Better News Network
Local News
    ,
Trump makes case for Iran war. And, SCOTUS leans toward upholding birthright citizenship - NPR
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Trump makes case for Iran war. And, SCOTUS leans toward upholding birthright citizenship NPRJohn Roberts told Donald Trump exactly what he thinks cnn.comA President, the Supreme Court and a Landmark Citizenship Order Collide The New York TimesAlito invokes Scalia analogy in birthright citizenship fight over illegal immigration Fox NewsTrump admin tells Supreme Court birth tourism is evidence birthright citizenship needs to end CNBC
Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George - CBS News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George CBS NewsWhy General Randy George was fired by Pete Hegseth: ‘Retirement’ push sparks row amid Iran war Hindustan TimesHegseth Has Asked US Army Chief of Staff to Step Down, CBS News Reports U.S. News & World ReportReport: Hegesth fires Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George amid Iran war ynetnewsTrump sacks attorney general Bondi, Hegseth reportedly asks US Army Chief of Staff to step down France 24
Trump uses Iran war address to urge an increasingly skeptical electorate to give him a bit more time - AP News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Trump uses Iran war address to urge an increasingly skeptical electorate to give him a bit more time AP NewsTrump says Iran ‘no longer a threat,’ US will keep hitting country ‘very hard’ in next phase Fox NewsTrump’s “Major Address” Made Absolutely Zero Sense esquire.com5 Takeaways From Trump’s Address on Iran The New York TimesWhy Trump’s ‘2 to 3 week’ timeline for the Iran war’s end sounds familiar Politico
Trump does not have to turn over presidential records, Justice Department says - NBC News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Trump does not have to turn over presidential records, Justice Department says NBC NewsExclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records axios.comJustice Dept. Says Trump Doesn’t Need to Hand Over Presidential Records After Office The New York TimesJustice Department says law requiring president to turn over records at end of administration is unconstitutional CBS NewsAnother blow to White House transparency: Trump’s DOJ rejects Presidential Records Act MS NOW
Panel led by Trump allies approves White House ballroom amid legal battle - The Washington Post
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Panel led by Trump allies approves White House ballroom amid legal battle The Washington PostPlanning Commission Approves Trump’s Ballroom, but Legal Roadblocks Remain The New York TimesTrump appointee-led commission approves White House ballroom plans NBC NewsWhy Republicans aren’t rushing to save Trump’s ballroom PoliticoBallroom commission changed documents at White House’s request The Washington Post
Trump polled advisers about replacing Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief | US politics - The Guardian
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Trump polled advisers about replacing Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief | US politics The GuardianFuming Trump Secretly Plots Firing Top Goon Who Embarrassed Him The Daily BeastTrump polled advisors on if he should replace Tulsi Gabbard, report says The IndependentThe deafening silence of Tulsi Gabbard The Boston GlobeIs Donald Trump about to fire Tulsi Gabbard? Report says intelligence chief was reluctant to support Iran war The Times of India
Here’s how much Trump’s tariffs are costing you for clothes, furniture, groceries and more 1 year after ‘Libe - OregonLive.com
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Here’s how much Trump’s tariffs are costing you for clothes, furniture, groceries and more 1 year after ‘Libe OregonLive.comA year later, here's where things stand on Trump's manufacturing revival PoliticoApril 2, 2025: A Day of Economic Lunacy, Not Liberation Cato InstituteOpinion | Every President Tries It. It Never Works. The New York TimesHave Trump's tariffs worked? This is where things stand a year after 'Liberation Day' NPR
4.6 magnitude earthquake shakes California, centered in Santa Cruz Mountains - San Francisco Chronicle
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
4.6 magnitude earthquake shakes California, centered in Santa Cruz Mountains San Francisco ChronicleEarthquake Rattles Northern California The New York Times4.6 magnitude earthquake strikes in Santa Cruz Mountains, rattling Bay Area: USGS YahooOvernight quake in Santa Cruz rocks Bay Area KTVUMagnitude 5 earthquake strikes Brookdale, California region, USGS says Reuters
Colorado court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud scheme - AP News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Colorado court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud scheme AP NewsTina Peters, Colorado Election Denier, Will Have Prison Sentence Reconsidered The New York TimesAn Imprisoned County Clerk Is Tearing Colorado Democrats Apart WSJAppeals court orders resentencing of ex-Colorado clerk jailed for election interference The GuardianCourt orders resentencing for Tina Peters but says Trump can’t pardon her state crimes MS NOW
Florida vice mayor found dead in her home, husband charged with murder - NBC News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Florida vice mayor found dead in her home, husband charged with murder NBC NewsCoral Springs vice mayor found dead, husband in custody, police say NBC 6 South Florida‘She was a beacon.’ Nancy Metayer Bowen remembered as a champion for Haitians miamiherald.comCoral Springs vice mayor killed by husband with shotgun muzzled by pillow, police say Sun SentinelVice mayor’s husband told uncle he ‘couldn’t take it anymore’ when asked why he killed her: Docs WPLG Local 10
No space, no shade, and a $24,000 price tag – No Kings organizers call for change - Nevada Current
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
No space, no shade, and a $24,000 price tag – No Kings organizers call for change Nevada CurrentOn March 28, thousands of people joined ‘No Kings’ demonstrations across Montana. But how many thousands? Montana Free Press5 Takeaways From the ‘No Kings’ Rallies as the Midterms Heat Up The New York TimesTamara Keith and Amy Walter on turnout for 'No Kings' protests PBSBravo! Vail Music Festival has named a Philadelphian composer as its new artistic director Inquirer.com
8 Arrested in Health Care Fraud Takedown, Including Owners of Hospices that Billed Taxpayers Millions of Dollars to Serve the ‘Dying’ - Department of Justice (.gov)
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
8 Arrested in Health Care Fraud Takedown, Including Owners of Hospices that Billed Taxpayers Millions of Dollars to Serve the ‘Dying’ Department of Justice (.gov)Hospice where staggering 97% of terminal patients survive is accused of defrauding Medicare for $7.45 million CBS NewsVance anti-fraud task force suspends 221 California hospice and healthcare providers so far Fox NewsDoctors, nurses arrested in SoCal health care fraud investigation ABC7 Los AngelesFBI announces SoCal arrests in major hospice care fraud bust; taxpayer losses exceed $50M KTLA
Texas Man Charged With Manslaughter in Connection With Cold Case - The New York Times
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Texas Man Charged With Manslaughter in Connection With Cold Case The New York Times‘This isn’t over’: Families of ‘Texas Killing Fields’ victims speak out following new charges houstonpublicmedia.org‘Texas Killing Fields’ suspect gets $1.5M bond, trial date Click2HoustonBond set for man arrested in connection with 2 'Texas Killing Fields' cases KHOUNew details shared in latest 'Texas Killing Fields' indictment FOX 26 Houston
Trump says it's 'not possible' for the U.S. to pay for Medicaid, Medicare and day care: 'We’re fighting wars' - NBC News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Trump says it's 'not possible' for the U.S. to pay for Medicaid, Medicare and day care: 'We’re fighting wars' NBC News‘We’re fighting wars. We can’t take care of day care’: Trump’s ill-timed rant cnn.comWar With Iran Clarifies Trump’s Spending Priorities: The Military, Not Child Care The New York TimesTrump backs off campaign promises to protect Medicare, help with child care The Washington PostTrump says US ‘cant take care of’ basic need amid war — and the backlash is intense Yahoo
Trump’s Media-Bashing Is Coming Back to Bite Him in Court - The New York Times
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Trump’s Media-Bashing Is Coming Back to Bite Him in Court The New York TimesFederal judge rules Trump order ending NPR and PBS funding was unconstitutional cnn.comColorado Public Radio and partners win First Amendment case against Trump administration Colorado Public RadioJudge permanently blocks Trump order ending NPR, PBS funding The HillPublic Radio East reacts to judge ruling that blocks federal cuts to public media funding WITN
Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force - Reuters
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force ReutersMacron Snaps Back at Trump, Reflecting Europe’s Growing Anger Over Iran The New York Times‘You have to be serious’: Macron criticises Trump’s mixed messages about Nato and Iran The Guardian'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war BBCTrump undermining NATO by casting doubt on US commitment, Macron says Euronews.com
DNC and top Democratic leaders sue Trump over mail-in voting executive order - CBS News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
DNC and top Democratic leaders sue Trump over mail-in voting executive order CBS NewsTrump signs executive order attempting to change mail-in voting BBCDemocrats, voter rights groups file lawsuits on Trump order on mail ballots The Washington PostVoting rights group sue Trump in Massachusetts to block his order overhauling mail-in voting The Boston GlobeTrump Is Trying to Nationalize Elections. States Won’t Let Him Time Magazine
Winter storm warnings: Sleety, icy, snowy system through Thursday - MPR News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Winter storm warnings: Sleety, icy, snowy system through Thursday MPR NewsSchool closures, power outages reported amid snow, sleet and freezing rain in Minnesota MPR NewsWintry mix hits Northeast Wisconsin, creating slippery roads, power outages WLUKSee the latest school delays and closings kare11.comWhat Wisconsin counties are under a winter storm warning? Here's the forecast Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Medical Examiner Rules That a Rohingya Refugee’s Death Was a Homicide - The New York Times
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Medical Examiner Rules That a Rohingya Refugee’s Death Was a Homicide The New York TimesDeath of refugee left in parking lot by Border Patrol ruled a homicide The Washington PostNurul Amin Shah Alam: Refugee's death after release by US immigration authorities ruled homicide BBCDeath of refugee found after being released by Border Patrol determined to be homicide NBC NewsDeath of Rohingya refugee ruled medical complications, homicide wivb.com
Bypassing Congress, Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security - PBS
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Bypassing Congress, Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security PBSTrump to circumvent Congress with order to pay all DHS workers axios.comTrump says he’ll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress Federal News NetworkTrump is paying TSA agents — but where is the money coming from? CNBCTrump says he’ll order all DHS workers be paid as Senate bill to fund department sits with House cnn.com