House Dem lashes out at GOP efforts to probe foreign donations with stunning claim on motive

Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala., lashed out at Republican efforts to investigate a Democratic fundraising apparatus on Wednesday afternoon, characterizing the ongoing fraud probe as the most recent instance of GOP retribution against Black women in power. “Over and over again, Donald Trump’s Department of Justice has harassed Black women with bogus lawsuits,” Sewell said on Wednesday morning. Sewell’s criticisms come as Republican lawmakers probe ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising and campaign organization, and its CEO and president, Regina Wallace-Jones, for potentially accepting illegal donations. In particular, House Republicans are demanding that ActBlue turn over international communications, probing whether the organization knowingly misled lawmakers…

Dodgers’ late meltdown results in Pirates’ unlikely victory

PITTSBURGH –– First, the Pirates robbed Shohei Ohtani of a sure-fire home run. Then, they turned around and stole the whole game. At the start of the seventh inning Wednesday night, the Dodgers had a five-run lead, Ohtani on the mound and a series-clinching win all but secured at PNC…

US launches new strikes on ‘multiple targets’ in Iran, CENTCOM says

The US military launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran Wednesday evening, hours after President Trump warned additional attacks on the Islamic Republic were coming to try and force Tehran to re-enter serious peace negotiations. “U.S. Central Command [CENTCOM] forces began launching additional self-defense strikes today at 5:15 p.m.…

Kia recalls 6K vehicles over possible seat belt defect that risks injury

Kia is recalling thousands of vehicles over potentially faulty seat belt straps in the driver’s seat that can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The recall includes certain 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles manufactured between March 24 and May 12, the National Highway Traffic…

USC baseball keeps building toward breakthrough: ‘Can’t go backward’

The USC baseball team began practicing on its new field in February 2025, a year before the still-under-construction Dedeaux Field welcomed fans for a 2026 season that necessitated the use of portable toilets and a food truck. By Opening Day 2027, everything should finally be completed. Players will get to…

Exclusive | Chicago, San Francisco, suburban DC school districts accused of hiding students’ gender ID from parents ahead of House hearing

Three major school districts have been accused of letting students conceal their gender identity from parents as their superintendents prepare to come before Congress Wednesday. Chicago Public Schools, San Francisco Unified School District, and Loudoun County (Va.) Public Schools were all hit with complaints at the Justice Department and Education…

There is no mistaking what Victor Wembanyama became in Game 3

Victor Wembanyama is known for many things. He’s the next face of the league. He’s an “alien.” He’s a 7-foot-4 sensation who can make 3-pointers. But he may have just added to his lore. His newest act? Knicks villain. He played spoiler on a night when Knicks fans paid over…

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