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White House insiders are buzzing about the possibility of Stephen Miller, President Trump’s top policy and homeland security adviser, replacing Mike Waltz as national security adviser following Thursday’s administration shakeup. Trump, 78, shifted Waltz, 51, out of leadership at the National Security Council and nominated him to be ambassador to the United Nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, 53, will serve as national security adviser on an acting basis. People close to the administration described Miller as a possibility for the post due to his hardline views on immigration — one of Trump’s top domestic and foreign policy priorities. Stephen…
Father shoots burglary suspect during Seattle apartment break-inSEATTLE — A burglary suspect was shot early Friday morning after allegedly breaking into a Seattle apartment building and attempting to force entry into several units.Police dispatchers received reports of a shooting at an apartment complex located in the 100 block of 21st Avenue around 1 a.m. SEE ALSO | 8-year-old girl among 2 injured in drive-by shooting at south Seattle parkUpon arrival, officers found a 28-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his upper leg. While providing medical aid, officers identified him as a suspect in multiple attempted burglaries within the building.…
Father shoots burglary suspect during Seattle apartment break-inSEATTLE — A burglary suspect was shot early Friday morning after allegedly breaking into a Seattle apartment building and attempting to force entry into several units.Police dispatchers received reports of a shooting at an apartment complex located in the 100 block of 21st Avenue around 1 a.m. SEE ALSO | 8-year-old girl among 2 injured in drive-by shooting at south Seattle parkUpon arrival, officers found a 28-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his upper leg. While providing medical aid, officers identified him as a suspect in multiple attempted burglaries within the building.…
Health care in D.C. will suffer and lives will be at risk if Congress goes through with a proposal to slash more than $2 billion in federal funding to the city’s Medicaid program — and the ripple effects will go far beyond the nation’s capital, officials say. Mayor Muriel Bowser and health leaders sounded the alarm about the potential cuts during a news conference at Children’s National Medical Center on Friday alongside doctors, nurses and patients. “These cuts would hit every hospital in the District. The results would be devastating and lead to hospital closures, longer wait times, cuts to…
Learn how world events and different cultures affect the city at the Indianapolis as a Global Crossroads event May 6.Panelists include Kristie Johnson, vice president of development and external affairs at the International Center, Indy Arts Council President and CEO Judith Thomas, Indianapolis Airport Authority Senior Director of Strategic Alliance Holli Harrington, Old National Bank Community Market Lending Executive Leo Lopez and Charlie Wiles, director emeritus of the Center for Interfaith Cooperation. If you goThe event is 5-8 p.m. at Indy’s Global Village, 4233 Lafayette Road, and will feature dinner and a panel discussion. Pre-registration is required. Tickets are $30, and a…
Fatal motorcycle crashes on Colorado roads are on track to decrease this year after hitting a record high of 165 deaths in 2024, state transportation officials said this week. Motorcycle crash deaths made up a quarter of all traffic deaths last year despite motorcycles accounting for only 3% of all vehicles, the Colorado Department of Transportation said in a news release. The number of people killed in motorcycle crashes has increased nearly 60% in since 2015 and roughly half of all fatal crashes involve someone not wearing a helmet, according to state data. Darrell Lingk, director of CDOT’s Office of…
Days after striking a deal with Ukraine involving rare earth minerals, the Trump administration appears to be conducting a major shift in diplomacy. Months after the president’s promise to end the Ukraine-Russia war, quickly after becoming president, the U.S. announced that it would no longer engage in what is often referred to as shuttle diplomacy between the two countries. What is the State Department’s position? State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said Thursday, May 1, that the U.S. will no longer be the “mediators” in these negotiations. She added that the methodology of how the U.S. contributes to peace talks will…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Licking County until 3:00 p.m.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 7 p.m.Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for most of central Ohio through 7 p.m. The following Counties are affected: Ashland, Ashtabula, Carroll, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Columbiana, Coshocton, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Geauga, Greene, Hardin, Holmes, Huron, Knox, Lake, Licking, Logan, Lorain, Madison, Mahoning, Marion, Medina, Miami, Montgomery, Morrow, Portage, Richland, Seneca, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Union, Warren, Wayne, WyandotScattered rain & storms today then steadier rain for Saturday along with cooler temps. On and off rain…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Licking County until 3:00 p.m.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 7 p.m.Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for most of central Ohio through 7 p.m. The following Counties are affected: Ashland, Ashtabula, Carroll, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Columbiana, Coshocton, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Geauga, Greene, Hardin, Holmes, Huron, Knox, Lake, Licking, Logan, Lorain, Madison, Mahoning, Marion, Medina, Miami, Montgomery, Morrow, Portage, Richland, Seneca, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Union, Warren, Wayne, WyandotScattered rain & storms today then steadier rain for Saturday along with cooler temps. On and off rain…
Following years of trial runs and setbacks, Aurora Innovation says its first fully-autonomous semitruck has hit public highways in the Lonestar State and has already completed 1,200 miles of travel. Dubbed the company’s Class 8 line of trucks, the self-driving semi is making deliveries between Dallas and Houston, according to a statement from Aurora. Who were the first customers? The company revealed its first customers for these new trips are Uber Freight and Hirsbach Motor lines, which reportedly “delivers time-and-temperature-sensitive freight.” The companies completed test drives with Aurora, which included safety drivers to track the autonomous technology called “Aurora Driver.”…