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Former US representative Barney Frank dies aged 86
Family says Massachusetts Democrat entered hospice care last month, dealing with congestive heart failureUS politics live – latest updatesBarney Frank, a former US representative and Democrat of Massachusetts, died on Tuesday night, his family has told NBC10 in Boston. He was 86.“He was, above all else, a wonderful brother. I was lucky to be his sister,” Doris Breay, Frank’s sister, told the outlet on Wednesday morning. Continue reading...
Why Supreme Court's Stray Dog Order Is An Operational Nightmare
With over 37 lakh dog bite cases and nearly 20,000 rabies deaths reported annually, the top court has drawn a firm line: stray dogs must be removed from sensitive public spaces such as hospitals, schools, colleges, bus stands, and railway stations.
Barney Frank: one of the first openly gay US congressmen dies aged 86
Barney Frank: one of the first openly gay US congressmen dies aged 86Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBrandon DrenonBBCFormer US congressman Barney Frank who famously took on Wall Street and made himself one of the first known openly-gay representatives died on Wednesday, US media reports. He was 86. Frank, who represented southern Massachusetts in the House of Representatives for over three decades, had been living in hospice at his home in Maine since April. He will be remembered as...
Fmr Dem Rep Barney Frank, sharp-tongued liberal trailblazer, Dodd-Frank co-author dies
Former Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., whose biting wit, liberal politics and mastery of financial policy made him one of the most recognizable members of Congress for more than three decades, has died at 86.Frank died late Tuesday, Jim Segel, Frank’s former campaign manager and close friend, confirmed to The Associated Press."I have been trying to decide, by the way, personally, whether it's better to be an icon or an emoji," Frank, with his caustic wit, told CNN’s "State of the Union" in a May 3 i...
Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein calls Kentucky upset a ‘David vs. Goliath’ win after defeating Massie
Trump-backed Republican Ed Gallrein declared victory Tuesday after defeating longtime Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., in a stunning GOP primary upset."It was a David versus Goliath. I was the underdog," Gallrein told Sean Hannity after the race was called."I want to thank the president. I want to thank the conservative Republicans from this district and my supporters and team because it sends a message that we the people are going to stand up."Voters in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District delivered...
The red states charging ahead with America's wealth as rivals watch billions slip away
Americans and their billions in income are streaming to Southern and Sun Belt states while several coastal counterparts suffer the losses of residents, wealth and, in turn, political influence, according to IRS migration data.The relocation patterns are increasingly reshaping population pockets in the U.S. and where economic and political power is concentrated ahead of the 2026 midterms. As residents and wealth continue flowing into fast-growing red states, the shifts influence housing markets,...
Mace targets Squad Dem with proposed constitutional ban on foreign-born lawmakers
FIRST ON FOX: Under the U.S. Constitution, anyone who is not a "natural-born citizen" is barred from becoming president or vice president.Now, a House Republican wants to expand that requirement to much of the federal government.Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., plans to introduce a joint resolution Wednesday proposing a constitutional amendment requiring members of Congress, federal judges and other Senate-confirmed appointees to be natural-born citizens.The proposal would affect more than a dozen natur...
'Baywatch' star Brooks Nader's conservative parents banned bikinis growing up as she slips into red swimsuit
Brooks Nader is diving headfirst into "Baywatch," but the biggest shock may be who approves most — her conservative parents.The Sports Illustrated model and actress revealed her family, who banned bikinis growing up, is fully on board with the reboot’s iconic red swimsuit.Nader turned heads at the 2026 FOX Upfront in New York City, where she promoted FOX’s highly anticipated "Baywatch" reboot and revealed the hilarious reason her family actually approves of her new role.FIRST LOOK AT BROOKS NADE...
Texas storms prompt canceled flights as north-east heatwave comes to a close
Flash flood warnings and school closures in Texas as the US north-east breaks heat records before a dramatic cooldownHundreds of flight cancellations have been reported in Texas as storms roll over the state, leading to flash flood warnings and school closures, while punishingly high temperatures in the north-east break records before a dramatic cool-down.Nearly 150 flights were canceled or delayed at Dallas Fort Worth international airport on Wednesday and nearly 700 delayed on Tuesday, accordi...
‘Will work on Taiwan problem’: Trump days after meeting Xi Jinping in Beijing
US President Donald Trump said he would “work on the Taiwan problem” and speak with Taiwan’s president after his recent meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump also said it was “good” that Xi had met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing.
Tamil Nadu to get Cong ministers after 59 years as two party MLAs to take oath on Thursday
NEW DELHI: The Congress is set to return to the Tamil Nadu cabinet after nearly 60 years, after party president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday approved the induction of MLAs Rajesh Kumar and P Vishwanathan into the cabinet led by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay.
Israel’s ambassador to Christians gives rose-coloured spiel
George Deek, Israel’s ‘ambassador to Christians’ released a statement on X, to Christians in the region and globally.
Same but different: how Xi and China welcomed Trump and Putin
Choreography of back-to-back visits appeared deliberately mirrored but China made sure the differences were noticedDays after Donald Trump was greeted in Beijing with a military band, an honour guard and dozens of youths waving American and Chinese flags, Vladimir Putin arrived in China to an almost identical spectacle.The choreography of the two welcomes appeared deliberately mirrored, designed to showcase Beijing’s ability to host leaders from Washington and Moscow with equal grandeur. Continu...
Israel’s Ben-Gvir publishes video taunting detained flotilla activists
Israel’s Ben-Gvir publishes video taunting detained flotilla activists
Yankees' Aaron Boone furiously yells at umpire over catch during win over Blue Jays, gets ejected
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from Tuesday night’s 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays for arguing over whether a catch was actually made by Daulton Varsho.The heated moment occurred in the seventh inning. Varsho was credited with an out on a diving catch in center field off the bat of Jazz Chisholm Jr. Boone had already lost a challenge earlier in the game and couldn’t have made another one after the play was made.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD....
Lithuanian leaders rushed to bunkers as drone violates country’s airspace
Vilnius residents urged to take shelter during alert, after Nato and EU warn that Russia is diverting Ukraine’s dronesEurope live – latest updatesLithuania’s president and prime minister were rushed to underground bunkers and residents of the capital, Vilnius, urged to take shelter during a warning issued after a drone violated the country’s airspace.Air and train traffic in and around the city was suspended after the mobile phone “take shelter” alert, the first issued in an EU and Nato country...
Former Rep. Barney Frank, champion of Wall Street reform and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at 86
Barney Frank, the quick-witted Massachusetts congressman and liberal lion who helped overhaul Wall Street regulations after the 2008 financial crisis and made history as one of the first openly gay members of Congress, died Wednesday, his sister confirmed to NBC Boston
Wes Streeting warns Labour must 'change course' with a new leader or lose power to Reform and risk the breakup of the UK in challenge to Starmer
Wes Streeting warns Labour must 'change course' with a new leader or lose power to Reform and risk the breakup of the UK in challenge to StarmerSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy DAVID WILCOCK, DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 14:35, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 14:39, 20 May 2026 e-mail View comments
America's most loved and loathed morning show hosts revealed in DailyMail+ Power List: From treasured icon to the liberal star NOBODY likes
America's most loved and loathed morning show hosts revealed in DailyMail+ Power List: From treasured icon to the liberal star NOBODY likesBy NICK ALLEN, US NEWS EDITOR (POLITICS) Published: 14:37, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 14:37, 20 May 2026 e-mail View comments
JPMorgan executive sues former banker for defamation over claims she turned him into 'office sex slave'
JPMorgan executive sues former banker for defamation over claims she turned him into 'office sex slave'See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy MELISSA KOENIG, US REPORTER Published: 14:32, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 14:34, 20 May 2026 e-mail View comments