October 7, 2025

On the ground in Portland: City remains calm despite protests at ICE facility

PORTLAND, Ore. — The atmosphere was calm Friday outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, Oregon. Federal law enforcement officers ordered protesters to clear the road and the building’s driveway only when vehicles needed to enter and exit.  Saturday was different. Officers inundated protesters with tear gas and set off flash-bang […]

October 7, 2025

MAGA slams ‘fake news’ but embraces ‘The Benny Show’s’ misinformation

As the media landscape widens, members of the Trump administration and its Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement have embraced right-wing podcasters to get their message out. That includes Benny Johnson, whose podcast “The Benny Show” has recently made national headlines. ‘The Benny Show’ Johnson has 12 million subscribers across several platforms, including his podcast, […]

October 7, 2025

Chicago press, protesters allege DHS civil rights violations at ICE facility

A group of Chicago media outlets, journalists and protesters filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that immigration agents displayed an excessive use of force to stifle their rights during protests at an Illinois detention facility. The lawsuit comes as lawmakers have joined some protesters in calling for the U.S. government to investigate civil […]

October 7, 2025

Democratic voters doubt the health care fight is worth a shutdown

A new poll found that less than half of Democratic voters think congressional Democrats’ health care push is worth a government shutdown. The new data was released just ahead of the fifth failed vote on a pair of bills to fund the government.  A CBS News/YouGov poll released over the weekend found only 48% of […]

October 6, 2025

Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Egypt between Israel and Hamas

Israel and Hamas are set to take part in indirect ceasefire talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza on Monday in Egypt. Officials announced U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will be in attendance. Egypt’s foreign ministry said the talks will focus on a possible exchange: hostages for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. “These are technical […]

October 6, 2025

Judge blocks Trump’s Portland troop order; Everest rescue race intensifies

In Portland, President Donald Trump defied a federal court order, calling up California’s National Guard to curb protests in Oregon. Now, a judge has responded, blocking any troop deployment at all. In the Middle East, near the two-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks, Israel and Hamas are meeting through mediators in Egypt. Both sides have signaled they […]

October 6, 2025

Judge blocks Trump’s Portland troop order; Everest rescue race intensifies

In Portland, President Donald Trump defied a federal court order, calling up California’s National Guard to curb protests in Oregon. Now, a judge has responded, blocking any troop deployment at all. In the Middle East, near the two-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks, Israel and Hamas are meeting through mediators in Egypt. Both sides have signaled they […]

October 6, 2025

Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Egypt between Israel and Hamas

Israel and Hamas are set to take part in indirect ceasefire talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza on Monday in Egypt. Officials announced U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will be in attendance. Egypt’s foreign ministry said the talks will focus on a possible exchange: hostages for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. “These are technical […]

October 6, 2025

California begins voting on new congressional maps

California’s redistricting fight is in the spotlight as voters start casting ballots on whether to change the state’s congressional map. The move could have major national effects. Redistricting voting opened on Monday, with California residents asked a 70-word yes-or-no question. If voters approve the redraw, Democrats could gain up to five U.S. House seats, potentially paving the […]

October 6, 2025

Hundreds of trapped hikers reach rescue point after snowstorm on Mount Everest

Rescue efforts are underway on Mount Everest after a powerful blizzard swept across the eastern slopes. The storm trapped more than a thousand hikers at roughly 16,000 feet. Hundreds of rescuers took to the mountain on Sunday to help clear paths for hikers to get down. Chinese State media reported that approximately 350 hikers have reached a […]