For much of President Donald Trump’s second term, the political heirs of his “America First” agenda have tried to form an intellectual framework for their movement that embraces nationalism while keeping overt bigotry out of the coalition. With the rise of Nick Fuentes, a 27-year-old white nationalist, and his young,...
US FAA to Detail Flight Cut Plan at Major Airports Later on Friday
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday was working to hammer out details of an unprecedented plan to cut 10% of flights at 40 high-traffic U.S. airports to address safety concerns regarding air traffic controllers amid a record-setting federal government shutdown. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told CEOs of major...
Cowboys Defensive End Marshawn Kneeland Dead at 24
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died at the age of 24, the team and the league said on Thursday, in what local police said they are investigating as a possible suicide. Kneeland's body was located in the early hours on Thursday, according to the Frisco Police Department. Kneeland was...
As Mamdani Surges Ahead, Schumer Risks Finding Himself Left Behind
As Zohran Mamdani was making history in New York City on Tuesday night, telling supporters at his victory party that “the future is in our hands,” Sen. Chuck Schumer was far away on the sidelines, watching one of the biggest political moments in his hometown’s recent history from Washington, D.C....
Trump Gets New Review of New York Criminal Hush Money Case
A federal appeals court on Thursday said Donald Trump deserves another chance to show his New York state hush money criminal case belonged in federal court, providing a fresh opportunity for the U.S. president to try to erase his conviction. Trump has argued that presidents are immune from prosecution over...
US Judge Approves DOJ Decision to Drop Boeing Criminal Case
WASHINGTON — A U.S. judge on Thursday approved a request by the Justice Department to dismiss a criminal case against Boeing in a deal that allowed the planemaker to avoid prosecution on a charge stemming from two fatal 737 MAX plane crashes that killed 346 people but harshly criticized the...
Nancy Pelosi, First Woman to Serve as House Speaker, to Retire From Congress
Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as the powerful Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, said on Thursday that she will not run for re-election to Congress in 2026, ending a four-decade career of a progressive Democratic icon often vilified by the right. The 85-year-old congresswoman, first elected...
What Did Armenian Church’s Global Leader Tell Young People in Fresno Visit?
Prayers from the head of the global Armenian church Wednesday for the 1.5 million killed during the Armenian Genocide emphasized justice and unity during the religious leader's visit to Fresno State. Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial at Fresno State....
Owl Rescued After Getting Stuck in Car Grille on Highway 99, CHP Says
A low-flying owl got stuck in the front grille of a vehicle traveling on Highway 99 before being safely freed by the California Highway Patrol, authorities said Wednesday. CHP Fresno said officers used “a little patience, some sweet talking, and a lot of care” to rescue the bird. Authorities said...
Bessent Says He Is Optimistic After Supreme Court Hearing on Tariffs
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he came away from a Supreme Court hearing on the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs feeling "very, very optimistic." Bessent told Fox Business Network's "Kudlow" program he thought plaintiffs challenging Trump's use of a 1977 law to justify tariffs had...