Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections
Congress is set to take up the reauthorization of a divisive program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners’ calls, texts and emails, with supporters like President Donald Trump saying it has saved lives while critics point to long-standing concerns about warrantless surveillance of Americans.
Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary had a harmful monopoly over big concert venues, dealing the company a loss in a lawsuit over claims brought by dozens of U.S. states.
Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress authorizes further action.
Trump’s budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending
An effort to ramp up U.S. weapons production and build more ships, planes and drones will require a massive upfront investment, President Donald Trump’s budget director told a House committee Wednesday.
The Verdict: Oktibbeha County criminal dispositions for Jan. 21-March 5
Judge Michelle Easterling ■ Keisha Baskin, possession of methamphetamine, three years MDOC, none to serve, 90 days to serve in Technical Violation Center; ■ Jaqalyn
Attorney for suspect in attack at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home says he was in midst of ‘mental health crisis’
The man accused of trying to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by throwing a Molotov cocktail at his San Francisco home was experiencing a mental health crisis and has been overcharged by prosecutors, his public defender said Tuesday.
Prosecutors sought access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire Powell
Federal prosecutors made an unannounced visit this week to a construction site at Federal Reserve headquarters that is the focus of an investigation into a $2.5 billion renovation project, according to two people familiar with the visit.
Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K
After a few years of sharing a 2019 Chevrolet Trax, Dana Eble and Tyler Marcus are finally looking for a second car. But as they jump into the market, the young married couple isn’t sure what they can afford.
Florida doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery
A grand jury indicted a Florida doctor on a manslaughter charge for allegedly removing a patient’s liver instead of his spleen during a 2024 surgery.
FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figures
The Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting this summer to consider easing restrictions on more than a half dozen peptide injections, a group of unapproved therapies that have become popular among wellness influencers, fitness gurus and celebrities.
Lowndes biocarbon facility creates 100 six-figure jobs
Local and state leaders traded in their usual golden scissors and red ribbon for chainsaws and southern yellow pine logs Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the opening of Steel Dynamics’ new biocarbon facility off Artesia Road.
Contract dispute could cost city PIO her job
Ongoing communication disputes and shifting job responsibilities put Shawanda Jones, the city’s public information officer, at odds with senior leadership in the administration.
Film explores ‘whitewashed’ narratives of Natchez pilgrimage
While most tourists beeline for the Antebellum homes during Natchez’s Spring Pilgrimage, Tracy “Rev” Collins, a tour guide there, offers a different look at the city’s history.
Mary Means Business: American Deli prepares a return to the mall
A Columbus favorite is reopening soon.
NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts’ triumphant moon flyby
Never-before-glimpsed views of the moon’s far side. Check. Total solar eclipse gracing the lunar scene. Check. New distance record for humanity. Check.
GM recalling more than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in US due to rearview camera screen issue
General Motors is recalling more than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in the U.S. because the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that
White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses, according to a new report out Monday — and say regulatory cuts could lead to more construction to stabilize prices, increase home ownership and fuel faster economic growth.
Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights
A federal judge must end his “intrusive” contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order over flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year, a divided appeals court panel ruled Tuesday.
Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein
A federal judge dismissed President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch on Monday over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys
The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were sentenced to prison terms for leading members of the far-right extremist groups in attacking the U.S. Capitol to keep President Donald Trump in office over five years ago.
