#Key takeaways from major US intelligence leak

#Key takeaways from major US intelligence leak

A trove of purported Pentagon documents have appeared online in recent days, revealing information ranging from U.S. assessments of the Russia-Ukraine war to intel on how America may be spying on adversaries and allies.  The source of the leaks is not yet clear. Reuters reported that three unnamed U.S. officials said  Russia or pro-Russian elements are…

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#Democrats eager to take on Boebert again after near-upset

#Democrats eager to take on Boebert again after near-upset

Democrats are gearing up to challenge Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) again after nearly unseating her in one of the biggest surprises of last year’s midterms. In a sign of her perceived vulnerability, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) this week highlighted Boebert’s district as one of 31 targets next year, even after former President Trump…

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#Federal judge blocks abortion pill approval

#Federal judge blocks abortion pill approval

In an unprecedented decision, a federal judge in Texas has issued a stay that will shut down the prescribing and distribution of mifepristone in seven days, one of two drugs used for medication abortions that has been on the market in the U.S. for more than two decades. District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, an appointee…

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#Trump campaign not hiring far-right activist Laura Loomer

#Trump campaign not hiring far-right activist Laura Loomer

The Trump campaign is not hiring Laura Loomer, a far-right activist with a history of making incendiary anti-Muslim comments, an official confirmed to The Hill. The New York Times reported earlier Friday that former President Trump met with Loomer recently and directed advisers to give her a position supporting his candidacy for the White House in 2024….

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#Five takeaways from a strong March jobs report

#Five takeaways from a strong March jobs report

Unemployment fell to 3.5 percent and the U.S. economy added 236,000 jobs in March as the labor market continued to show signs of strength, the Labor Department reported Friday. Wage growth appears to be cooling along with corporate profits, which are still way above their pre-pandemic levels, as inflation has been declining since the middle…

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