Arizona fake electors case: Ex-Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows pleads not guilty

Former Donald Trump presidential chief of staff Mark Meadows and Trump 2020 Election Day operations director Michael Roman pleaded not guilty Friday in Phoenix to nine felony charges for their roles in an effort to overturn Trump’s Arizona election loss to Joe Biden.

Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but warns Russia could arm Western foes

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - President  Vladimir Putin said Friday that he sees no current threat to Russia's sovereignty that would warrant the use of nuclear weapons but again warned that Moscow could send arms to countries or groups to strike Western targets.  Speaking at the  St. Petersburg International Economic Forum , Putin said use of nuclear weapons is only possible in "exceptional cases" and that he does not believe "such a case has arisen." The Russian leader has repeatedly raised the specter of a nuclear attack since he sent troops into Ukraine in 2022. 

Defense calls Hunter Biden's daughter Naomi in federal gun trial after prosecution rests case

The defense began calling witnesses shortly after federal prosecutors wrapped up their case against Hunter Biden . The week's proceedings have been largely dedicated to highlighting the seriousness of his drug problem through highly personal testimony, all in an effort by prosecutors to prove that the president's son lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form when he said he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs. 

Hunter Biden’s exes testify in federal gun trial

Testimony by Hunter Biden’s exes got personal as each went into detail about the president’s son’s past drug use.

Housing affordability is Gen Z's top voting issue, Redfin survey finds

Rising housing costs are making it difficult for first-time buyers to secure a home, an issue concerning young voters ahead of November’s election. 

Fauci grilled by House GOP over COVID-19 response, origins

During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.