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A former Republican congressional candidate from Florida has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to threatening to have his political opponent killed. The case, which reads like something out of a political thriller, centers around William Robert Braddock III and a disturbing phone call in which he spoke of hiring…

In a major decision with national implications, the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the launch of what would have been the country’s first publicly funded religious charter school. The court issued a 4-4 split ruling on Tuesday, effectively siding with the Oklahoma Supreme Court, which had already ruled against the school earlier this year. Because…

Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody had surgery this week to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb. The procedure took place in Los Angeles and was successful, according to a team statement released Wednesday. The 21-year-old is expected to make a full recovery and should be ready to go by the time training…

A horrifying scene unfolded on the streets of Washington, D.C., Tuesday night when two young staff members from the Israeli Embassy were gunned down just steps away from the Capital Jewish Museum. The victims, 30-year-old Yaron Lischinsky and 26-year-old Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were leaving a private event hosted by the American Jewish Committee when the…

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to retain custody of several migrants who were suddenly deported to South Sudan, raising alarms about how the removals were carried out and whether they violated court protections. The ruling came after the Department of Homeland Security deported eight individuals—only one of whom is actually from South…

In one of his first major public statements since becoming pope, Pope Leo XIV delivered an emotional and heartfelt appeal on Wednesday, urging the world to act quickly and ensure humanitarian aid reaches civilians trapped in Gaza. Addressing a packed crowd in St. Peter’s Square, the newly elected pontiff didn’t hold back as he spoke…

The Trump administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to step in and stop a government watchdog group from gaining access to documents and testimony related to the Department of Government Efficiency—better known as DOGE. This relatively new office, which has drawn national attention for its sweeping authority and deep ties to Elon Musk, has…

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the Kursk region this week — his first trip to the border area since Ukrainian troops briefly crossed into Russian territory last year. The visit was kept under wraps until it happened, signaling its significance both politically and symbolically. Putin’s stop in Kursk comes at a…

The University of Florida Gators men’s basketball team made a special trip to the White House Tuesday, where former President Donald Trump welcomed them in celebration of their dramatic NCAA championship victory. The Gators were all smiles as they arrived, fresh off their stunning 65-63 win over Houston in the national title game just weeks…

Big news is coming out of Wisconsin’s political scene: Judge Chris Taylor has announced she’s running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court in the 2026 election. This might sound like just another judge running for office — but it’s a lot bigger than that. Her win could shift the balance of the state’s highest court even…