The IRS placed 34,000 employees — nearly half of its workforce — on furlough as the federal government shutdown continues. Just under 40,000 workers remain on the job, and CNBC reports that most IRS operations are now closed. The furloughs took effect Wednesday, a week before the Oct. 15 filing deadline for taxpayers who received […]
In this Media Miss Minute, a man armed with hundreds of explosives was arrested outside the National Cathedral hours before Supreme Court justices were due for Sunday mass. Plus, Argentina and Puerto Rico are moving an upcoming soccer match out of Chicago amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown there. Catch Media Miss Minute every weekday […]
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, plans to introduce legislation to enhance protections for customers against government censorship, as reported by The Wall Street Journal Wednesday. The announcement comes after Cruz criticized the White House’s attempt to have late-night host Jimmy Kimmel removed from the air. Cruz told The Journal he will introduce a bill in […]
Germany announced it will allow police to shoot down unauthorized drones, such as the ones that have snarled travel at European airports. German officials have linked the drone sightings to a hybrid war initiated by The Kremlin. The cabinet drafted the legislation on Wednesday and awaits approval from lawmakers. The new law would authorize police to take […]
Adin Ross called it the most important stream of his life. When the then-23-year-old online star went live with then-candidate Donald Trump amid the presidential campaign last August, it was a flashy mix of pop culture and politics that instantly divided viewers. The 90-minute broadcast from Mar-a-Lago featured Ross asking Trump about world events in […]
The government shutdown is hitting communities nationwide, including farmers who were expecting federal relief to offset economic losses. Straight Arrow News reported last week that billions in aid had been earmarked for farmers affected by tariffs, but new reports say the payments have been delayed. In fact, payments and loan services to farmers have already […]
A rash of cheerleading-related abuse cases across the nation in recent weeks has led to multiple criminal charges and questions about what one lawsuit describes as a “culture of misconduct” in the sport. Where are these cases occurring? Former Cheer Coach Christopher Sotelo, 32, is out on bond after a court appearance in El Paso, […]
Thousands of U.S. homeowners might get surprise bills related to “zombie mortgages,” according to a Bloomberg investigation. A zombie mortgage occurs when a homeowner thinks their property was taken by the bank through foreclosure, but the process was never finalized, so the home still legally belongs to them. Before the 2008 housing market collapse, thousands […]
American energy companies are concerned that the infrastructure that makes up the power grid is aging, but some experts say more money goes toward new projects than repairs. A new survey found that 9 in 10 energy executives believe a preventable major incident on the power grid or pipelines will occur due to deteriorating infrastructure. […]
