Israeli strikes reported in Iran  —  Syrian reports indicated airstrikes targeted sites belonging to the Syrian Army in the As-Suwayda and Daraa Governorates of southern Syria.  —  An Israeli missile strike targeted a site in Iran early Friday morning, according to ABC News.

Louisiana lawmakers vote to remove lunch breaks for child workers, cut unemployment benefits  —  A House committee approved the bill along with others to reduce unemployment benefits and workers' compensation wages.  — 3 min to read  —  A Louisiana House committee voted Thursday to repeal …

In Unusual Vote, Democrats Rescue Measure to Allow Vote on Ukraine Bill  —  A resolution to pave the way for the foreign aid package was on track to die in committee amid Republican opposition when Democrats stepped in to save it.  —  House Republicans took a critical step late Thursday night toward bringing …

Statement from Columbia University President Minouche Shafik  —  To the Columbia University community:  —  This morning, I had to make a decision that I hoped would never be necessary.  I have always said that the safety of our community was my top priority and that we needed to preserve …

A sheriff, a felon and a conspiracy theorist walk into a hotel.  They're there for the same conference.  —  The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association is urging lawmen to form posses, seize voting machines and investigate baseless claims of voter fraud.

Biden, Eyeing Threat From R.F.K. Jr., Turns to His Famous Family for Help  —  The rollout of endorsements from the Kennedys signaled the urgency the Biden campaign feels toward Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent bid, and its desire to discredit him.  —  The elaborate rollout …

Turning Point Action official resigns after accusation of election-related fraud  —  PHOENIX — A top leader of the national conservative group Turning Point Action, which has amplified false claims of election fraud by former president Donald Trump and others, resigned Thursday after being accused …

Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, woman's sworn statement obtained by Congress claims  —  The Ethics panel is questioning witnesses about allegations involving Gaetz.  —  Rep. Matt Gaetz walks past reporters as he leaves a House GOP caucus meeting at the U.S Capitol …

Donald Trump turns the GOP into a protection racket — and demands Republican candidates pay up  —  To “be seen favorably,” the Trump campaign threatens, Republicans must give 5 percent — or more — to the boss  —  For someone who frequently proclaims his innocence, Donald Trump sure loves to act like a two-bit gangster.

Trump's covid response was even worse than you remember  —  In a sane country, it would disqualify him from ever again holding office. … As we approach the four-year anniversary of Donald Trump suggesting from the White House podium that bleach injections could be a miracle covid cure …

Trump campaign says it will deploy thousands of election workers to monitor poll sites  —  The program underscores Trump's fixation with election security, which he deployed in an effort to undermine results of the 2020 election.  —  Former President Donald Trump's political operation …

'You Can't Govern By Shooting Yourself in the Head Every Day'  —  “You can't govern by shooting yourself in the head every day.”  —  As Speaker of the House Mike Johnson fends off another conservative rebellion over his four-part foreign aid plan, he's garnering support from former speaker …

Reince Priebus Was Pushed Out by Trump.  Now He's Raising Money for His Coronation.  —  The former White House chief of staff, with longtime Wisconsin ties, aims to bring in $70 million for the GOP convention in Milwaukee

Pompeo puts support behind Johnson in pushing aid for Ukraine  —  Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has come out in support of House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) plan to deliver U.S. aid for Ukraine, part of an effort to bolster defenses around the Speaker as he bucks hard-line conservative opponents in his party.

ICC considering issuing war crimes arrest warrants for Netanyahu, others - report  —  The surprising news could be inexact given ICC's jurisdictional rules  —  The International Criminal Court may be considering issuing international arrest warrants in the relatively near future …

Here's Something Southern Republican Governors Are Afraid Of  —  Last year, the United Auto Workers announced an ambitious plan to organize workers and unionize foreign-owned auto plants in the South.  —  “One of our biggest goals coming out of this historic contract victory is to organize …

Jesse Ventura claims he could beat Biden, Trump in hypothetical match-up  —  Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura (I) said he could beat both President Biden and former President Trump in a hypothetical match-up Thursday.  —  “If I had ballot access in all 50 states and I were allowed to debate …

All 12 jurors seated for Trump's historic criminal trial - as it happened  —  This live blog is now closed.  For the latest on Trump's criminal trial, read our full report:  —  Summary  —  ‘We have our jury,’ judge Juan Merchan said after all 12 jurors were selected  —  All 12 jurors seated