An iconic Oregon waterfall was put up for sale on Redfin. Lawmakers approved the money to buy it

The state of Oregon may soon have some new public property: A spectacular waterfall, beloved by generations, that was recently put up for sale on Redfin. Abiqua Falls — known for its 92-foot (28-meter) vertical drop over a columnar basalt cliff — has been privately owned for over a century but open to the public. … Read more

Dems vote to keep DHS closed despite airport chaos, Iranian sleeper cell threat

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans are accusing Senate Democrats of trying to rip apart the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) piece by piece after again blocking a bid to reopen the agency. Little has changed in the stalemate over the last 27 days of the partial shutdown, and communication breakdowns … Read more

Rep. Jim Clyburn, 85, is running for an 18th term in Congress

Longtime Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., one of the oldest members of Congress, said Thursday that he’ll run for an 18th term in the House, breaking with two other former top Democratic leaders — Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer — who have decided to retire. “In a few minutes, I’m going to sign the paperwork that’s … Read more

Old Dominion University shooting leaves 2 people critically injured, gunman dead

A gunman is dead and two people are critically injured following a shooting Thursday morning at Old Dominion University. The shooter opened fire at approximately 10:49 a.m. in Constant Hall, the Norfolk, Virginia, university said in an emergency alert. The two people who were injured have not been identified. They were taken to Sentara Norfolk … Read more

Senate approves sweeping bipartisan housing bill, but roadblocks remain in the House

Washington — The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs on Thursday, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters. But the path forward in the House remains uncertain given … Read more

Pentagon estimates Iran war cost $11.3B in the first six days in closed-door congressional hearing: report

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Pentagon officials on Tuesday told legislators during a closed-door briefing that they estimated that the cost of the Iran war was more than $11.3 billion during the initial six days of the conflict, the New York Times reported, citing three unnamed individuals familiar with the briefing. That … Read more

Senate passes major housing affordability bill by Elizabeth Warren and Tim Scott

WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a bill Thursday aimed at boosting the supply of housing and bringing down prices, marking a rare bipartisan breakthrough on a major issue. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, written by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., won 89 votes. Ten senators voted against it. The 303-page … Read more

Sheriff gives update on reported shooting at Michigan synagogue | Special Report

Sheriff gives update on reported shooting at Michigan synagogue | Special Report – CBS News Watch CBS News The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says authorities responded Thursday to an “active shooter situation” at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Tony Dokoupil anchors CBS News’ special report. Source link

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows vengeance in fiery first statement

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a fiery first public statement Thursday, vowing to keep blocking the vital Strait of Hormuz oil trade route and attacking neighboring countries that host U.S. military bases. The written statement was one of defiance, even as President Donald Trump indicates that he would like to wrap up the … Read more