Trump rewrites Iran deal while strikes continue; Platner challenges new reports
Deal talks continue, but so do the strikes. The U.S. and Iran exchange new attacks even as President Donald Trump sends revised terms back to Tehran. Plus, Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner pushes back against reports about his personal life, but his response has drawn very different reactions from some of the party’s biggest names. […]
Democrats launch efforts to kill ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, including ‘Drain the Slush Fund’ bill
Senate Democrats are launching a number of efforts to stop the Trump administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” from being established this week. In a “Dear Colleague” letter Monday, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats are launching a coordinated effort to “kill the slush fund before one cent goes out the door.” “If Republicans return […]
Planning a flight? Don’t call your Bluetooth device the ‘B’ word
Getting a new Bluetooth speaker or a pair of headphones? Be careful what you name the devices if you plan to take them along on commercial airlines. What you think is cute or funny could lead to flight delays or reroutes. This is no joke. A United Airlines flight to Spain had to make a […]
UK releases 1,500 Mandelson files as Epstein fallout haunts Starmer
The British government released more than 1,500 pages of documents on Monday tied to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s ambassador to the United States, reopening scrutiny of a decision that continues to weigh on Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The disclosures include emails, text messages and other digital records published on the government’s website. Mandelson served […]
Old text messages may be the new avenue to political backlash
It’s a common occurrence for politicians and those in the spotlight to face backlash when their old social media posts resurface in an embarrassing way. Forgetting to delete a post they made when they were young, or having another post misinterpreted by the media or regular Americans is nothing new. Now, it seems the landscape […]
Fentanyl threat grows as DEA detects new synthetic ‘orphine’ compound
Federal officials are warning that the nation’s drug crisis is entering a more dangerous phase due to illicit fentanyl mixed with synthetic substances. This includes a newly identified opioid compound never before seen in national forensic data. In a public safety advisory earlier this month, the Drug Enforcement Administration said the United States continues to face […]
Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs more anti-ballistic missiles from US in face of deficit, Russian attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy implored world leaders to put more pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, and urged the U.S. to send Ukraine more ballistic missile interceptors in an interview that aired Sunday on CBS News. Asked by “Face the Nation” anchor Margaret Brennan whether Putin will ever negotiate to end the war, Zelenskyy said […]
Clashes erupt, curfew imposed at NJ ICE detention center, governor says ‘We’re making progress’
Clashes between protesters and police erupted outside a New Jersey immigration detention facility, prompting officials to impose a curfew that took effect Sunday. Gov. Mikie Sherrill said authorities are working to ensure both public safety and the protection of constitutional rights outside Delaney Hall. “We’re making progress,” Sherrill said during a press conference, emphasizing that […]
A below-normal hurricane season starts Monday. It’s still important to prepare
Monday is the official start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season, with forecasters expecting a below-normal season this year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a total of 8 to 14 named storms, three to six of which could become hurricanes, while AccuWeather forecasts 11 to 16 named storms including four to seven hurricanes. […]
