CNN legal analyst fires back after Carville calls his criticism of Trump trial ‘downright awful' - General news - NewsLocker (2024)

CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig and Democratic Party strategist James Carville clashed over the trial and conviction of former President Trump during dueling segments of CNN show "Smerconish" on Saturday.Carville took a veiled dig at Honig’s critical commentary on the trial during an earlier segment of the talk show, dismissing Honig’s concern that Judge Merchan donated to a far-left, anti-Trump political organization.During a subsequent segment, Honig addressed Carville&rs

Missing dog rescued after spending 18 hours stranded in the middle of the highway: Owner was 'panicked’

A pup is safe after escaping his home and spending over a day stranded on a highway median.Yoda is a one-year-old German shepherd from Lancashire, England, who recently managed to escape his home, according to SWNS.His owner, 44-year-old Stephen Hunt, said he was shocked and panicked when he realized his young dog had escaped.DOG RESCUED AFTER BEING CHASED OFF ‘STEEP CLIFFSIDE’ BY RACCOONS: VIDEO"I panicked. I didn’t know what to do," Hunt told SWNS.Hunt

Possible McConnell replacement takes Democrat IVF accusations head on with major announcement

FIRST ON FOX:A top Senate Republican is taking Democrats' claims about the GOP's approach to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) head on.Florida Sen. Rick Scott, who is running to replace Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as the leader of Senate Republicans, announced Wednesday his launch of a seven-figure ad buy to take the "real" GOP message about IVF to the people of his home state."Politics today is just full of it. Attack ads say the same crazy stuff about every Republican. ‘They hate wome

'It's absurd': Congress takes bipartisan action after Cuban officials' tour secure parts of major airport

FIRST ON FOX: Florida lawmakers in both the House and the Senate are moving to ban officials from terror-sponsoring countries from viewing sensitive areas of airports, after outrage over a tour of Miami International Airport by officials of the communist Cuban regime.Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., are introducing legislation in the House and Senate, first seen by Fox News Digital, that would prohibit countries designated as a State Sponsor of Terrorism from touring se

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NY's Dem governor indefinitely halts congestion pricing plan, putting party over climate

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that she would stop the planned June 30 roll out of a congestion pricing program, reportedly due to concerns about backlash at the voting booth.The stated goal of congestion pricing in the Big Apple is to get greener by improving air quality and reducing traffic, but Hochul is reportedly more concerned that what's billed as an environmental policy could hurt Democrats in this year's tight races."My commitment to a greener, more sustainable fut

WATCH: Lawmakers invoke Hunter Biden, Second Amendment in defending gun laws

As Hunter Biden's criminal trial kicked off this week, a broad spectrum of House members sounded off on U.S. gun laws and how they are enforced.While lawmakers on both sides of the aisle seemed to agree that gun laws should be enforced, they were divided on whether certain firearms restrictions or related policies should be codified into law in the first place.In an interview on Capitol Hill with Fox News Digital, Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., said that instead of drafting new restrictions, people wo

Italy's Meloni visits Albania as controversial plan to hold thousands of migrants nears its start

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni traveled to Albania on Wednesday to thank its government for its unique role in agreeing to host thousands of asylum-seekers while Italy processes their claims, and to tour migrant centers she said will be ready in August.Meloni denied her day trip was a campaign stop on the eve of the European Parliament election in which migration is a big issue, and blasted criticism of the visit as typical opposition maneuvering.Meloni and Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama in N

Muhammad Ali's childhood home, now a museum, for sale in Kentucky for $1.5M

The pink house where Muhammad Ali grew up dreaming of boxing fame — and where hundreds of fans gathered for an emotional send-off as his funeral procession passed by decades later — is up for sale.The two-bedroom, one-bathroom house in Louisville was converted into a museum that offered a glimpse into the formative years of the boxing champion and humanitarian known worldwide as The Greatest. The house went on the market Tuesday along with two neighboring homes — one was turned

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Jennifer Lopez blasts 'negativity' as Ben Affleck breakup rumors continue

Jennifer Lopez blasted "negativity" as she shared a message about love in a newsletter sent to fans on Wednesday.While thanking them for making her film, "Atlas," number one worldwide again, Lopez chose to touch on the "negativity out in the world.""It may seem like there's a lot of negativity out in the world right now...but don't let the voices of a few drown out that there is soooo much love out there," she wrote in her newsletter.Fox News Digital has reached out to Lopez' representative for

Manhattan prosecutors oppose Trump request to lift gag order, urge court to 'protect the integrity' of case

Manhattan prosecutors are opposing former President Trump’s request to have the gag order imposed against him lifted now that his criminal trial is complete, saying the court "has an obligation to protect the integrity" of the proceedings.The former president and presumptive Republican presidential nominee wasfound guiltyon all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree last week. The six-week-long trial stemmed from charges brought by Manhattan District Attor

'Too much at stake': Rep Mace confronts GOP lawmaker who endorsed her opponent

Rep. Nancy Mace shared some sharp words with fellow South Carolina Republican Rep. Joe Wilson on the House floor Tuesday after he endorsed her primary opponent.Fox News Digital spotted Mace and Wilson having what appeared to be a brief but tense exchange during House votes late Tuesday afternoon, hours after Wilson released a statement backing Catherine Templeton to unseat her.Mace told Fox News Digital that she told Wilson she "would never do to him what he has done to me," and "we needed to st

'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak hesitated to take job: 'Not exactly a career mover'

"Wheel of Fortune" almost looked very different.In 1981, Pat Sajak was working for local television in Los Angeles when he got the offer to take over hosting of the beloved game show. Now, in a conversation with daughter Maggie Sajak, he admits that he had reservations over taking the job that's made him a household name."You're working in Los Angeles," Maggie began in a video shared on the "Wheel of Fortune" Instagram page. "And one day you get a call from creator of ‘Wheel of Fortune,&rs

Fox News AI Newsletter: The secret to better sleep

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Is artificial intelligence the secret to better sleep?
- ChatGPT down for some users, OpenAI says
- Is this 4-wheel security robot about to replace human security guards?HIGH-TECH ZZZs: Artificial intelligence has made its way into drug development, surgery and medical advice — and now it’s helping people improve the quality of their sleep.IS CHATGPT DOWN?: OpenAI said its popular ChatGPT service was working again Tuesday after being down for some users.

Palestinian immigrant ban led by GOP House maverick: 'Too dangerous'

FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is introducing legislation that would prevent Palestinian nationals from being resettled in the United States for two years, calling it a "common-sense" measure to make sure Americans are safe.The "Guarding American Zones Against Palestinian Immigration Act" (GAZA Act) places a two-year moratorium on immigration from the Palestinian Authority to the United States.It would prevent Palestinian Authority passport holders from being given a visa or

Porch pirates hit homes wearing Amazon vests that can be bought online

It is like an episode of "Scooby-Doo," where under the Amazon delivery costumes are thieves.Over the last week, police departments alerted their communities to watch for porch pirates disguised as legitimate Amazon workers swiping packages.Police in Gardner, Massachusetts, about 1.5 hours northwest of Boston, said they have seen an increase in these types of crimes, as has a Pennsylvania police department.In both states, law enforcement described the same modus operandi; the suspects

Mary Katharine Ham joins Fox News as contributor: ‘I’m glad to be back’

Conservative commentator Mary Katharine Ham has joined Fox News Media as a contributor, the company announced on Wednesday.Ham jumped right back into action on "America’s Newsroom" shortly after the announcement, joining Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino to discuss President Biden’s executive action to combat the border crisis. Hemmer and Perino welcomed Ham, who previously was a contributor for the channel from 2007-2015, back to the Fox News family."I’m glad to be back," Ham

Elusive and 'hideous' fish stuns viewers after Instagram post goes viral: 'New fear unlocked'

A bizarre-looking sea creature with an otherwise serene name was spotted on a beach in Singapore — evoking everything from panic to disgust to sheer wonder from some 54 million viewers on Instagram."We found a Longnosed Stargazer on an Intertidal Exploration in Singapore," the post said."An uncommon and fascinating sight, these quirky fish bury themselves in the sand with only their heads exposed, seemingly gazing at the stars while waiting for unsuspecting prey."RARE SNAKE-LIKE FISH THAT

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo plan to have a baby using IVF: 'Just want a piece of us together'

Jelly Roll and wife Bunnie Xo revealed they are using in vitro fertilization (IVF) to try and add to their family.The 39-year-old musician let the news slip during a podcast interview. Jelly Roll shared the baby news while explaining why he chose to lose weight."My wife and I are talking about having a baby, and it really made me realize that at almost 40, I was like, it means I got to live to at least 60," he said on the "Bussin’ With The Boys" podcast. "I got to see this kid into college

Trump super PAC touts massive May fundraising, plans major ad blitz in battlegrounds

Make America Great Again Inc., a leading super PAC supporting former President Trump's 2024 White House campaign, says it raked in nearly $70 million in fundraising in May.In a memo to its donors, MAGA Inc. pledged to spend $100 million on a major ad blitz this summer in support of the presumptive Republican presidential nominee in the key battleground states that will likely decide Trump's election rematch with President Biden.The announcement from MAGA Inc. comes two days after the Trump campa

New York man charged in motorbike hit-and-run that left student in coma allegedly tried to hide evidence

A New York State man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to four counts related to an alleged motorbike hit-and-run that left a University at Albany student in a coma in April.Austin Breyette, 25, of Watervliet, is accused of hitting 19-year-old Alexa Kropf with what police previously described as an "illegal dirt bike" on the evening of April 26 when she was out with her friends.Breyette now faces one count of second-degree assault, one count of leaving the scene of an incident without reporting and two

Poland launches special commission to probe Russian and Belarusian influence

A special commission tasked with investigating Russian and Belarusian influence in Poland was beginning its work on Wednesday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced.At a news conference in Warsaw, Tusk and other officials described the commission as a non-partisan body of experts whose aim is to protect national security. Its work begins at a time of security concerns across the region as Russia’s war against Ukraine is in its third year.Tusk issued an order in May to establish a commission

Bystanders outside Tennessee store trap alleged burglars inside, video shows

A group of bystanders outside a store in Tennessee tried to trap a group of alleged burglars inside until police could arrive, according to social media video of the incident.Shoppers at Tanger Outlets in Nashville’s Antioch neighborhood recorded video of four alleged burglars wearing hoodies and medical face masks stuck inside a Perfumania store. The shoppers were outside the store and held the front door closed, trapping the suspects inside.Video shows the alleged burglars trying to smas

Chilling video shows Ohio woman brandishing knife before fatal stabbing of toddler outside Giant Eagle: police

Police in Ohio have released a chilling surveillance video showing a suspect wandering around a shopping center with a knife in the moments leading up to the fatal stabbing of a 3-year-old boy outside a Giant Eagle supermarket in North Olmsted.Bionca Ellis, 32, is facing an aggravated murder charge after allegedly slashing Julian Wood in the face and back and his 38-year-old mother Margot Wood in the shoulder on Monday afternoon, according to North Olmsted Detective Sgt. Matt Beck. The boy

Trump endorsem*nt takes center stage in brutal swing state primary as accusations of 'disloyalty' fly

FIRST ON FOX: A battle is raging among those close to former President Trump over who he should endorse in Nevada's brutal Republican Senate primary, which has turned heads in recent months.Accusations of "disloyalty" have taken center stage in the fight, with multiple sources close to Trump and his campaign telling Fox News Digital about an ongoing effort to sway the former president as he considers swooping in to back either Army veteran Sam Brown or former U.S. Ambassador to Iceland Jeff Gunt

Battleground state Democrats hesitant to support Biden over Gaza: 'Very hard to say yes'

Some Democrats in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state, are hesitant to support President Biden in November over his position in the Israel-Hamas conflict."I have a very hard time imagining myself being able to pull that lever for him seeing what [Biden] has endorsed and allowed to happen," Abe Taleb, who lives in Pittsburgh, Pa., told The Wall Street Journal, referring to Gaza. "It’d be very hard to say yes, because voting is still a tacit endorsem*nt of that individual."The Taleb

Biden is losing Africa and here’s why that should scare us

Across the world, President Biden’s foreign policy has ceded ground to enemies of the U.S. Now, after decades of development work and hundreds of billions of dollars in aid to Africa, including saving countless lives through PEPFAR, the U.S. is rapidly losing the continent to warlords, Russian mercenaries and the Chinese Communist Party.In March, in a massive diplomatic failure, our military was unceremoniously asked to leave Niger. Adding insult to injury, Russian forces have

Slovenia becomes latest European country to recognize a Palestinian state after a parliamentary vote

Slovenia recognized a Palestinian state on Tuesday after its parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of the move, following in the recent steps of three other European countries.Slovenia’s government endorsed a motion last week to recognize a Palestinian state, and sent the proposal to the parliament for final approval, which was needed for the decision to take effect.SLOVENIA'S GOVERNMENT ENDORSES RECOGNITION OF A PALESTINIAN STATE, SENDS TO PARLIAMENT FOR APPROVALLawmakers on Tuesday vo

Iran-backed Houthis launch more missiles into Red Sea after Greece said attacks have declined

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea in the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command confirmed Tuesday, hours after Greece said attacks declined over the past week.Central Command said ASBM’s were launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen, though there were no injuries or damage reported by U.S., coalition or commercial ships."This continued malign and reckless behavior by the Iranian-backed Houthis threatens regional stability

Modi claims victory in India's election but drop in support forces him to rely on coalition partners

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory Tuesday for his alliance in India’s general election, claiming a mandate to push forward with his agenda, even though his party lost seats to a stronger than expected opposition, which pushed back against his mixed economic record and polarizing politics."Today’s victory is the victory of the world’s largest democracy," Modi told the crowd at his party’s headquarters, saying Indian voters had "shown immense faith" both in his

Electioncast: Sunak v Starmer

Adam and team unpack the first TV debate of the General Election campaign