New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen not running for re-election in 2026

Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire is the latest Democrat in the Senate to announce her retirement rather than seek re-election in the 2026 midterms. The Wednesday announcement by the former governor and three-term senator in a key New England swing state will further complicate the Democrats’ efforts to regain control of the Senate … Read more

Steven A. Smith: LeBron James’ courtside confrontation was ‘weak’

ESPN star Stephen A. Smith spoke at length about his viral courtside interaction with LeBron James last week, and initially appeared empathetic about his gripe; however, the popular sports analyst expanded on his thoughts this week, calling the Lakers superstar’s approach about the issue “weak.”  The heated confrontation took place during the third quarter of the Lakers’ … Read more

Trump-appointed judge resigns from judiciary group over ‘merely sanctimonious’ statement on threats

A federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump in 2018 announced that he had resigned from the largest association of federal judges, decrying how the group issued a rare statement last week condemning recent alleged threats against judges but stayed quiet for years while conservative members of the judiciary faced scrutiny and attack.  Judge James … Read more

Inflation cools in first full month of Trump term

Consumer prices rose 2.8% in February compared to a year ago, easing slightly over the first full month under President Donald Trump and offering welcome news for markets roiled by a global trade war. Inflation cooled more than economists expected. Price increases slowed from a 3% inflation rate recorded in January, though inflation remain nearly … Read more

Columbia pro-Palestine protest ringleader Mahmoud Khalil faces court hearing on detention

A court hearing will take place in Manhattan federal court Wednesday morning challenging the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, one of the ringleaders of anti-Israel protests at Columbia University last year who the Trump administration is trying to deport. ICE agents arrested Khalil — who is a Palestinian raised in Syria and a permanent U.S. resident … Read more

NFL news: DeAndre Hopkins joins Ravens on 1-year deal

Lamar Jackson has a new target to throw to in Baltimore, as the Ravens agreed to terms with veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.  NFL Network reported that Hopkins’ deal is worth $6 million for one year.  Hopkins, who will be 33 when the 2025 season begins, made a trip … Read more