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California State Sen. Wiener Condemns Harassment at Trans March in San Francisco
The Democratic congressional candidate said protesters upset over his Israel-Gaza stance surrounded, verbally and physically intimidated him during Pride Shabbat event.
Bill Maher Says His Vote Is in Play as Democrats Face Questions Over Socialist Candidates
The HBO host told Vice President JD Vance that recent wins by Democratic socialist candidates could threaten the party's coalition.
Eighth Suspect Charged in Alleged UFC Terror Plot Targeting White House, Former Intelligence Chair Says
Mike Rogers, running for Senate in Michigan, said Democratic rhetoric is giving people 'permission to take the next step' toward violence.
Billionaire Leon Black Walks Out of Epstein Investigation Hearing After Refusing NDA Questions
The private equity tycoon left the House Oversight Committee interview when pressed on nondisclosure agreements tied to Jeffrey Epstein, lawmakers say.
Rep. John Larson Defends New York Primary Results Amid Questions About Democratic Socialist Influence in Congress
The Connecticut Democrat clash with a Fox News correspondent over whether DSA-backed candidates could complicate Hakeem Jeffries' path to the speakership.
White House Condemns 'Targeted Sabotage' of Reflecting Pool as Repairs Pushed Past July 4 Celebration
Drain repairs will begin after the nation's 250th anniversary celebration; seven people arrested and seven others cited in connection with alleged vandalism.
Minneapolis City Council Votes to Repeal Gay Bathhouse Ban Ahead of Pride Weekend
The 9-2 vote reverses a 1988 policy enacted during the AIDS epidemic that had prohibited commercial sex venues in Minnesota's largest city.
FEMA Official Who Made Teleportation Claims Departs Agency
Gregg Phillips, who led FEMA's Office of Response and Recovery, was forced out after past podcast comments about teleporting to a Waffle House drew scrutiny.
GOP Nominee for N.Y. Governor Says House Candidate Brad Lander Would Be 'a Camp Guard in the Concentration Camp' for Nazis
Blakeman, who is Jewish, made the remark about Lander, also Jewish, in a Newsmax interview; he largely stood by the comment Thursday
French Citizen Pleads Guilty to Illegal Voting in New Jersey 2022 Midterm Elections
Eliezer Kadoch, a French national who cast a ballot in the federal midterm elections, faces up to six months in prison and a $100,000 fine after claiming he was automatically registered when obtaining his driver's license.