News

Most Americans don’t see value of 4-year college degree: Survey

Most Americans don’t see the value in a four-year degree in higher education, according to a new poll. An NBC News survey found 63 percent of people saying a bachelor’s degree is “not worth the cost because people often graduate without specific job skills and with a large amount of debt to pay off,” while...

State of Texas: Gov. Abbott talks redistricting, border security at campaign tailgate

Since Governor Greg Abbott launched his campaign for re-election, he's been highlighting policies that could have wide-ranging effects on Texans. He's highlighted a new plan to provide property tax relief, and his words are a key part of the court battle over the state's congressional maps.

House committee seeks ‘full accounting’ of boat strike after WaPo ‘kill everybody’ report

The leaders of the House Armed Services Committee said late Saturday they are seeking “full accounting” of an early September U.S. military attack against an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean after a report alleged that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered U.S. troops to “kill everybody” aboard the vessel.  “This committee is committed to providing...

Russia kills at least 3 in Ukraine ahead of diplomatic talks in US 

A Russian drone strike killed at least three people in Ukraine’s capital early Saturday morning while wounding at least 29 others, according to The Associated Press. Two individuals were killed in Kyiv, while the other death occurred in the broader region, the Kyiv City Military Administration announced.  The Kremlin strikes consisted of both missiles and...

West Virginia floral shop creates for a mourning community

Increased demand is in response to the death of Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom on Thursday, with the shop receiving inquires over blue ribbons.

Newsom blasts reported Trump plan to drill off California’s coast as ‘dead on arrival’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) blasted the Trump administration’s reported plans to open up new drilling off California’s coasts as “dead on arrival.” “As it relates to offshore oil drilling, it's overwhelmingly opposed by members of all political parties in the state of California,” Newsom said during a press conference at the COP30 climate conference...

Trump’s 50-year-mortgage proposal highlights problems in housing market

The controversy over President Trump’s proposal for a 50-year mortgage is highlighting deep affordability concerns in the housing market. The president kicked off a debate over housing costs last weekend when he floated on social media a longer-term mortgage — which would presumably mean lower monthly payments for the average homeowner, compared with a standard 30-year home...

Kansas officials to pay $3M over raid on Marion newspaper

Officials in Marion County, Kansas, agreed Monday to pay over $3 million in damages following a police raid on a local newspaper and two homes in August 2023. The newspaper, the Marion County Record, said the county admitted wrongdoing in the incident. The raids were conducted by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on the newspaper’s...

FDA announces agency veteran will become top drug regulator after Tidmarsh resignation

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday announced 26-year agency veteran Richard Pazdur will replace a top regulator who resigned earlier this month amid accusations of abusing his power. Pazdur will be the director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). Pazdur's appointment comes just more than a week after former CDER Director...

Fetterman knocks Democrats ‘celebrating crazypants’ Marjorie Taylor Greene

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) went after Democrats “celebrating” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who has been at odds with her party in recent weeks, calling her “crazypants.” “MTG is quite literally the last person in America that I’m going to take advice — or to, to get their kinds of my leadership and values from....

Vance, RFK Jr. to mingle with health execs, influencers at DC MAHA summit

Top Trump administration officials including Vice President JD Vance and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are slated to speak alongside biotech executives and influencers at an all-day “Make America Healthy Again” summit on Wednesday that has not been publicly disclosed. According to an agenda seen by The Hill, the event will feature many of...

Trump-Greene rift underscores growing divide on populist right

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) break with President Trump over his approach to various domestic policies is highlighting a growing divide within the president’s conservative base less than a year into his second administration. Greene has been criticizing the president’s focus on foreign affairs on the heels of his meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa...

Trump’s PAC fundraises off Mamdani’s win

President Trump’s campaign committee Never Surrender Inc. rolled out an email on Tuesday, fundraising off New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s (D) win last week. “This isn’t for just anyone. YOU qualified because your profile proves you HEAVILY DESPISE dangerous Communists like Zohran Mamdani – the NYC radical who just won his election and is...

Trump bristles as ‘affordability’ takes center stage 

President Trump is bristling at concerns about affordability and high prices under his administration, taking a dismissive tone toward an issue that could define next year’s midterm elections. Trump has rapidly shifted his messaging on the cost of living since last week, when the issue helped propel Democrats to electoral victories in Virginia, New Jersey...

Newsom on shutdown deal: Democrats ‘still playing by the old rules of the game’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday said he's still "stunned" by the eight senators who voted with Republicans to reopen the government, a deal his office previously called a "surrender." After holding a rally in Houston last week to tout California's redistricting measure's victory and criticize Texas Republicans' own move to redrew district maps,...

USPS employee found dead inside mail machine: Report

Officials are investigating after a U.S. Postal Service employee died over the weekend at its distribution center in Allen Park, Michigan.

WWII veteran looks back at a century of life and seeing the end of the war

“In September of ’43, we were attacked by over 100 Japanese planes, fighters, bombers, dive bombers, and torpedo bombers."

Watchdog group asks for investigation into Lindsey Halligan over Comey, James cases

A government watchdog group has asked two different bar associations to investigate Lindsey Halligan, a former personal attorney for President Trump whom he tapped to lead prosecutions of two of his foes. Halligan, who is currently serving as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia on an interim basis, took over the role...

MLB, sportsbooks cap wagers on balls and strikes after pitchers indicted

Major League Baseball (MLB) and its gambling partners are setting limits on how much the public can wager on an individual pitch resulting in a ball or a strike, after a pair of pitchers were indicted over the weekend on charges of corruption and game rigging. The new policy, announced Monday, says all MLB Authorized...

- A word from our sponsors -

spot_img
HomeNews