GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign from Congress as expulsion vote looms
Rep. Tony Gonzales said he will resign from Congress ahead of a potential expulsion vote, after an ethics investigation tied to a relationship with a staff member and bipartisan calls for him to step down. He said he will file his retirement when the House returns Tuesday. Ethics probe ends in resignation The Texas Republican […]
Camp Mystic director says he missed flood warnings in new court testimony
The director of Camp Mystic testified Monday that he missed multiple flood warnings before the disaster that killed 27 campers and counselors in July of last year. The testimony came during a court hearing over lawsuits from victims’ families and a dispute over preserving parts of the camp as evidence. Director describes missed alerts and […]
His case inspired the #MeToo movement. Now Harvey Weinstein’s going on trial for rape — again
NEW YORK — The legal saga of Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood mogul whose sexual misconduct sparked the global #MeToo movement, is entering yet another chapter. Jury selection begins Tuesday in downtown Manhattan for Weinstein’s third trial on charges that he raped aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013. A jury found him guilty of the […]
China enters Iran talks as diplomacy grows; Trump refuses apology to pope
Peace talks widen as China steps in alongside the U.S. and Iran. Both sides remain split Tuesday morning on limits to Iran’s nuclear program. Plus, Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress after multiple misconduct accusations. And he’s not the only lawmaker leaving office Tuesday. And Camp Mystic moves to reopen after the flood that killed […]
Multiple countries call on US to end Strait of Hormuz blockade, keep negotiating with Iran
The push for peace in the Middle East continues. Multiple countries are now trying broker a deal as the U.S. blockades the Strait of Hormuz. China is openly pushing back on the blockade. A foreign ministry spokesperson called it “dangerous and irresponsible.” And President Xi Jinping vowed Tuesday to play a “constructive role” in promoting peace talks in the Middle East. He reportedly […]
US Iran blockade is one day in – but Strait of Hormuz still not sealed
The U.S. blockade tied to Iranian ports is now underway, but after its first day, it does not resemble a full naval shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. Early signals point to reduced traffic, uneven enforcement and continued Iranian leverage over a waterway that remains tense and only partly open. The Wall Street Journal reports the U.S. […]
Husband of missing woman in Bahamas released without charges
A Michigan man who says his wife was swept away by strong currents and high winds during a dinghy ride in the Bahamas earlier this month has been released from custody without charges. Authorities took Brian Hooker, 59, into custody last Wednesday after he told police his wife, Lynette Hooker, went overboard the night of […]
Sticker shock on tomatoes? Why this grocery store staple is the latest casualty of the Iran war
As food costs only seem to be going up, fresh tomatoes are the latest grocery store staple to be hit with skyrocketing prices. From Roma to beefsteak, the fruits — yes, they’re fruits! — are used in a myriad of everyday recipes. And according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, tomatoes now sell for an […]
‘DoorDash grandma’ delivered food to Trump. That’s not the whole story
Was it an honest-to-goodness viral story, or was it staged? The White House and DoorDash went viral this week after an Arkansas grandma working for DoorDash delivered a McDonald’s meal to the White House, handing it directly to President Donald Trump. News organizations across the country, and on both sides of the aisle, covered the […]
