October 9, 2025

Katie Porter faces scrutiny after resurfaced video, tense TV interview 

California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter is under renewed scrutiny this week — not for her campaign proposals, but for her conduct. A newly surfaced video from 2021 shows the former congresswoman losing her temper with a staffer, adding to a string of tense public moments as she campaigns for governor. Politico obtained the footage, which […]

October 9, 2025

Texas appeals court blocks Robert Roberson’s execution

Death row inmate Robert Roberson will not be executed next week, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled Thursday. Roberson was convicted of capital murder in 2003 for the death of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki, who was diagnosed with shaken baby syndrome. The Thursday ruling means the case will head back to trial court. Roberson’s […]

October 9, 2025

IRS furloughs almost half its workers as filing deadline nears

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 […]

October 9, 2025

Man with 200 explosives arrested near Supreme Court Mass; Argentina-Puerto Rico soccer match moved amid Chicago unrest

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 […]

October 9, 2025

Ted Cruz aims to make it easier to sue government over censorship: Report

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 […]

October 9, 2025

Ukrainian, Israeli-trained German police will be allowed to shoot down drones

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 […]

October 9, 2025

Some Trump podcast allies change their tone: ‘I voted for none of this’

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 […]

October 9, 2025

Shutdown leaves farmers waiting for promised relief funds: Report

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 […]

October 9, 2025

Recent cases of abuse by cheer coaches lead to criminal charges, lawsuits

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, […]