KANSAS CITY—The Kansas City International Airport’s Guest Pass program is now officially available.

Flyers wanting assistance to the gate can now be accompanied by non-flyers thanks to a new program.

<a href="https://flykc.com/guest-pass">The&nbsp; Guest Pass</a>&nbsp;is a single-visit, electronic ticket allowing you to shop, dine, explore and accompany a loved one to their gate. The pass is free but you&nbsp;must apply online 1 to 7 days prior to use.

Once approved, you will received an email confirmation. That along with a driver’s license, passport, or valid government-issued&nbsp;<a href="https://flykc.com/security">REAL ID</a>, is all you will need to enter the terminal.

The guest pass user will go through TSA’s security screening as any other traveler.&nbsp;<a href="https://flykc.com/guest-pass">Click here for more details.</a>

Although the Guest Pass is valid for anyone, it is especially helpful for those assisting those needing an extra hand to their gate.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1751290863687.png" alt="Although the Guest Pass is valid for anyone, it is especially helpful for those assisting those needing an extra hand to their gate. Photo KCI" />
 <figcaption>Although the Guest Pass is valid for anyone, it is especially helpful for those assisting those needing an extra hand to their gate. Photo KCI</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY—The Kansas City International Airport’s Guest Pass program is now officially available.<figure>
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 </figure>Flyers wanting assistance to the gate can now be accompanied by non-flyers thanks to a new program.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Big news: Non-travelers can now go beyond security with our new Guest Pass Program! Meet loved ones at the gate, spend more time together, or simply explore our award-winning terminal, no boarding pass needed. Learn more and apply here: <a href="https://t.co/Nss6WONXqw">https://t.co/Nss6WONXqw</a> <a href="https://t.co/sI8OFSe9R7">pic.twitter.com/sI8OFSe9R7</a>&mdash; Kansas City International Airport (@Fly_KansasCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/Fly_KansasCity/status/1939768475280412781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><a href="https://flykc.com/guest-pass">The&nbsp; Guest Pass</a>&nbsp;is a single-visit, electronic ticket allowing you to shop, dine, explore and accompany a loved one to their gate. The pass is free but you&nbsp;must apply online 1 to 7 days prior to use.Once approved, you will received an email confirmation. That along with a driver’s license, passport, or valid government-issued&nbsp;<a href="https://flykc.com/security">REAL ID</a>, is all you will need to enter the terminal.The guest pass user will go through TSA’s security screening as any other traveler.&nbsp;<a href="https://flykc.com/guest-pass">Click here for more details.</a>Although the Guest Pass is valid for anyone, it is especially helpful for those assisting those needing an extra hand to their gate.

Kansas City International Airport begins guest pass program

By&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/adriana-gomez-licon">ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON</a> Associated Press

At the Supreme Court Friday, justices lambasted one another over the extent of judicial authority. Dissenting Justice Sonia Sotomayor accused President Donald Trump of trying to game the courts to break the law. The president expressed joy in reclaiming some power back from the judiciary, while advocates sounded worries for immigrant families before filing new legal challenges.

The high court ruled that federal judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear whether Trump’s restrictions on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/birthright-citizenship-immigration-trump-20919d26029cf0f98ecb0dc7f90a066b">birthright citizenship</a>&nbsp;could soon take effect in parts of the country.

Here are some of the arguments and comments made by justices, Trump and advocates regarding&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-birthright-citizenship-immigration-9da9e11d83f2fd3cbf95e6a733651daf">the court’s 6-3 ruling</a>&nbsp;over an effort by the president to deny birthright citizenship to children born to immigrants.

Barrett, Jackson on the judiciary’s role

Justice Amy Coney Barrett defended the majority opinion that the judiciary does not have “unbridled authority” to enforce the president’s duty to follow the law. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who joined Sotomayor’s dissent, wrote that the role of lower courts should ensure that.

“For that to actually happen, courts must have the power to order everyone (including the Executive) to follow the law — full stop,” Jackson wrote.

Barrett called Jackson’s arguments “extreme” and said her reasoning was not tethered “to any doctrine whatsoever.”

“She offers a vision of the judicial role that would make even the most ardent defender of judicial supremacy blush,” Barrett wrote.

She later stated: “We will not dwell on Justice Jackson’s argument, which is at odds with more than two centuries’ worth of precedent, not to mention the Constitution itself. We observe only this: Justice Jackson decries an imperial Executive while embracing an imperial Judiciary.”

Sotomayor accuses Trump of ‘gamesmanship’

Sotomayor did not mince words when arguing the ruling presents a threat. She accused the Trump administration of using tactics to game the courts and said it has been defying the Constitution.

“The gamesmanship in this request is apparent and the government makes no attempt to hide it,” she wrote. “Yet, shamefully, this Court plays along.”

Sotomayor also wrote that Trump’s order is “patently unconstitutional under settled law,” and argued that granting relief through Friday’s decision “is nothing less than an open invitation for the Government to bypass the Constitution.”

“The rule of law is not a given in this Nation, nor any other. It is a precept of our democracy that will endure only if those brave enough in every branch fight for its survival. Today, the Court abdicates its vital role in that effort,” she wrote.

Sotomayor expressed worries about the chaos that may follow before the Supreme Court gets to decide on whether these children should get U.S. citizenship. She worried about the decision leaving some children “stateless,” risking deportation even when their parents are in the country legally with temporary status visas or other programs.

Sotomayor also warned about the possible wider impact of the ruling.

“No right is safe in the new legal regime the Court creates. Today, the threat is to birthright citizenship. Tomorrow, a different administration may try to seize firearms from law-abiding citizens or prevent people of certain faiths from gathering to worship,” she wrote.

Trump, meanwhile, quickly celebrated the ruling, calling it a “monumental victory for the Constitution,” the separation of powers and the rule of law.

“These judges have attempted to dictate the law for the entire nation,” Trump told reporters during a news conference in the White House briefing room. “Thanks to this decision, we can now promptly file to proceed with numerous policies that have been wrongly enjoined on a nationwide basis.”

The president said he would try to advance restrictions on birthright citizenship and other policies that had been blocked by lower courts.

One of the groups that challenged Trump’s order quickly went back to court seeking to keep his new restrictions on birthright citizenship at bay. CASA, a nonprofit immigrant rights organization, asked a federal court in Maryland to certify a class-action lawsuit that would represent all newborns who would no longer automatically be citizens if Trump’s order goes into effect.

“Scotus has carelessly put at risk the citizenship of many hundreds of thousands of newborns and yet to be born innocent. But in the end, this ruling does nothing more than guarantee that the fight and the movement towards justice continue,” said George Escobar, CASA’s chief of programs and services.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1751042301286.png" alt="President Trump during his press conference Friday following the rurling-image from White House video." />
 <figcaption>President Trump during his press conference Friday following the rurling-image from White House video.</figcaption>
 </figure>By&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/adriana-gomez-licon">ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON</a> Associated PressAt the Supreme Court Friday, justices lambasted one another over the extent of judicial authority. Dissenting Justice Sonia Sotomayor accused President Donald Trump of trying to game the courts to break the law. The president expressed joy in reclaiming some power back from the judiciary, while advocates sounded worries for immigrant families before filing new legal challenges.The high court ruled that federal judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear whether Trump’s restrictions on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/birthright-citizenship-immigration-trump-20919d26029cf0f98ecb0dc7f90a066b">birthright citizenship</a>&nbsp;could soon take effect in parts of the country.Here are some of the arguments and comments made by justices, Trump and advocates regarding&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-birthright-citizenship-immigration-9da9e11d83f2fd3cbf95e6a733651daf">the court’s 6-3 ruling</a>&nbsp;over an effort by the president to deny birthright citizenship to children born to immigrants.<h2>Barrett, Jackson on the judiciary’s role</h2>Justice Amy Coney Barrett defended the majority opinion that the judiciary does not have “unbridled authority” to enforce the president’s duty to follow the law. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who joined Sotomayor’s dissent, wrote that the role of lower courts should ensure that.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1751043364077.png" alt="From Justice Amy Coney Barrett's majority opinion" />
 <figcaption>From Justice Amy Coney Barrett's majority opinion</figcaption>
 </figure>“For that to actually happen, courts must have the power to order everyone (including the Executive) to follow the law — full stop,” Jackson wrote.Barrett called Jackson’s arguments “extreme” and said her reasoning was not tethered “to any doctrine whatsoever.”“She offers a vision of the judicial role that would make even the most ardent defender of judicial supremacy blush,” Barrett wrote.She later stated: “We will not dwell on Justice Jackson’s argument, which is at odds with more than two centuries’ worth of precedent, not to mention the Constitution itself. We observe only this: Justice Jackson decries an imperial Executive while embracing an imperial Judiciary.”<h2>Sotomayor accuses Trump of ‘gamesmanship’</h2>Sotomayor did not mince words when arguing the ruling presents a threat. She accused the Trump administration of using tactics to game the courts and said it has been defying the Constitution.“The gamesmanship in this request is apparent and the government makes no attempt to hide it,” she wrote. “Yet, shamefully, this Court plays along.”Sotomayor also wrote that Trump’s order is “patently unconstitutional under settled law,” and argued that granting relief through Friday’s decision “is nothing less than an open invitation for the Government to bypass the Constitution.”“The rule of law is not a given in this Nation, nor any other. It is a precept of our democracy that will endure only if those brave enough in every branch fight for its survival. Today, the Court abdicates its vital role in that effort,” she wrote.<h2>A warning about what may be next</h2>Sotomayor expressed worries about the chaos that may follow before the Supreme Court gets to decide on whether these children should get U.S. citizenship. She worried about the decision leaving some children “stateless,” risking deportation even when their parents are in the country legally with temporary status visas or other programs.Sotomayor also warned about the possible wider impact of the ruling.“No right is safe in the new legal regime the Court creates. Today, the threat is to birthright citizenship. Tomorrow, a different administration may try to seize firearms from law-abiding citizens or prevent people of certain faiths from gathering to worship,” she wrote.<h2>Trump celebrates</h2><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;Thanks to this decision, we can now promptly file to proceed with numerous policies that have been wrongly enjoined on a nationwide basis&quot; — such as ending birthright citizenship, ending sanctuary city funding, suspending refugee resettlement, and many more priorities. <a href="https://t.co/Oa4KNNRsor">pic.twitter.com/Oa4KNNRsor</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1938628445053096278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Trump, meanwhile, quickly celebrated the ruling, calling it a “monumental victory for the Constitution,” the separation of powers and the rule of law.“These judges have attempted to dictate the law for the entire nation,” Trump told reporters during a news conference in the White House briefing room. “Thanks to this decision, we can now promptly file to proceed with numerous policies that have been wrongly enjoined on a nationwide basis.”The president said he would try to advance restrictions on birthright citizenship and other policies that had been blocked by lower courts.<h2>Immigrant rights group responds</h2>One of the groups that challenged Trump’s order quickly went back to court seeking to keep his new restrictions on birthright citizenship at bay. CASA, a nonprofit immigrant rights organization, asked a federal court in Maryland to certify a class-action lawsuit that would represent all newborns who would no longer automatically be citizens if Trump’s order goes into effect.“Scotus has carelessly put at risk the citizenship of many hundreds of thousands of newborns and yet to be born innocent. But in the end, this ruling does nothing more than guarantee that the fight and the movement towards justice continue,” said George Escobar, CASA’s chief of programs and services.

In their own words: What Justices, Trump say about birthright citizenship

DENVER (AP) — An 82-year-old Colorado woman who was injured in a Molotov cocktail attack on demonstrators&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/boulder-attack-jewish-festival-85a7660f14959ec5c6d27d0d665ae079">in support of Israeli hostages</a>&nbsp;this month has died, according to court documents filed Monday.

Karen Diamond died as a result of “the severe injuries that she suffered in the attack," Boulder County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement.

Mohamed Sabry Soliman was indicted last week on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/boulder-attack-hate-crime-3ea1a82ec9c63c6fc4b9b4be9ba032b7">12 hate crime counts</a>&nbsp;in the June 1 attack in downtown Boulder. He is accused of trying to kill the eight people who were hurt when he threw Molotov cocktails — bottles filled with flammable liquid that are ignited — as well as other people nearby.

Soliman’s attorney, David Kraut, entered the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/boulder-colorado-attack-not-guilty-plea-c6aeb3c80c129510f12432812a1c043b">not guilty plea</a>&nbsp;on Soliman’s behalf during a hearing Friday. Soliman was being represented by public defenders who do not comment on their cases to news media.

Investigators say Soliman told them he intended to kill the roughly 20 participants at the weekly demonstration on Boulder’s Pearl Street pedestrian mall. But he threw just two of his over two dozen Molotov cocktails while yelling “Free Palestine.”

Soliman, who is also being&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/boulder-firebombing-attack-9820f4b51d73efc3da72150b80634ea2">prosecuted in state court</a>&nbsp;for attempted murder and other charges, told investigators he tried to buy a gun but was not able to because he was not a “legal citizen.”

Soliman did not speak during the hearing last week, and he listened to translations provided by an Arabic interpreter through headphones.

The Egyptian national has been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-visas-soliman-colorado-attack-81f44b98365adc01b1ff418a1885a1c6">living in the U.S. illegally</a>&nbsp;with his family, according to federal authorities.

Soliman posed as a gardener and wore a construction vest to get close to the group before&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/boulder-colorado-attack-israel-palestine-flamethrower-pearl-street-7e680648371c3d1cb7c026d888d99279">launching the attack,</a>&nbsp;prosecutors allege.

Prosecutors say the victims were targeted because of their perceived or actual national origin. An attack motivated by someone’s political views is not considered a hate crime under federal law.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1748886568355.png" alt="Mohamed Sabry Soliman-photo Boulder poilce" />
 <figcaption>Mohamed Sabry Soliman-photo Boulder poilce</figcaption>
 </figure>DENVER (AP) — An 82-year-old Colorado woman who was injured in a Molotov cocktail attack on demonstrators&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/boulder-attack-jewish-festival-85a7660f14959ec5c6d27d0d665ae079">in support of Israeli hostages</a>&nbsp;this month has died, according to court documents filed Monday.Karen Diamond died as a result of “the severe injuries that she suffered in the attack," Boulder County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1748821549436.png" alt="The attack occurred as people with a volunteer group called Run For Their Lives was concluding their weekly demonstration to raise visibility for the hostages in Gaza." />
 <figcaption>The attack occurred as people with a volunteer group called Run For Their Lives was concluding their weekly demonstration to raise visibility for the hostages in Gaza.</figcaption>
 </figure>Mohamed Sabry Soliman was indicted last week on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/boulder-attack-hate-crime-3ea1a82ec9c63c6fc4b9b4be9ba032b7">12 hate crime counts</a>&nbsp;in the June 1 attack in downtown Boulder. He is accused of trying to kill the eight people who were hurt when he threw Molotov cocktails — bottles filled with flammable liquid that are ignited — as well as other people nearby.Soliman’s attorney, David Kraut, entered the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/boulder-colorado-attack-not-guilty-plea-c6aeb3c80c129510f12432812a1c043b">not guilty plea</a>&nbsp;on Soliman’s behalf during a hearing Friday. Soliman was being represented by public defenders who do not comment on their cases to news media.Investigators say Soliman told them he intended to kill the roughly 20 participants at the weekly demonstration on Boulder’s Pearl Street pedestrian mall. But he threw just two of his over two dozen Molotov cocktails while yelling “Free Palestine.”Soliman, who is also being&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/boulder-firebombing-attack-9820f4b51d73efc3da72150b80634ea2">prosecuted in state court</a>&nbsp;for attempted murder and other charges, told investigators he tried to buy a gun but was not able to because he was not a “legal citizen.”Soliman did not speak during the hearing last week, and he listened to translations provided by an Arabic interpreter through headphones.The Egyptian national has been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-visas-soliman-colorado-attack-81f44b98365adc01b1ff418a1885a1c6">living in the U.S. illegally</a>&nbsp;with his family, according to federal authorities.Soliman posed as a gardener and wore a construction vest to get close to the group before&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/boulder-colorado-attack-israel-palestine-flamethrower-pearl-street-7e680648371c3d1cb7c026d888d99279">launching the attack,</a>&nbsp;prosecutors allege.Prosecutors say the victims were targeted because of their perceived or actual national origin. An attack motivated by someone’s political views is not considered a hate crime under federal law.

Woman injured in Colorado terror attack targeting Jews has died

Paid parking in downtown Wichita begins Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Equipment has been installed on Douglas from Market to Santa Fe and Emporia and St. Francis from William to 1st Street.

Paid parking in Old Town and Delano is excluded at this time.&nbsp;

Stay tuned to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wichita.gov/1559/Park-Wichita">ParkWichita.com</a>&nbsp;for installation updates.

<a target="_blank" href="https://parkmobile.io/">Download the app</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.paybyphone.com/">PayByPhone.com</a>

Buy one Hour, Get one Hour Free Parking when you purchase on an app

Download the Park Mobile or Pay by Phone app and get one-hour free parking each day with the purchase of one hour of parking on public streets and public parking lots. The free hour is part of the purchase of the first hour. That means you get a total of two consecutive hours when you pay for one hour. The free hour is not transferable to a different time. This promotion can be redeemed from July 1, 2025, through August 1, 2025. This promotion is only available on the Park Mobile and Pay by Phone apps within the downtown paid parking boundaries. Public garages are not eligible for the buy one hour get one-hour free parking promotion.

The city council paused the implementation of the paid parking program in downtown in August of 2024 to gather more community feedback. Extensive public engagement occurred over the next several months and the city council voted to move forward with a modified paid parking program on December 17, 2024.

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 </figure>Paid parking in downtown Wichita begins Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Equipment has been installed on Douglas from Market to Santa Fe and Emporia and St. Francis from William to 1st Street.Paid parking in Old Town and Delano is excluded at this time.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1751293441050.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Stay tuned to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wichita.gov/1559/Park-Wichita">ParkWichita.com</a>&nbsp;for installation updates.<h2>Mobile Payment Options</h2>ParkMobile<a target="_blank" href="https://parkmobile.io/">Download the app</a>paybyphone<a target="_blank" href="https://www.paybyphone.com/">PayByPhone.com</a><h2>Hours of operation for paid parking</h2><ul>
 <li>Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.</li><li>Friday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.</li><li>With the exception of “Event Parking” there will not be a charge for parking outside of the aforementioned hours of operation.</li>
 </ul><h2>Rates</h2>(Unless “Event Parking” rates apply)<ul>
 <li>$1 per hour</li><li>$5 daily for public parking lots</li><li>$10 daily for public parking structures</li><li>Monthly rates may be available for public surface lots and public garages, depending on availability.</li>
 </ul><figure>
 <img src="" alt="" />
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 </figure><h2>Buy one Hour, Get one Hour Free Parking when you purchase on an app</h2>Download the Park Mobile or Pay by Phone app and get one-hour free parking each day with the purchase of one hour of parking on public streets and public parking lots. The free hour is part of the purchase of the first hour. That means you get a total of two consecutive hours when you pay for one hour. The free hour is not transferable to a different time. This promotion can be redeemed from July 1, 2025, through August 1, 2025. This promotion is only available on the Park Mobile and Pay by Phone apps within the downtown paid parking boundaries. Public garages are not eligible for the buy one hour get one-hour free parking promotion.<h2>Why Paid Parking?</h2>The city council paused the implementation of the paid parking program in downtown in August of 2024 to gather more community feedback. Extensive public engagement occurred over the next several months and the city council voted to move forward with a modified paid parking program on December 17, 2024.<h2>Parking Fund &nbsp;</h2><ul>
 <li>The parking fund has been declining for years.&nbsp;</li><li>If something didn't change, the general fund (property tax) would have had to subsidize the parking program.&nbsp;</li><li>By implementing a paid parking system, the parking fund will be supported by all users including out of town visitors instead of local taxpayers.</li><li>A replenished parking fund will pay for deferred maintenance.</li>
 </ul><h2>Safety &nbsp;</h2><ul>
 <li>As the parking fund replenishes, safety features will be added.&nbsp;</li><li>Lighting and security cameras will be enhanced.&nbsp;</li><li>Limits loitering.</li>
 </ul><h2>Economic Development</h2><ul>
 <li>Paid parking limits cars parked in front of businesses for long periods of time. This allows parking to be available for more patrons of that business.&nbsp;</li><li>It maximizes the use of a parking space by moving cars along, encouraging more movement downtown.&nbsp;</li><li>It allows people to find convenient parking spaces.</li><li>Reduces congestion.&nbsp;</li><li>Accommodates new developments and growth.</li><li>Enables consumer choice.</li>
 </ul>

Paid parking in downtown Wichita begins Tuesday

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Detectives with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department are investigating the City’s 10th homicide of the year.

Just before 7:30p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 2700 Block of S. 8th Terrace in Kansas City, Kansas.

First responders discovered a man outside a residence, the victim of apparent gunshot wounds. That victim was pronounced deceased on scene. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle prior to officers’ arrival. This incident is under investigation by the KCKPD Major Case Unit. 

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Detectives with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department are investigating the City’s 10th homicide of the year.Just before 7:30p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 2700 Block of S. 8th Terrace in Kansas City, Kansas.First responders discovered a man outside a residence, the victim of apparent gunshot wounds. That victim was pronounced deceased on scene. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle prior to officers’ arrival. This incident is under investigation by the KCKPD Major Case Unit.

Homicide: Man found with gunshot wounds outside Kansas home

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts, speaking at a moment when threats against judges are on the rise, warned on Saturday that elected officials' heated words about judges can lead to threats or acts of violence by others.

<a href="https://www.c-span.org/program/public-affairs-event/chief-justice-roberts-speaks-at-fourth-circuit-conference/661769">Click here to watch Chief Justice Roberts</a> address at the conference

Without identifying anyone by name, Roberts clearly referenced Republican President Donald Trump and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York when he said he has felt compelled to issue public rebukes of figures in both parties in recent years.

“It becomes wrapped up in the political dispute that a judge who’s doing his or her job is part of the problem,” Roberts said at a gathering of lawyers and judges in Charlotte, North Carolina. “And the danger, of course, is somebody might pick up on that. And we have had, of course, serious threats of violence and murder of judges just simply for doing their work. So I think the political people on both sides of the aisle need to keep that in mind.”

Roberts appeared at the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judicial conference on the day after the Supreme Court issued the final decisions of its term, including a major victory for Trump that limits judges' ability to use court orders with nationwide reach to block his agenda. C-Span carried Roberts' conversation with Judge Albert Diaz, the 4th Circuit's chief judge.

Roberts first took issue with Trump's comments in 2018, when Roberts&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-america-donald-trump-us-news-ap-top-news-immigration-c4b34f9639e141069c08cf1e3deb6b84">responded to Trump's description</a>&nbsp;of a judge who rejected his migrant asylum policy as an “Obama judge.” In March, Roberts&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/judges-security-threats-impeachment-e4f6a57da81e7037cb9ef8693f26e17a">rejected</a>&nbsp;calls for impeaching judges, shortly after Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-putin-call-ceasefire-russia-ukraine-zelenskyy-0d2ca5b69761082979dd9836932ae84f">demanded</a>&nbsp;the removal of one who ruled against his deportation plans.

In 2020, Roberts called out Schumer for remarks that Roberts termed inappropriate and threatening after the senator said Trump-nominated Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch “will pay the price” for votes in a then-pending Louisiana abortion case. Schumer later said he should not have used those words.

Two years later, with the court on the verge of overturning Roe v. Wade's constitutional protections for abortion, police arrested an armed man outside Kavanaugh's home in suburban Washington. In April, Nicholas John Roske&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-justice-kavanaugh-threat-roske-25b1055d257b0905f7b7d04a14981530">pleaded guilty</a>&nbsp;to trying to kill Kavanaugh.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1672235865420.png" alt="Supreme Court Credit: Fred Schilling, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States" />
 <figcaption>Supreme Court Credit: Fred Schilling, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts, speaking at a moment when threats against judges are on the rise, warned on Saturday that elected officials' heated words about judges can lead to threats or acts of violence by others.<a href="https://www.c-span.org/program/public-affairs-event/chief-justice-roberts-speaks-at-fourth-circuit-conference/661769">Click here to watch Chief Justice Roberts</a> address at the conference<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1751243292472.png" alt="Roberts appeared at the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judicial conference on the day after the Supreme Court issued the final decisions of its term, including a major victory for Trump that limits judges' ability to use court orders with nationwide reach to block his agenda. C-Span carried Roberts' conversation with Judge Albert Diaz, the 4th Circuit's chief judge." />
 <figcaption>Roberts appeared at the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judicial conference on the day after the Supreme Court issued the final decisions of its term, including a major victory for Trump that limits judges' ability to use court orders with nationwide reach to block his agenda. C-Span carried Roberts' conversation with Judge Albert Diaz, the 4th Circuit's chief judge.</figcaption>
 </figure>Without identifying anyone by name, Roberts clearly referenced Republican President Donald Trump and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York when he said he has felt compelled to issue public rebukes of figures in both parties in recent years.“It becomes wrapped up in the political dispute that a judge who’s doing his or her job is part of the problem,” Roberts said at a gathering of lawyers and judges in Charlotte, North Carolina. “And the danger, of course, is somebody might pick up on that. And we have had, of course, serious threats of violence and murder of judges just simply for doing their work. So I think the political people on both sides of the aisle need to keep that in mind.”Roberts appeared at the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judicial conference on the day after the Supreme Court issued the final decisions of its term, including a major victory for Trump that limits judges' ability to use court orders with nationwide reach to block his agenda. C-Span carried Roberts' conversation with Judge Albert Diaz, the 4th Circuit's chief judge.Roberts first took issue with Trump's comments in 2018, when Roberts&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-america-donald-trump-us-news-ap-top-news-immigration-c4b34f9639e141069c08cf1e3deb6b84">responded to Trump's description</a>&nbsp;of a judge who rejected his migrant asylum policy as an “Obama judge.” In March, Roberts&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/judges-security-threats-impeachment-e4f6a57da81e7037cb9ef8693f26e17a">rejected</a>&nbsp;calls for impeaching judges, shortly after Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-putin-call-ceasefire-russia-ukraine-zelenskyy-0d2ca5b69761082979dd9836932ae84f">demanded</a>&nbsp;the removal of one who ruled against his deportation plans.In 2020, Roberts called out Schumer for remarks that Roberts termed inappropriate and threatening after the senator said Trump-nominated Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch “will pay the price” for votes in a then-pending Louisiana abortion case. Schumer later said he should not have used those words.Two years later, with the court on the verge of overturning Roe v. Wade's constitutional protections for abortion, police arrested an armed man outside Kavanaugh's home in suburban Washington. In April, Nicholas John Roske&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-justice-kavanaugh-threat-roske-25b1055d257b0905f7b7d04a14981530">pleaded guilty</a>&nbsp;to trying to kill Kavanaugh.

🎥Chief Justice warns against heated political words about judges

ATCHISON COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 11p.m. Sunday in Atchison County, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Kia Sedona driven by a 75-year-old Kansas City, Kansas woman was southbound in the northbound passing lane of Interstate 29 five miles north of Rock Port. The minivan struck a northbound 2019 Infinity QX8 driven by a 30-year-old Dennison, Iowa, woman.&nbsp; After impact the minivan skidded into the grass median. The rear of the Infinity became partially airborne. A northbound 2012 Kia Sorento driven by a 28-year-old Ward, South Carolina woman, struck the undercarriage of the Infinity

The driver of the minivan was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Frontier Forensics.&nbsp; Atchison-Holt ambulance transported the driver of the Infinity and two passengers including a 5-year-old girl and an adult male to Grape Memorial Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa. There were no other injuries reported.

The MSHP had incomplete seat belt usage information. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

ATCHISON COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 11p.m. Sunday in Atchison County, Missouri.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Kia Sedona driven by a 75-year-old Kansas City, Kansas woman was southbound in the northbound passing lane of Interstate 29 five miles north of Rock Port. The minivan struck a northbound 2019 Infinity QX8 driven by a 30-year-old Dennison, Iowa, woman.&nbsp; After impact the minivan skidded into the grass median. The rear of the Infinity became partially airborne. A northbound 2012 Kia Sorento driven by a 28-year-old Ward, South Carolina woman, struck the undercarriage of the InfinityThe driver of the minivan was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Frontier Forensics.&nbsp; Atchison-Holt ambulance transported the driver of the Infinity and two passengers including a 5-year-old girl and an adult male to Grape Memorial Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa. There were no other injuries reported.The MSHP had incomplete seat belt usage information. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

Kan. woman dead, 2 adults and 5-year-old injured in wrong-way crash

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a homicide in Wichita.

Just before 2:30p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to report of a shooting in 2700 block of W. 2nd Street in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.

First responders located a 26-year-old victim lying on the ground with a gunshot wound. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Preliminary investigation indicates that a disturbance occurred between the victim and four other males prior to the shooting. The four suspects fled the scene before officers arrived. The circumstances leading up to the incident remain under investigation. Detectives are actively following up on leads to identify and locate the individuals involved.&nbsp; Police have not released the name of the victim.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a homicide in Wichita.Just before 2:30p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to report of a shooting in 2700 block of W. 2nd Street in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.First responders located a 26-year-old victim lying on the ground with a gunshot wound. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.Preliminary investigation indicates that a disturbance occurred between the victim and four other males prior to the shooting. The four suspects fled the scene before officers arrived. The circumstances leading up to the incident remain under investigation. Detectives are actively following up on leads to identify and locate the individuals involved.&nbsp; Police have not released the name of the victim.

Police search for 4 suspects in Kansas killing

By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING and JOEY CAPPELLETTI&nbsp;

WASHINGTON (AP) — Debate has been underway in the Senate late into the night, with Republicans wrestling President Donald Trump's big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts over mounting Democratic opposition — and even some brake-pumping over the budget slashing by the president himself.

The outcome from the weekend of work in the Senate remains uncertain and highly volatile, and overnight voting has been pushed off until Monday. GOP leaders are rushing to meet Trump's Fourth of July deadline to pass the package, but they barely secured enough support to muscle it past a procedural Saturday night hurdle in a tense scene. A handful of Republican holdouts revolted, and it took phone calls from Trump and a visit from Vice President JD Vance to keep it on track.

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced Sunday he would not seek reelection after Trump badgered him for saying he could not vote for the bill with its steep Medicaid cuts. A new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that 11.8 million more Americans would become uninsured by 2034 if the bill became law. It also said the package would increase the deficit by nearly $3.3 trillion over the decade.

But other Senate Republicans, along with conservatives in the House, are pushing for steeper cuts, particularly to health care, drawing their own unexpected warning from Trump.

"Don't go too crazy!" the president posted on social media. "REMEMBER, you still have to get reelected."

All told, the Senate bill includes some $4 trillion in tax cuts, making permanent Trump's 2017 rates, which would expire at the end of the year if Congress fails to act, while adding the new ones he campaigned on, including no taxes on tips.

The Senate package would roll back billions in green energy tax credits that Democrats warn will wipe out wind and solar investments nationwide, and impose $1.2 trillion in cuts, largely to Medicaid and food stamps, by imposing work requirements and making sign-up eligibility more stringent.

Additionally, the bill would provide a $350 billion infusion for border and national security, including for deportations, some of it paid for with new fees charged to immigrants.

If the Senate can pass the bill, it would need to return to the House. Speaker Mike Johnson has told lawmakers to be on call for a return to Washington this week.

Unable to stop the march toward passage of the 940-page bill, the Democrats as the minority party in Congress is using the tools at its disposal to delay and drag out the process.

Democrats forced a full reading of the text, which took some 16 hours. Then senators took over the debate, filling the chamber with speeches, while Republicans largely stood aside.

"Reckless and irresponsible," said Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan. "A gift to the billionaire class," said Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

Sen. Patty Murray, the ranking Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, raised particular concern about the accounting method being used by the Republicans, which says the tax breaks from Trump's first term are now "current policy" and the cost of extending them should not be counted toward deficits.

"In my 33 years here in the United States Senate, things have never — never — worked this way," said Murray, the longest-serving Democrat on the Budget Committee.

She said that kind of "magic math" won't fly with Americans trying to balance their own household books.

"Go back home and try that game with your constituents," she said. "We still need to kick people off their health care — that's too expensive. We still need to close those hospitals — we have to cut costs. And we still have to kick people off SNAP — because the debt is out of control."

Sanders said Tillis' decision not to seek reelection shows the hold that Trump's cult of personality has over the GOP.

"We are literally taking food out of the mouths of hungry kids," Sanders said, while giving tax breaks to Jeff Bezos and other wealthy billionaires.

Republicans are using their majorities to push aside Democratic opposition, and appeared undeterred, even as they have run into a series of political and policy setbacks.

"We're going to pass the 'Big, beautiful bill," said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., the Budget Committee chairman.

The holdout Republicans remain reluctant to give their votes, and their leaders have almost no room to spare, given their narrow majorities. Essentially, they can afford three dissenters in the Senate, with its 53-47 GOP edge, and about as many in the House, if all members are present and voting.

Trump, who has at times allowed wiggle room on his deadline, kept the pressure on lawmakers to finish.

He threatened to campaign against Tillis, who was worried that Medicaid cuts would leave many without health care in his state. Trump badgered Tillis again on Sunday morning, saying the senator "has hurt the great people of North Carolina."

Later Sunday, Tillis issued a lengthy statement announcing he would not seek reelection in 2026.

In an impassioned evening speech, Tillis shared his views arguing the Senate approach is a betrayal of Trump's promise not to kick people off health care.

"We could take the time to get this right," he thundered. But until then, he said he would remain opposed.

Democrats can't filibuster, but can stall

Using a congressional process called budget reconciliation, the Republicans can rely on a simple majority vote in the Senate, rather than the typical 60-vote threshold needed to overcome objections.

Without the filibuster, Democrats have latched on to other tools to mount their objections.

One is the full reading of the bill text, which has been done in past situations. Democrats also intended to use their full 10 hours of available debate time, which was underway.

And then Democrats are prepared to propose dozens of amendments to the package, a process called vote-a-rama. But Republicans late Sunday postponed that expected overnight session to early Monday.

As Saturday's vote tally teetered, attention turned to Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, who was surrounded by GOP leaders in intense conversation. She voted "yes."

Several provisions in the package are designed for her state in Alaska, but some were out of compliance of the strict rules by the Senate parliamentarian.

A short time later, Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., drew holdouts Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, Mike Lee of Utah and Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming to his office. Vance joined in.

Later, Scott said, "We all want to get to yes."

Associated Press writers Ali Swenson, Fatima Hussein and Michelle L. Price contributed to this report.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Minnesota&nbsp; U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar during her floor speech Sunday night-image courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING and JOEY CAPPELLETTI&nbsp;WASHINGTON (AP) — Debate has been underway in the Senate late into the night, with Republicans wrestling President Donald Trump's big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts over mounting Democratic opposition — and even some brake-pumping over the budget slashing by the president himself.The outcome from the weekend of work in the Senate remains uncertain and highly volatile, and overnight voting has been pushed off until Monday. GOP leaders are rushing to meet Trump's Fourth of July deadline to pass the package, but they barely secured enough support to muscle it past a procedural Saturday night hurdle in a tense scene. A handful of Republican holdouts revolted, and it took phone calls from Trump and a visit from Vice President JD Vance to keep it on track.GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced Sunday he would not seek reelection after Trump badgered him for saying he could not vote for the bill with its steep Medicaid cuts. A new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that 11.8 million more Americans would become uninsured by 2034 if the bill became law. It also said the package would increase the deficit by nearly $3.3 trillion over the decade.But other Senate Republicans, along with conservatives in the House, are pushing for steeper cuts, particularly to health care, drawing their own unexpected warning from Trump."Don't go too crazy!" the president posted on social media. "REMEMBER, you still have to get reelected."All told, the Senate bill includes some $4 trillion in tax cuts, making permanent Trump's 2017 rates, which would expire at the end of the year if Congress fails to act, while adding the new ones he campaigned on, including no taxes on tips.The Senate package would roll back billions in green energy tax credits that Democrats warn will wipe out wind and solar investments nationwide, and impose $1.2 trillion in cuts, largely to Medicaid and food stamps, by imposing work requirements and making sign-up eligibility more stringent.Additionally, the bill would provide a $350 billion infusion for border and national security, including for deportations, some of it paid for with new fees charged to immigrants.If the Senate can pass the bill, it would need to return to the House. Speaker Mike Johnson has told lawmakers to be on call for a return to Washington this week.Democrats ready to fight all nightUnable to stop the march toward passage of the 940-page bill, the Democrats as the minority party in Congress is using the tools at its disposal to delay and drag out the process.Democrats forced a full reading of the text, which took some 16 hours. Then senators took over the debate, filling the chamber with speeches, while Republicans largely stood aside."Reckless and irresponsible," said Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan. "A gift to the billionaire class," said Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.Sen. Patty Murray, the ranking Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, raised particular concern about the accounting method being used by the Republicans, which says the tax breaks from Trump's first term are now "current policy" and the cost of extending them should not be counted toward deficits."In my 33 years here in the United States Senate, things have never — never — worked this way," said Murray, the longest-serving Democrat on the Budget Committee.She said that kind of "magic math" won't fly with Americans trying to balance their own household books."Go back home and try that game with your constituents," she said. "We still need to kick people off their health care — that's too expensive. We still need to close those hospitals — we have to cut costs. And we still have to kick people off SNAP — because the debt is out of control."Sanders said Tillis' decision not to seek reelection shows the hold that Trump's cult of personality has over the GOP."We are literally taking food out of the mouths of hungry kids," Sanders said, while giving tax breaks to Jeff Bezos and other wealthy billionaires.GOP leaders unfazedRepublicans are using their majorities to push aside Democratic opposition, and appeared undeterred, even as they have run into a series of political and policy setbacks."We're going to pass the 'Big, beautiful bill," said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., the Budget Committee chairman.The holdout Republicans remain reluctant to give their votes, and their leaders have almost no room to spare, given their narrow majorities. Essentially, they can afford three dissenters in the Senate, with its 53-47 GOP edge, and about as many in the House, if all members are present and voting.Trump, who has at times allowed wiggle room on his deadline, kept the pressure on lawmakers to finish.He threatened to campaign against Tillis, who was worried that Medicaid cuts would leave many without health care in his state. Trump badgered Tillis again on Sunday morning, saying the senator "has hurt the great people of North Carolina."Later Sunday, Tillis issued a lengthy statement announcing he would not seek reelection in 2026.In an impassioned evening speech, Tillis shared his views arguing the Senate approach is a betrayal of Trump's promise not to kick people off health care."We could take the time to get this right," he thundered. But until then, he said he would remain opposed.Democrats can't filibuster, but can stallUsing a congressional process called budget reconciliation, the Republicans can rely on a simple majority vote in the Senate, rather than the typical 60-vote threshold needed to overcome objections.Without the filibuster, Democrats have latched on to other tools to mount their objections.One is the full reading of the bill text, which has been done in past situations. Democrats also intended to use their full 10 hours of available debate time, which was underway.And then Democrats are prepared to propose dozens of amendments to the package, a process called vote-a-rama. But Republicans late Sunday postponed that expected overnight session to early Monday.GOP senators to watchAs Saturday's vote tally teetered, attention turned to Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, who was surrounded by GOP leaders in intense conversation. She voted "yes."Several provisions in the package are designed for her state in Alaska, but some were out of compliance of the strict rules by the Senate parliamentarian.A short time later, Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., drew holdouts Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, Mike Lee of Utah and Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming to his office. Vance joined in.Later, Scott said, "We all want to get to yes."___Associated Press writers Ali Swenson, Fatima Hussein and Michelle L. Price contributed to this report.

Drama continues in the U.S Senate over the 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

KANSAS CITY —One person injured in an accident earlier this month in Kansas City has died.

Just before 11:30p.m. June 18, a Nissan passenger vehicle was southbound on Interstate 35 at Southwest Boulevard, according to KCPD Sergeant Becchina.

The driver did not negotiate the curve of the road, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway to the left. The Nissan traveled across the grassy median to northbound Interstate 35, struck a northbound Subaru in the #3 lane.

EMS transported the driver and only occupant of the Nissan to a local hospital for treatment of critical injuries.&nbsp; EMS transported the driver of the Subaru to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police were notified over the weekend that the driver of the Nissan was pronounced deceased on Saturday afternoon.&nbsp; This is fatality #41 compared to #49 at this time last year, according to Becchina.

KANSAS CITY —One person injured in an accident earlier this month in Kansas City has died.Just before 11:30p.m. June 18, a Nissan passenger vehicle was southbound on Interstate 35 at Southwest Boulevard, according to KCPD Sergeant Becchina.The driver did not negotiate the curve of the road, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway to the left. The Nissan traveled across the grassy median to northbound Interstate 35, struck a northbound Subaru in the #3 lane.EMS transported the driver and only occupant of the Nissan to a local hospital for treatment of critical injuries.&nbsp; EMS transported the driver of the Subaru to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.Police were notified over the weekend that the driver of the Nissan was pronounced deceased on Saturday afternoon.&nbsp; This is fatality #41 compared to #49 at this time last year, according to Becchina.

KCPD: Driver dies days after involved in 2-vehicle crash

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A man armed with a rifle started a wildfire Sunday and then began shooting at first responders in a northern Idaho mountain community, killing two firefighters and wounding a third during a barrage of gunfire over several hours, authorities said.

A shelter-in-place order was lifted Sunday night after a tactical response team used cell phone data to “hone in” on a wooded area where they found the suspect’s body with a firearm nearby as flames rapidly approached, Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said.

Officials did not release his name, nor did they say what kind of gun was found.

“We do believe that the suspect started the fire, and we do believe that it was an ambush and it was intentional,” Norris said at a Sunday night news conference. “These firefighters did not have a chance.”

Sheriff’s officials said crews responded to a fire at Canfield Mountain just north of Coeur d’Alene around 1:30 p.m., and gunshots were reported about a half hour later.

Investigators said the gunman acted alone.

“We believe that was the only shooter that was on that mountain at that time,” Norris said.

Three victims were brought to Kootenai Health, said hospital spokesperson Kim Anderson. Two were dead on arrival and the third was being treated for injuries, Anderson said. The wounded firefighter was “fighting for his life” after surgery and was in stable condition, Norris said.

The scene was sheer pandemonium as the brush fire burned and firefighters rushed to the scene only to come under heavy fire.

First responders made urgent calls for help on their radios: “Everybody’s shot up here ... send law enforcement now,” according to one dispatch.

Gov. Brad Little said “multiple” firefighting personnel were attacked.

“This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters,” Little said on X. “I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more.”

Norris said it appeared the sniper was hiding in the rugged terrain and using a high-powered rifle. He said he instructed deputies to fire back.

Just as the evening press conference was expected to begin, the bodies of the slain firefighters arrived in the nearby city of Spokane, Washington, escorted by a procession of fire and law enforcement vehicles. Firefighters and others saluted as the vehicles passed by.

An alert by the Kootenai County Emergency Management Office asked people to avoid the area around Canfield Mountain Trailhead and Nettleton Gulch Road, about 4 miles (6.5 km) north of downtown Coeur d’Alene.

Though the shelter-in-place order was lifted, the sheriff’s office cautioned residents to be prepared because the fire was still burning.

The FBI responded to the scene with technical teams and tactical support, Deputy Director Dan Bongino said.

The Idaho House Republican Leadership said in a statement: “We are horrified by the murder of two firefighters in Coeur d’Alene, and shocked by such a vicious attack on our first responders. We are praying for them, the injured, their families and their colleagues.”

Coeur d’Alene is a city of 55,000 residents near the border with Washington. Canfield Mountain is a popular hiking and biking area on the city’s outskirts, covered with trees and heavy brush and crisscrossed with trails that lead into a national forest.

Fire is always a big concern for the region, said Bruce Deming, whose property abuts the trail system. When he noticed smoke on the ridge Sunday afternoon, he wondered why no firefighting helicopters were responding.

When a friend texted to tell him about the shooting, he realized why he wasn’t seeing aircraft: “Because they’re concerned about being shot at,” he said.

As deputies set up posts nearby, Deming pointed them to a trail that starts near his backdoor and leads directly to the site of the fire.

“I just don’t want to have to wake up in the middle of the night to figure if somebody’s out prowling around my place,” he said.

Weber reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press journalists Mead Gruver in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Josh Funk in Omaha, Nebraska, contributed to this report.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two firefighters were killed Sunday when they were ambushed by sniper fire while responding to a blaze in a northern Idaho mountain community, as crews endured a barrage of gunfire over several hours that the governor called a “heinous” assault. No arrests were announced.

The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office said crews responded to a fire at Canfield Mountain just north of Coeur d’Alene around 1:30 p.m., and gunshots were reported about a half hour later.

Sheriff Bob Norris said officials didn't know if anyone else was shot.

“We don’t know how many suspects are up there, and we don’t know how many casualties there are,” Norris told reporters at a 4:30 p.m. news conference. “We are actively taking sniper fire as we speak.”

People are still coming off the mountain, the sheriff said, so it “would be safe to assume” that others were still up there.

Gov. Brad Little said “multiple” firefighters were attacked.

“This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters,” Little said on the social platform X. “I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more.”

“I’m hoping that somebody has a clear shot and is able to neutralize, because they’re not at this point in time showing any evidence of wanting to surrender,” the sheriff said.

“It’s going to keep burning,” he said. “Can’t put any resources on it right now.”

The FBI has responded to the scene with technical teams and tactical support, Deputy Director Dan Bongino said.

“It remains an active, and very dangerous scene,” he wrote in a post on X.

Coeur d'Alene is a city of 55,000 residents near the border with Washington. Canfield Mountain is a popular hiking and biking area on the outskirts, covered with trees and heavy brush and crisscrossed with trails.

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 </figure>BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A man armed with a rifle started a wildfire Sunday and then began shooting at first responders in a northern Idaho mountain community, killing two firefighters and wounding a third during a barrage of gunfire over several hours, authorities said.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKootenaiCountyIdahoSheriff%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0355vAb1DG4pb83totaD8rB1X73gscT3LYLL4wjXXph17cMdmpRC1wao3obrXUs7vnl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="952" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>A shelter-in-place order was lifted Sunday night after a tactical response team used cell phone data to “hone in” on a wooded area where they found the suspect’s body with a firearm nearby as flames rapidly approached, Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said.Officials did not release his name, nor did they say what kind of gun was found.“We do believe that the suspect started the fire, and we do believe that it was an ambush and it was intentional,” Norris said at a Sunday night news conference. “These firefighters did not have a chance.”Sheriff’s officials said crews responded to a fire at Canfield Mountain just north of Coeur d’Alene around 1:30 p.m., and gunshots were reported about a half hour later.Investigators said the gunman acted alone.“We believe that was the only shooter that was on that mountain at that time,” Norris said.Three victims were brought to Kootenai Health, said hospital spokesperson Kim Anderson. Two were dead on arrival and the third was being treated for injuries, Anderson said. The wounded firefighter was “fighting for his life” after surgery and was in stable condition, Norris said.The scene was sheer pandemonium as the brush fire burned and firefighters rushed to the scene only to come under heavy fire.First responders made urgent calls for help on their radios: “Everybody’s shot up here ... send law enforcement now,” according to one dispatch.Gov. Brad Little said “multiple” firefighting personnel were attacked.“This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters,” Little said on X. “I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more.”Norris said it appeared the sniper was hiding in the rugged terrain and using a high-powered rifle. He said he instructed deputies to fire back.Just as the evening press conference was expected to begin, the bodies of the slain firefighters arrived in the nearby city of Spokane, Washington, escorted by a procession of fire and law enforcement vehicles. Firefighters and others saluted as the vehicles passed by.An alert by the Kootenai County Emergency Management Office asked people to avoid the area around Canfield Mountain Trailhead and Nettleton Gulch Road, about 4 miles (6.5 km) north of downtown Coeur d’Alene.Though the shelter-in-place order was lifted, the sheriff’s office cautioned residents to be prepared because the fire was still burning.The FBI responded to the scene with technical teams and tactical support, Deputy Director Dan Bongino said.The Idaho House Republican Leadership said in a statement: “We are horrified by the murder of two firefighters in Coeur d’Alene, and shocked by such a vicious attack on our first responders. We are praying for them, the injured, their families and their colleagues.”Coeur d’Alene is a city of 55,000 residents near the border with Washington. Canfield Mountain is a popular hiking and biking area on the city’s outskirts, covered with trees and heavy brush and crisscrossed with trails that lead into a national forest.Fire is always a big concern for the region, said Bruce Deming, whose property abuts the trail system. When he noticed smoke on the ridge Sunday afternoon, he wondered why no firefighting helicopters were responding.When a friend texted to tell him about the shooting, he realized why he wasn’t seeing aircraft: “Because they’re concerned about being shot at,” he said.As deputies set up posts nearby, Deming pointed them to a trail that starts near his backdoor and leads directly to the site of the fire.“I just don’t want to have to wake up in the middle of the night to figure if somebody’s out prowling around my place,” he said.___Weber reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press journalists Mead Gruver in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Josh Funk in Omaha, Nebraska, contributed to this report.---------BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two firefighters were killed Sunday when they were ambushed by sniper fire while responding to a blaze in a northern Idaho mountain community, as crews endured a barrage of gunfire over several hours that the governor called a “heinous” assault. No arrests were announced.The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office said crews responded to a fire at Canfield Mountain just north of Coeur d’Alene around 1:30 p.m., and gunshots were reported about a half hour later.Sheriff Bob Norris said officials didn't know if anyone else was shot.“We don’t know how many suspects are up there, and we don’t know how many casualties there are,” Norris told reporters at a 4:30 p.m. news conference. “We are actively taking sniper fire as we speak.”People are still coming off the mountain, the sheriff said, so it “would be safe to assume” that others were still up there.Gov. Brad Little said “multiple” firefighters were attacked.“This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters,” Little said on the social platform X. “I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more.”Norris said it appeared the sniper was hiding in the rugged terrain and using a high-powered rifle. He said he instructed deputies to fire back.“I’m hoping that somebody has a clear shot and is able to neutralize, because they’re not at this point in time showing any evidence of wanting to surrender,” the sheriff said.An alert by the Kootenai County Emergency Management Office asked people to avoid the area around Canfield Mountain Trailhead and Nettleton Gulch Road, about 4 miles (6.5 km) north of downtown Coeur d’Alene.The fire was still active, Norris said.“It’s going to keep burning,” he said. “Can’t put any resources on it right now.”The FBI has responded to the scene with technical teams and tactical support, Deputy Director Dan Bongino said.“It remains an active, and very dangerous scene,” he wrote in a post on X.The Idaho House Republican Leadership said in a statement: “We are horrified by the murder of two firefighters in Coeur d’Alene, and shocked by such a vicious attack on our first responders. We are praying for them, the injured, their families and their colleagues.”Coeur d'Alene is a city of 55,000 residents near the border with Washington. Canfield Mountain is a popular hiking and biking area on the outskirts, covered with trees and heavy brush and crisscrossed with trails.___Weber reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press journalists Mead Gruver in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Josh Funk in Omaha, Nebraska, contributed to this report.

🎥Gunman started Idaho blaze and then shot 2 firefighters in ambush attack

KANSAS CITY — Two SAVE Kansas City clients face charges in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred near Swope Parkway in 2023.

<a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2662/Harbin-Complaint_Redacted">SirMichael Harbin</a>, 19,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2663/Essex-Benjamin-Complaint_Redacted">Montell Essex-Benjamin</a>, 21,&nbsp;each face one count of 2nd Degree Murder and one count of Armed Criminal Action, according to&nbsp;Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson.

<a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2661/Probable-Cause-Statement-Harbin_Redacted-FINAL">According to court records</a>, Kansas City police responded to a residence on November 13, 2023, regarding a shooting. Officers located the victim lying in the front yard. He was declared deceased at an area hospital.&nbsp;

Detectives reviewed surveillance footage of the incident and observed the victim standing in the front yard of the residence. A red Dodge Charger was seen driving toward the intersection near the residence. Suspects fired multiple rounds from the Charger at the residence and the victim. The Charger then fled the scene.

Later that day, officers located the Charger in a parking lot with two men standing near it, one of them Essex-Benjamin. When officers attempted to make contact, both men ran, which initiated a foot pursuit. Both men were eventually taken into custody. Detectives discovered the Charger had been stolen.&nbsp;

Detectives were able to connect Essex-Benjamin to the crime through cell phone data placing him in the area of the crime at the same time it happened, and gunshot residue was found on his hands. Detectives also found Harbin’s DNA inside the Charger and on a 9mm casing located at the scene of the crime.&nbsp; Both defendants are being held without bond.&nbsp;

&nbsp;The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office and the Kansas City (MO) Police Department initiated a collaboration called SAVE KC focusing on reducing shootings and homicides in the community.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY — Two SAVE Kansas City clients face charges in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred near Swope Parkway in 2023.<a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2662/Harbin-Complaint_Redacted">SirMichael Harbin</a>, 19,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2663/Essex-Benjamin-Complaint_Redacted">Montell Essex-Benjamin</a>, 21,&nbsp;each face one count of 2nd Degree Murder and one count of Armed Criminal Action, according to&nbsp;Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1751233605648.png" alt="Harbin photo Jackson Co." />
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 </figure><a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2661/Probable-Cause-Statement-Harbin_Redacted-FINAL">According to court records</a>, Kansas City police responded to a residence on November 13, 2023, regarding a shooting. Officers located the victim lying in the front yard. He was declared deceased at an area hospital.&nbsp;Detectives reviewed surveillance footage of the incident and observed the victim standing in the front yard of the residence. A red Dodge Charger was seen driving toward the intersection near the residence. Suspects fired multiple rounds from the Charger at the residence and the victim. The Charger then fled the scene.Later that day, officers located the Charger in a parking lot with two men standing near it, one of them Essex-Benjamin. When officers attempted to make contact, both men ran, which initiated a foot pursuit. Both men were eventually taken into custody. Detectives discovered the Charger had been stolen.&nbsp;Detectives were able to connect Essex-Benjamin to the crime through cell phone data placing him in the area of the crime at the same time it happened, and gunshot residue was found on his hands. Detectives also found Harbin’s DNA inside the Charger and on a 9mm casing located at the scene of the crime.&nbsp; Both defendants are being held without bond.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office and the Kansas City (MO) Police Department initiated a collaboration called SAVE KC focusing on reducing shootings and homicides in the community.

Cell phone data led to arrest in deadly KC drive-by shooting

EMPORIA, Kan. — A Lyon County jury has found Adam Jay Hrabik, 45, of Lyons, guilty of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer and aggravated assault, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced Friday.

Hrabik was charged in connection with the October 2020 shooting of Lyons Police Officer Cory Ryan and Lyons High School teacher Brian Friess. Officer Ryan was shot multiple times while responding to a 911 call from Friess, who had reported being threatened with a firearm. Both men sustained serious injuries, and Ryan spent nearly two weeks hospitalized in Wichita before recovering.

Originally charged with attempted capital murder, Hrabik was convicted after nearly five years of legal proceedings. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorneys General Nicole Southall and J.D. Hatcher, and investigated by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation with support from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Rice County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas Highway Patrol.

“We are deeply thankful for the tireless efforts and commitment of our law enforcement partners,” said Southall. “It is a profound relief to see justice delivered for the victims, whose strength in the face of hardship is truly commendable.”

Deputy Attorney General Jessica Domme praised the courage of law enforcement officers, stating, “We commend their unwavering courage and resilience in the face of danger.”

Hrabik is scheduled to be sentenced on August 21 at 1:00 p.m. in Rice County District Court by Senior Judge Merlin Wheeler.

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 </figure>EMPORIA, Kan. — A Lyon County jury has found Adam Jay Hrabik, 45, of Lyons, guilty of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer and aggravated assault, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced Friday.Hrabik was charged in connection with the October 2020 shooting of Lyons Police Officer Cory Ryan and Lyons High School teacher Brian Friess. Officer Ryan was shot multiple times while responding to a 911 call from Friess, who had reported being threatened with a firearm. Both men sustained serious injuries, and Ryan spent nearly two weeks hospitalized in Wichita before recovering.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1751055784729.png" alt="Law enforcement on the scene in Lyons in 2020 -file photo courtesy KWCH" />
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 </figure>Originally charged with attempted capital murder, Hrabik was convicted after nearly five years of legal proceedings. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorneys General Nicole Southall and J.D. Hatcher, and investigated by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation with support from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Rice County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas Highway Patrol.“We are deeply thankful for the tireless efforts and commitment of our law enforcement partners,” said Southall. “It is a profound relief to see justice delivered for the victims, whose strength in the face of hardship is truly commendable.”Deputy Attorney General Jessica Domme praised the courage of law enforcement officers, stating, “We commend their unwavering courage and resilience in the face of danger.”Hrabik is scheduled to be sentenced on August 21 at 1:00 p.m. in Rice County District Court by Senior Judge Merlin Wheeler.

Jury: Man guilty in attempted murder of Kansas officer

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. —A Kansas woman died in an accident just before 10a.m. Sunday in Camden County, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Subaru Forester driven by a 60-year-old Bel Aire, Kansas woman was eastbound on U.S. 54 just west of Old Highway 54. The Subaru began to skid, crossed the center of the highway and struck a westbound 2023 Chevy Tahoe driven by a 67-year-old West Point, Nebraska man.

The driver of the Subaru was pronounced dead at the scene. Camden County ambulance transported the Tahoe driver and three adult passengers from West Point, Nebraska to Lake Regional Hospital. All four were properly restrained, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. —A Kansas woman died in an accident just before 10a.m. Sunday in Camden County, Missouri.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Subaru Forester driven by a 60-year-old Bel Aire, Kansas woman was eastbound on U.S. 54 just west of Old Highway 54. The Subaru began to skid, crossed the center of the highway and struck a westbound 2023 Chevy Tahoe driven by a 67-year-old West Point, Nebraska man.The driver of the Subaru was pronounced dead at the scene. Camden County ambulance transported the Tahoe driver and three adult passengers from West Point, Nebraska to Lake Regional Hospital. All four were properly restrained, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

Kansas woman dead in 2-vehicle crash 

By&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/michelle-chapman">MICHELLE CHAPMAN</a>

Real estate brokerage company Compass has filed a lawsuit against Zillow, claiming the popular real estate website is refusing to accept home listings for properties that have been initially advertised for sale elsewhere.

In a filing with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Compass claims that “Zillow has sought to rely on anticompetitive tactics to protect its monopoly and revenues in violation of the antitrust laws.”

Compass says that Zillow has implemented an exclusionary policy that says if a home seller and their real estate agent market their property off Zillow for more than one day, that Zillow and its allies, Redfin and eXp Realty, will ban that home from being listed on their search platforms.

“The Zillow Ban seeks to ensure that all home listings in this country are steered on to its dominant search platform so Zillow can monetize each home listing and protect its monopoly,” Compass said in the lawsuit.

Compass alleges that the ‘Zillow Ban’ was enacted to prevent rivals from competing against it and reduces homeowner choice.

“In a free and competitive market, competitors’ products and strategies should rise and fall on merit—not the whims of a monopolist gatekeeper like Zillow,” Compass said.

Home sellers generally benefit from having their home advertised to as many potential home shoppers as possible. More interested buyers often can translate to multiple offers, which helps sellers ensure their property sells for the best price the market can offer.

But one drawback to listing a home on the multiple listing services, or MLS, and large listing search sites like Zillow, is that such listings show how long a home has been on the market and whether it has had any price reductions over time. Such information can be a signal to potential buyers that they may have more leverage to negotiate a lower price, or other concessions, from the seller.

To mitigate this, Compass and other brokerages give sellers the option to initially just share their home listing internally among their own brokers, avoiding the internet and the MLS, what is known in the real estate industry as a pocket listing or office exclusive.

Compass also gives sellers the option to make their listing public — but on the brokerage’s own website. These listings also don’t display how long a property has been on the market or whether it has had its price reduced.

The listings can be found by real estate agents from other brokerages who search the site, but the properties don’t appear on Zillow or similar sites.

Compass contends that, as a result of Zillow’s current policy, homes listed for more than a day on Compass.com would not be included on Zillow once the seller opts to advertise them more broadly.

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 </figure>By&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/michelle-chapman">MICHELLE CHAPMAN</a>Real estate brokerage company Compass has filed a lawsuit against Zillow, claiming the popular real estate website is refusing to accept home listings for properties that have been initially advertised for sale elsewhere.In a filing with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Compass claims that “Zillow has sought to rely on anticompetitive tactics to protect its monopoly and revenues in violation of the antitrust laws.”Compass says that Zillow has implemented an exclusionary policy that says if a home seller and their real estate agent market their property off Zillow for more than one day, that Zillow and its allies, Redfin and eXp Realty, will ban that home from being listed on their search platforms.“The Zillow Ban seeks to ensure that all home listings in this country are steered on to its dominant search platform so Zillow can monetize each home listing and protect its monopoly,” Compass said in the lawsuit.Compass alleges that the ‘Zillow Ban’ was enacted to prevent rivals from competing against it and reduces homeowner choice.“In a free and competitive market, competitors’ products and strategies should rise and fall on merit—not the whims of a monopolist gatekeeper like Zillow,” Compass said.Home sellers generally benefit from having their home advertised to as many potential home shoppers as possible. More interested buyers often can translate to multiple offers, which helps sellers ensure their property sells for the best price the market can offer.But one drawback to listing a home on the multiple listing services, or MLS, and large listing search sites like Zillow, is that such listings show how long a home has been on the market and whether it has had any price reductions over time. Such information can be a signal to potential buyers that they may have more leverage to negotiate a lower price, or other concessions, from the seller.To mitigate this, Compass and other brokerages give sellers the option to initially just share their home listing internally among their own brokers, avoiding the internet and the MLS, what is known in the real estate industry as a pocket listing or office exclusive.Compass also gives sellers the option to make their listing public — but on the brokerage’s own website. These listings also don’t display how long a property has been on the market or whether it has had its price reduced.The listings can be found by real estate agents from other brokerages who search the site, but the properties don’t appear on Zillow or similar sites.Compass contends that, as a result of Zillow’s current policy, homes listed for more than a day on Compass.com would not be included on Zillow once the seller opts to advertise them more broadly.Compass wants an injunction that would prohibit Zillow from implementing and enforcing its ‘Zillow Ban’ and implementing and enforcing similar policies. The company also wants a trial by jury and an unspecified amount in damages.A Zillow spokesperson said in a statement on Monday that the company believes the claims in the lawsuit are unfounded and that it will vigorously defend against them.“Our focus remains on creating a level playing field that serves the best interests of everyone in the home buying and selling journey,” the spokesperson said.The housing market is always competitive, but has become more fierce of late. Last month the National Association of Realtors reported that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/housing-home-sales-real-estate-home-prices-863952eebc7038e23291cdb80a5760a7">sales</a>&nbsp;of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in April, as elevated&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mortgage-rates-housing-interest-financing-home-95f1c23b38700f5ca41f337cc130e766">mortgage rates</a>&nbsp;and rising prices&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/housing-affordability-home-prices-real-estate-f17aa54776a04e4622d0c5afa9f09ff8">discouraged prospective homebuyers</a>&nbsp;during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for the housing market.Existing home sales dropped 0.5% in April, from March, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. The sales decline marked the slowest sales pace for the month of April going back to 2009 in the wake of the U.S. housing crisis. March’s sales pace was also the slowest for that month going back to 2009.Sales of existing homes&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/housing-home-sales-real-estate-home-prices-2331cd0a212a1c1e8a9d8f0641696203">barely moved</a>&nbsp;in May, with existing home sales up 0.8% last month from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.03 million units, the National Association of Realtors said Monday. Stubbornly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mortgage-rates-housing-interest-financing-home-d16e61390390d6b96a75c1c98e91276f">high mortgage rates</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/housing-market-real-estate-affordability-mortgage-rates-a8fad991e022d541c1ac4d95f78ccffa">rising prices</a>&nbsp;made homebuying less affordable even as the inventory of properties on the market continued to increase.There’s also been the issue of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/housing-market-real-estate-affordability-mortgage-rates-a8fad991e022d541c1ac4d95f78ccffa">more sellers than homebuyers</a>, with potential buyers skittish over high prices and mortgage rates. As of April, the U.S. housing market had nearly 34% more sellers than buyers shopping for a home, according to an analysis by Redfin.Aside from April 2020, when the pandemic brought the economy and home sales activity to a standstill, there haven’t been this few buyers in the market for a home before, based on records that date back to 2013.___AP Business Writer Alex Veiga contributed.