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...
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) pressed Senate Republicans to advance President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” which the House passed earlier this week. Gingrich said that GOP senators have “every right” to formulate their version of the president’s mega bill, but if they care about the United States economy and their constituents, they will eventually vote...
"Luigi: The Musical" is a satirical take on the real-life murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Luigi Mangione, using humor to highlight the absurdity of our culture's obsession with violence and attention.
Former President Biden said Friday he is “feeling great” almost a week after publicly announcing his prostate cancer diagnosis. Biden made the comments from Connecticut's Bradley International Airport while visiting for his grandson’s graduation, according to News8. The remarks are the first spoken since Biden’s Sunday acknowledgement of the aggressive prognosis. On Monday, the longtime...
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the set of "Rust" who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, has been released from prison. In April 2024, Gutierrez-Reed was sentenced to 18 months for the involuntary manslaughter of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins was shot and killed by actor Alec Baldwin on the set of "Rust"...
President Trump is slashing half of the National Security Council (NSC) staff as part of a restructuring process under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is also serving as the acting national security adviser. The administration is downsizing the NSC, made up of top advisers and experts tasked with advising the president on national security...
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said during a recent interview that President Trump is looking to “exact vengeance” on Harvard University after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) blocked the Ivy League institution from enrolling foreign students. Raskin said on Friday night that the administration's move to rescind Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification...
