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WDSU’s Travers Mackel, Shay O’Connor grill sheriff over escape
During a news conference held by the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Friday evening, WDSU Anchor Travers Mackel and WDSU Reporter Shay O’Connor grilled Sheriff Susan…
Judge Rips Trump Admin for Repeat “I Don’t Knows” in Abrego Garcia Hearing
Federal District Judge Paula Xinis ripped into the Trump administration on Friday in a hearing related to the deportation of El Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia…
Reality show featuring immigrants vying for citizenship being weighed by Noem’s DHS
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7 takeaways from Trump’s Middle East trip
President Donald Trump flew back Friday from a whirlwind trip to the Middle East – investment deals in hand, a new bond with Syria forged, but still dogged by the…
DHS considers TV reality show where immigrants vy for citizenship
The Department of Homeland Security is considering collaborating on a TV show with the producer of the popular reality show “Duck Dynasty” that would pit immigrants…
Olympic gold medalist and University of Houston legend Carl Lewis pushes for overhaul of NCAA sports
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis is busy preparing his University of Houston track and field team for the biggest meets of the outdoor…
Supreme Court halts Trump deportation bid for Venezuelans
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the Trump administration’s appeal to quickly resume deportations of Venezuelans under an 18th century wartime law.Over two…
Secretary Rubio’s Travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, Italy, and the Holy See
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will accompany President Trump to Saudi Arabia and Qatar May 11-14, where the President will look to strengthen ties between the United…
U.S. wants to do business with other countries but ‘it’s just messy right now,’ Nikki Haley tells B7 summit in Ottawa
Nikki Haley, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a current vice-chair at Edelman, participates in a panel discussion at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce B7…
No early launch for Missouri sports betting
JEFFERSON CITY — Sports betting will officially launch in Missouri on Dec. 1, the Missouri Gaming Commission confirmed.
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ bill: These 5 Republicans blocked the tax legislation – Here’s why
President Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ bill aimed at massive cuts to Medicaid and other government programs failed to pass the House Budget Committee on Friday. The…
‘Putin is laughing at Trump’ — Ukraine in disbelief as Russia makes a mockery of US-led ceasefire attempts
ISTANBUL — Russian President Vladimir Putin had rebuffed President Volodymyr Zelensky, his European allies, and the U.S., and in response, Donald Trump simply went along…
5 things to know after Trump’s trip to the Middle East : NPR
President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attend a bilateral meeting at the Saudi Royal Court on May 13 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Trump was in his element as a guest of the Gulf’s autocratic monarchs. So what did the trip actually achieve?
If you are disappointed by the lack of landmark diplomatic achievements or big-picture statecraft coming from President Donald Trump ’s whirlwind swing through the…
EPA Deregulation: What NYC Looked Like Before the EPA
If you’ve ever spent time in New York City, you’ll be familiar with the black trash bags that form mountains on its sidewalks.
Five House Republicans stall Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill
A budget bill, long touted by Donald Trump as the “big, beautiful bill” hit a roadblock on Friday when lawmakers from the president’s own party voted against it in…
House Republicans block Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ in major setback
Rightwing lawmakers derailed Donald Trump ’s signature legislation in the House of Representatives on Friday, preventing its passage through a key committee and throwing…
Former FBI director Comey’s ‘8647’ post seen as Trump threat : NPR
Former FBI director James Comey, pictured testifying remotely at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in 2020, is under fire from conservatives for a social media post…
Trump administration officials say Secret Service probing Comey’s ’86 47′ social media post
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday that federal law enforcement is investigating a social media post made by former FBI Director James…
Trump Takes Time From Busy Trip to Revisit Feud With Taylor Swift
President Donald Trump spent the week being feted by Middle Eastern leaders and wealthy CEOs. As he left the Persian Gulf, he decided to renew his bad blood with one of…
Texas Democrats try to keep Sen. Ted Cruz away from college sports
“The 9 scariest words for any college fan to hear are ‘I’m Ted Cruz and I am coming to your game,'” Kelly said in a news release.
House Budget Committee rejects Trump agenda bill in major setback for GOP leaders
WASHINGTON — The GOP-led House Budget Committee voted to reject a sweeping package for President Donald Trump’s agenda on Friday, dealing an embarrassing setback to…
Trump accuses former FBI director of calling for his killing through coded picture
Donald Trump accused the former FBI director James Comey on Friday of calling for his assassination in a coded social media post written in seashells.
State Auditor claims Nebraska Wheat Board overspent taxpayer money on travel, meals
LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) – The Nebraska State Auditor released a report Friday morning that accuses the state’s Wheat Board of consistently overspending taxpayer funds on…
James Comey Leads MAGA to Lose Its Mind With ’86’ Trump Post
Former FBI Director James Comey is under investigation by the Secret Service after posting a picture of seashells spelling out “8647” on Instagram — which conservatives…
Trump says US will set new tariff rates for trading partners soon
DUBAI (Reuters) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that over the next two to three weeks U.S. officials will be sending letters to countries outlining “what…
Donald Trump reacts to Comey’s 8647 message and clarification: ‘A child knows what that meant’
President Donald Trump reacted to the ‘assassination’ call by former FBI chief James Comey through his cryptic ‘8647’ message that he later deleted, and said Comey knew…
FBI Director Kash Patel says agency will relocate 1,500 agents out of DC
FBI Director Kash Patel details the latest plans for the FBI during a sit-down interview with ‘Sunday Morning Futures’ host Maria Bartiromo.
Trump says U.S. will set tariff rates for countries instead of trade talks
President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration doesn’t have time to negotiate individual trade deals with scores of countries, so the administration will…
President Trump’s military parade could cost up to $45 million, Army spokesperson says
President Donald Trump’s military parade on June 14 could cost up to $45 million, according to an Army spokesperson.
NJ agency won’t help resettle white South Africans, citing conflict over Trump policies
A New Jersey-based agency that has helped resettle thousands of refugees fleeing harsh conditions and violence around the globe announced it won’t help resettle white…