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Family of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt gets $5M settlement in wrongful death lawsuit: reports
May 19, 2025 | 6:08pmThe Trump administration will pay nearly $5 million to Ashli Babbitt's family, who was fatally shot by police when she tried to storm the House Speaker's Lobby during the Jan....
Trump accuses Biden allies of 'not telling the facts' after cancer diagnosis: 'Dangerous for our country'
May 19, 2025 | 5:46pmBiden's office revealed Sunday that the former president was diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.
Melania Trump signs bill outlawing revenge, AI-generated porn alongside husband Donald
May 19, 2025 | 5:22pmMelania Trump is believed to be the first first lady to sign a piece of legislation alongside a sitting president.
Hillary Clinton frets that a female Republican president would be 'handmaiden to the patriarchy'
May 19, 2025 | 4:59pmClinton, 77, argued that, with few exceptions, female Republicans tend to undermine feminist ideals while reflecting on the advice she'd give to women seeking the presidency.
Ex-Biden aides suspect another cover-up after former president’s prostate cancer diagnosis
May 19, 2025 | 4:05pmStunned longtime aides to former President Joe Biden told The Post Monday that his stage 4 prostate cancer should have been caught long before it spread to his bones —...
Biden audio from special counsel interview highlights frequent memory lapses, difficulty staying on topic
May 19, 2025 | 3:32pmThe generally upbeat and affable then-80-year-old president often cracked jokes, waxed nostalgic and used saucy language — but also rambled, trailed off and often forgot the dates of key events...
Dem Rep. Eugene Vindman hit with FEC complaint after campaign promoted twin brother's book
May 19, 2025 | 3:13pmRep. Eugene Vindman (D-Va.) was slapped with a campaign finance complaint Monday for firing off fundraising emails and otherwise promoting the book of his twin brother, Alexander Vindman, a key...
Biden's 2022 cancer 'slip-up' that was downplayed by WH resurfaces after ex-president's surprise diagnosis
May 19, 2025 | 1:54pmBiden's alarming comments came during a speech about emissions from oil refineries near his childhood home in Claymont, Del., and which he appeared to blame for his cancer.
Trump wraps up call with Russia's Putin, gives timeline for cease-fire talks— and hints at special role for newest world leader
May 19, 2025 | 1:38pmThe White House did not immediately issue a readout on the Trump-Putin call, which was due to be followed by a conversation between the US president and Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for up to 350,000 Venezuelans
May 19, 2025 | 1:16pmThe justices lifted a San Francisco judge's March stay on a White House order ending an 18-month extension of temporary protected status.
House GOP inches 'big, beautiful bill' forward, but key factions still not on board
May 19, 2025 | 12:50pm"The bill does not yet meet the moment," complained Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Sunday night.
Vance says Biden not healthy enough to be president after prostate cancer news: 'I blame the people around him'
May 19, 2025 | 11:44amWASHINGTON -- Vice President JD Vance said Monday that former President Joe Biden was not in "good enough health" to carry out his duties -- and accused the 46th president's...
Oncologist on Biden's team shocked at advanced cancer diagnosis — and?makes startling claim about how long he may have had it
May 19, 2025 | 8:41amA top oncologist who once worked for former President Joe Biden claimed Monday that his old boss must have had prostate cancer long before Sunday's public announcement of his diagnosis and suggested the oldest-ever...
Biden breaks his silence after revealing he's battling 'aggressive' prostate cancer
May 19, 2025 | 7:56amFormer President Joe Biden posted a smiling selfie early Monday as he sent thanks for the support he's had since revealing his battle with "aggressive" prostate cancer.
Trump calls for 'major investigation' into Harris campaign over celeb endorsements, Springsteen, Bono and Beyoncé performances
May 19, 2025 | 7:30amIn an early morning Truth Social post, the president slammed Harris for her celebrity-filled campaign events leading up to the November election.
CNN's?Brian Stelter questions timing of Biden's cancer diagnosis: 'Just extraordinary'
May 19, 2025 | 7:26amCNN analyst Brian Stelter has questioned the timing of Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis announcement — insisting Sunday that it was “extraordinary” the news broke just as the former president was battling an onslaught of criticism...
Docs say it's 'inconceivable' Biden's cancer went undetected by his medical team — as Trump Jr. questions if diagnosis is 'cover-up'
May 19, 2025 | 6:51amThe 82-year-old former president was diagnosed Friday after doctors found a “small nodule” on his prostate during a medical exam earlier this month -- with the cancer cells having spread...
Trump hopes for cease-fire progress in Russia-Ukraine war in Monday calls with Putin and Zelensky
May 19, 2025 | 6:17amPresident Donald Trump is hoping separate phone calls Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will make progress toward a ceasefire in the?war in Ukraine.
JD Vance gives Pope Leo XIV a gift from his hometown — and an invite to US from Trump
May 19, 2025 | 3:40amVance, a Catholic convert, had led the US delegation to the formal Mass?opening the pontificate?of the first American pope.
Even fiercest rivals voice support for Biden and family after ‘aggressive’ cancer diagnosis: ‘Prayers for?former President’
May 19, 2025 | 12:08amEven the fiercest of political rivals came out to show support for former President Joe Biden and his family Sunday in the wake of his cancer diagnosis news.?