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Judge OKs plan for Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
(The Center Square) - Paramount Skydance won a federal judge’s approval Wednesday to proceed with a $111-billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a historic Hollywood merger.
Appellate Judges Skeptical of New York Civil Fraud Case Against Trump
Appeals court judges signaled skepticism on Thursday toward the civil fraud case brought by New York state against Donald Trump as the former president asked them to toss a nearly half-billion dollar judgment against him over real estate business practices that a trial judge declared fraudulent.
Harris Solution for Communities 'at Capacity' From Illegal Immigration Includes Amnesty
(The Center Square) – Vice President Kamala Harris said her part of her plan to respond to illegal immigration is to create a lawful pathway to citizenship, essentially granting amnesty
New York Mayor Adams Charged With Bribery, Illegal Campaign Contribution
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with bribery and illegally soliciting a campaign contribution from a foreign national, according to a federal indictment unsealed on Thursday, following a long-running investigation that has sent the largest U.S. city's government into turmoil.
Iran Denies Targeting Ex-US Officials After Trump Implicates It in Assassination Attempts
Iran said on Thursday that accusations it had targeted former U.S. officials were baseless, after former U.S. president Donald Trump implicated Iran, without offering evidence, in assassination attempts against him.
New York Mayor Adams' Residence Searched After Criminal Charges Filed
Federal agents searched New York City Mayor Eric Adams' residence on Thursday morning, after he was indicted on criminal charges following a long-running investigation that has sent the largest U.S. city's government into turmoil.
Factbox-Democrats, Republicans Battle Over Election Rules in Harris-Trump Face Off
The U.S. presidential contest between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump features an array of legal battles over how the votes are cast and counted that are likely to last beyond Election Day on Nov. 5.
Biden Announces $8 Billion in Military Aid for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden announced more than $8 billion in military assistance for Ukraine on Thursday to help Kyiv "win this war" against Russian invaders, using a visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to make a major commitment.
New York Mayor Adams Faces Criminal Indictment, Vows to Fight Charges
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Wednesday he expected to be charged with federal crimes and declared he was innocent, after the New York Times reported he had already been indicted following a long-running federal corruption investigation.
Election 2024: Buckhout, Davis Agree Border Control a Top Issue
(The Center Square) – In one of the most competitive U.S. House races in the nation, illegal immigration happening more than 1,500 miles away from North Carolina's northeastern corner district
New York Mayor Eric Adams Indicted Following Federal Investigation: NYT
Eric L. Adams, the 110th mayor of New York City, has been indicted as part of an ongoing federal corruption investigation, according to multiple sources. Adams, a retired police captain who was elected on a platform of reducing crime, now faces sealed charges, making him the first sitting mayor in New York City history to be criminally indicted.
Poll: Trump and Harris Neck-and-Neck in Swing Sate Nevada
(The Center Square ) – Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are statistically tied in Nevada, with Harris holding a 48% to 47% lead among likely voters in a two-way race,
New Texas Poll Shows Trump Gaining Minority Voters
(The Center Square) – Support for Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump has grown among Hispanic and Black likely voters in Texas, according to a new poll.
Harris to Propose Manufacturing Incentives in Speech to Pittsburgh Business Group
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday plans to propose new incentives to boost domestic manufacturing, a day after her Republican rival Donald Trump said he would seek to "take" factory jobs from other countries if he wins back the White House.
Explosion Reported at Courthouse in California, Sheriff's Office Says
Authorities were responding on Wednesday to a reported explosion at the Santa Maria Courthouse in California, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office amid reports that a suspect was in custody.
US Election Risk Hitting Corporate Investment Plans, Survey Says
Nearly a third of company financial officers say that risks around the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election have caused them to delay or scale back investment plans, a potential blow at least in the short-term to economic growth.
Biden to Meet Vietnam Leader on UN Assembly Sidelines
President Joe Biden will hold talks with Vietnam's president and ruling Communist Party chief To Lam on Wednesday as the U.S. leader closes out his final appearance at a United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Egypt, Jordan and Iraq say halting Gaza war key to stopping escalation in the region
Hamas demands UN take “immediate action” to end war in Gaza
'Cat Ladies' vs. 'Weird': Vance, Walz to Square Off in Sole VP Debate
One vice presidential candidate is a best-selling author who coined the term “childless cat ladies” to disparage Democrats and latched onto a made-up story about immigrants eating pets.
Trump Pledges to Take Jobs and Factories From Allies, China
Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would seek to "take" manufacturing jobs from foreign countries, including U.S. allies, if he wins the Nov. 5 election, by offering incentives to encourage companies to relocate to the United States.
Trump Briefed on Alleged Assassination Threats by Iran, His Campaign Says
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was briefed on Tuesday by U.S. intelligence officials on alleged threats from Iran to assassinate him, Trump's campaign said.