Rich McHugh

New York

Investigative Journalist at Freelance

Investigative Correspondent and Film Producer at NewsNation

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Maryland man's family questions death, say he didn't drown in Bahamas

1 week ago | newsnationnow.com | Rich McHugh |Damita Menezes

Family questions drowning ruling, says he couldn't swim Relatives denied access to body, location details Resort and police provide limited information to family ( NewsNation) - The family of a 23-year-old Maryland man who died during a weekend getaway to the Bahamas is questioning the circumstances surrounding his death, citing a lack of transparency from local authorities and resort officials.
New details emerge in Texas track meet stabbing

2 weeks ago | newsnationnow.com | Rich McHugh

The two teens got into an altercation at a track meet Austin Metcalf died in the arms of his twin brother There is a debate over whether it was self-defense( NewsNation) - New details have emerged about a stabbing that took place during a weather delay at a Texas track meet. One athlete allegedly stabbed another, but what led up to the attack is still unclear. Two teens got into an altercation, and there are now debates over whether the stabbing was self-defense or murder.
Fencer explains why she refused to compete against transgender opponent

2 weeks ago | thehill.com | Rich McHugh

(NewsNation) – A fencer in Maryland was disqualified from a USA Fencing-sanctioned regional tournament after she refused to compete against a transgender opponent last month. During the competition March 30 at the University of Maryland, fencer Stephanie Turner took a knee before her match against transgender student Redmond Sullivan. Turner was then given a black card by a referee.
Fencer refuses to compete against transgender opponent

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rich McHugh

(NewsNation) — A fencer in Maryland was disqualified from a USA Fencing-sanctioned regional tournament after she refused to compete against a transgender opponent last month. During the competition March 30 at the University of Maryland, fencer Stephanie Turner took a knee before her match against Redmond Sullivan, who is transgender. Turner was then given a black card by a referee.
Cities go to court with Camping World CEO over US flag size

3 weeks ago | newsnationnow.com | Rich McHugh

Camping World puts large American flags in front of businesses CEO says it's his 'love letter' to the United States Flag is beyond city regulations in some areas American, US flag, USA (CTK via AP Images)( NewsNation) - In multiple cities, a fight is brewing over the American flag, specifically about how big it should be. Large American flags fly at all Camping World RV locations. But their sheer size has come under fire in some cities, such as Greenville, North Carolina.
Cities go to court with Camping World CEO over US flag size

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rich McHugh

(NewsNation) — In multiple cities, a fight is brewing over the American flag, specifically about how big it should be. Large American flags fly at all Camping World RV locations. But their sheer size has come under fire in some cities, such as Greenville, North Carolina. Trump administration admits it wrongly deported man to El Salvador Some city council members are objecting to it, saying that at 3,200 feet, the flag is nearly the size of a football field — and well beyond city regulations.
Maine refusal to ban trans athletes headed to Justice Department

3 weeks ago | newsnationnow.com | Rich McHugh

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is standing firm on the decision Trump signed an executive order to ban trans athletes in women's sports He has also demanded an apology from Mills( NewsNation) - After Maine refused to comply with an executive order banning transgender athletes, the Trump administration is headed to court over the dispute. Maine Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, has not only refused to comply with the ban, but she has also refused to apologize to President Donald Trump.
Families of Hamas hostages sue Mahmoud Khalil, Columbia groups

4 weeks ago | newsnationnow.com | Rich McHugh |Jeff Arnold

Columbia has lost $400M in federal funding Mahmoud Khalil remains in federal custody in Louisiana 3 Columbia campus groups are named in the lawsuit( NewsNation) - Several family members of hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas at the start of the war with Israel are suing detained Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil and several student groups on campus, claiming they spread Hamas messaging during on-campus Pro-Palestinian protests.
Senators, Pentagon discuss mystery drone sightings

1 month ago | newsnationnow.com | Rich McHugh

Last year, drone sightings spiked in the Northeast The White House said they were personal, authorized drones Some suggest the sightings remain unexplained( NewsNation) - Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee and officials from the Pentagon met in private Tuesday to discuss how the military is responding to drone activity. Last year, an increase in drone sightings across the northeast drew public attention and prompted concern among local law enforcement and members of Congress.
Trump demands apology from Maine Gov. Janet Mills

1 month ago | newsnationnow.com | Rich McHugh

Trump signed an executive order barring trans athletes from women's sports Maine Gov. Janet Mills has said her state won't comply with the order Federal agencies have since opened Title IX investigations Democratic Gov. Janet Mills delivers her State of the State address in January 2024 at the State House in Augusta, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)( NewsNation) - President Donald Trump over the weekend demanded an apology from Maine Gov. Janet Mills.