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House Paid $338,000 in Harassment Settlements
More than $338,000 has been paid in sexual harassment settlements over the last 20 years on behalf of members of the House of Representatives, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., told Politico.
Mon, 04 May 2026 21:52:34 EDTEpstein Victims Urge N.Y. Lawmakers to Expand Legal Options Against Estate
Four women who say they were abused by Jeffrey Epstein appeared at the New York State Capitol on Monday to press lawmakers to pass legislation that would expand their ability to bring civil claims against his estate, according to The New York Times.
Mon, 04 May 2026 22:12:30 EDTSinise, Mantegna Return as Hosts of Memorial Day Concert
Actors Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna will return as co-hosts of the National Memorial Day Concert, scheduled for May 24 on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Mon, 04 May 2026 21:55:35 EDTRFK Jr. Pushes Federal Review of Antidepressants
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing a federal review of antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs under his “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, arguing they are overprescribed and patients lack adequate information on risks and discontinuation.
Mon, 04 May 2026 22:03:25 EDTDolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Shows Over Health Concerns
Country music legend Dolly Parton on Monday announced the cancellation of a series of Las Vegas concerts, citing ongoing health concerns.
Mon, 04 May 2026 21:56:14 EDTNetanyahu, Leaders Wish Giuliani Recovery
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has a long list of people cheering for his recovery on social media as he remains in critical condition at a Florida hospital.
Mon, 04 May 2026 15:59:08 EDTIMF Chief: 'Much Worse Outcome' if Iran War Drags Into 2027
The head of the International Monetary Fund on Monday warned that inflation was already picking up and the global economy could face a "much worse outcome" if the Iran war drags into 2027 and oil prices hit around $125 per barrel.
Mon, 04 May 2026 20:09:21 EDTCustoms Agency: First Trump Tariff Refunds to Start May 12
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said on Monday it now estimates the first electronic refunds from President Donald Trump's tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court will start as soon as May 12, a day later than an earlier estimate.
Mon, 04 May 2026 19:56:13 EDTLawsuit Filed Over New Florida Congressional Maps
A lawsuit has been filed over the new congressional maps signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.
Mon, 04 May 2026 19:10:17 EDTCalif. Probes Offshore Wind Deal Canceled by White House
California energy officials on Monday opened an investigation into the Trump administration's agreement with an offshore wind company to cancel a planned project off the state's central coast.
Mon, 04 May 2026 19:48:58 EDTHigh Court Lets Voting Rights Act Ruling Take Effect Ahead of Schedule
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed its recent ruling that gutted a key part of the Voting Rights Act to take effect ahead of schedule, bolstering Louisiana Republicans as they pursue a new congressional voting map ahead of the November midterm elections.The action ...
Mon, 04 May 2026 19:34:20 EDTPirro Drops Appeal After Closing Fed Probe
The Justice Department will not appeal a federal judge's decision to quash subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve and its chairman after closing an investigation into the central bank.
Mon, 04 May 2026 18:41:27 EDTSecret Service Shooting Near White House Prompts Lockdown
The White House was put on lockdown Monday afternoon after a Secret Service agent shot a suspect, but it was not believed to pose a direct threat to President Donald Trump.
Mon, 04 May 2026 18:21:59 EDTDeSantis Not Ruling Out 2028 WH Run
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not ruling out a potential 2028 presidential run after he leaves office, according to Politico reporting.
Mon, 04 May 2026 17:50:35 EDTReport: Trump Raises Concerns About Senate Housing Bill
President Donald Trump has expressed his reservations about a housing bill designed to address affordability, Politico reported.
Mon, 04 May 2026 17:43:21 EDTUK's Starmer Seeks to Tackle Antisemitism After Attacks
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will convene leaders from across the country Tuesday to tackle antisemitism in the wake of the stabbing of two Jewish men and a string of other assaults, his office said.
Mon, 04 May 2026 17:33:45 EDTUnited Jet Hits Semitrailer, Lands Safely
A United Airlines jet came dangerously close to disaster Sunday when it hit a semitrailer and a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike as it came in to land at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Mon, 04 May 2026 17:28:39 EDTReport: Sen. Graham Urges Iran Strike After UAE Attacks
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Monday called on President Donald Trump to order a "big, strong, painful, and short" military strike against Iran following new attacks on the United Arab Emirates that he said violated a fragile ceasefire with the United States.
Mon, 04 May 2026 16:59:06 EDTTrump Team Weighs Limited AI Oversight
The Trump administration is exploring whether to introduce targeted federal oversight of cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems, a notable evolution from its earlier light-touch approach to the fast-growing industry.
Mon, 04 May 2026 16:42:15 EDTKalshi Tightens Controls, Keeps Trading Age at 18
Kalshi is adding new safeguards to prevent minors from using its prediction market platform, while resisting calls to raise the minimum trading age from 18 to 21.
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