Federal judge blocks DOJ access to evidence in thrown out Comey case
A federal judge dealt a blow to the U.S. Justice Department’s attempt to re-indict former FBI Director James Comey Saturday night. In a temporary restraining order, U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly prohibited DOJ prosecutors from accessing evidence, including emails and computer files, from Comey’s former lawyer, it seized during probes in 2019 and 2020. Kollar-Kotelly […]
‘Lack of LOYALTY’: Trump criticizes Henry Cuellar for running as a Democrat
President Donald Trump bashed Rep. Henry Cuellar, R-Texas, for running for reelection as a Democrat, days after he pardoned the congressman. In a Truth Social post Sunday, Trump called Cuellar’s decision a “lack of LOYALTY.” “Oh well, next time, no more Mr. Nice guy!” Trump wrote. Federal prosecutors charged Cuellar last year with accepting $600,000 […]
How the Netflix-Warner Brothers merger will impact you
Netflix and Warner Bros. announced an agreed upon $82.7 billion merger, becoming the latest major entertainment companies to join forces. How do these continued consolidations in the entertainment industry impact consumers? Netflix-Warner Bros. deal The blockbuster deal between the two will still require federal regulatory approval, which could take more than a year to finalize […]
Postal Service ramps up for holiday rush as officials urge customers to ship early
With the holiday rush underway, U.S. Postal Service employees say they are prepared for what they call their “Super Bowl” — a season in which an estimated 88 million packages are expected to move through the network. “This is our Super Bowl. We’re ready to go, and we’re happy to serve the people during peak […]
Social Security Administration proposes major cut to field office visits in 2026
The Social Security Administration is proposing steep reductions to in-person field office visits in 2026. This is according to an internal operating plan obtained by The Associated Press. The document outlines a goal of cutting field office traffic by 50% next year, limiting visits to no more than 15 million. Field offices recorded more than […]
Rep. Adelita Grijalva says she was pushed, sprayed by ICE agents
Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., said she was “pushed-side and pepper sprayed” by federal immigration agents while on scene at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at an Arizona restaurant on Friday. Grijalva said in a video on X she was at Taco Giro in Tucson to ask for clarification, “which is my right as a […]
Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem, start with tree lighting
The Christmas tree is up and workers are bustling around the clock in Bethlehem, as the West Bank city prepares to welcome back visitors for the holiday season. “The tree is already up and employees are working 24 hours a day to prepare for Christmas,” said Deputy Mayor Lucy Talgieh. “After five years of COVID […]
Trump calls out Charlotte stabbing suspect
A stabbing on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina caught the attention of President Donald Trump. Oscar Solarzano, 33, is accused of stabbing a man on a Charlotte light rail train Friday evening. Police said Solarzano is charged with attempted first-degree murder and assault with deadly weapon serious injury, among other charges. The victim remains hospitalized […]
Hegseth says Monroe Doctrine ‘stronger than ever’ with Trump Corollary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking at Reagan National Defense Forum in California, said the “Monroe Doctrine is in effect, and stronger than ever under the Trump Corollary.” This corollary was added in the new National Security Strategy from President Donald Trump. “The War Department stands ready to take focused and to fight decisive action that […]
