WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly sued the Pentagon on Monday over attempts to punish him for his warnings about illegal orders, claiming the Trump administration trampled on his constitutional rights to free speech. Kelly, a former U.S. Navy pilot who represents Arizona, is ...
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2026. There are 352 days left in the year. Today in history: In 2021, President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House over the violent Jan. 6 siege of the Capitol, becoming the only president twice impeached; 10 Republicans joined Democrats in voting to impeach Trump on a charge of "incitement of insurrection." (Trump would again be acquitted by the Senate in a vote after his term was over.) Also on this date: In 1733, James Oglethorpe and about 120 English colonists arrived at Charleston, South Carolina, while en route to settle ...
The United States invasion of Venezuela and kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro, the domestically recognized Venezuelan president, violated the U.S. Constitution and international law. The Constitution makes clear that only Congress can authorize a foreign invasion. In the pre-World War II era, ...
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday fired off another warning to the government of Cuba as the close ally of Venezuela braces for potential widespread unrest after Nicolás Maduro was deposed as Venezuela's leader. Cuba, a major beneficiary of Venezuelan oil, has ...
Today is Monday, Jan. 12, the 12th day of 2026. There are 353 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1969, the biggest upset in Super Bowl history occurred as the New York Jets of the American Football League defeated the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League 16-7 in Super Bowl III, played at the Orange Bowl in Miami. Also on this date: In 1915, the U.S. House of Representatives rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to give women nationwide the right to vote. In 1932, Hattie W. Caraway of Arkansas became the first woman to win election to the U.S. Senate ...
Back in the mists of time, Minnesota Sen. Hubert Humphrey was asked on "Meet the Press" whether he liked spending the taxpayers' money. The question was barbed, but his response was masterful. Yes, Humphrey said, he was fine if the public dollars went to beneficial projects and the money was ...
