House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., made multiple claims that don’t hold up during the government shutdown press conference he hosted on Halloween. Joined by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Johnson focused on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and its impending lapse in funding. Here are three of his statements: “If there was any way to […]
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem rejected calls to pause federal immigration enforcement for Halloween in the Chicago area. At a news conference, Noem stated, “No, we’re absolutely not willing to put on pause any work that we will do to keep communities safe.” In separate remarks reported by The Hill, Noem said agents would be […]
When President Donald Trump announced plans for a new White House ballroom in July, the reaction was mixed. Months later, the project has become a breeding ground for conspiracy theories on social media. Renderings and cost estimates have changed several times. The New York Times reported that the project’s price tag has ballooned from $100 […]
A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump cannot require people to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when using the federal voter registration form to register to vote. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said Trump’s requested requirement cannot be enforced. Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday, March 25, aiming to overhaul federal […]
Now that Prince Andrew is in the process of being exiled from royalty, he’s not only going to lose the titles and all of the benefits that came along with them. He’s also going to have to figure out where to live out his days outside of the castle. Buckingham Palace announced Friday that King […]
A retired police officer in Tennessee has been released after weeks in jail and charges related to his sharing of a Facebook meme about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk were dropped. The social media meme posted in a group thread by Larry Bushart, 61, displayed a quote from President Donald Trump saying “we […]
The top two Republicans in Congress said Friday they do not agree with President Donald Trump’s call to end the Senate filibuster in order to adopt a budget resolution to reopen the federal government. Trump has pushed for the Senate to end the filibuster multiple times, dating back to 2017, but Republicans have consistently opposed […]
Two federal judges ruled Friday that the Trump administration must pay benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, despite the month-long government shutdown. The nearly simultaneous rulings came just a day before the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) planned to freeze payments for more than 40 million Americans. SNAP serves about one in […]
The face of “CBS Mornings” for more than a decade, Gayle King, is reportedly leaving the program next year, Variety reports, citing four people familiar with the situation. The news outlet reported on Thursday that King may move into a new position within the news department as it undergoes a reshuffle, alongside a leadership shakeup. King […]
Vice President JD Vance is facing sharp online criticism after saying this week he hopes his wife, Usha, a practicing Hindu, becomes a Christian. JD Vance made the comments at a Turning Point USA event, where Erika Kirk, the widow of the organization’s founder Charlie Kirk, spoke about her slain husband’s religious faith. JD Vance […]
