Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026
McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision not to run.
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U.S. Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director
The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI.
2 people are dead in a small plane collision at an Arizona airport with no control tower
A midair collision involving two small planes in southern Arizona killed two people Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Trump administration gives public schools, universities a deadline to end DEI programs
The Trump administration is giving public schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money.
Delta Air Lines jet flips after landing at airport in Canada
A Delta Air Line jet has flipped upside down shortly after landing in Toronto, Canada.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: YouTubeTV, Paramount reach deal to keep CBS, other channels on streaming service
YouTubeTV and Paramount, the owner of CBS and other TV channels, have reached a new contract deal.
CBS, other Paramount channels could be dropped from YouTubeTV
We have an important programming note to bring you if you watch WAKA and CBS on the YouTubeTV streaming service.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Trump health chief, sworn in
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become Health and Human Services secretary and has been sworn in.
Joann to close 500 stores in bankruptcy process
Craft retailer Joann Fabrics is closing 500 stores, some in Alabama, as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy.
Boy Scouts see a small membership increase after changing name to Scouting America
A historic rebrand of the Boy Scouts of America has been followed by a small uptick in young people joining what is now called Scouting America, a welcoming sign as the organization tries to move past scandal and bankruptcy.
