
Who is Cassidy Hutchinson, the Meadows aide who testified before Congress?
The top aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows who testified before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot on Tuesday was a young, fast-rising star in the Trump administration.

Majorities disapprove of Roe v. Wade reversal and Democrats are motivated, polls show
Multiple polls conducted since the Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade find that broad majorities of the public disapprove and suggest that in the immediate aftermath of the ruling, the decision could be more motivational for Democrats than Republicans.

Supreme Court allows Louisiana to use congressional map that lower court said likely violates Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed a congressional map in Louisiana to remain in place for the next election, freezing a lower court ruling that said the map likely violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters.

First on CNN: Georgia state GOP lawmakers file motion to quash subpoenas to appear in front of special grand jury investigating Trump
An attorney representing subpoenaed members of Georgia's General Assembly has filed a motion with the Superior Court of Fulton County asking to quash subpoenas for at least two GOP state lawmakers to appear as witnesses in front of the special purpose grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn election results.

First on CNN: Trump documentary filmmaker expected to cooperate with Fulton County prosecutor investigating former President
Donald Trump documentary filmmaker Alex Holder has been contacted by the Fulton County District Attorney's Office about his potential cooperation with the grand jury investigating the pressure the former President put on Georgia officials to overturn that state's 2020 election results, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN.

Federal judge won't shut down case seeking to remove New Mexico county official from office over January 6 conviction
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected an attempt by a New Mexico county commissioner to shut down state proceedings against him that seek to remove him from office because of his conviction for trespassing on US Capitol grounds on January 6, 2021.

Aide testifies she was told Trump lunged at Secret Service and steering wheel when told he couldn't go to Capitol
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified during a congressional hearing Tuesday that she was told that former President Donald Trump became "irate" when informed by security that he would not be going to the Capitol on January 6, 2021, because the situation was not secure.

Four takeaways from Biden's trip to the G7
President Joe Biden departed the first of his two summits in Europe this week committing with other top world leaders to back Ukraine in its war against Russia "for as long as it takes."

Ginni Thomas' lawyer wants more info on why January 6 committee has asked to speak with her
A lawyer for Virginia "Ginni" Thomas said in a letter to the January 6, 2021, House select committee on Tuesday that he "does not believe there is currently a sufficient basis to speak with" the conservative activist.

John Eastman drops challenge to House subpoena for his call log data
Right-wing attorney John Eastman has dropped his challenge to the House's pursuit of his call log data, according to a new federal court filing.

5 takeaways from Tuesday's elections in Colorado, Illinois and more
Republican primary voters in Colorado resoundingly rejected Donald Trump's brand of politics Tuesday, choosing more moderate nominees for key offices over a group of candidates that had embraced the former President's lies about election fraud.

Colorado Republicans reject 3 election deniers for statewide office
On the same day a former aide to President Donald Trump's chief of staff testified about how Trump had wanted to join the throngs of his supporters at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, Republicans in Colorado on Tuesday rejected three election deniers running for statewide office.

How the Supreme Court ruling could affect insurance coverage for abortions
Though a growing number of companies are offering to help workers travel to states where abortion is legal, it remains uncertain whether employers and insurers will have to pull back on providing abortion coverage to residents of states where the procedure is or will soon be banned.

Migrants are taking more risks to reach the US
After authorities found dozens of migrants dead inside a semi-truck in Texas, US officials swiftly placed the blame on ruthless smugglers.

'This is a bombshell': Trump aides left speechless by Hutchinson testimony
Aides to former President Donald Trump were left speechless amid the first half of Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony on Tuesday, acknowledging to CNN that her testimony was "a bombshell" with potentially huge repercussions for Trump.
John Wood, former January 6 committee investigator, launches independent Senate bid in Missouri
John Wood, a former senior investigator for the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, launched on Wednesday a Senate campaign in Missouri as an independent, calling for a "commonsense alternative" to the field of Republican and Democratic candidates.

7 takeaways from Tuesday's shocking January 6 hearing
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol Hill insurrection reconvened Tuesday for a hastily scheduled hearing, featuring blockbuster testimony from Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson.

NATO formally invites Finland and Sweden to join alliance
NATO formalized its invitation to Sweden and Finland to join its alliance Wednesday, a historic expansion of the defense bloc that directly undercuts Russian President Vladimir Putin's aims as his war in Ukraine grinds ahead.

Supreme Court says states can be sued for discriminating against veterans
The US Supreme Court said in a 5-4 ruling Wednesday that state agencies are not immune from private lawsuits under a federal law meant to protect employment rights of returning veterans.

Airbnb makes its ban on parties permanent
Airbnb said Tuesday it will make permanent a ban on parties originally implemented in the early months of the pandemic, citing its effectiveness at curbing unauthorized gatherings.

50 migrants dead after being found inside sweltering semitruck in San Antonio, with more hospitalized
Fifty migrants are dead after they and others were found in sweltering conditions in a semitruck in San Antonio, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson said Tuesday.

Exclusive: Cinnabon's newest treat doesn't have cinnamon
Cinnabon's newest menu item is missing its cinn-onymous ingredient.

Startling new science reveals the truth about chronic pain
"Medicine is nothing more than a misguided miseducation in mortal misery." That's not something you'd expect to hear from a doctor, especially one with the bona fides of Haider Warraich, a Brigham and Women's Hospital physician and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.

West pushes Russia into its first foreign debt default since 1918
Russia has defaulted on its foreign debt for the first time since the Bolshevik revolution more than a century ago.

Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger launch brain health brand
Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger are on a mission to educate you on your brain health.

Alec Baldwin says he's going to interview Woody Allen on Instagram Live
Alec Baldwin has announced that he will be interviewing controversial filmmaker Woody Allen.

'Stop the Steal' leader Ali Alexander testifies to Jan. 6 grand jury
Ali Alexander, the leader of the "Stop the Steal" group who helped to organize rallies before the US Capitol attack, testified to a federal grand jury on Friday in the Justice Department's sweeping investigation into the January 6, 2021, insurrection.

Florida conservationists capture 215 pound python, the heaviest found in the state
She's massive, invasive and covered in scales: A record breaking 215-pound, 18-foot-long Burmese python has been captured in Florida.

Kanye West's surprise BET Awards appearance was to honor Sean 'Diddy' Combs
His face couldn't be seen, but Kanye West showed up at the 2022 BET Awards to honor Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Artemis I rocket prepares for late August launch to the moon
The mega Artemis I rocket may be launching on its trip to the moon in August, according to NASA officials.
Opinion: A lawmaker spoke about 'White life' at a Trump rally. Things got worse from there
At Donald Trump's "Save America" rally this weekend, Republican US Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois hailed the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade as a "historic victory for White life."
Canada outperformed most G10 countries during first two years of pandemic response: study
Canada handled key aspects of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic better in the first two years of the health emergency than most G10 countries, according to a new study.
Halifax scientists have a plan to capture carbon from the atmosphere using mining materials
A Dalhousie University team of scientists — in a joint venture with a company called Planetary Technologies — is now in the next phase of their research to use the power of the ocean to one day reduce the world’s carbon levels.
Police following new leads on potential suspects in killing of TikTok star’s son
Prichard Police confirmed to FOX10 News that investigators are following new leads in the killing of a local TikTok star’s son.

White House warns of Republican efforts to 'strip women of their rights' following Roe ruling
The Biden administration is promising to fight Republican efforts in the House of Representatives to pass a nationwide abortion ban at 15 weeks following the Supreme Court's historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, calling it an attempt to strip away women's rights.

Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark First Amendment decision, leaving higher bar for libel in place
The Supreme Court has declined to revisit the landmark First Amendment decision in New York Times v. Sullivan, a 1964 ruling that created a higher bar for public figures to claim libel and has been a bedrock of US media law.
Kansas flags flown at half-staff to honor fallen firefighter Joshua Haynes
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has ordered flags in Kansas to be flown at half-staff in honor of a fallen firefighter.
Parson to sign KCPD funding increase bill, measure must be approved by voters
Missouri Governor Mike Parson is making several stops in Kansas City Monday.

Carol Burnett to guest star in final season of 'Better Call Saul'
"Better Call Saul" is going all out for its sixth and final season. Legendary actress and six-time Emmy Award winner Carol Burnett will appear as a guest star on the drama in Season 6. Burnett will appear as a character named Marion, it was announced Monday.
A 2018 exchange between Susan Collins and Jake Tapper on Roe that you need to see
On Friday, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Susan Collins expressed her utter shock and dismay.
Opinion: A look at one of the two athletes Obama said inspired him most
Arthur Ashe was much more than a gifted athlete on the tennis court: He fought to open doors for African Americans in his sport and was active in the fight to end apartheid in South Africa. He was also deeply engaged in the campaign to de-stigmatize AIDS, the illness that ultimately took his life in February 1993 at the age of 49.

6 mistakes that led to the 1972 Watergate burglars being caught
Their mission was to break into the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, bug the room and photograph documents. If everything had gone as planned, no one would have ever known.
Is the Bond Slump Over?
The first half of the year was lousy for investors as stocks sank, cryptocurrencies crashed and even the supposedly less risky bond market performed poorly.
Firework sales heat up in Kansas City as Independence Day nears
One week away from the Independence Day holiday and sales are sizzling at Fireworks stores around the metro.

Here's how to protect your money from a potential recession
Whether or not the US economy falls into an official recession, there are still plenty of difficult financial and economic factors hitting investors and consumers.

Hurricane numbers are decreasing in every ocean basin except for one, study finds
Before the era of satellites, it was next to impossible to know whether a hurricane occurred out in the open ocean unless a ship was unlucky enough to run into it. And scientists for decades have been trying to piece together a historical record to better understand how the climate crisis is changing these storms.

Lil Nas X talks 'painful and strained' relationship with BET
Lil Nas X is calling out the BET Awards for a lack of inclusivity.
Customer Angry Over Food Order Kills Subway Employee
A Subway worker is dead and another is in the hospital following an apparent argument over mayonnaise.

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina on a 'mission' to help war-torn country
Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina says she has a "mission" to help her country and wants to use her platform to provide hope to the war-torn nation.

Glastonbury makes a visually arresting return
- Glastonbury, the world-famous art and music festival set within 900 acres of the British countryside, made a sensational return this weekend after a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus. Boasting the title of the largest green-field festival in the world, it has long been an important pillar of the UK's art and culture scene.