is facing mounting calls from Republicans to step down from his position as the U.S. special envoy for climate change for allegedly discussing Israeli military operations with Iran's foreign minister.The backlash against Kerry stems from a report in the New York Times detailing leaked audio recorded in March that captured Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif saying Kerry told him Israel attacked Iran's interests in Syria at least 200 times. It is unclear if the alleged conversation happened when Kerry was acting as President Barack Obama's secretary of state or if it happened...…is facing mounting calls from Republicans to step down from his position as the U.S. special envoy for climate change for allegedly discussing Israeli military operations with Iran's foreign minister.The backlash against Kerry stems from a report in the New York Times detailing leaked audio recorded in March that captured Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif saying Kerry told him Israel attacked Iran's interests in Syria at least 200 times. It is unclear if the alleged conversation happened when Kerry was acting as President Barack Obama's secretary of state or if it happened...WW…

The 2020 election audit in Maricopa County, Arizona, is set to proceed on Friday after Democrats refused to pay a $1 million bond to halt the Republican Senate-led effort temporarily.In accordance with a judge's ruling, the plaintiffs who , including the Arizona Democratic Party and Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Gallardo, were required to provide a $1 million bond by 5 p.m. local time to protect the audit team, including Cyber Ninjas, from financial losses.This would have put the review of voting machines, 2.1 million ballots, and other election materials, which has the backing of former...…The 2020 election audit in Maricopa County, Arizona, is set to proceed on Friday after Democrats refused to pay a $1 million bond to halt the Republican Senate-led effort temporarily.In accordance with a judge's ruling, the plaintiffs who , including the Arizona Democratic Party and Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Gallardo, were required to provide a $1 million bond by 5 p.m. local time to protect the audit team, including Cyber Ninjas, from financial losses.This would have put the review of voting machines, 2.1 million ballots, and other election materials, which has the backing of former...WW…

U.S. Capitol Police officer was killed and another was injured on Friday after a suspect rammed his car into a barricade outside the building and jumped out wielding a knife before being shot dead.Acting Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman confirmed during a press briefing on Friday that one officer died of his injuries. Another officer was injured during the incident and is in the hospital.At 5 p.m. local time, the USCP the other officer who was struck by the vehicle "is in stable and non-threatening condition."The officer who died was as William "Billy" Evans, a member of the Capitol...…U.S. Capitol Police officer was killed and another was injured on Friday after a suspect rammed his car into a barricade outside the building and jumped out wielding a knife before being shot dead.Acting Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman confirmed during a press briefing on Friday that one officer died of his injuries. Another officer was injured during the incident and is in the hospital.At 5 p.m. local time, the USCP the other officer who was struck by the vehicle "is in stable and non-threatening condition."The officer who died was as William "Billy" Evans, a member of the Capitol...WW…

Wisconsin health officials reclassified nearly 1,000 COVID-19 fatalities, tying them to long-term care facilities after previously reporting the deaths occurred in "unknown" housing settings.The Wisconsin Department of Health Services adjusted the data in the past two weeks and now of COVID-19 deaths happened in long-term care facilities after the state previously linked 26% to 30% of total virus fatalities to these Wisconsin facilities, according to theThe early percentages ranked lower to and have raised questions among Republicans in the state and health experts about the accuracy of...…Wisconsin health officials reclassified nearly 1,000 COVID-19 fatalities, tying them to long-term care facilities after previously reporting the deaths occurred in "unknown" housing settings.The Wisconsin Department of Health Services adjusted the data in the past two weeks and now of COVID-19 deaths happened in long-term care facilities after the state previously linked 26% to 30% of total virus fatalities to these Wisconsin facilities, according to theThe early percentages ranked lower to and have raised questions among Republicans in the state and health experts about the accuracy of...WW…

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is being offered a serving of "cookie diplomacy" from Guam after she referred to it as a foreign country that shouldn't receive aid from the United States.The freshman Republican congresswoman from Georgia stirred disquiet among those from the U.S. territory with her remarks during a Feb. 27 speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida."I'm a regular, normal person. And I wanted to take my regular, normal person, normal, everyday American values, which is: We love our country. We believe our hard-earned tax dollars should just go for America,...…Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is being offered a serving of "cookie diplomacy" from Guam after she referred to it as a foreign country that shouldn't receive aid from the United States.The freshman Republican congresswoman from Georgia stirred disquiet among those from the U.S. territory with her remarks during a Feb. 27 speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida."I'm a regular, normal person. And I wanted to take my regular, normal person, normal, everyday American values, which is: We love our country. We believe our hard-earned tax dollars should just go for America,...WW…

CloseFormer President Donald Trump recommended people receive the COVID-19 vaccine when they are eligible, even if they don't want to get one."I would recommend it, and I would recommend it to a lot of people that don't want to get it, and a lot of those people voted for me, frankly," Trump told Maria Bartiromo in a phone interview Tuesday evening on Fox News.Though the former president recommended the vaccine to everyone, he added: "But, you know, again, we have our freedoms, and we have to live by that, and I agree with that also."Trump was facing some pressure to speak out in support of...…CloseFormer President Donald Trump recommended people receive the COVID-19 vaccine when they are eligible, even if they don't want to get one."I would recommend it, and I would recommend it to a lot of people that don't want to get it, and a lot of those people voted for me, frankly," Trump told Maria Bartiromo in a phone interview Tuesday evening on Fox News.Though the former president recommended the vaccine to everyone, he added: "But, you know, again, we have our freedoms, and we have to live by that, and I agree with that also."Trump was facing some pressure to speak out in support of...WW…

CloseFormer President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at a Palm Beach dog rescue fundraiser on Friday.made a brief statement at the event, which was hosted at his Mar-a-Lago resort, saying, "So, I didn't exactly prepare for this, but I was walking by, and I hear everyone screaming ... and I said, ['What's going on?'], and she said, 'We're going to help dogs,' and that's OK with me," according to a video of the event posted to Twitter.Lauree Simmons, president and founder of Big Dog Ranch Rescue, hosted the fundraiser event to help 500 dogs from China come to the United...…CloseFormer President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at a Palm Beach dog rescue fundraiser on Friday.made a brief statement at the event, which was hosted at his Mar-a-Lago resort, saying, "So, I didn't exactly prepare for this, but I was walking by, and I hear everyone screaming ... and I said, ['What's going on?'], and she said, 'We're going to help dogs,' and that's OK with me," according to a video of the event posted to Twitter.Lauree Simmons, president and founder of Big Dog Ranch Rescue, hosted the fundraiser event to help 500 dogs from China come to the United...WW…

CloseMore than 150 people gathered outside the State Capitol Saturday to burn masks and rally against Gov. Brad Little's emergency restrictions.Families stood around burning metal trashcans outside the building, with some cheering while a young girl threw her mask into the flames, according to a video Oregon Public Broadcasting reporter Sergio Olmos recorded at the scene.One man off-screen can be heard discussing the fumes emanating from the burning barrel, saying, "Smell the freedom, baby."Protesters gather in Idaho to burn masks."Smell the freedom, baby."— Washington Examiner...…CloseMore than 150 people gathered outside the State Capitol Saturday to burn masks and rally against Gov. Brad Little's emergency restrictions.Families stood around burning metal trashcans outside the building, with some cheering while a young girl threw her mask into the flames, according to a video Oregon Public Broadcasting reporter Sergio Olmos recorded at the scene.One man off-screen can be heard discussing the fumes emanating from the burning barrel, saying, "Smell the freedom, baby."Protesters gather in Idaho to burn masks."Smell the freedom, baby."— Washington Examiner...WW…

CloseFormer President Barack Obama reportedly told a crowd of donors that Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg could not win the presidency because “he’s gay” and “short,” according to a book on the 2020 presidential election.Obama made his remarks about the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor during an October 2019 dinner event in New York in front of a crowd of black corporate donors, according to a book by NBC’s Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes of the Hill.Obama's attendance at the event was reportedly a partial attempt for the former president to tout Sen. Elizabeth Warren as a viable...…CloseFormer President Barack Obama reportedly told a crowd of donors that Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg could not win the presidency because “he’s gay” and “short,” according to a book on the 2020 presidential election.Obama made his remarks about the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor during an October 2019 dinner event in New York in front of a crowd of black corporate donors, according to a book by NBC’s Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes of the Hill.Obama's attendance at the event was reportedly a partial attempt for the former president to tout Sen. Elizabeth Warren as a viable...WW…

There will be no Fourth of July parade on the National Mall this year, the National Park Service announced on Thursday, citing limitations for planning and logistics.“The National Park Service and our partner, Diversified Events — who puts on the National Independence Day Parade with us every year — have come to the reluctant but necessary conclusion that we’ll have to cancel this year’s parade,” spokesman Mike Litterst told .Usually, the youth organizations, drill teams, and marching bands that typically put on the parade spend eight to 18 months preparing for the event, according to ,...…There will be no Fourth of July parade on the National Mall this year, the National Park Service announced on Thursday, citing limitations for planning and logistics.“The National Park Service and our partner, Diversified Events — who puts on the National Independence Day Parade with us every year — have come to the reluctant but necessary conclusion that we’ll have to cancel this year’s parade,” spokesman Mike Litterst told .Usually, the youth organizations, drill teams, and marching bands that typically put on the parade spend eight to 18 months preparing for the event, according to ,...WW…