It's poignant that this about face was forced by Thomas because he was the figure who took the debate of trans athletes in women's sports from a niche issue...
A mother and her two young children from Honduras who had filed what was believed to be the first lawsuit involving children challenging the Trump administration's policy on immigrant arrests at courthouses have been released from detention, civil rights groups and attorneys for the family said Thursday.
Minnesota state Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband were assassinated at their home on Saturday, and lawmakers from across the aisle have condemned the act of political violence. Both Democrats and Republicans, have also been critical of Trump's massive military parade in Washington, D.C., which could cost up to $45 million. On Saturday, the "No...
Former Vice President Pence on Sunday said that the United States "needs to be prepared" to help Israel destroy the Iranian nuclear program. “If Israel needs our help to ensure that the Iranian nuclear program is destroyed once and for all, the United States of America needs to be prepared to do it, because this...
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said her security was increased without her request following the fatal shooting of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband over the weekend. During an interview on NBC's "Meet The Press," host Kristen Welker asked if Klobuchar knew whether she was on the list of targets, which included “prominent pro-choice individuals...
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said the deadly shooting of state Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband on Saturday was politically motivated, noting that there was some "throughline with abortion" after his list of targets was found to include abortion advocates and facilities. "Clearly, this is politically motivated," she told NBC's "Meet The Press" host...
Would a trophy or tax break be enough to convince Americans to have more children? Countries around the world with plummeting birth rates have test driven all sorts of strategies to promote procreating, and it turns out it's a tough task.
Before Jan. 20, 2025, many of congressional Republicans endorsed a proposal limiting the president’s power to act unilaterally by declaring national emergencies.
Father's Day is a celebration of the sacrifices dads make, but also an invitation to start a conversation about healing and seeking help for mental health struggles.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for his handling of the Los Angeles protests that have ignited over the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in the area. “You've got to look at our governor. First, he created a sanctuary state. Then, if you listen to the protesters. It's...
The handcuffing of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) raises the stakes for future clashes between Democrats and the administration as acts of protest have been met with swift law enforcement action. Democrats have vowed to continue their pressure campaign on the administration over its immigration policies, but the incident involving Padilla and President Trump’s forceful response...
President Trump heads to Canada on Sunday for the first gathering of the Group of Seven (G-7) alliance since he returned to office in January, a summit that has taken on fresh urgency amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Canada will play host to the gathering of world leaders days after Israel and Iran...
Intraparty fighting is threatening to stall the Democratic Party’s efforts to rebuild seven months after President Trump’s sweeping general election victory. The party has also been roiled by revelations and questions about the last months of former President Biden’s administration and whether he was in the midst of a cognitive decline. They also will have...
Iran and Israel have exchanged ballistic missiles and drone strikes in the latest escalation between the two longtime foes, continuing attacks as the international community hopes for the situation to de-escalate. In its barrage of strikes on Saturday, the Israeli military reportedly targeted Iran's major energy facilities and Tehran’s expanding nuclear program. The Israeli Defense...
The nation’s capital on Saturday was overtaken by the sight of tanks rolling down the street and Army helicopters buzzing in the sky for a military parade to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. The much-talked about event, which also fell on President Trump’s 79th birthday, featured military vehicles and members of the...
