The 2024 Olympics famously launched with a rain-soaked opening ceremony that drenched athletes and spectators alike. Now, they're facing the opposite experience Tuesday: a heat wave. … [Read more...] about Paris Olympics is bracing for a heat wave following a soggy start
Biden says Supreme Court’s ‘extreme opinions’ necessitate imposing new rules on justices
President Biden on Monday called for legislation to bring major changes to the Supreme Court, saying its "extreme opinions" intrude on Americans' freedoms and necessitate new guardrails such as term limits for justices and an enforceable code of ethics. … [Read more...] about Biden says Supreme Court’s ‘extreme opinions’ necessitate imposing new rules on justices
Roy Cooper declines to be considered as Kamala Harris’ running mate: Report
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper opted not to be a candidate in Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate search, two people familiar with the matter said Monday. … [Read more...] about Roy Cooper declines to be considered as Kamala Harris’ running mate: Report
House leaders name task force members to probe Trump shooting; panel led by Rep. Kelly of Pa.
Rep. Mike Kelly, a Republican who represents the Pennsylvania district where former President Donald Trump was nearly killed at a rally earlier this month, will chair a special House task force empaneled to investigate the assassination attempt. … [Read more...] about House leaders name task force members to probe Trump shooting; panel led by Rep. Kelly of Pa.
IRS allowed tax cheat employees to keep their jobs
Dozens of IRS employees who "willfully" cheated on their taxes remain working for the agency, and some were even hired back after their tax evasion, an inspector general reported Monday. … [Read more...] about IRS allowed tax cheat employees to keep their jobs