Judge orders Trump to pay $110,000 to end contempt finding
A New York judge says he’s close to releasing Donald Trump from a contempt finding, but only if the former president meets certain conditions, including paying $110,000 in fines accrued for failing to turn over documents in a state civil investigation.
A New York judge says he’s close to releasing Donald Trump from a contempt finding, but only if the former president meets certain conditions, including paying $110,000 in fines accrued for failing to turn over documents in a state civil investigation.
DeSantis notches legal win in battle over law revoking Disney's special tax district
Federal judge rules that DeSantis' law striking Disney's special status 'does not apply to Plaintiffs at all.'
Federal judge rules that DeSantis' law striking Disney's special status 'does not apply to Plaintiffs at all.'
Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19: 'I'm fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted'
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Tuesday on Twitter.
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Tuesday on Twitter.
Biden pushes 'ultra-MAGA' label on GOP as he defends record
It is a message seemingly aimed directly at the listless and divided base of Biden's own party, as Democrats struggle to keep their voters motivated, as well as at some moderate voters who still recoil at the memory of Trump’s tumultuous tenure in office.
It is a message seemingly aimed directly at the listless and divided base of Biden's own party, as Democrats struggle to keep their voters motivated, as well as at some moderate voters who still recoil at the memory of Trump’s tumultuous tenure in office.
Elon Musk would reverse Trump Twitter ban, calling it morally wrong
Elon Musk said he would overturn former President Donald Trump's ban from Twitter if his purchase of the company is successful.
Elon Musk said he would overturn former President Donald Trump's ban from Twitter if his purchase of the company is successful.
DeSantis signs law requiring lessons on 'victims of commmunism' in Florida schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law requiring all public schools to observe "Victims of Communism Day" each year. “We want to make sure that every year folks in Florida, but particularly our students, will learn about the evils of communism," the governor said.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law requiring all public schools to observe "Victims of Communism Day" each year. “We want to make sure that every year folks in Florida, but particularly our students, will learn about the evils of communism," the governor said.
Putin's alleged $700M superyacht seized in Italy
Zelenskyy pushes for harsher sanctions as the war in Ukraine persists
Zelenskyy pushes for harsher sanctions as the war in Ukraine persists
Tesla covers travel costs for workers seeking abortions
Tesla is joining the ranks of major companies who’ve introduced a similar policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.
Tesla is joining the ranks of major companies who’ve introduced a similar policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.
Karine Jean-Pierre named White House press secretary; Psaki leaves May 13
Karine Jean-Pierre will be the first black woman and the first openly gay person to serve as White House press secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre will be the first black woman and the first openly gay person to serve as White House press secretary
Biden highlights deficit progress to counter criticism on US economy
The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.
The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.
Elon Musk's big plans for Twitter: What we know so far
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is buying Twitter for $44 billion to take it private, has outlined a mix of vague principles and technical details as he looks to make the platform "maximum fun!"
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is buying Twitter for $44 billion to take it private, has outlined a mix of vague principles and technical details as he looks to make the platform "maximum fun!"
DeSantis spokesperson: 'Disney will pay its fair share of taxes'
DeSantis' office assures no heightened taxes due to Disney district changes.
DeSantis' office assures no heightened taxes due to Disney district changes.
Disney says Florida can’t dissolve special tax district until debt is fully paid
Disney is fighting back at efforts by Florida lawmakers to repeal the special district that governs Walt Disney World, saying a provision in a state law could prohibit such a move.
Disney is fighting back at efforts by Florida lawmakers to repeal the special district that governs Walt Disney World, saying a provision in a state law could prohibit such a move.
Biden asks Congress for additional $33B to help Ukraine battle Russia
The proposal includes more than $20 billion in military assistance for Ukraine and for bolstering defenses in nearby countries.
The proposal includes more than $20 billion in military assistance for Ukraine and for bolstering defenses in nearby countries.
Elon Musk jokes about buying Coca-Cola next 'to put the cocaine back in'
Elon Musk, fresh off of his successful $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, used the platform to joke about a potential new takeover.
Elon Musk, fresh off of his successful $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, used the platform to joke about a potential new takeover.
Musk ordered to abide by SEC settlement over 2018 tweets
The whole dispute stems from an October 2018 agreement with the SEC that Elon Musk signed where he and Tesla each agreed to pay $20 million in civil fines over tweets about having the “funding secured” to take Tesla private.
The whole dispute stems from an October 2018 agreement with the SEC that Elon Musk signed where he and Tesla each agreed to pay $20 million in civil fines over tweets about having the “funding secured” to take Tesla private.
President Biden to speak at Naval Academy graduation in Annapolis
President Joe Biden will speak at the Naval Academy’s Class of 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony, according to school officials.
President Joe Biden will speak at the Naval Academy’s Class of 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony, according to school officials.
Trump administration accused of approving illegal COVID loan worth $700 million
The Trump administration allegedly approved a multi-million dollar CARES Act loan to a trucking company ineligible for the money and involved in a Department of Justice fraud lawsuit.
The Trump administration allegedly approved a multi-million dollar CARES Act loan to a trucking company ineligible for the money and involved in a Department of Justice fraud lawsuit.
Hollywood reacts to Elon Musk's Twitter purchase for $44 billion
Elon Musk acquired the social media platform for $44 billion, and some of the biggest names in Hollywood appear to have mixed feelings about Musk’s purchase.
Elon Musk acquired the social media platform for $44 billion, and some of the biggest names in Hollywood appear to have mixed feelings about Musk’s purchase.
Biden pardons Kennedy-era Secret Service agent, 2 others
Biden granted pardons to Abraham Bolden Sr., a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent convicted of federal bribery charges, and two others who were convicted on drug-related charges.
Biden granted pardons to Abraham Bolden Sr., a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent convicted of federal bribery charges, and two others who were convicted on drug-related charges.