Politics

Trump team condemns Wolff's book, calls new Epstein allegations 'fiction'
President-elect Donald Trump's team issued a strongly worded statement Wednesday denying allegations made by author and journalist Michael Wolff that Mr. Trump had stronger ties to the late billionaire...

Sen. Josh Hawley raises concerns about China hacking phone companies to impersonate people
Sen. Josh Hawley is worried the suspected Chinese hack of telecommunications companies may have enabled the cyberattackers to impersonate others and trick unwitting victims. Source link

Florist who refused to serve Trump supporters closes shop amid fierce backlash
Kristin Wolter has closed her shop for the rest of the week "due to threats to me and my business," according to a statement made on the now-private Instagram...

Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he had selected his transition co-chair Linda McMahon to serve as education secretary. Source link

California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour
Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2026, the highest in the country. Source...

TSA offers advice on traveling with Thanksgiving leftovers
The Transportation Security Administration is ready for the fast-approaching holiday season. "Who doesn't love Thanksgiving leftovers? Nothing beats that meal again the next day all condensed into sandwich form....

'100% on board': Texas offers Trump administration 1,400 acres to aid mass deportations
Texas has reportedly offered the incoming administration a plot covering more than 1,400 acres as a staging area for the deportations. Source link

How artificial intelligence could reshape human evolution, according to Kissinger
Longtime U.S. diplomat Henry Kissinger's final book "Genesis," co-authored with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Microsoft senior executive Craig Mundie, presents a stark warning about humanity's future alongside...