Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny from Congress over boat strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense earlier this year, facing lawmakers wary of the Fox News Channel host and skeptical of his capacity, temperament and
Progressive group targets Senate Democrats for backing Trump’s judicial nominees
A progressive group is targeting two Senate Democrats and an independent senator who voted to confirm some of President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees, promising to spend more than $1 million in hopes of pushing congressional Democrats to
Explainer-Hazards of ketamine in focus after actor Matthew Perry’s 2023 overdose death
By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Ketamine, the powerful sedative that caused actor Matthew Perry’s 2023 drug overdose death, has been approved for clinical use as an anesthetic since 1970, when it was first
Democrat Mayra Macías launches bid for US House district facing controversy
By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Democratic activist Mayra Macías launched an independent campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, vying for the Chicago-area seat of retiring Representative Chuy García, who angered
NFL reveals lineup of pregame performers for Super Bowl LX: Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones
The NFL has announced that Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones will perform before the start of Super Bowl LX, taking place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Feb. 8, 2026, and airing live
Chance the Rapper, Julianne Hough joining Ryan Seacrest to co-host ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026’
Chance the Rapper and Julianne Hough have joined the co-hosting lineup for the 55th annual Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest special, airing Dec. 31 on ABC. This year marks Seacrest’s 21st year hosting