CIA official charged with leaking classified documents about Israeli strike on Iran A CIA official has been indicted on charges he violated the Espionage Act by disclosing classified U.S. documents about Israel’s preparations for a retaliatory strike against Iran for a missile attack earlier this year, according to court records and a source familiar with
Republicans reject Trump allies' pick, elect John Thune as next Senate majority leader WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans have elected Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., as the next Senate majority leader after rejecting public overtures from allies of President-elect Donald Trump who backed a different candidate. Thune won in a secret-ballot vote of 29-24, beating out opposing
CIA official charged with leaking classified documents about Israeli strike on Iran A CIA official has been indicted on charges he violated the Espionage Act by disclosing classified U.S. documents about Israel’s preparations for a retaliatory strike against Iran for a missile attack earlier this year, according to court records and a source familiar with
CIA official charged with leaking classified documents about Israeli strike on Iran A CIA official has been indicted on charges he violated the Espionage Act by disclosing classified U.S. documents about Israel’s preparations for a retaliatory strike against Iran for a missile attack earlier this year, according to court records and a source familiar with
Trump taps Marco Rubio for Secretary of State WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed he'll nominate Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., to serve as secretary of state in his next administration. Rubio, 53, has deep foreign policy experience and has transformed from a Trump opponent to a close ally who was a finalist to
Republicans reject Trump allies' pick, elect John Thune as next Senate majority leader WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans have elected Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., as the next Senate majority leader after rejecting public overtures from allies of President-elect Donald Trump who backed a different candidate. Thune won in a secret-ballot vote of 29-24, beating out opposing
Amsterdam violence: what to know about antisemitic attacks, Maccabi fans' chants Violence broke out in Amsterdam around a game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and home team Ajax in what some called planned antisemitic attacks. Dutch police arrested three people on Tuesday after a police vehicle in Amsterdam was set on fire and a city bus
Trump transition live updates: Trump heads to Capitol Hill; Senate to pick new leader President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden and top lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday – the same day members of the the House and Senate will vote on some of Congress' crucial leadership posts. Here are the elections
Trump pardons for Jan. 6 rioters could reinvigorate America's far-right extremism For dozens of people currently sitting in federal prisons around the country, the election of Donald Trump as president last week meant more than a new political future, it offered a lifeline. Hundreds of people have been imprisoned over the last four years for
NFL coaches diversity report 2024: Gains at head coach, setbacks at offensive coordinator At the beginning of the 2024 season, nine of the NFL's 32 teams were led by a head coach of color — the most in league history. But the complete picture of coaching diversity within the NFL is more nuanced, and complex.
Winter could bring blizzards, nor'easters, bomb cyclones: What to know For those of us in chilly climes, the cold and snow of winter 2024 will soon arrive. Ready or not, news about winter storms, blizzards, nor'easters, bomb cyclones and lake-effect snow is around the corner. Got your shovel handy? (And what do all those terms
Could trad wives, influencers have sparked the red wave among female voters? This time last year, you may not have heard of “trad wife” or homesteader content creators yet. But on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, a subculture of housewives has been rapidly growing in popularity. Now, with creators like Nara Smith and Hannah Neeleman
How will a Trump presidency reshape US public health? A look at his plans. Unlike immigration and the economy, health care was not a leading topic for Donald Trump during his 2024 campaign. However, experts say many health-related policies he’s touched on at rallies, town halls and media interviews over the past few months could
Mike Tyson impresses crowd during workout ahead of Jake Paul fight IRVING, Texas – It was Mike Tyson in the flesh – and in the ring. For months, the public has seen only video clips of the former world heavyweight champion training to fight Jake Paul. But during an open workout on Tuesday night, Tyson, 58
Does the NFL have a special teams bias when hiring head coaches? History indicates it does Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh can’t quite explain one of the most peculiar hiring patterns in NFL history. Why don’t NFL teams hire special teams coordinators to be head coaches? The New Orleans Saints recently promoted their special
Emperor penguin travels over 2,000 miles from Antarctica to Australia in possible first An emperor penguin that appeared on an Australian beach journeyed over 2,000 miles from its native Antarctica in what could be the first appearance of the species on the continent. The penguin appeared Nov. 1 on Ocean Beach in Denmark, a town
World Kindness Week: Watch 3 unforgettable sports moments that warmed our hearts From a soccer fan helping his blind friend enjoy the game to runners helping injured peers reach the finish line, these three moments will give you all the feels For World Kindness Week, USA TODAY is celebrating inspiring acts of kindness in sports
Amsterdam violence: what to know about antisemitic attacks, Maccabi fans' chants Violence broke out in Amsterdam around a game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and home team Ajax in what some called planned antisemitic attacks. Dutch police arrested three people on Tuesday after a police vehicle in Amsterdam was set on fire and a city bus