Republicans schedule first presidential debate, but will Trump attend?
A requirement to participate in the Republican presidential debate may keep former President Trump from being on stage.
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Utah District bans Bible in elementary and middle schools “due to vulgarity or violence”
A 72,000-student school district in Utah has removed the Bible from elementary and middle schools after a parent complained that some Bible versus are too vulgar or violent for young children.
Senate Gives Final Approval to Debt Ceiling Deal, Sending It to President Biden
The Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package before the fast-approaching government default deadline.
White House Says Biden Is “Fine” after He Tripped and Fell at Air Force Graduation
President Joe Biden fell on stage at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation Thursday and the White House said he was “fine” after tripping over a sandbag.
Former Playboy Model Accuses Bill Cosby of Drugging, Sexually Assaulting Her in 1969
A former Playboy model who alleges Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her and another woman at his home in 1969 is suing him under a new California law that suspends the statute of limitations on sex abuse claims.
U.S. Senate Approves Bill Overturning Student Debt Cancellation
A Republican measure overturning President Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation plan has passed the Senate and now awaits an expected veto
Air Force picks Colorado for more Space Force missions as politics loom over headquarters decision
The Air Force announced the permanent location for many more U.S. Space Force units Wednesday — and none of them are in Huntsville.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, The Carter Center says
Carter, now 95, remains at home with former President Jimmy Carter, 98, who has been at home receiving hospice care since early this year.
President Biden Marks Memorial Day, Praising Troops’ Sacrifice
President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day with the traditional wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Hyundai, LG Announce $4.3 Billion Electric Vehicle Battery Plant in Georgia
Hyundai is already building electric vehicles in Montgomery and has announced it would start making large electric SUVs at the Kia plant in West Point, Georgia.
