A look back at 2025: Wildfires, aviation disasters, historic firsts shape the year
From catastrophic wildfires to a historic papal appointment, 2025 was a year marked by tragedy, political drama and major world events. Videos compiled by Straight Arrow News chronicle a year’s worth of major news stories bound to be taught in history classes for generations. California wildfires claim dozens of lives Wildfires dominated the headlines in […]
Slimming Sin City: Are Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs draining Las Vegas’ thrill?
The rising usage of GLP-1 medications among Americans is well-documented as people turn to them to lose weight. A recent post from billionaire Matthew Prince has garnered attention for his claim that drugs like Ozempic are contributing to a decline in visitors to Las Vegas. Prince believes those drugs kill addictive and indulgent behaviors, essentially […]
Using the mail for ballots or taxes? New USPS rule could affect those services
The United States Postal Service’s rule on delayed postmarking went into effect on Christmas Eve, and it has caused confusion and speculation from many about its impact on mail-in ballots with multiple elections happening in 2026. The change reversed a longstanding practice of same-day postmarking. The change, as stated in the Federal Register, could mean […]
California paused revoking immigrant CDLs. It risks $160M in federal funds
California’s decision to postpone revoking thousands of immigrant truck drivers’ licenses could cost the state tens of millions in federal funding. After the state announced it would hold off the cancellations to comply with a class-action lawsuit, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the federal government would not wait to pull funding. The state sent out […]
Trump admin pushed to prosecute Abrego Garcia after he challenged deportation
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the El Salvador national living in Maryland who was wrongfully deported in the spring, may now have momentum to get a smuggling case dropped in court. A court order unsealed by a federal judge on Tuesday shows the Department of Justice made prosecuting Abrego Garcia a top priority only after he challenged his wrongful deportation. What the court order says […]
Student loan garnishment starts Jan. 1, here’s what that means
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the federal government will begin garnishing wages for those in default on their student loans. More than five million Americans could be at risk of wage garnishment, with millions more in the coming months, according to Forbes. Federal law Under federal law, the Department of Education can pursue Americans who default […]
Pelosi says tearing up Trump’s SOTU wasn’t planned; Ukraine accuses Russia of executing POWs
In this Media Miss Minute, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is speaking out about one of the most controversial moments in her tense relationship with President Donald Trump — the night she tore up his State of the Union address — nearly five years later. Plus, as Trump pushes to end the war, Ukraine is […]
Democrat’s win blocks Iowa GOP from gaining state Senate supermajority
A Democrat has won a special election in Iowa, blocking Republicans from gaining a supermajority in the state Senate. Renee Hardman, a West Des Moines City Council member, defeated Republican Lucas Loftin by a wide margin in a district in which registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than 3,000 voters. The win is the latest […]
The energy trends that will define 2026: AI, affordability and the future of power
Heading into 2026, energy news is heating up in the national conversation. From surging demand from data centers powering AI to increasing electricity bills and political fights over wind and solar power, Straight Arrow News’ fact-based journalism will explore these forces throughout the year, starting with three pressing questions: How many data centers will be […]
