JB Pritzker made headlines when he called for “mass protests” against the Trump administration. There’s no question, the second-term governor of Illinois is positioning himself for a presidential run,...
In a bright, bustling kindergarten classroom, a group of four-year-olds sat eagerly at small desks. Before them were tablets, not coloring books. Their assignment? Create a ten-page illustrated storybook using artificial intelligence. One child, ponytailed and focused, frowned at her screen and said, “No, this isn’t right.” A voice-activated bot that speaks to her in […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for more sanctions against Russia as Russian drones and missiles bombarded more than 30 cities across Ukraine, while over 300 war prisoners were returned to Ukraine as part of a "1,000 for 1,000" swap deal.
Five years after George Floyd's murder, racial equity is no longer a federal priority and the momentum for progressive policies has stalled, with corporations, schools, and law enforcement agencies retreating from efforts to address racial injustice.
Five years after George Floyd's murder, racial equity is no longer a federal priority and the momentum for progressive policies has stalled, with corporations, schools, and law enforcement agencies retreating from efforts to address racial injustice.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for more sanctions against Russia as Russian drones and missiles bombarded more than 30 cities across Ukraine, while over 300 war prisoners were returned to Ukraine as part of a "1,000 for 1,000" swap deal.
Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Michael Whatley encouraged Senate Republicans to advance the House-approved spending bill despite the upper chamber's concerns. “We’ve seen the House deliver on the 'big, beautiful bill.' We need the Senate to do the same,” Whatley said during a Sunday appearance on John Catsimatidis’s radio show, “Cats Roundtable” on WABC 770...
While President Trump says it’s too soon to back a successor for his party’s 2028 presidential nod, the jockeying and tea-leaf reading has begun in the search for the next GOP leader. The president himself suggested Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are possible contenders. Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., suggested...
The Justice Department’s (DOJ) reported probe into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), the front-runner for the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York City, is drawing accusations of political interference. The U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, D.C., has launched an investigation into the former governor over his testimony last year concerning his nursing home...
State legislative sessions around the country are coming to a close, and fights over public vs. charter school funding and cell phones were among the biggest policy battles this year. While all eyes have been on federal changes to education policies, such how schools should approach diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), state lawmakers have attempted...
Texas Republicans are rolling ahead with a controversial bill that seeks to further restrict abortion access in the state, while making it impossible for it to be challenged in state courts, despite Democratic objections. Senate Bill 2880 advanced through the state Senate and is now heading for a House vote, after being moved Friday out...
"Pod Save America" co-host Jon Lovett recently said he struggled to speak about former President Biden’s mental state for fear of his statements' impact on the 2024 presidential race. “I remember feeling I want to talk about this as a huge liability. To talk about this is something Joe Biden can overcome, but I’m not...
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said his mental illness was being “weaponized” against him by the media after a bombshell report resurfaced his ongoing struggle with depression. In recent weeks, he’s appeared in the Capitol for committee meetings to show his capability of fulfilling the role he’s been elected to serve in until 2028. “My doctor...
Jon Stewart said President Trump’s legal woes with media companies amount to an effort to tear down the country for “insurance money.” He referenced Trump’s defamation lawsuit warranting a $15 million payout from ABC and first lady Melania’s $40 million documentary deal with Amazon as proof of funds in exchange for “protection.” “They just put...
Thunderstorms are expected to impact several regions across the country on Memorial Day weekend making it harder to travel in the air and on the ground. The Southeast and Southern Plains are slated to see major rainfall over the next few days, which could cause flash flooding. “A cold front will arrive on Memorial Day,...
The Trump administration’s efforts to block international students from Harvard could come at a hefty price — and not just for the university. Harvard students are top innovators in the country, with foreign-born alumni leading dozens of successful startups. Besides their business contributions, international students more broadly make up a sizeable portion of...
President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” slimly passed the House on Thursday morning after lawmakers wrestled with the legislation during an all-night session. The GOP spending bill now rests before a weary upper chamber as Medicaid reforms and deficit expansion remain concerns for Senate Republicans. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has urged his colleagues not to...
