Presidential power, culture wars dominate Supreme Court’s January docket
As the Supreme Court ushers in the new year, its January docket reflects some of the country’s highest-stakes culture wars and political showdowns. Halfway through the 2020s, the lineup reveals a snapshot of America’s current zeitgeist. Trans women in sports. Second Amendment rights. Corporate responsibility. Climate change. All are among the hot-button topics dominating the […]
New video shows deadly midair helicopter collision in New Jersey
Two helicopters collided midair over southern New Jersey on Sunday, sending both aircraft crashing to the ground and killing one pilot. Another pilot was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, authorities said. The crash happened just before noon near Hammonton, about 35 miles southeast of Philadelphia, according to local fire and police officials. Video […]
Trump pushes Ukraine peace; China ramps up military drills near Taiwan
President Donald Trump hosted Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend and then spoke by phone with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. After years of war, could this finally be the moment that changes the trajectory? Plus, a powerful bomb cyclone tears across the country to close out the year. Snow, ice and fierce winds hammer […]
Winter storm escalates travel chaos as millions face dangerous conditions
A powerful winter storm is still ripping across large parts of the country on Monday, creating hazardous travel conditions and widespread disruptions from the Midwest to the Northeast. More than 30 million Americans remain under winter weather alerts, as airlines, road crews, and emergency officials warn that impacts will extend into the start of the workweek. A […]
Congress faces record-low productivity and voter discontent ahead of midterms
As 2025 draws to a close, Congress faces widespread dissatisfaction from American voters, according to several recent polls. The past year has seen political divisions deepen, with frustration mounting over what many view as legislative gridlock and a lack of meaningful action on pressing issues. A Gallup poll found that 74% of respondents disapproved of […]
1 dead following midair helicopter collision in New Jersey
Two helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday killing at least one person. The Federal Aviation Administration tells Straight Arrow News the collision happened around 12:25 p.m. Per the FAA, only the pilots were on board each aircraft. According to the Associated Press, one person was killed and another was transported to a […]
Trump, after meeting with Zelenskyy, says Russia, Ukraine ‘close’ to deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Russia and Ukraine are “close” to a peace deal. However, he added that there are still “one or two very thorny issues” to iron out. One of these includes what will happen to the eastern Donbas region. Trump told reporters this […]
Intense storm to hit Upper Midwest, Great Lakes before moving to Northeast
Those in the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes can expect to see an “intense cyclone” within the next 48 hours before the system travels to the Northeast, the National Weather Service reported Sunday. Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are expected to continue into Monday. These blizzard conditions could lead to treacherous travel conditions and […]
Hawaii to add 11% ‘green fee’ climate tax on cruise passengers starting Jan. 1
An appellate court is scheduled to consider a temporary hold on a first-in-the-nation 11% tax on passenger cruise ships sailing to the Hawaiian islands — but not before the state begins collecting the tax. The “green fee” to fund climate change mitigation is set to take effect on Jan. 1. The Ninth District appellate panel […]
