Ex-Washington Post columnist slams paper, accuses journalists of enabling 'authoritarian regime'

Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced his candidacy for the Senate to succeed retiring GOP Senator Thom Tillis, emphasizing a campaign focused on saving the middle class and criticizing policies favoring the wealthy. Cooper, a two-term governor and former state attorney general, believes the upcoming election is crucial for the future of the middle class in America, while Democratic leaders express confidence in his potential to flip the Senate seat. Want More Context? 🔎

New Orleans Inmate Mistakenly ReleasedAn inmate, Khalil Bryan, was mistakenly released from a New Orleans jail due to a clerical error involving another inmate with a similar last name. Sheriff Susan Hutson acknowledged the error, stating it was a failure of internal processes, and an investigation is underway after Bryan was released on charges including aggravated assault and home invasion. Want More Context? 🔎

Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna endorsed progressive candidate Kat Abughazaleh for Illinois' 9th Congressional District, praising her as a standout for the party. Abughazaleh, who has raised over $1 million through grassroots support, aims to focus on working-class issues and advance policies like the Green New Deal, while rejecting corporate PAC money. Want More Context? 🔎

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!The husband of TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser will not face charges after their 3-year-old son, Trigg, drowned in their backyard pool while he briefly turned away. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office determined there was "no likelihood of conviction" for the recommended felony child abuse charge. Want More Context? 🔎

Three people were killed when a twin-engine Beechcraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Point Pinos, California, on Saturday night. The victims, identified as Steve Clatterbuck, James Vincent, and Jamie Tabscott, were recovered by emergency crews after a search operation, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash. Want More Context? 🔎

In 2023, seven Army bases renamed to remove Confederate leaders' names are reverting back to their original names, now honoring other service members with similar surnames, raising concerns about undermining efforts to distance from Confederate associations. Critics, including civil rights leaders, argue this move reflects political motivations rather than genuine respect for diverse service records, with implications for military branding. Want More Context? 🔎