Data shows how renewable energy fared in the year since One Big Beautiful Bill
A year after Congress rewrote federal renewable energy policy, solar power continues to be the fastest-growing source of U.S. electricity. But a rise in project cancellations after years of rapid growth shows the effect of cutting off taxpayer support. Signed on July 4, 2025, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” accelerated the deadlines for wind […]
From library apps to fitness: Texas’ new law blocks child access to more than just social media
The Texas Supreme Court just upheld the 2025 App Store Accountability Act, a law that requires app stores to verify users’ ages. Multiple organizations sued the state, arguing that the law violates children’s freedom of speech, but the Supreme Court has allowed the law to take effect. The ruling does not say whether the law […]
McConnell remains hospitalized as rumors outpace official updates
Nearly a month after Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized following an emergency response at his Washington home, the former Senate Republican leader has not appeared publicly, and his office has released only limited updates on his condition. The lack of information has fueled widespread speculation online, ranging from claims that McConnell is recovering well to […]
Hackers deface US Army websites to attack Trump
Two websites run by the U.S. Army were defaced by hackers on Monday with messages attacking President Donald Trump. The websites, oil.army.mil and ai2c.army.mil, displayed messages referring to Trump as a “pedophile and thief” while also criticizing U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack. The phrase “FREE KURDISTAN” was prominently featured. The messages appear to refer […]
New York man says ICE violated his constitutional rights with home visit following angry email
A New York man lambasted former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons over email for his leadership following two fatal Minneapolis shootings. Agents showed up at his front doorstep months later, warning about criminal charges, prompting a First Amendment lawsuit. David Streever sent Lyons an email in January, outraged over the […]
Face of Defense: Airman Conquers 7 World Marathon Majors in Less Than a Year
Air Force Col. Alfredo “Juny” Laboy became the first active-duty service member to complete all seven Abbott World Marathon Majors within a single calendar year, marking a rare endurance achievement across the global race series.
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. Thomas Alexander Baker Jr.
Army Pvt. Thomas Alexander Baker Jr. was an infantryman who served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was posthumously promoted to sergeant and awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battle of Saipan.
A federal tool to catch unauthorized immigrants is caught in a judicial tug-of-war
A federal court forced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to shutter a database used to verify immigration status. In doing so, it sparked a lawsuit from politically aligned states that relied on the information to root out unauthorized immigrants there. Two separate lawsuits were filed against DHS over its handling of the Systematic Alien […]
Common products expose pregnant women to dozens of chemicals. Some are linked with birth risks
Pregnant women in the U.S. are routinely exposed to dozens of chemicals found in everyday products. Some of these chemicals are linked to poorer birth outcomes, a new study reported. Researchers from across the country followed more than 5,000 pregnancies over 21 years and found that the typical pregnant woman was exposed to over 40 […]
