Minnesota state House Democrats walk out in effort to block GOP speaker vote

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim safely arrived at the International Space Station on a Russian spacecraft after launching from Kazakhstan, docking at the Prichal module. He was joined by Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, with the hatch opening at 7:28 a.m. ET for them to enter the ISS. Kim will now begin an eight-month research mission aboard the station, as the successful mission sets the stage for an 11-day handover with the departing crew...

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U.S. District Judge James Boasberg canceled a hearing on the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged migrant gang members without due process after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the administration. The Court allowed deportations to resume but mandated that detainees must be given due process to challenge their removal. The ACLU filed habeas petitions in New York to challenge the removal of alleged Venezuelan gang members set to...

Richard Dean Jordan, a Cytopathology resident at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, was arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor and secret peeping in Alexander County. Wake Forest University School of Medicine placed Jordan on administrative leave and is cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation, stating they have no reason to believe the alleged activities occurred in their facilities. Jordan's bond is set at $270,000 as he faces multiple charges. Full Article

Chicago continues to hold the title of America's homicide capital for 13 consecutive years, with 573 homicides in 2024. Mayor Brandon Johnson's response to recent teen mob violence includes calls for more "safe spaces," despite the need for a more serious approach. Community involvement and creating safer neighborhoods have proven effective in reducing violence, contrasting with the city's current approach of indulging teen mobs. Full Article

President Donald Trump is actively supporting congressional Republicans in their efforts to maintain their narrow House majority in the 2026 midterm elections, headlining a fundraiser expected to raise at least $10 million for the National Republican Congressional Committee. NRCC chair Rep. Richard Hudson emphasizes the importance of fundraising to compete with Democrats and highlights Trump's understanding of the need to secure the House majority to advance his agenda. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting...