Prosecutors Pursue Inquiry Into Trump's Handling of Classified Material  —  A federal grand jury has issued at least one subpoena, and investigators are seeking interviews in the case of sensitive documents that ended up at the former president's Florida home.  — Give this article- - - Read in app

Surging GOP candidate Kathy Barnette has long history of bigoted statements against gays and Muslims  —  (CNN)Surging Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate Kathy Barnette has a history of anti-Muslim and anti-gay statements.  In many tweets, Barnette also spread the false conspiracy theory that former President Barack Obama is a Muslim.

As Roe v. Wade repeal looms, video game industry stays mostly silent  —  In the wake of a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion essentially confirmed that Roe v. Wade's days are numbered, most of the video game industry's biggest companies have remained conspicuously quiet — though not all.

Naomi Judd died of self-inflicted firearm wound, Ashley Judd reveals  —  If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 to connect with a trained counselor or visit the NSPL site.

Meatpackers hyped ‘baseless’ shortage to keep plants open despite covid risks: report  —  A House panel alleges that Tyson and other meat processors heavily influenced Trump's executive order that compelled plants to stay open.  —  The biggest players in the U.S. meat industry pressed …

Abortion, Economy Top Midterm Issues  —  Difficulty paying for groceries, other bills inches up  —  West Long Branch, NJ - The American public is divided as to which party they want in control of Congress, and the issue picture has shifted since the last midterm - with the economy …

‘They were furious’: the Russian soldiers refusing to fight in Ukraine  —  Troops are saying ‘no’ to officers, knowing that punishment is light while Russia is not technically at war  —  When the soldiers of an elite Russian army brigade were told in early April to prepare for a second deployment …

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 5 House Republicans, including minority leader  —  The U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob on Thursday announced that it subpoenaed five Republican members of Congress, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy …

Is Putin Sick - Or Are We Meant to Think He Is?  —  Is Vladimir Putin sick or even dying?  —  The tabloid press, bolstered by a sudden efflorescence of Twitter diagnosticians, certainly seems to think so.  Since his Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine got underway, the 69-year-old Russian president's …

Why baby formula is in short supply — and who is most at risk  —  America is enduring its worst baby formula shortage in decades.  —  Baby formula has been running low all over the United States, threatening the health of infants and other people who depend on it for their sustenance.

US secretly issued subpoena to access Guardian reporter's phone records  —  Newspaper decries ‘egregious’ move by DoJ to obtain details of Stephanie Kirchgaessner as part of investigation into media leaks  —  The US justice department secretly issued a subpoena to gain access to details …

Opinion An openly pro-coup Trumpist could become Pennsylvania's next governor  —  How should the media cover a candidate who is running for a position of control over our election machinery — and has also displayed an open eagerness to steal elections?  —  This question arises …

Katie Porter goes after Trump, uncovering potential bribery scheme  —  For the first time in history, the House Natural Resources Committee made a criminal referral with the Justice Department.  That's after a three-year investigation by Democrats revealing evidence of possible donations …

Rand Paul Blocks Quick Passage of Ukraine Aid Bill  —  Kentucky senator wants more oversight of spending but rejects holding amendment vote

Palestinians refuse joint Israeli probe into reporter's death; won't transfer bullet  —  PA official claims ‘all evidence and witnesses’ confirm Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in Jenin by IDF troops; Israeli official: Those with nothing to hide do not refuse to cooperate

House Dems Insert Poison Pill Into Bipartisan Bill To Protect Supreme Court Justices  —  House Democrats are undercutting bipartisan legislation to bolster security for Supreme Court justices as heated protests erupt outside their homes.  —  The Senate passed an emergency …

Psaki: Threats to family were ‘most personally difficult’ part of press secretary job  —  Outgoing White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday described in personal terms her 16-month tenure as President Joe Biden's top spokesperson and the strains of the job, telling a group of reporters …

May Massacre?  Primary Alarm Bells for Multiple House Incumbents  —  Across the spectrum, voters are restless.  On the right, moderate GOP House incumbents are contending with an angry former president who wants to purify the party of people who have crossed him.

How Twitter lost the celebs  —  Elon Musk was right that Twitter's most popular accounts have gone quieter over the years.  Hollywood insiders explain what happened — and why Musk's ownership might only make it worse.  —  In April 2009, Ashton Kutcher publicly challenged CNN to a race …

More than 1,000 bodies have been found in Kyiv suburbs, the U.N. says.  —  Finland's president and prime minister endorsed joining the alliance, another sign of how Russia's invasion has strengthened NATO instead of weakening it.  Moscow said it would “take necessary measures” to protect itself …

Exclusive: Oath Keepers Leader Stewart Rhodes' Children Speak  —  Elmer Stewart Rhodes, the founder and leader of the antigovernment Oath Keepers organization, was, at the time of publication, in federal custody awaiting trial for his alleged role in orchestrating events at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021.

Why Ron DeSantis Is the New Republican Party  —  Two weeks ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida appeared with the Fox News host Laura Ingraham for a town hall that lasted the full hour of her prime-time show.  That kind of airtime tends to be reserved only for Donald Trump, but Mr. DeSantis has had a meteoric rise.

A Son's Eulogy for Midge Decter (1927-2022)  —  Where did she come from?  —  That's what we were asking ourselves, my sister and my father and I, after she left us and this world on the morning of May 9, 2022.  Of course, we know where she came from in the strictest sense.

US to invest $150mn in south-east Asia in attempt to counter China  —  Initiatives come as White House is pushing to reinvigorate alliances in the face of Beijing  —  The Biden administration has announced it will invest $150mn in south-east Asian countries in an effort to boost economic engagement …

UN Human Rights Council votes to investigate war crimes in Ukraine  —  The United Nations Human Rights Council voted to investigate alleged war crimes and apparent violations of humanitarian laws by Russian troops in Ukraine.  —  Thirty-three countries voted on Thursday in favor …

Joint statement by the President of the Republic and Prime Minister of Finland on Finland's NATO membership  —  Office of the President of the Republic of Finland  —  Prime Minister's Office Press release 30/2022  —  During this spring, an important discussion on Finland's possible NATO membership has taken place.

Chinese border police ‘clipping’ passports of citizens as they arrive back home  —  Border police in Guangzhou have stepped up controls on incoming Chinese citizens, questioning them about their overseas activities and confiscating passports, amid ongoing controls on people leaving the country.

Trump's Media Company Is Hiring Producers to Create MAGA-Friendly Television  —  The company that brought you the perpetually floundering Truth Social is staffing up to create what it promises will be non-woke Netflix  —  Donald Trump's media company is now hiring for its upcoming streaming …

Florida's secretary of state to resign ahead of upcoming elections  —  Laurel Lee has been secretary of state since 2019  —  ORLANDO, Fla. - Florida's secretary of state is resigning, seven months before the November elections.  —  Laurel Lee submitted her resignation to Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday …