James Comey lawyers seek to have third criminal case dismissed
Federal judge to hear arguments on Friday over leak case that was twice previously investigated with no action takenLawyers for the former FBI director James Comey will ask a federal judge on Friday to block the US justice department from pursuing its…
Packers’ Josh Jacobs says hands-behind-back TD celebration was not mocking recent arrest
Green Bay RB claims gesture was an ode to gospel songJacobs pleaded no contest to battery charges last monthGreen Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs says he was paying homage to a gospel song rather than making light of his recent arrest when he…
Final countdown to the make-or-break midterms – podcast
There are 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 in the Senate and 39 governorships up for grabs in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Jonathan Freedland is joined by Carrie Dann, of the Cook Political Report, to run through some of the races to watch…
2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid: Drives like an EV, but there’s no plug involved
Nissan’s series hybrid e-Power system has been retuned for American roads.
First Thing: Alaska Senate race descends into legal acrimony over second Dan Sullivan
DoJ reportedly issues subpoenas after reports Democrat campaign sought candidate with same name as Republican incumbent. Plus, tributes pour in for beloved actor Patrick StewartGood morning. The US justice department is reported to have issued subpoenas…
Five reasons why the US midterms matter for the climate – and your energy bill
Voters are feeling the pinch of Trump’s anti-climate agenda as energy costs rise, but a shakeup in Congress could shift thingsIf the polls can be believed, the US could see a blue wave in the midterms, giving Democrats a chance to take back the House and…
Review: You Can See Everything blurs the view of Elizabeth Holmes’ deceit
Elizabeth Holmes has some people falling for her act all over again.
Trump cancels rallies in Iowa and Kansas in shift of Republican strategy – live
The president had been on a campaign blitz in key Republican strongholds but will instead opt for tele-ralliesSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Donald Trump has cancelled weekend rallies in Iowa and…
Families in the US are opting for earlier measles vaccinations amid outbreak
Parents are opting for a second shot of MMR vaccine sooner, which aligns with guidance in Germany, the UK and FranceMeasles cases are accelerating in the US, with twice as many confirmed cases as last year, and more parents are opting for earlier…
Congressional Democrats send scathing letter to ICE and DHS decrying treatment of hunger strikers
Immigrants at Texas detention facility, protesting harsh conditions, say they’ve been threatened with force-feedingMembers of Congress sent a scathing letter to federal immigration officials this week demanding answers about conditions inside a Texas…