A Florida woman has been charged with two counts of battery after allegedly throwing a drink at the far-right Republican congressman Matt Gaetz. Selena Jo Chambers, 41, was arrested following an incident that took place on Saturday night during the South Walton Beaches Food and Wine Festival.

A new report has revealed that President Joe Biden's administration is contemplating sending 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S. border ahead of the end of Title 42 next week. The soldiers would come from various active-duty Army units and serve predominantly in administrative and transport roles to free up law enforcement and Border Patrol resources.

The Labor Department reported a decline in job openings across the United States, falling to 9.6 million in March - the lowest level since April of 2021. The number of people quitting their jobs experienced a slight decrease to 3.9 million, while layoffs increased by 248,000, reaching a total of 1.8 million.

A diverse group of representatives from the Progressive Caucus, the Freedom Caucus, and the Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act (Bipartart) are joining forces to introduce a bipartisan ban on stock trading in Congress. The bill aims to prohibit members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependents from trading stocks and making financial investments.

The real estate market in Miami continues to boom, as evidenced by a series of recent high-value sales. Among them, a 4,674-square-foot house built in 2011 has been sold for $8,240,000 or an impressive $1,763 per square foot.

On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard a non-binding statement on ethics principles and practices signed by all nine justices of the Supreme Court. Democrats criticized the memo, claiming it would threaten the constitutional separation of powers.

Samsung Electronics has announced a temporary ban on the use of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, across its internal networks and company-owned devices due to security concerns. The decision was communicated to employees through a memo that described it as an interim measure while the tech giant works to "create a secure environment" for safely utilizing these tools.

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he is abandoning the promise to scrap university tuition fees, opting instead for a fairer policy amidst concerns over affordability. This decision comes as Labour seeks a more equitable approach than the current system, which sees students accumulating significant debt with annual fees exceeding £9,000.

Uber Technologies Inc. announced on Tuesday that it expects quarterly core earnings to surpass estimates following a surge in demand for both travel and food delivery services. The company's dominant position in key global markets has allowed it to benefit from the rebound in travel after the pandemic-induced lull.

UK politics faces a new challenge ahead of the upcoming local elections, as Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer awaits the verdict on whether his newly-appointed chief of staff, Sue Gray, has broken civil service rules during her recruitment. The Cabinet Office is set to publish a review today that could potentially reveal breaches in the Whitehall code regarding secret talks held during Ms. Gray's appointment.

This week's episode of the popular TV show "Frankfurter Team" features a talented trio from diverse backgrounds: artist Hebru Brantley, celebrity stylist Jason Bolden, and record producer Kenny Beats. Each guest shares their unique journey to success in their respective fields.

Former US President Donald Trump was pictured smiling at his Scottish golf course, the MacLeod course, eight miles north of Aberdeen. He arrived on Monday to inaugurate what he referred to as "a new and SPECTACULAR Second Course" despite being embroiled in multiple court cases.

British multinational oil and gas company BP has announced one of the largest first-quarter profits in its history, reporting earnings of $5bn (£4bn) for the first three months of 2021. In response to these impressive financial results, the company increased dividend payouts and revealed plans to buy back $1.75bn worth of its own shares as a reward for investors.

HSBC reported a pre-tax profit of $12.9 billion for the three months to the end of March, more than three times the amount it made during the same period last year. The bank also saw a boost from the reversal of its plan to write-off $2.1 billion due to uncertainty surrounding the sale of its French business.

In a surprise decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised its official cash rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 3.85%. This move has prompted further warnings from most economists and marks the latest in a string of consecutive rises since May.

HSBA Holdings (HSBA.L) reported a staggering 212% increase in quarterly profit on Tuesday, significantly surpassing the expected $8.64 billion. The bank declared a pretax profit of $12.9 billion for the first quarter ending March, compared to $4.2 billion during the same period last year.

Muslim mayor Mohamed T. Khairullah of Prospect Park, New Jersey was denied entry to the White House on Monday for a belated Eid al-Fitr celebration with President Joe Biden. Khairulla received a call from the Secret Service shortly before he was set to arrive, informing him that they had not cleared him to enter the event.

The Federal Reserve is anticipated to announce a critical policy decision on Wednesday, following the collapse of another bank. Investors and economists believe this could be the central bank's final move before taking a pause.

President Joe Biden has finally agreed to meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to discuss the contentious issue of the debt limit, which was passed by House Republicans last Wednesday. The meeting is scheduled for May 9 and will also include Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Party City, a popular party supply retailer, has announced the closure of 31 stores in 15 states by the end of April due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues. The company has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection and plans to close all of its stores by 2023.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) has refused to stop the busing of immigrants to Chicago, as requested by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Instead, he asked Lightfoot to redirect her inquiries and requests towards the Biden administration in order for them to change their immigration policy.

In a recent statement, renowned analyst Mark Mahaney of Evercore ISI has expressed his confidence in the potential growth of two prominent tech stocks - Meta Platforms Inc., formerly known as Facebook, and ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. He predicts that both companies could see an upside of 152%, citing various factors that may contribute to their growth in the coming months.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) has put an end to months of speculation surrounding a potential presidential bid on Monday. He stated that he will focus on campaigning for Republicans running in Virginia's state legislature this year, and aims to hold the House and Senate controlled by Republicans while flipping their Senate.

A manhunt is currently underway in Prince Edward County, Virginia after two illegal aliens, Alder Alfonso Sotelo and Arturo Marin Sotel, were arrested and charged last year with the murder of K9 officer Ned Byrd. The brothers are accused of shooting and killing Officer Byrd on August 12, 2022.

The White House has released a statement estimating that the Russian military has suffered approximately 100,000 casualties during the past five months of fighting against Ukrainian forces in the Bakhmut region. This alarming figure is based on U.S. intelligence estimates which report over 20,000 soldiers dead, with half of them belonging to Russia's infamous Wagner mercenary group.

A Minnesota lawmaker appeared shirtless during an official Zoom meeting on Monday, causing a stir among attendees and sparking online reactions. Sen. Calvin Bahr was seen lying down and shirtless with a School House Rock "I'm Just a Bill" in the background as he cast his vote during a virtual Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor meeting.

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on Monday accused lawyers for Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, of intimidating potential witnesses and whistleblowers assisting his panel's probe into the first son's foreign business dealings. In addition to this accusation, Comer also alleged that "dark money groups" bankrolled by Democrats are trying to intimidate him and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan into ending their investigations into the Biden family.

IBM, the international computing giant headquartered in New York, has announced its decision to halt hiring for approximately 7,800 jobs that could potentially be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) over the next five years. The cuts will primarily affect non-customer-facing roles within the company's human resources division.

Vanessa Hudson has been appointed the new CEO of iconic airline Qantas Airways Ltd., replacing Alan Joyce, who will step down in November after 15 years in the role. Hudson is set to take on her new responsibilities amid challenging times for the company due to tense relations with unions and passengers at an all-time low.

On Monday, the National Guard and California Highway Patrol (CHP) began their deployment to San Francisco in an effort to crack down on drug dealing within the city. The move has been met with mixed reactions from local leaders, residents, and business owners – some celebrating the decision while others have condemned it.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has denied any involvement in a letter signed by dozens of intelligence figures alleging that the Hunter Biden laptop story was Russian disinformation. The letter, which was released in October 2020, sought to discredit The Post's reporting on the abandoned laptop and its contents.

This week's edition of Confider brought to light the allegations against freelance photographer William Moon, who was warned about taking inappropriate photos of female reporters and staffers at the White House. Multiple complaints were made over the years, leading to a confrontation by a member of the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) board.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) has accused Texas Gov. Greg Abbott of intentionally sending asylum seekers to major cities with Black mayors, following Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's plea for the governor to stop sending migrant buses to her city due to a lack of available resources and accommodations.

China is increasingly barring people from leaving the country, including foreign executives and regular Chinese citizens embroiled in financial disputes. A new report by rights group Safeguard Defenders finds an apparent surge in court cases involving such bans in recent years, with foreign business lobbies voicing concern about this growing trend.

The bodies of seven people have been uncovered in Oklahoma as officials search for two teenage girls who went missing over the weekend. Ivy Webster, 14, and Brittany Brewster, 16, were both found dead inside a home in Henryetta, Oklahoma on Monday alongside the body of Jesse McFadden.