennale

UK Greens Surge Amid Labour Losses

Israel Approves Death Penalty Tribunal for Hamas Attackers

CA Governor Candidates Clash in Heated Debate

FBI Denies Probe Into Atlantic Reporter Over Patel Story

FBI Searches Virginia Senator's Office in Corruption Probe

ADL Report Shows Mixed Trends in Antisemitic Incidents

Griffin Criticizes NYC Mayor Over Luxury Tax Video

Merrin Wins GOP Primary in Ohio's Redrawn 9th District

Senate Republicans Propose $1B for Trump Ballroom Security

Obama Criticizes Justice System Politicization in Colbert Interview

Lutnick Testifies on Epstein Ties Amid Calls for Resignation

Pope Leo XIV Marks First Year Amid Trump Feud

MAHA Voters Prioritize Affordability in Midterms

Trump-Backed Candidates Win Indiana GOP Primaries

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Clarence Thomas Becomes Second-Longest Serving Supreme Court Justice

Collins Discloses Tremor; Platner Faces Health, Tattoo Controversies

UK Convicts Two in First China Spying Case

Vance, Rubio Eye 2028 as Trump's Shadow Looms

Roberts Defends Court's Impartiality Amid Political Scrutiny

Trump Strategy Targets Cartels as Top Terror Threat

House Democrats Urge Rubio to Acknowledge Israel's Nuclear Program

Spencer Pratt Gains Traction in LA Mayoral Race

Trump Arrives in Beijing Amid Trade Tensions and Iran War

Pussy Riot Protests Russia's Return to Venice Biennale

UK Greens Surge Amid Labour Losses

Israel Approves Death Penalty Tribunal for Hamas Attackers

CA Governor Candidates Clash in Heated Debate

FBI Denies Probe Into Atlantic Reporter Over Patel Story

FBI Searches Virginia Senator's Office in Corruption Probe

ADL Report Shows Mixed Trends in Antisemitic Incidents

Griffin Criticizes NYC Mayor Over Luxury Tax Video

Merrin Wins GOP Primary in Ohio's Redrawn 9th District

Senate Republicans Propose $1B for Trump Ballroom Security

Obama Criticizes Justice System Politicization in Colbert Interview

Lutnick Testifies on Epstein Ties Amid Calls for Resignation

Pope Leo XIV Marks First Year Amid Trump Feud

MAHA Voters Prioritize Affordability in Midterms

Trump-Backed Candidates Win Indiana GOP Primaries

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