Pence worries TikTok bill could get lost in 'fog of presidential politics,’ urges Senate vote

Former Vice President Mike Pence is concerned that a bipartisan effort to force popular social media app TikTok to cut ties with China will fall victim to presidential politics ahead of the November election, which promises to be fiercely competitive. "I am concerned that this vitally important national security measure …...Read More

Abbott sends Biden message on 'sovereign authority' as Texas National Guard reinforces border razor fencing

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday highlighted how Texas is reinforcing barriers in a key border crossing area and pledged to exercise its "sovereign authority" — amid an ongoing months-long legal fight with the Biden administration over enforcement. Abbott posted an image of Texas National Guard soldiers reinforcing border barriers, …...Read More

11-year-old Georgia girl dies saving dog from house fire, uncle says

A house fire in Georgia claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl who was trying to save her dog, family told FOX 5 Atlanta. The fire tore through a home outside the Griffin city limits on Sidney Drive in Spalding County Saturday night. The home was a complete loss, firefighters …...Read More

'Panama Papers' trial starts. 27 people charged in the worldwide money laundering case

PANAMA CITY (AP) — The trial of 27 people charged in connection with the worldwide "Panama Papers" money laundering started Monday in a Panamanian criminal court. Those on trial include the owners of the Mossack-Fonseca law firm that was at the heart of the 2016 massive document leak. LAWYERS DEPICTED …...Read More

McConnell, back in Kentucky, talks about life in the Senate after leaving longtime leadership post

SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — For nearly two decades, Mitch McConnell's only job uncertainty hinged on whether he'd serve as Senate majority or minority leader after the next election. With his days as Republican leader now numbered, the Kentuckian is talking more freely about his priorities once he's no longer calling …...Read More

2 Oklahoma firefighters injured while battling 5,200-acre weekend wildfire

Two Oklahoma volunteer firefighters are recovering after suffering burns battling a weekend wildfire in northwest Oklahoma, officials said Monday. Mooreland firefighters Jared Brittain and Max Clark suffered injuries on Saturday when their truck was overrun by flames, Mooreland Fire Chief Travis Case told The Associated Press. RURAL VIRGINIA FIREFIGHTER COLLAPSES, …...Read More

Morgan Wallen's Nashville arrest mocked by fellow country singer: 'Alexa, play The Chair By George Strait'

Morgan Wallen's Sunday night arrest at Eric Church's Nashville bar was mocked by country artist Ernest. Ernest, who collaborated with Wallen on "Flower Shops" in 2022, shared a post on Instagram poking fun at the "Last Night" singer's night out. Wallen's evening on the town ended in a cop car …...Read More

Total solar eclipse and unbending faith: 'Light comes after the darkness'

"The eclipse," said pastor Jesse Bradley of Auburn, Washington, "is a beautiful picture and reminder of the light that comes after the darkness. Just like the stone that was rolled away from the tomb, and after His death, Our Savior rose from the dead as the light of the world." …...Read More

Legendary ring announcer praises WWE's Samantha Irvin for WrestleMania 40 performance

WWE’s Samantha Irvin braved the chilly temperatures in Philadelphia to put on a masterful performance as she announced each performer’s name when they came down to ring. Irvin is usually the ring announcer for "Monday Night Raw," but she got a chance to showcase her talents in front of thousands …...Read More

Fewer Americans want to buy an EV - even as Biden pushes for strongest-ever climate change rules

A decreasing number of Americans report that they are either seriously considering or might consider buying an electric vehicle, even as President Biden continues to push for greater EV ownership. While 55% of Americans said last year that they were considering an EV purchase, that figure has declined to 44%, …...Read More