Supreme Court agrees to weigh whether Trump can be kicked off ballot in Colorado  —  The case raises a novel legal question under a constitutional clause that prohibits those who have “engaged in insurrection” from serving in the federal government.  —  WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court …

Raskin touts Biden's Jan. 6 speech as ‘remarkable’ ahead of riot anniversary  —  Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) called President Biden's recent speech that went after former President Trump “remarkable” in an interview on MSNBC Friday.  —  “Well, it was a remarkable speech which spoke directly …

Wayne LaPierre announces resignation as NRA chief  —  FIRST ON FOX: Longtime National Rifle Association (NRA) chief Wayne LaPierre on Friday announced his resignation, Fox News Digital has learned.  —  “With pride in all that we have accomplished, I am announcing my resignation from the NRA …

Trump Shares New Ad: ‘God Made Trump’  —  The ad, which has a run-time of two minutes and 44 seconds, alleges that God created the former president for the purpose of leading the nation  —  “God Made Trump,” a new nearly three minute ad from former President Donald Trump's campaign claims.

Supreme Court to decide if U.S. law requires some emergency room abortions  —  The Justice Department challenged an Idaho abortion ban, saying federal law requires emergency room doctors to perform abortions in some circumstances  —  The Supreme Court said Friday it will review …

F.D.A. Issues First Approval for Mass Drug Imports to States From Canada  —  The agency authorized Florida to purchase medicines directly from wholesalers in Canada, where prices are far cheaper.  Pharmaceutical companies oppose the plan.  —  The Food and Drug Administration has allowed Florida …

Billionaire Mark Cuban Fires Back at Bill Ackman Over Diversity at Harvard  —  Cuban disputes Ackman's 4,000-word screed against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.  —  In the wake of Claudine Gay's resignation as president of Harvard, billionaire investor Bill Ackman posted …

RFK Jr. Was Jeffrey Epstein's Guest, Butler Claims  —  The presidential candidate previously copped to taking two trips on Epstein's plane.  —  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was one of Jeffrey Epstein's celebrity guests, the sex offender's former house manager claimed in newly unsealed documents.

CDC map shows dramatic increase in illness nationwide: See where it's worst  —  (NEXSTAR) - What a difference a week can make.  New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday shows an 18% jump in people testing positive for influenza last week.

House Republicans to Broaden Higher Education Inquiry Beyond Antisemitism  —  Emboldened by the resignations of two prominent university presidents, House Republicans are planning an aggressive inquiry into academia, long one of their favorite targets of attack.

The White House's tense podium battle  —  They share a podium — and a mutual frustration.  White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and the National Security Council's John Kirby frequently split the podium at media briefings, but behind the scenes their relationship is fraught with tension, White House sources tell Axios.

American rape suspect who allegedly faked own death, posed as U.K. citizen extradited back to U.S.  —  A man believed to be Nicholas Rossi, sought by prosecutors in Utah, turned up in Scotland in 2022, suffering from Covid-19.  —  An American who allegedly faked his own death to dodge …

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Defense secretary recovering after hospital visit  —  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is recovering after a recent visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Pentagon said Friday.  —  Austin was admitted to the Washington hospital Monday evening, according to Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.