Treasury Secretary Bessent Downplays Feud With Musk

Treasury Secretary Bessent Downplays Feud With Musk

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he and Elon Musk were aligned in what they wanted to accomplish under President Donald Trump. Musk left his role as head of Trump's Department of Government Efficiency...

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:53:47 EDT
Pro-Israeli Hackers Snatch $90 Million From Iran Crypto Exchange

Pro-Israeli Hackers Snatch $90 Million From Iran Crypto Exchange

The pro-Israeli hacker group known as Predatory Sparrow (Gonjeshke Darande) has pulled as much as $90 million from Iran's cryptocurrency exchange.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:37:19 EDT
Dems Condemn Hearing on Biden's Mental Decline

Dems Condemn Hearing on Biden's Mental Decline

Senate Democrats are refusing to take part in a congressional hearing addressing President Joe Biden's mental decline while serving in the White House. Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., were the only Democrats...

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:57:45 EDT
Ambassador Huckabee: Getting Americans Out of Israel

Ambassador Huckabee: Getting Americans Out of Israel

Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, on Wednesday said the embassy in Jerusalem is working on ways to get Americans out of Israel, one day after the embassy reported it has no announcement about ways to get people out as the threat of a U.S. strike on Iran grows.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:42:54 EDT
Federal Workers on Military Leave Can Seek Full Salary

Federal Workers on Military Leave Can Seek Full Salary

A recent Supreme Court ruling could lead to numerous pay claims for federal employees also serving as military reservists. In April, the high court said federal civilian employees are entitled to their full salaries...

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:33:21 EDT
Sen. Lindsey Graham Praises Trump's 'Calm' in Call

Sen. Lindsey Graham Praises Trump's 'Calm' in Call

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., oft-rebuked as a "warmonger" having called for regime changes before, including Russia, praised President Donald Trump's "calm" and measured moves amid Israel's campaign to wipe out Iran's nuclear weapons aspirations.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:27:17 EDT
Vance Defends Gabbard as 'Patriot' After Apparent Trump Snub

Vance Defends Gabbard as 'Patriot' After Apparent Trump Snub

Vice President JD Vance stood up on behalf of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, calling her a "patriot." Gabbard was seemingly called out by President Donald Trump on Tuesday during an exchange with a reporter...

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:14:01 EDT
Marist Poll: Cuomo Up 10 Points in NYC Mayor Race

Marist Poll: Cuomo Up 10 Points in NYC Mayor Race

A new poll shows that the Democratic Party's primary in New York City's mayoral race has narrowed to two top candidates, with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo holding a 10-point lead over Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:37:38 EDT
Trump: Biden Autopen a 'Subversion, Takeover' of Our Govt

Trump: Biden Autopen a 'Subversion, Takeover' of Our Govt

Former President Joe Biden's White House was compromised and "taken over" by Bernie Sanders progressives that ostensibly seized control of the American presidency through use of the autopen, according to President Donald Trump.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:34:34 EDT
Trump Knocks Fed's Powell: 'I'd Do a Much Better Job'

Trump Knocks Fed's Powell: 'I'd Do a Much Better Job'

President Donald Trump wants Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates to help America cut the costs of its massive debt after years of former President Joe Biden's spending levels.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:08:00 EDT
Supreme Court Rules Against Challenge to Youth Transgender Procedure Ban

Supreme Court Rules Against Challenge to Youth Transgender Procedure Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court backed a Republican-backed ban in Tennessee on gender-transition procedures for transgender minors on Wednesday in a setback for transgender rights that could bolster efforts by states...

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:20:54 EDT
Noem Visited Bio Hazard Lab Before Hospitalization

Noem Visited Bio Hazard Lab Before Hospitalization

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited a biological hazard lab the day before she was rushed to hospital for an allergic reaction.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:05:16 EDT
Trump on Iran: It's 'Late to Be Talking'

Trump on Iran: It's 'Late to Be Talking'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to answer reporters' questions on whether the U.S. was planning to strike Iran or its nuclear facilities, and said the Iranians had reached out but he feels "it's very late to be talking."

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:25:20 EDT
Wall Street Edges Up Ahead of Fed's Interest Rate Verdict

Wall Street Edges Up Ahead of Fed's Interest Rate Verdict

Wall Street's main indexes ticked up Wednesday, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, while the Israel-Iran attacks entered the sixth day.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:27:09 EDT
Changes in GOP Megabill Lead Some in Party to Predict Its Failure

Changes in GOP Megabill Lead Some in Party to Predict Its Failure

Senate Republicans remain divided on several changes under discussion for President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," with at least one predicting that it will not pass when asked about Senate Majority Leader John Thune's plan to start voting on the measure.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:06:18 EDT
Canada's Stanley Cup Dry Spell Stretches to 32 Years as Edmonton Flops in Finals

Canada's Stanley Cup Dry Spell Stretches to 32 Years as Edmonton Flops in Finals

The Florida Panthers extended Canada's agonizing Stanley Cup drought to 32 years with a 5-1 win over Edmonton in Game Six on Tuesday, a second straight Finals defeat for the Oilers which left their fans devastated and players searching for answers.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:28:07 EDT
Supreme Court Justices Disclose Income From Book Deals, Teaching

Supreme Court Justices Disclose Income From Book Deals, Teaching

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson received a book advance of more than $2 million for her bestselling memoir, and other justices reported lucrative law school teaching positions in annual financial disclosure forms released.Eight of the nine justices...

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:48:42 EDT
Unemployment Claims Dip to 245K, Remaining Historically Low

Unemployment Claims Dip to 245K, Remaining Historically Low

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining at a historically low level.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:41:21 EDT
InsiderAdvantage Poll: Trump at 54 Percent Job Approval

InsiderAdvantage Poll: Trump at 54 Percent Job Approval

A clear majority of likely voters said they approve of the job President Donald Trump is doing and nearly 3 in 4 said they support denying Iran nuclear weapons by any means possible, according to a new survey.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:05:10 EDT
G7 Leaders Fall Short of Goals on Deals After Trump Exit

G7 Leaders Fall Short of Goals on Deals After Trump Exit

Six of the Group of Seven leaders discussed Russia's war in Ukraine and the Israel-Iran conflict but failed to reach major agreements on those and many other top issues.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:42:28 EDT