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Trump’s unnecessary Greenland threats undermine US interests

President Donald Trump is right that Greenland harbors immense strategic value, for it commands a large part of the Arctic where China and Russia are building and encroaching. But he is wrong to threaten Denmark to cede sovereignty. The president should instead pursue a compromise that fulfills U.S. security needs without jeopardizing America’s moral standing and NATO alliances. Trump wants Greenland for two […]

Virginia Democrats move to seize redistricting power, opening door to 4 new left-leaning seats

Virginia Senate approves constitutional amendment which would allow the legislature to redraw congressional maps, potentially adding four Democratic seats for upcoming elections.

Sanders tells Oz it’s not ‘cool’ that robots performing ultrasounds in Alabama

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Friday told Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz that it is not "cool" that robots are performing ultrasounds in Alabama, after Oz brought up the subject at the White House earlier in the day. Oz joined President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F....

DOJ sues Virginia for not providing voter data

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday sued Virginia for not handing over state voter data, the latest among several states the department has targeted in an effort to retrieve registration information from individuals across the country since last year. Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general to the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, shared screenshots of the...

Judge limits ICE tactics at Minnesota protests

A federal judge on Friday ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to limit their tactics against protesters in Minnesota, as federal immigration enforcement officers confront demonstrators rallying after a woman was killed by an ICE officer last week. U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez wrote in her order that ICE cannot retaliate against, arrest or...

A shorter workweek can prevent AI-driven mass unemployment

Over the last year, announcements of layoffs tied to artificial intelligence have become a near-weekly occurrence. Companies across industries have cited “efficiency gains” from AI tools as a reason to downsize. Computer science majors, once among the most secure entrants into the job market, are struggling to find opportunities as entry level roles are increasingly automated.  It is a confusing...

Noem defends ‘domestic terrorism’ assessment in Minneapolis ICE shooting

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended her response to a fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer this week, amid concerns that she too quickly characterized the woman’s actions as “domestic terrorism.” In a heated interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” the secretary doubled down on her...

Minneapolis mayor doubles down on ICE comments: ‘I’m sorry I offended their delicate ears’ 

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) doubled down on his explicit comments about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that he made after a fatal shooting in his city last week. “We had, I don't know, 10,000 or so people that were protesting and marching yesterday. And virtually all of it was [a] very peaceful expression of...

How to register your child for a Trump account while filing your taxes

Some estimates suggest the accounts could be worth more than $300,000 by the time your child turns 18.

Sex tapes and gladiator fights: Juvenile justice needs reform now

Punishment provides immediate, visible results, while empowering youth requires patience, understanding and time. But let’s be clear: punitive and exclusionary responses backfire, causing harm to youth, detention facility staff, families and communities. 

Homan says he believes ICE officer thought he ‘did the right thing’ in Minnesota shooting

White House border czar Tom Homan on Sunday said he believed the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer thought he “did the right thing” in the recent fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis. “I truly believe, and again, this will come out in the investigation, that in his mind, he feared for his life,...

Will El Niño take over in 2026? The odds just got better

The days of La Niña are numbered. The climate phenomenon is expected to fade away in the next few months, making way for its counterpart to take over, national forecasters said on Thursday.

Why Turkey is building a space port in Somalia

Turkey is joining countries such as India, Japan and South Korea in its desire to establish its own indigenous space industry.

Trump signs executive order to safeguard Venezuelan oil revenue

President Trump signed an executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenue from being used in judicial proceedings, a week after U.S. forces initiated a covert operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The executive order, signed Friday and made public on Saturday, declared a national emergency to ensure Venezuelan oil revenue held in U.S. Treasury...

How to treat ‘extra’ paydays, tax refunds and possible tariff dividend checks in 2026: Experts

Saving money is one of America's top new year's resolutions for 2026, so if financial fitness is your goal, it might be a good time to plan for any upcoming windfalls.

Trump urges Cuba to cut deal with US

President Trump on Saturday suggested that Cuba should cut a deal with the U.S. after last weekend's military actions in Venezuela. "THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA - ZERO!" Trump wrote Saturday morning on the social media platform Truth Social. "I strongly suggest they make a deal, BEFORE IT IS...

Iran warns US it will target military bases as Trump threatens intervention amid nationwide protests

Iran’s parliament speaker threatened to retaliate against the U.S. if President Trump followed through on his warnings to intervene as Tehran continues its crackdown on protesters. During a parliament session broadcast live on Iranian state television, speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf gave a speech applauding the military force’s crackdown, cautioning that U.S. military and Israel are...

How is ‘merit’ defined in college admissions? You might be surprised.

Difficult to define, merit is in the eye of the beholder. 

How artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of war

The Department of War has announced a new AI platform it is developing in partnership with Google.

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