Some local GOP leaders fire up base with conspiracies, lies A faction of local, county and state Republican officials across the country is pushing lies, misinformation and conspiracy theories online that echo those that helped inspire the U.S. Capitol insurrectionThe Associated Press1 hour ago
McConnell says he'd support Trump if he wins 2024 nominationLess than a month after excoriating Donald Trump in a blistering floor speech, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell now says he would “absolutely” support the former president again if he secured the Republican nomination in 2024The Associated Press4 hours ago
US bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militiaThe U.S. military conducted airstrikes against facilities in eastern Syria that the Pentagon said were used by Iran-backed militia groups, in response to recent attacks against U.S. personnel in IraqThe Associated Press6 hours ago
Democrats launch sweeping bid to overhaul US election lawsStacey Abrams, the former Democratic gubernatorial nominee whose voting rights work helped make Georgia a swing state, is exhorting Congress to reject “outright lies” that have historically restricted access to the ballotThe Associated Press6 hours ago
Jazz say they will investigate allegation of bigoted commentThe Utah Jazz said they will “thoroughly investigate” an allegation from former NBA player Elijah Millsap that longtime team executive Dennis Lindsey directed a bigoted statement toward him during an end-of-season exit interview in 2015The Associated Press6 hours ago