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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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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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.

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 …

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.

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 …