Epstein emails shake Washington, fuel debate over Trump and transparency
Newly released emails written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are sending shockwaves through Washington. President Donald Trump is mentioned in the emails, reigniting a fierce political fight over whether the public should see all of the Epstein files. 20,000 emails released House lawmakers released more than 20,000 emails Epstein sent between 2011 and 2019 […]
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized with rare brain disorder
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized. The 84-year-old founder of the Rainbow Push Coalition is being monitored for progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurodegenerative disorder that impacts balance, movement and eye control. In a statement, his organization said Jackson was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease years ago, but doctors confirmed earlier this year that […]
Northern lights dazzle US as far south as Georgia
A powerful solar storm lit up the sky across much of the United States on Nov. 12, bringing the northern lights to areas that rarely see them. The vibrant glow of the aurora borealis lit up cities as far south as Atlanta, with faint ribbons of pink and green visible above the skyline. In the northern states, […]
Comey, Letitia James challenge legitimacy of Trump-appointed prosecutor
A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday from attorneys representing former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Both are challenging the legality of Lindsey Halligan’s appointment to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, claiming she was illegitimately appointed and therefore lacked authority to bring charges […]
Disney dispute with YouTube TV costing $30 million per week
The standoff between Disney and YouTube TV is now costing Disney an estimated $30 million per week in lost carriage fees, according to a Morgan Stanley analysis cited by Fox Business. The blackout began on Oct. 30, when YouTube TV, owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc., stopped carrying Disney networks including ABC, ESPN, FX […]
Trump admin to fire USDA employee who discussed shutdown on MSNBC
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to fire an employee who warned in a television interview that the federal shutdown would have negative impacts on those who rely on the government for food assistance. The employee, Ellen Mei, appeared on MSNBC on Oct. 2, saying she was “anxious” about the shutdown’s potential impacts. […]
Rubio: Don’t give us your overweight, your diabetic, your ‘special needs’
The State Department directed consular officers to weigh common chronic health conditions — including obesity, diabetes and cancers — when deciding visa eligibility under the “public charge” standard, according to a Nov. 6 cable issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The guidance also tells officers to factor in an applicant’s age, number of dependents, […]
Trump administration plans to drastically cut housing grants: Report
Homelessness policy across the U.S. could see significant changes under the Trump administration’s plans to cut funding for long-term housing programs. The plans, first reported by The New York Times, would redirect funding to short-term programs that impose work rules, help the police dismantle encampments and require homeless people to accept treatment for mental health […]
Mamdani seeks cooperation with Trump; housing chief accused of accessing Democrats’ mortgage records
In this Media Miss Minute, despite past threats from President Donald Trump, New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he wants to work together for the good of the city. And the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is facing accusations that he improperly accessed mortgage data tied to some of Trump’s political rivals using […]
