If Trump Is Not an Insurrectionist, What Is He?  —  Last month the states of Colorado and Maine moved to disqualify Donald Trump as a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.  In response, Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene on his behalf …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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Former Capitol Police officer outspoken about Jan. 6 launches run for Congress  —  Harry Dunn, who has testified extensively about the Jan. 6 riot, recently retired from the force and is running in Maryland's 3rd Congressional District.  —  WASHINGTON — Nearly three years ago to the day …

What January 6 Made Clear to Me  —  Our democratic institutions are only as strong as the courage of those entrusted with their care.  —  The sixth of january is the date prescribed in United States law for Congress to count the electoral votes in the presidential election.

Court says even passive members of Jan. 6 mob can be convicted of disorderly conduct  —  The decision is a victory for the Justice Department on one of the most common charges lodged against Jan. 6 defendants.  —  A federal appeals court ruled Friday that Jan. 6 defendants can be found culpable of …

Ramaswamy wants the US out of NATO  —  It's the furthest any presidential candidate has gone on potentially severing America's decadeslong role in the storied alliance.  —  Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has told multiple people he would withdraw the U.S. from NATO as president …