Doesn't Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth realize that push-ups are passe? His speech to an audience of generals he'd summoned to Washington, D.C., has mystified and outraged critics who think his obsession with physical fitness is out-of-date at best and ridiculous at worst. "Frankly, it's ...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday in a criminal case that has highlighted the Justice Department's efforts to target adversaries of President Donald Trump, with lawyers for the former FBI director saying they plan to argue the prosecution is politically motivated ...

Today is Thursday, Oct. 9, the 282nd day of 2025. There are 83 days left in the year. Today in history: In 2009, President Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize for what the Norwegian Nobel Committee called "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation ...

When the Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage legal in 2015, I wondered what standard they would use should polygamists appeal for similar rights. In accepting a case from Colorado Springs about whether a Christian counselor can advise minors with gender dysphoria and same-sex attractions, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of Supreme Court justices Tuesday seemed likely to side with a Christian counselor challenging bans on LGBTQ+ "conversion therapy" for kids as a violation of her First Amendment rights. Kaley Chiles, with support from President Donald Trump's administration, ...

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 8, the 281st day of 2025. There are 84 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began; more than 300 people died and more than 17,000 structures were destroyed during the three-day blaze. Also on this date: In 1956, Don Larsen ...