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Feds Probe Antisemitism at Baltimore Public Schools

A complaint about antisemitic events at Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) has led the U.S. Department of Education to open a civil rights probe into the district. At the end of July, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) sent a complaint...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:58:54 EDT

Report: Trump Admin Seeking $1B Settlement With UCLA

The Trump administration reportedly is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles, which became the latest institution to face a freezing of federal funds over alleged civil rights violations.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:40:56 EDT

Dr. Crandall: Extreme Heat Can Trigger Heart Attacks, Strokes

Dr. Chauncey Crandall, renowned cardiologist and author of "The Simple Heart Cure," "The Simple Heart Diet" and "The Heart Health Report," on Friday told Newsmax that extreme summer heat poses serious risks to cardiac health.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:48:18 EDT

Appeals Court Shuts Down Judge Boasberg's Trump Contempt Charges

A federal appeals court Friday shut down Judge James Boasberg's attempt to pursue criminal contempt charges against figures in the Trump administration.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:22:35 EDT

Redistricting Battle Boosts Hochul Ahead of Tough Reelection

The fight over redistricting could help New York Gov. Kathy Hochul as she faces reelection next year. Hochul has threatened to gerrymander New York's election districts to give Democrats a boost in the wake of an attempt to redistrict Texas...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:28:15 EDT

Lawyers: Some Mangione Records Provided Outside Subpoena's Scope

Prosecutors say none of Luigi Mangione's claims that the subpoena to obtain his medical records from Aetna was "false and fraudulent" and violated the physician-patient privilege withstand scrutiny, "and none of them entitle" Mangione to any relief in the proceedings.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:57:46 EDT

Trump Warns of 'Great Depression' if Courts Rule Against Tariffs

President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that the United States would fall into a second Great Depression if the courts rule he cannot impose many of the tariffs he levied on foreign goods.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:41:24 EDT

Vance: 'Not Focused' on 2028 Presidential Race

Vice President JD Vance said Friday that he is not focusing at this time on the 2028 presidential election, after President Donald Trump earlier this week his vice president is a likely heir to lead the MAGA movement.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:30:15 EDT

GOP Questioning Israel's Plans to Occupy Gaza City

A growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has led to some congressional Republicans, who have been generally supportive of Israel's war against Hamas, questioning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to occupy Gaza City.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:11:45 EDT

Bondi Names Special Prosecutor to Probe Schiff, James Fraud Allegations

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has authorized a special prosecutor to investigate allegations of mortgage fraud involving Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and New York Attorney General Letitia James, it was reported Friday.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:53:42 EDT

Texas Gov. Abbott: Runaway Dems Need to Stay Gone

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the runaway Democrat lawmakers who bolted from his state in an effort to prevent the passage of a congressional redistricting bill would need to stay gone for years for their approach to work. "I'll tell you this also, Democrats act like they're...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:22:26 EDT

FAA Looking to 'Supercharge' Recruitment, Retention

The FAA is looking to hire 8,900 air traffic controllers through 2028, including 2,000 in 2025, to "supercharge" recruitment and retention. "Under President Trump's leadership, the USDOT isn't just solving today's problems.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:13:41 EDT

Bloomberg: US-Russia Plan Cements Putin's Ukraine Gains

The U.S. and Russia are aiming to reach a deal to halt the war in Ukraine that would lock in Moscow's occupation of territory seized during its military invasion, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:10:53 EDT

Feds Investigating N.Y. AG James on Trump Prosecutions

Federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, whose office aggressively pursued high-profile civil actions against President Donald Trump and the National Rifle Association (NRA).

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:35:56 EDT

NY Times: Trump Directs Military to Fight Cartels

Trump has directed the U.S. military to assist in the fight against Latin American drug cartels.Trump secretly signed a directive to the Defense Department to begin using military force against cartels the administration has deemed terrorist organizations, The New York...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:22:04 EDT

Texas Dems Plan to Stay Away in Redistricting Protest

Texas House Democrats who left their state last week during a standoff over passing a Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan that would add five new GOP-leaning seats to the state say they plan to stay away until at least Aug. 19, the end of the special legislative session.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:59:26 EDT

DOJ Launches Probe of N.Y. AG Letitia James' Actions Against NRA

Attorney General Pam Bondi has issued subpoenas and impaneled a grand jury as part of a criminal investigation into multiple allegations against the state of New York, a source familiar with the matter who requested anonymity told Newsmax.Bondi is investigating whether...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:58:56 EDT