Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors in $44B Twitter deal
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company for $44 billion. But it absolved him of some fraud allegations, finding that he did not "scheme" to mislead investors.
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company for $44 billion. But it absolved him of some fraud allegations, finding that he did not "scheme" to mislead investors.
Fetterman breaks with party, casts key vote to advance DHS nominee
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman broke with Democrats Thursday, casting the key vote to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman broke with Democrats Thursday, casting the key vote to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Final design for Trump commemorative gold coin approved
The design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump was approved ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
The design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump was approved ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says
The FBI is investigating whether former counterterrorism official Joe Kent improperly shared classified information after his recent resignation, a source told The Associated Press.
The FBI is investigating whether former counterterrorism official Joe Kent improperly shared classified information after his recent resignation, a source told The Associated Press.
SAVE America Act: Republicans launching voting bill debate in Senate
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to get the SAVE America Act passed as Republicans prepare to begin talks on the Senate floor about the legislation.
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to get the SAVE America Act passed as Republicans prepare to begin talks on the Senate floor about the legislation.
Kennedy Center board votes in favor of 2-year closure for renovations
The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
FCC chair threatens TV networks over Iran war coverage
Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, warned that TV broadcasters could have their licenses revoked if they don’t “correct course” on their coverage of the Trump administration’s war against Iran.
Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, warned that TV broadcasters could have their licenses revoked if they don’t “correct course” on their coverage of the Trump administration’s war against Iran.
Mayor Parker proposes ride share and delivery taxes in $7B budget plan
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has unveiled a $7 billion budget plan for fiscal year 2027 that includes new taxes on ride-share trips and retail deliveries.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has unveiled a $7 billion budget plan for fiscal year 2027 that includes new taxes on ride-share trips and retail deliveries.
‘Titanic-inspired’ statue of Trump, Epstein pops up in DC
A statue depicting President Donald Trump and the late Jeffrey Epstein reenacting that famous Jack and Rose scene in the movie "Titanic," popped up in D.C. earlier this week.
A statue depicting President Donald Trump and the late Jeffrey Epstein reenacting that famous Jack and Rose scene in the movie "Titanic," popped up in D.C. earlier this week.
SAVE America Act: Trump pushing to add ban on mail ballots
President Trump is pushing to add a ban on mail ballots to the SAVE America Act. Here’s what to know about the voting bill.
President Trump is pushing to add a ban on mail ballots to the SAVE America Act. Here’s what to know about the voting bill.
DOJ says JD Vance comments on Medicaid funding 'have no weight'
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
IRS unveils proposed regulations for new Trump Accounts savings program
The IRS and the Treasury Department have released more details about the implementation of Trump Accounts for parents and guardians who want to use the savings accounts for their children.
The IRS and the Treasury Department have released more details about the implementation of Trump Accounts for parents and guardians who want to use the savings accounts for their children.
Obama Presidential Center grand opening slated for Juneteenth weekend in Chicago
The grand opening for the Obama Presidential Center will be held on Juneteenth weekend later this year on the South Side.
The grand opening for the Obama Presidential Center will be held on Juneteenth weekend later this year on the South Side.
FULL: Barack Obama speaks on life of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Former President Barack Obama spoke on the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson during Jackson's celebration of life in Chicago. Obama said Jackson succeeded despite "his circumstances trying to hold him back."
Former President Barack Obama spoke on the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson during Jackson's celebration of life in Chicago. Obama said Jackson succeeded despite "his circumstances trying to hold him back."
DOJ releases more Epstein files accusing Trump of sexual assault
The Department of Justice has released a series of FBI interviews with a woman who claims President Donald Trump sexually and physically assaulted her when she was between 13 and 15 years old.
The Department of Justice has released a series of FBI interviews with a woman who claims President Donald Trump sexually and physically assaulted her when she was between 13 and 15 years old.
2 dozen states sue Trump over his latest round of global tariffs
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Fetterman defies Democrats, opposes Iran war powers resolution after US strikes
The Senate voted 47-53 against a war powers resolution requiring congressional approval for further attacks in Iran on Wednesday, with Pa. Sen. John Fetterman the only Democrat to vote against it.
The Senate voted 47-53 against a war powers resolution requiring congressional approval for further attacks in Iran on Wednesday, with Pa. Sen. John Fetterman the only Democrat to vote against it.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Minnesota Fraud: Walz, Ellison testify before House Oversight Committee
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.