No basic services and nowhere to go: how these Venezuelans are living a month after the earthquakes

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — A month has passed since earthquakes shook Venezuela and killed thousands, but the state of La Guaira still feels like a distant memory. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Walking through a residential area is like passing through a graveyard of buildings … Read more

WATCH: Smithsonian history museum director stumbles over basic questions on sex: ‘I’m not sure’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Smithsonian National Museum of American History Director Anthea Hartig appeared stumped by a basic question on sex and gender from Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. During a House hearing on alleged “extreme political activism” on display at the Smithsonian, Mace asked Hartig, “Do you believe that men can … Read more

AOC-backed candidate ripped for ‘bizarre response’ to transparency question: ‘Pretty basic’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, says he’s waiting on outstanding paperwork needed to accurately fill out his tax disclosure forms. El-Sayed’s statement appears to be trying to defuse allegations from his opponent, Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, that he is trying to mask … Read more

WATCH: Angel mom turns tables on sanctuary politicians with basic question about their priorities

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The mother of an 18-year-old college freshman killed in March by a criminal illegal immigrant asked lawmakers Tuesday to look her in the eye and explain why “people here illegally matter more” than American citizens, delivering emotional testimony during a congressional hearing on sanctuary policies. Jessica Gorman, … Read more

Senators call for military healthcare program to cover autism therapy as a basic benefit

Less than 24 hours after NBC News reported on members of the military and retirees facing roadblocks in getting coverage for critical therapies for children with autism, Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., issued a letter Friday to Pentagon leadership calling for changes. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive … Read more

Trump’s Iran agreement raises a basic question: Is it actually a deal?

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump has hailed the newly signed Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) as a breakthrough that normalizes relations between the two countries after months of fighting.  But by the White House’s own account, the agreement settles few of the issues that dominated months of negotiations, leaving … Read more

Musk and other tech leaders signal support for universal basic income amid AI-fueled layoffs

Tech billionaires like Elon Musk are backing universal basic income as more companies lay off workers due to artificial intelligence, but some lawmakers are skeptical. Daniella Diaz, politics reporter for NOTUS, and Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter for Semafor, join “The Takeout” to discuss this and other top stories out of Capitol Hill. Source link

DC’s bid to block Trump’s National Guard deployment hits basic legal snag: Can’t sue itself

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A conservative watchdog urged a federal appeals court Wednesday to toss Washington, D.C.’s National Guard lawsuit, arguing the city cannot sue itself because it is part of the federal government. “To start, one cannot sue oneself,” Oversight Project lawyers wrote in a brief in … Read more

A basic monthly bill Americans can’t dodge is becoming a midterm flashpoint

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A routine monthly expense Americans can’t avoid is emerging as a potent midterm issue, as rising electricity bills sharpen voter frustration and hand candidates a new economic line of attack. As candidates fan out across the country ahead of the midterms, power bills are becoming a tangible … Read more