Thousands of young men and women, hair uncovered and dressed in jeans and short-sleeve tops, jumped up and down, dancing and singing at a packed outdoor pop concert. In another part of town, young people bobbed to the beat of a hard rock street band. And scores of people traversed...
Hanford Man Arrested on Multiple Charges After Kings County DUI Stop
A 25-year-old Hanford man was arrested Tuesday morning after deputies discovered him driving under the influence while in possession of a loaded firearm, authorities said on Monday. According to the Kings County Sheriff’s Office, deputies spotted Gabriel Nicholas Bell at around 2:12 a.m., parked in the center of the road...
Son of ‘El Chapo’ Set To Change Plea in US Drug Prosecution
A son of imprisoned Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was set on Monday to change his not guilty plea in a U.S. drug trafficking case, months after his brother pleaded guilty to similar charges. Joaquin Guzman Lopez had been scheduled to appear in federal court in Chicago for...
White House Says Trump MRI Was Preventative, President in Excellent Health
WASHINGTON, Dec 1 — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday that a recent MRI conducted on President Donald Trump was preventative in nature and revealed that he was in good cardiovascular health. Speaking to reporters at a press briefing at the White House, Leavitt said men of...
Johnson and Trump Try to Avoid an Upset House Loss in Tennessee
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The crowd milling around the sleek multimillion-dollar barn full of gleaming vintage cars was already a snapshot of the Republican elite in Tennessee. There were donors, state representatives, five members of Congress, the governor and the candidate for the state’s House special election Tuesday, Matt Van Epps....
White House: Admiral Approved Second Strike on Boat From Venezuela, Was Well Within Legal Right To Do So
The White House said on Monday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized an admiral to conduct the strikes that killed 11 people on a vessel from Venezuela allegedly carrying illegal narcotics. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters the admiral approved a second strike on the boat and was well...
Young California Democrats Are Challenging Veteran House Members in Safe Blue Seats
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s battleground House districts might get the lion’s share of national attention for their role in deciding which party rules Congress’s lower chamber. But in a handful of California’s deep blue districts, an intra-party battle over the future...
US Cyber Monday Spending Forecast To Hit $14.2 Billion, Fueled by Wealthy
U.S. consumers are expected to spend $14.2 billion on Cyber Monday, according to Adobe Analytics, after a strong Black Friday weekend that saw wealthier consumers spend freely and lower-income shoppers hunt for deals. Americans are expected to spend 6.3% more online than last year's Cyber Monday - traditionally the country's biggest online...
Israel’s Netanyahu Holds Phone Call With Trump, Prime Minister’s Office Says
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, the prime minister’s office said, shortly after Trump wrote on social media that Israel should maintain dialogue with Syria. Netanyahu's office said they discussed disarming Palestinian militant group Hamas and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip. They also discussed...
Powell’s Fed Term Ends in May 2026. Hassett Emerges as Likely Successor
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s term runs through May 15, 2026, but his successor may be named before Christmas, creating uncertainty for Powell and markets, The Street reports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to recommend a nominee to President Donald Trump before the holiday, with the appointment subject to...