Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is calling on Democrats running for president in 2028 to pledge to destroy President Donald Trump’s $300 million ballroom “on day one.” In a post on X, Swalwell wrote, “Don’t even think of seeking the Democratic nomination for president unless you pledge to take a wrecking ball to the Trump Ballroom […]

Women will soon have a new option when addressing menopausal hot flashes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a once-a-day, hormone-free pill that treats moderate to severe hot flashes.  The drug, elinzanetant, will be available in the U.S. beginning in November under the brand name Lynkuet, according to the drugmaker Bayer.  “This FDA approval […]

There are growing calls among congressional Republicans for their party to address expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits before a critical deadline if they hope to avoid a major hike in health insurance rates, as the issue remains at the center of the ongoing government shutdown. Some GOP lawmakers warn that failing to act […]

Macy’s has opened a new warehouse in North Carolina that uses robots to fill online orders and restock store shelves. The move is part of a broader push to modernize its supply chain ahead of the holiday shopping season.  The $640 million facility in China Grove spans 2.5 million square feet. It is the company’s […]

When Camilla Broderick was arrested for selling drugs, the court set her bail at $2,500. She could walk out of jail before her trial — if she had the cash.  “I was able to pay bail because my dad ran to the bank and forked over $2,500,” she told Straight Arrow News. “I benefited because […]

Mike Pence’s handwritten notes from Jan. 6, 2021, quoted Donald Trump saying the vice president would “go down as a wimp” and urging him to block certification of the 2020 presidential election. The notes, taken in Pence’s day planner, are cited in ”Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign that Changed America,” a new book by […]

Air traffic controller staffing shortages are growing worse as the government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, causing delays, and analysts warn the problem isn’t likely to get better in the near future. Dozens of staffing shortages were reported over the weekend, impacting flights in major cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. […]

In this Media Miss Minute, Democrats are probing President Donald Trump’s demand for a settlement payment from the Department of Justice. And after nearly five years, there’s a new lead on the person who planted bombs in Washington, D.C., the day before the Jan. 6 insurrection. Media Miss by the right: House Democrats investigate Trump’s […]

Russia successfully tested a nuclear-powered cruise missile, and it is moving closer to deploying it, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. A video released by Russia showed Putin being told by Gen. Valery Gerasimov, Russia’s chief of general staff, said that the Burevestnik covered 8,700 miles during a test that took place on Tuesday, according […]