Jack Smith says ‘no historical analog’ for Trump’s actions around 2020 election, denies political influence

Jack Smith says ‘no historical analog’ for Trump’s actions around 2020 election, denies political influence

Thursday, January 1 by ABC News

(Washington) Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his decision to bring charges twice against President Donald Trump -- telling lawmakers in a closed-door deposition earlier this month that his team "had proof beyond reasonable doubt in both cases" that Trump was guilty of the... Read More.

Quote for January 1, 2026

Thursday, January 1 by Summer Anderson

"What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year." - Vern McLellan

Happy New Year!

Thursday, January 1 by wcednews

All of us at Priority Media wish you a very Happy New Year!

US measles cases surpass 2,000, highest in 30 years: CDC

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. has surpassed 2,000 measles cases for the first time in more than 30 years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.As of Dec. 23, a total of 2,012 cases have been reported in the U.S.... Read More.

DOJ seeks to enlist 400 attorneys to review more than 5M pages of Epstein records: Sources

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Justice is asking for help reviewing 5.2 million pages of unreviewed documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, seeking to enlist 400 lawyers total from its criminal and national security divisions along with the U.S. attorneys' offices in... Read More.

Watch Clay Aiken scare Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan & Carrie Underwood in new ‘American Idol’ promo

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

A new year means a new season of American Idol, and in a new promo, an old favorite makes a return.In the promo, host Ryan Seacrest welcomes judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood to "American Idol University." "With... Read More.

Trump issues 1st vetoes of 2nd term, including bipartisan Colorado water act, drawing accusations of ‘partisan games’

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump issued vetoes for the first bills of his second term, including a bipartisan bill intended to provide funding for a water infrastructure project in Colorado, a measure that passed the House and Senate unanimously.The Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit... Read More.

What did holiday shopping reveal about the US economy?

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Holiday shopping season sets forth an annual gut check for the U.S. economy, prompting buyers to splurge in a show of optimism or cut back out of fear of what next year holds.In 2025, shoppers opened their... Read More.

The Year in Entertainment 2025: Those we lost

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

Here's a look back at those in the entertainment community we lost in 2025:JanuaryJanuary 3 - Jeff Baena, director, husband of Aubrey PlazaJanuary 15 - David Lynch, director, Twin Peaks, Blue VelvetJanuary 30 - Marianne Faithfull, Grammy-nominated singer, actressFebruaryFebruary 26 - Michelle Trachtenberg, actress,... Read More.

In brief: ‘Shrinking’ season 3 trailer, ‘Tell Me Lies’ podcast, and more

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for season 3 of Shrinking, featuring the first look at guest star Michael J. Fox's return to acting. The Emmy-nominated show, starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, returns Jan. 28 with a one-hour season... Read More.