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Biden Iran envoy put classified documents on hacked personal email, phone: GOP lawmakers

Republicans lawmakers have uncovered "troubling allegations" that President Biden's suspended special envoy to Iran, Robert Malley, stored classified material on his personal email account and cellphone -- which was later...

State official won't say how many illegal pot shops there are as NYC begins crackdown: 'Larger than we'd like it to be'

A state cannabis regulator refused to say how many illegal pot shops there are in New York while Mayor Eric Adams announced a "Padlock to Protect" program to close down...

Fani Willis refuses to testify in Georgia Senate probe on taxpayer money: ‘I will not appear to anything that is unlawful’

The Georgia Senate is investigating allegations of misconduct against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Judge postpones Trump’s classified document trial indefinitely — likely until after election

A federal judge in South Florida scrapped a planned May 20 trial start date in former President Donald Trump's classified document case — a move that will likely push proceedings...

Trump edges out Biden in Pennsylvania poll from AARP after losing swing state in 2020

Former President Donald Trump, 77, nudged past President Biden in Pennsylvania 49% to 45% just six months out from the duo's rematch, a new poll found.

US hits pause on precision bomb shipments to Israel to send message in protest of Gaza policy

Biden administration officials are reportedly hampering an arms shipment to Israel to send a message amid concerns about military activity in the Gaza Strip.

DOJ civil rights chief probing Columbia protests has 'deeply concerning' antisemitic ties

House Republicans said Tuesday they are “deeply concerned” about Justice Department official Kristen Clarke’s ability to investigate civil rights complaints at Columbia University given her “history of association with known...

Mike Johnson says he'll vie for speakership again as Marjorie Taylor Greene makes demands

House Speaker Mike Johnson declared his intent to pursue the speakership again and insisted that he's not in a "negotiation" with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene as she made her demands...

Biden laments 'absolutely despicable' rise of antisemitism, slams anti-Israel protesters for 'forgetting' Oct. 7 Hamas attack

President Biden gave his most forcefully pro-Israel speech in months Tuesday, slamming the "absolutely despicable" rise of antisemitism inside the United States and chiding pro-Hamas protesters on college campuses for...

Censure resolution brought against Ilhan Omar for 'pro-genocide' Jewish students comment

Rep. Don Bacon introduced a resolution Tuesday to censure "Squad" member Rep. Ilhan Omar over comments she made last month about pro-genocide and anti-genocide Jewish students.

Biden Education Secretary won't rule out student debt forgiveness for antisemitic campus protesters

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona refused to commit Tuesday to withholding student debt forgiveness from campus protesters who have engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of classmates. House Education and Workforce...

Most college students reject pro-terror protest antics: poll

Just 8% of students say they have taken part in pro or anti-Israel demonstrations that began at Columbia University April 17 and spread across America -- and 81% want universities...

Sen. Tim Scott blasts 'The View' after co-host Sunny Hostin picks fight over black voters becoming Republican

"Women of the View: My goodness gracious. Let me just be plain and simple. Without the Black vote, there is no Democratic Party," Scott told "Hannity" on Monday.

Kristi Noem's team edited out dog-killing anecdote in first book over fears it would harm her brand: report

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem tried to tell the story of how she shot and killed her dog in her first book two years ago — but her publishing team...

House Republicans ready to hold Merrick Garland in contempt over refusal to provide audio of Biden’s interview with special counsel

House Republicans will move forward with contempt of Congress charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland next week over his refusal to comply with a subpoena for audio recordings of President...

Rapper Macklemore says ‘f— no, I'm not voting for’ Biden in new anti-Israel song

“Thrift Shop” rapper Macklemore has declared that he’s not voting for President Biden in the 2024 general election because of the commander-in-chief’s support for Israel’s war against Hamas.  “The blood...

Swastika arm band at NYC tailor sparks fury -- but shop says employee didn't know what it meant

Ignacio's Tailor shop on East 60th Street issued a groveling apology and a manager said he called the cops, then tossed the hateful garment.

Biden tries out zinger on 'cutting' Trump from '24 race: 'Got one really serious idea'

President Biden on Monday joked about trying to "cut'' former President Donald Trump from November's election.

House education panel to grill Northwestern, Rutgers University presidents on campus antisemitism

A House education committee investigating antisemitism on college campuses will hear testimony from Northwestern and Rutgers University presidents on May 23 -- with the panel's chair citing "gravely concerning actions"...

Dem rep apologizes for joke about Kristi Noem and Kim Jong Un eating dog together

Rep. Jared Moscowitz (D-Fla.) apologized Monday for invoking an insensitive stereotype in a joke aimed at Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.