Claiming ‘ulterior motive,’ Venezuela seeks emergency UN session on US military actions
Venezuela has requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council to address recent U.S. military actions in the Caribbean, according to a letter from the government to Council President Vassily Nebenzia of Russia. The letter reportedly accuses the Trump administration of trying to unseat President Nicolás Maduro and warns of an “armed attack” […]
Measuring the Texas and Minnesota State Fairs: From animal births and fried foods to the Red River Rivalry
Texas and Minnesota each claim to be home to the nation’s largest state fair. And both states are correct — depending on the measuring stick used to make the determination. The State Fair of Texas welcomed more guests in 2024 than any other state fair in the country. Over the course of 24 days, Texas […]
Letitia James fires back at ‘baseless’ charges; Trump prepares for physical
New York Attorney General Letitia James, the woman who built her career taking on President Donald Trump, is now under federal indictment. Critics are calling it pure political payback. Plus, a federal judge just blocked Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, ruling there’s “no rebellion” to justify it. And the president heads […]
After another failed vote, government shutdown continues into weekend
The federal government will remain shut down heading into the weekend after the Senate failed to advance a plan to reopen for the seventh time. On Thursday, Senators failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to reopen. The latest Republican bill fell short in the Senate, 54 to 45, with four senators — John Fetterman, […]
IRS releases 2026 tax bracket changes to account for inflation
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released updated tax information for the 2026 tax year on Thursday. Specifically, the agency is adjusting over 60 tax-related items to account for inflation. These changes will apply to the 2026 tax year, which is the tax return you’ll file in early 2027. These updates include changes to income tax […]
Trump heads to Walter Reed for second physical this year
President Donald Trump will head to Walter Reed Friday morning for what the White House is calling a “semi-annual” checkup. It’s his second trip this year. The appointment comes as the president also plans to visit troops on site and prepares for a possible trip to Egypt this weekend for an official signing of the Israel-Hamas […]
You asked, we answered: Guard deployments, air travel and Earhart’s plane
From National Guard deployments to who should run America’s skies — and whether Amelia Earhart’s plane has finally been found — we’re back with another round of Straight From You. Each week, we take your comments and questions and put them to the test — separating fact from speculation and adding the context you won’t […]
March Madness icon Sister Jean dies at 106
Loyola University Chicago announced its beloved Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt – known to millions as “Sister Jean” – has died at the age of 106. The university confirmed that she passed away on Thursday. “In many roles at Loyola over the course of more than 60 years, Sister Jean was an invaluable source of wisdom […]
Publix now allowing open carry of guns in Florida grocery stores
One of Florida’s largest grocery chains, Publix, is now allowing customers to openly carry firearms in its stores. The company is adhering to a recent state court ruling that legalized open carry. Company statement Publix confirmed to the South Florida Sun Sentinel that it is allowing the practice. However, private property owners and businesses in […]
