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Futuristic Airship Seen Drifting Above San Francisco
Tech billionaire and Google co-founder Sergey Brin's massive experimental airship, the Pathfinder 1, drew attention over San Francisco this week after residents spotted the giant craft cruising above the city, SFGate reported.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:18:21 EDTTrump's DOT to Invest $2B to Modernize US Bus Fleet
The Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it will distribute more than $2 billion in federal grants to 165 transit projects in 45 states and the District of Columbia in an effort to modernize the nation's fleet of buses.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:06:33 EDTHouse Dems Report Trump's 'Death Threats' to Capitol Police
House Democrat leaders said Thursday they alerted Capitol Police after President Donald Trump issued what they called "death threats" against lawmakers.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:11:26 EDTWhite House Defends Trump Calling a Female Reporter 'Piggy'
The White House on Thursday defended President Donald Trump after he called a female reporter "piggy" as she questioned him about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying the president's remarks reflected his frankness and transparency.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:19:32 EDTSen. Rick Scott Unveils Obamacare Subsidy Alternative
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., rolled out a new proposal Thursday offering what he said is a practical, consumer-driven alternative to the enhanced Obamacare subsidies set to expire.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:20:28 EDTGOP Rep. James Grabs Lead for Michigan Governor
In what has already become a headline-grabbing contest, Republicans from Detroit to Washington, D.C., are quietly celebrating a newly released survey showing John James pulling ahead in the three-way race to succeed term-limited Gretchen Whitmer...
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:44:27 EDTRep. Velázquez Announces Retirement
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, D-N.Y., the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress, announced Thursday she will not run for reelection.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:02:44 EDTReport: Minn. Tax Dollars Allegedly Funneled to Al-Qaida Affiliate
Millions of dollars in stolen Minnesota welfare funds were allegedly diverted by members of the state's Somali community to an overseas terrorist group linked to al-Qaida, the Daily Caller reported Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:20:12 EDTHouse Descends Into Censure Chaos
Since the House of Representatives ended its seven-week recess, lawmakers have been busy voting on resolutions to rebuke their colleagues.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:49:03 EDT'Miss Palestine' Contestant Linked to Son of Jailed Terror Leader
The first "Miss Palestine" contestant in the Miss Universe pageant is reportedly connected to the son of an imprisoned Palestinian terror leader, revelations that raise fresh questions about her candidacy, her background, and her use of the global competition as a political platform.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:27:28 EDTHegseth: US Has 'New Options' to Pursue Group Tied to Maduro
President Donald Trump's decision to designate an alleged drug cartel that the U.S. links to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a foreign terrorist organization provides the Pentagon with a range of new options, War Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:11:43 EDTCrypto Lawyer Mounts Challenge to N.Y. AG James
Crypto attorney Khurram Dara has launched a Republican bid to unseat New York Attorney General Letitia James, a prominent foe of President Donald Trump, in next year's election.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:35:11 EDTRecalled ByHeart Baby Formula Still on Some Store Shelves
As cases of potentially deadly botulism in babies who drank ByHeart infant formula continue to grow, state officials say they are still finding the recalled product on some store shelves. Meanwhile the company reported late Wednesday that laboratory tests confirmed that some ...
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:56:02 EDTThune Plan Sparks Clash Over Arctic Frost-Related Payouts
A proposal from Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., on Thursday set off a tense back-and-forth on the Senate floor after he suggested that if any Republican senator wins damages from suing the Justice Department, the money should go to the U.S. Treasury.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:00:21 EDTOnline Retailer Faces Inquiry Over Childlike Sex Dolls
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pressing the online retailer Shein for detailed answers after allegations emerged that its U.S. platform may have offered dolls with a childlike appearance for sale.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:53:32 EDTInvestigators: UPS Plane Had Cracks in Engine Mount
Federal investigators released dramatic photos Thursday of an engine flying off a doomed UPS cargo plane that crashed two weeks ago in Kentucky, killing 14 people, and said there was evidence of cracks in the left wing's engine mount. A series of six photos showed the rear ...
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:34:51 EDTTrump Expands Offshore Drilling, Colliding With Newsom
The Interior Department on Thursday announced plans to open federal waters off California, Florida, and Alaska to new oil and gas leasing, part of President Donald Trump's push to tap America's offshore energy reserves.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:22:42 EDTConsumer Watchdog Seeks to Transfer Cases to DOJ, Cites Funding
The top U.S. consumer financial watchdog, which the White House refuses to fund, is seeking to move all remaining enforcement cases and litigation to the Department of Justice in light of the agency's dwindling financial resources.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:12:22 EDTSen. Wyden: JPMorgan Overlooked $1.3B in Epstein Red Flags
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, is pressing for a full investigation into JPMorgan Chase over its alleged failure to report more than $1 billion in suspicious transactions tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:30:45 EDTTSA Investigates After Person Boards Plane With Meat Cleaver
The Transportation Security Administration said it is conducting a review after a passenger at Portland International Airport in Oregon managed to board a plane with a meat cleaver in a carry-on bag.
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