Jun 09 The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor By Michael R. Blood, Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Pratt, a reality television personality, was not able to pull off his latest venture — an improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles. Continue reading
Jun 09 6 things to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Platner seeks Maine win By Steve Peoples, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls Tuesday for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused on Maine's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest. Continue reading
Jun 09 Trump booed by NBA Finals crowd prior to Game 3 By Stephen Whyno, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The president was unfazed. “It was, I think, mostly cheers,” he told reporters after the game before boarding Air Force One to return to Washington. “It was loud, and it was very enthusiastic.”… Continue reading
Jun 09 WATCH: House passes reconciliation bill funding Trump's immigration enforcement agenda By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press A final vote on the measure is expected later in the day, but Speaker Mike Johnson will need near perfect attendance and unity on his side to complete weeks of action. Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 7:05 Former election official fact-checks Trump's claims of election fraud in California By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams Ripple effects and strong opinions are still flowing out of Trump’s interview on NBC’s Meet the Press over the weekend. Among the points of contention are Trump’s baseless claims about the 2020 election results and the security of current elections. Continue watching
Jun 08 NYC imposes stringent security as Trump becomes 1st sitting U.S. president to attend NBA Finals game By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press Donald Trump is set to be the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game, bringing strict security measures that will require New York Knicks fans to navigate an extensive safety perimeter around Madison Square Garden and an… Continue reading
Jun 08 Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message By Associated Press Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of "No new wars" that he made repeatedly as he campaigned again for the White House. Continue reading
Jun 08 Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire By Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Israel and Iran traded fire Monday in their first attacks since the U.S. struck a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. Continue reading
Jun 07 Lawsuit aims to block UFC fight on White House South Lawn for Trump's birthday By Melissa Goldin, Associated Press A federal lawsuit seeks to halt the upcoming UFC fight card on the White House South Lawn in a mixed martial arts show timed for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Continue reading
Jun 07 Trump to attend Knicks' NBA Finals game in New York By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Invited by Knicks owner James Dolan, he will be the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game. Continue reading