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Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to the media after giving a private deposition to the House Judiciary and House Government and Oversight committees on Capitol Hill in December 2018.

James Comey asks for his indictment be dismissed over Lindsey Halligan’s grand jury revelation

By Holmes Lybrand, Katelyn Polantz, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for former FBI Director James Comey are asking a federal judge to dismiss the charges against him because, they say, a grand jury never approved the final indictment in the case. The motion to dismiss comes after prosecutors, including interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan,

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A November 13 picture of US aircraft operating in the Caribbean including eight F/A-18E/F Super Hornets

Days ahead of terrorism designation for Maduro, US military performs large ‘attack demo’ near Venezuela

By Natasha Bertrand, Avery Schmitz, Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — The US military conducted its largest show of force to date near Venezuela on Thursday, ahead of a key Monday deadline that will see the US designate Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his government allies as members of a foreign terrorist organization. The designation of

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Longtime prosecutor lands No. 2 spot at Riverside County District Attorney’s office

RIVERSIDE (KESQ) – A veteran Riverside County prosecutor will take the No. 2 spot at the District Attorney’s Office, following the retirement of another career litigator who served in the post for a decade. District Attorney Mike Hestrin on Thursday formally appointed Jared Haringsma as chief assistant district attorney.    Haringsma takes the position previously

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Greater Palm Springs celebrates excellence in tourism and hospitality at the 2025 Champions of Hospitality Awards Gala

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – More than 900 tourism and hospitality leaders gathered Thursday night at the Palm Springs Convention Center for the annual Champions of Hospitality Awards Gala, a signature celebration honoring the workforce that powers Greater Palm Springs’ number one industry. The program this year received 285 nominations from hospitality partners across all

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Desert Hot Springs approves major storm upgrades for Indian Canyon Drive, Mission Lakes Boulevard

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Infrastructure upgrades are on the way for Desert Hot Springs to prevent flooding and improve road access on Indian Canyon Drive and Mission Lakes Boulevard. The city often deals with flooding during major rain or wind events causing road closures, especially along Indian Canyon Drive. On Tuesday, the city

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Former key figure in UK populist party Reform jailed for taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements

By Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — A one-time leading figure in Britain’s right-wing populist Reform UK party has been jailed for accepting cash bribes in exchange for making pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament. Nathan Gill, 52, was sentenced to ten and a half years at London’s Central Criminal Court on Friday after he admitted

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5 things to know for Nov. 21: Mamdani meeting, ‘Seditious behavior,’ Autism and vaccines, Miss Universe, Gaza ceasefire

By Alexandra Banner, CNN Vice President JD Vance has expressed hope that his Hindu wife will convert to Christianity. His comments have sparked a backlash in India and stirred debate about interfaith marriage. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ Mamdani meeting President Donald

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