NEW YORK (AP) — The final jurors were seated Friday in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, and an appellate judge rejected the former president’s latest bid to halt the case as a hectic day in court set the stage for opening statements to begin Monday. The panel of New Yorkers who will decide the first … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — After its midnight deadline, the Senate voted early Saturday to reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans’ data nearly forced the statute to lapse. The legislation approved 60-34 with bipartisan support would extend for two years … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is preparing in a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, Democrats and Republicans joining together behind the legislation after a grueling months-long fight over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion into Ukraine. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson — … Read more
For the second time in the last six years, the New Orleans Pelicans are on their way to the playoffs. The team played host to the Sacramento Kings on Friday night in the final Play-In Tournament game ahead of the 2024 postseason, and thanks to a smothering defensive effort and an incredibly balanced offensive showing, … Read more
Uproxx’s February 2022 cover band Khruangbin started their A LA SALA Tour at the end of March, as they have continued playing shows across North America these past few weeks — including one where they’re performing for a second show at the Madonna Inn tonight in California. This Sunday, April 21, they will also play … Read more
The New Yorkers who could decide Donald Trump’s fate were vetted in real time on Friday by the former president’s defense team. As the potential alternate jurors were being questioned by prosecutors seeking to convict Trump of illegally paying hush money to a porn star, and by defense attorneys trying to keep him out of … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — A full jury of 12 people and six alternates was seated Friday in Donald Trump’s hush money case, setting the stage for opening statements next week in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. Hours later, an appeals court judge rejected a last-minute bid by the Republican to halt … Read more
The House voted Friday in a bipartisan manner to advance a key foreign aid package, a significant step in sending aid to Ukraine and Israel and setting up a final vote as soon as Saturday. In an extraordinary move, more Democrats (165) supported the measure than Republicans (151). The Democratic votes were necessary to overcome … Read more
Tomorrow, April 20, record stores across the globe will be opening their doors to customers with exclusive offerings in honor of Record Store Day. Whether it’s first-time pressings or new vinyl variants you’re looking for, this year has selections from a ton of artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Blur, Young Thug, Wilco, Chappell Roan, Lil Uzi … Read more
Last night, Taylor Swift treated fans to the official release of her new album The Tortured Poets Department, only to surprise everyone at 2 a.m. by dropping an additional fifteen songs. After listeners managed to get some sleep and finish the record, Swift has now continued the rollout by dropping the era’s first music video … Read more