The Republican National Committee (RNC) on Wednesday petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that requires Pennsylvania to count undated and misdated mail-in ballots, saying its reasoning turns the courts into a “weapon of political warfare.” Technical requirements for Pennsylvania mail ballots have been the subject of extensive litigation since the state passed universal…
A group of Buddhist monks marched to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday afternoon, concluding their “Walk for Peace” that began 109 days ago in Fort Worth, Texas. Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, who led the group during the 2,300-mile pilgrimage, addressed the thousands gathered… Source link
{Beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story xAI loses two co-founders amid turmoil The two co-founders of Elon Musk’s xAI have resigned with little explanation, leaving the AI company with half of its original dozen co-founders. © Ivan Vucci, The Associated Press Tony Wu announced early Tuesday that he had resigned from XAI, saying “the time…
Six House Republicans joined Democrats on Wednesday to pass a resolution to repeal President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, a blow to both President Trump and the House GOP leadership. There was also an intra-party revolt against leadership over the administration’s handling of trade policy a day earlier, with the vote ending Wednesday 219-211. Representatives Don…
{Beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment Big Story Trump tells Pentagon to buy more coal power President Trump on Wednesday directed the Pentagon to buy more power from coal plants — a boost to the depleting fossil fuel. © AP Photo/Ivan Vucci “I will sign an executive order that will direct… Source link
A close associate of Venezuela’s former regime leader is being targeted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) after receiving a pardon during the Biden administration. Alex Saab, Venezuela’s former Minister of Industry and National Production, is being investigated by DOJ officials for an alleged bribery conspiracy to import food, two former law enforcement officials said….
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) improperly disclosed thousands of people’s confidential tax data to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as part of the Trump administration’s effort to crack down on immigration enforcement measures at various agencies. Last April, DHS signed a memorandum of understanding with the Treasury Department to strengthen Immigration and Customs Enforcement……
House Republicans seeking stricter voting rules cleared a hurdle on Wednesday with passage of the Safeguard Americans Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act — but that’s only heightening the debate among conservatives over how to pressure the Senate to take up election legislation. Bill, under which individuals will have to produce proof of citizenship… Source link
James Van Der Beek, the hit star of “Dawson’s Creek,” died of colorectal cancer on Wednesday. He was 48 years old. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed away peacefully this morning. He lived his final days with courage, faith and grace,” his family wrote in a statement on Instagram. “There is so much…
President Trump threatened Republican lawmakers who oppose his administration’s tariffs on US trading partners to “suffer consequences at election time.” “Any Republican, in the House or Senate, who votes against tariffs will face serious consequences at election time, and that includes primaries!” The President wrote in a Truth Social post on Wednesday evening, shortly after……
