Judge holds Giuliani in contempt in Georgia election workers case
A federal judge held Rudy Giuliani in civil contempt on Monday for failing to comply with court orders in two former Georgia election workers’ efforts to collect their $146 million defamation judgment. At the end of a two-day hearing that saw
Pence: ‘Admirable’ that Harris certified Trump’s win after losing election
(The Hill) -- Former Vice President Mike Pence, who had to be evacuated four years ago Monday as rioters stormed the Capitol, welcomed "the return of order and civility" as Congress moved to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 victory. "The peaceful
British prime minister condemns ‘lies and misinformation’ after Musk attacks
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the “lies and misinformation” undermining the United Kingdom’s democracy and his record after Elon Musk’s continued attacks. Starmer was asked about a barrage of criticism coming from billionaire Musk, who has been tapped to co-lead
Pentagon reaches settlement that could restore benefits to LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
Thousands of LGBTQ+ US military veterans who were discharged under the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy due to their sexuality could soon have an easier path to accessing
Four years after his supporters invaded the US Capitol, Trump is more powerful than ever
Late on a day of chaos and blood on January 6, 2021, it was unimaginable that Donald Trump — who summoned a mob to Washington and told the
FDA sets new lower levels for lead in baby food — critics say that’s not enough
For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration has established guidance for levels of lead in processed baby foods that are sold on supermarket
Children exposed to higher fluoride levels have lower IQs, a government study finds
A rigorous nine-year research review looking at the relationship between fluoride and intelligence in children concludes that as fluoride levels rise, IQ drops.
The New Orleans attacker wore Meta glasses. What can they be used for?
The attacker who drove a truck through New Orleans’ Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day used Meta smart glasses to scout the scene weeks earlier, according to the
Austrian president tasks far-right leader Kickl with forming government
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen tasked the leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) on Monday with forming a coalition government after a centrist bid to assemble
Pope appoints Trump critic to be archbishop of Washington, DC
Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a vocal defender of migrants and critic of Donald Trump’s first administration, as the next archbishop of Washington, DC.
Disney, Fubo reach merger agreement
Disney and Fubo have reached an agreement to merge, the companies announced on Monday, signaling a victory for the entertainment giant in the world of streamed sports. Fubo, a platform that offers a sports-first package of live TV streaming channels
Trump lawyers push to halt Jan. 10 hush money case sentencing
President-elect Trump’s legal team urged a judge to hold off on sentencing him on Jan. 10 on his New York criminal conviction ahead of his inauguration. Judge Juan Merchan ruled last week that Trump’s sentencing could move forward this Friday despite
Live updates: Harris to oversee certification of Trump’s comeback
Congress on Monday is set to formally certify President-elect Trump's 2024 election victory. Vice President Harris will oversee the process, affirming Trump’s victory as well as her decisive defeat to him after a whirlwind run for commander in chief. Monday also marks
US hoping for Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks: Blinken
The Biden administration says it is still hoping to secure a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas in its final two weeks in the White House, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. Blinken, on diplomatic travel in South Korea,
Why has ISIS not yet claimed the New Orleans vehicle attack?
It is the deadliest attack by an ISIS supporter on the West in several years. But still, almost a week later, the group also known as Islamic State
Muslim, Arab voters face uncertain political future under Trump
Muslim and Arab American voters in the U.S. face an uncertain political future as President-elect Trump prepares to take office later this month. Long considered a reliable part of the Democratic base, Muslim Americans scrambled the political calculus in 2024 amid
Musk says UK’s Farage should not be Reform party leader
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said on Sunday that British politician Nigel Farage should not be the Reform U.K. party’s leader. “The Reform Party needs a new leader,” Musk said in a post on the social platform X. “Farage doesn’t have what
Biden: Jan. 6 reminds us that democracy ‘is never guaranteed’
President Biden said in a Sunday opinion piece for The Washington Post that the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol reminds Americans that democracy “is never guaranteed.” “We should commit to remembering Jan. 6, 2021, every year. To remember