Homan dispatched to Minneapolis, Bovino exits; Millions dig out amid deep freeze
President Donald Trump is sending Tom Homan to Minneapolis as tensions increase over federal enforcement in the Twin Cities. The White House states that this action is intended to reduce tensions after Trump personally intervened to speak with the governor and mayor. Plus, the massive winter storm is easing, but millions are still dealing with […]
Landmark social media addiction trial against Meta, TikTok, YouTube set to begin
Several major social media companies are facing a landmark trial in Los Angeles over claims their platforms cause harm and addiction in youth. Meta’s Instagram, ByteDance’s TikTok and Google’s YouTube will all be under the microscope in the coming weeks, with jury selection beginning this week. The trial marks the companies’ first chance to argue […]
Conservative media amplifies Trump officials’ narratives in Alex Pretti killing
Following the killing of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis, media coverage varied greatly. Immediately following the shooting, the Trump administration pushed a specific narrative about the shooting and Pretti himself which was picked up by many conservative outlets and influencers. Trump’s narrative While President Donald Trump himself has not pushed any false narratives, […]
Wrongful death lawsuits filed against Trump admin. over boat strikes
The families of two Trinidadian men have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Trump administration after they were killed during a U.S. strike on an alleged smuggling boat in October. According to the lawsuit, Chad Joseph, 26, and Rishi Samaroo, 41, were killed in one of the administration’s 36 strikes since September. It alleges […]
Here’s why your tax refund may be bigger than expected this year
The 2026 tax filing season has officially opened, and this year, your refund check may be bigger than you expect. In 2025, the average refund was $3,167, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This year, the U.S. Treasury says Americans can expect an average of $1,000 more on their refunds. What’s different this year? […]
How sending ‘border czar’ to Minnesota could change immigration crackdown
President Donald Trump’s “border czar,” Tom Homan, is now leading Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Minnesota after agents shot and killed a second U.S. citizen on Saturday. Trump dispatched Homan as a growing number of officials — including some Republicans — called for investigations of ICE tactics in the state. Trump announced on Truth […]
Americans volunteering more blood, sweat and time but not money: Poll
Americans are returning back to the spirit of giving, helping launch volunteerism past its COVID-19 pandemic lows, according to a new poll. However, more people are reporting they gave more time or blood to groups than money as the cost of living grows due to inflation. A Gallup poll of 1,016 adults showed that people […]
Can California replace the US in the World Health Organization?
California has become the first state in the country to join the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, known as GOARN. It comes following President Donald Trump pulling the U.S. from the organization, saying it withheld information during the COVID-19 pandemic that would have saved lives. In a press release, Gov. […]
DOJ wants sensitive data on every US voter. Some states fight back
The federal government is in a legal battle with several states over an unprecedented attempt by the Department of Justice to compile sensitive personal data on virtually every voter in the U.S. So far, at least two federal judges have sided with states that have refused to turn over the data, which includes voters’ names, […]
