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Americas News

Warner calls Virginia court ruling ‘outrageous’ as Kaine urges Democrats to ‘go win’
World

Warner calls Virginia court ruling ‘outrageous’ as Kaine urges Democrats to ‘go win’

Sen. Mark Warner calls Virginia Supreme Court ruling blocking the new congressional map "outrageous" as Democrats regroup for midterm elections.

Maia Koepp · 13 May, 2026
Trump expected to name ICE veteran with private detention ties as agency’s acting director
World

Trump expected to name ICE veteran with private detention ties as agency’s acting director

ICE senior advisor Dave Venturella is expected to be named acting director, drawing scrutiny over his past work with private prison giant Geo Group.

Bryce Medhurst · 13 May, 2026
South Carolina Republicans defy Trump, tank redistricting, for now
World

South Carolina Republicans defy Trump, tank redistricting, for now

Trump warned he was watching closely as South Carolina Republicans tried to redraw maps, but five GOP senators broke ranks to block the redistricting.

Rosario Klocko · 13 May, 2026
Fetterman warns Democrats must confront ‘rising antisemitism problem’ after clashes outside NYC synagogues
World

Fetterman warns Democrats must confront ‘rising antisemitism problem’ after clashes outside NYC synagogues

Sen. John Fetterman calls out the Democratic Party's "antisemitism problem" after a Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice says he is leaving the party over it.

Alaina Auer · 13 May, 2026
Patel, Van Hollen trade barbs over 'slinging margaritas' in heated Senate clash
World

Patel, Van Hollen trade barbs over 'slinging margaritas' in heated Senate clash

Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen clashed in a Senate hearing, trading allegations of misconduct and accusations about an El Salvador visit.

Benton Murazik · 13 May, 2026
Carrie Underwood fires back at Nikki Glaser feud rumors after 'noticeable' tension on 'American Idol'
World

Carrie Underwood fires back at Nikki Glaser feud rumors after 'noticeable' tension on 'American Idol'

Carrie Underwood addressed Nikki Glaser feud rumors after "American Idol" fans called out what appeared to be a tense Taylor Swift-themed episode.

Elyssa Pollich · 13 May, 2026
MLB owners and players begin CBA negotiations in New York as salary cap fight looms over 2026 season
World

MLB owners and players begin CBA negotiations in New York as salary cap fight looms over 2026 season

MLB labor negotiations are officially underway as the league and MLBPA meet to discuss the next CBA, with a potential lockout on the horizon.

Kale Kub · 13 May, 2026
Shelley Moore Capito wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary with Trump's endorsement backing her bid
World

Shelley Moore Capito wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary with Trump's endorsement backing her bid

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito secures the GOP Senate nomination in West Virginia's primary, backed by President Trump's complete and total endorsement.

Hallie Morissette · 13 May, 2026
Seattle Democrat rejects wealth 'exodus’ concerns as businesses blee for lower-tax states
World

Seattle Democrat rejects wealth 'exodus’ concerns as businesses blee for lower-tax states

As Starbucks moves jobs to Nashville, Washington Democrats push a new 9.9% tax on high earners, ignoring warnings of a massive taxpayer flight.

Aaron Satterfield · 13 May, 2026
Seattle Democrat rejects wealth 'exodus’ concerns as businesses flee for lower-tax states
World

Seattle Democrat rejects wealth 'exodus’ concerns as businesses flee for lower-tax states

As Starbucks moves jobs to Nashville, Washington Democrats push a new 9.9% tax on high earners, ignoring warnings of a massive taxpayer flight.

Alessia Pouros · 13 May, 2026
Islamabad denies sheltering Iran jets, Trump praises Pakistan's mediation as 'absolutely great'
World

Islamabad denies sheltering Iran jets, Trump praises Pakistan's mediation as 'absolutely great'

Pakistan denies allowing Iranian aircraft to use its airfields amid U.S.-Iran tensions. President Donald Trump says Pakistani mediation efforts have been "great...

Jovan McLaughlin · 12 May, 2026
Memes on his phone! Sam Altmans trial testimony takes a turn
Technology

Memes on his phone! Sam Altmans trial testimony takes a turn

Sam Altman takes the stand at Elon Musk's trial on the future of OpenAI.

Evie Hudson · 12 May, 2026