The White House said Thursday it supports a crackdown on Russian and Belarusian officials' participation in global sports and that athletes from those countries who compete in the 2024 Summer Games should not be allowed to display their national symbols. … [Read more...] about White House says Russian, Belarusian athletes should not compete under flags at Paris 2024 Olympics
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Democrat launches ’24 campaign against Kevin McCarthy
A Fresno Democrat has launched a long-shot bid to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy next year, accusing the Republican of abandoning his central California district. … [Read more...] about Democrat launches ’24 campaign against Kevin McCarthy
Police: ‘High chance’ of Hollywood mass shooting prevented
A "high chance" of a mass shooting in Hollywood was thwarted Tuesday by police seizing a cache of guns and ammunition in a high-rise apartment where several rifles were pointed toward a nearby park, the Los Angeles Police Department said. … [Read more...] about Police: ‘High chance’ of Hollywood mass shooting prevented
Inflation bites into Super Bowl snacks
Hosting a Super Bowl party will cost more this year thanks to inflation's impact on grocery prices, a new marketing report found. … [Read more...] about Inflation bites into Super Bowl snacks
Manchin scolds Biden energy official as administration bends climate law: ‘Quit fighting us’
Sen. Joe Manchin III aired his grievances Thursday to a top Department of Energy official over the Biden administration disregarding federal law, doubling down on his frustration with how energy and climate policies from the Inflation Reduction Act are being implemented. … [Read more...] about Manchin scolds Biden energy official as administration bends climate law: ‘Quit fighting us’