A data center photo op with Sam Altman sparks political fury for Gretchen Whitmer
A photo-op in an agricultural town near the University of Michigan with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman electrified criticism on social media as Michiganders expressed disappointment in the governor’s presence. A political strategist told Straight Arrow that Whitmer walks a tight line with the move. The photo spread like wildfire over the […]
A flesh-eating screwworm is back in the U.S. Here’s why officials aren’t panicking
For the first time in decades, inspectors have detected a flesh-eating parasite in American livestock. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said experts have found New World screwworm larvae in a South Texas calf, marking the first confirmed U.S. case in decades. Rollins said the case was discovered in a 3-week-old calf in LaPryor, Texas, about 50 […]
Iran talks face new doubts after Kuwait attack; Trump taps Blanche for AG
President Donald Trump says Iran talks are going well, but new video from Kuwait suggests the region isn’t there yet. Plus, Trump moves to make Todd Blanche his permanent attorney general, putting one of his closest legal allies a Senate vote away from the top job at the Department of Justice. And a new warning […]
Trump wants his former defense lawyer leading the Justice Department
President Donald Trump says he plans to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for the role permanently on Thursday. Blanche was tapped to be the Acting Attorney General in April, when Trump fired Pam Bondi and elevated him from Deputy Attorney General. Before joining the administration, Blanche was one of President Trump’s personal defense attorneys and represented […]
The Chicago Bears could leave Chicago — but for where?
Where are the Chicago Bears going to play football in the long term? That question doesn’t seem to have a direct answer at this point, but chances are it won’t be in Chicago. The team’s owners want a new stadium in a suburban Illinois town. But state lawmakers adjourned without passing tax breaks to help […]
As diesel prices climb, truckers start cutting back – and slowing down
While most Americans are still driving much as they always have, new data suggests truckers and transportation companies are already changing their habits to cope with rising fuel costs. Millions of truck routes studied Transportation analytics firm INRIX shared its findings with Straight Arrow after analyzing roughly 60 million commercial vehicle trips across 10 major […]
Politicians like Tom Kean don’t have to disclose medical conditions, no matter how severe
The health of U.S. presidents has become a hot-button topic in recent years, with many Americans questioning whether men like former President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump are fit to serve, given their ages and medical histories. But presidents aren’t the only ones dealing with illness, conditions and aging. So are lawmakers and other […]
Former Trump adviser John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified documents case
John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, reportedly has reached an agreement with federal prosecutors to plead guilty to mishandling classified materials. The Trump aide-turned-critic is expected to avoid jail time but will be assessed a $2.25 million fine, according to multiple reports. Bolton pleaded not guilty in October, but a hearing to […]
House approves war powers resolution to block further military action in Iran
The House of Representatives approved a war powers resolution that would prevent any further military actions against Iran. The Associated Press reported that a handful of Republicans crossed the aisle to join Democrats in ending the Trump administration’s three-month Middle East military campaign. The four Republicans who voted with Democrats were: Reps. Thomas Massie of […]
