It was a cool day in early April in Washington, and President Donald Trump was gearing up to declare another state of emergency. The nation’s trade deficit was too high, he said, and fentanyl overdoses were out of hand. Thus, the president exercised his authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to […]

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84. His family confirmed the news in a statement to CNN. Cheney served alongside Republican President George W. Bush for two terms, from 2001 to 2009. He was known as a powerful modern vice president and chief architect of the “war on terror,” becoming […]

TAYLOR, Texas — When Pamela Griffin was growing up in Taylor, Texas, the plot of land on the edge of her neighborhood was more than an empty field. It was a playground, a baseball field and a makeshift campsite with tents made from old sheets and cardboard boxes.  Back then, in the 1970s, the land […]

From New York City’s high-stakes mayoral race to governor’s contests in New Jersey and Virginia, voters head to the polls in elections that could shape both parties heading into next year’s midterms. Plus, the nation remembers former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died at 84. One of the most powerful and polarizing figures in modern […]

There may be an end in sight to the government shutdown, now tied as the longest in American history. After 13 failed attempts to pass a short-term funding bill, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he’s “optimistic” Congress can reopen the government this week. However, the House-approved bill only funds the government through Nov. 21. […]

A Hollywood icon and one of its true originals has passed away. Three-time Academy Award nominee Diane Ladd has died at her California home.  She was 89. Her daughter, actress Laura Dern, confirmed her passing, calling her “my guiding light and my heart.” Over more than six decades in film and television, Ladd was recognized for bringing depth, […]

Surveillance footage from inside an Israeli defense contractor has been leaked online by an Iranian-linked hacktivist group. The hacking collective, known as Cyber Toufan, began publishing the footage to Telegram on Wednesday alongside mechanical drawings of defense hardware. Experts say the hack had the hallmarks of a sophisticated, state-sponsored attack. In a post on its […]

As the government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans who rely on food stamps are wondering how they’ll feed their families. The Trump administration now plans to send partial SNAP payments this month after a federal judge ordered the administration to do so, a temporary measure for approximately 42 million Americans. However, officials admit that […]

Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and former candidate for Congress in Florida, is reportedly now credentialed to cover the Department of Defense, according to The Washington Post, which cites a person familiar with the matter. Loomer will be part of a new group of media that has agreed to the Pentagon’s new press coverage policy. […]