September 17, 2025

Hegseth boosts Libs of TikTok post; Navy commander relieved

Cmdr. Janelle Marra, a Navy physician with more than two decades of service, lost her position this month as director of medical services at Expeditionary Medical Facility 150-Bravo in San Diego. The decision came hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposted a screenshot from the conservative account Libs of TikTok that highlighted Marra’s LinkedIn profile, […]

September 17, 2025

Police investigating after suspicious bag found outside Turning Point USA HQ

Police in Phoenix, Arizona, said a “suspicious bag” was found outside the headquarters of Turning Point USA. Tensions around the area are high following the assassination of the non-profit’s CEO and founder, Charlie Kirk.  The Phoenix Police Department said a bomb squad responded to the scene before deeming the bag safe at about 9:30 a.m. […]

September 17, 2025

Trey Reed’s death reignites conversation on racial violence in Mississippi

The campus of a small university in Cleveland, Mississippi, became the center of a family’s search for answers after a tragic discovery. Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a 21-year-old Delta State University student, was found hanging from a tree on Monday. Reed’s death has sparked widespread discussion on social media, raising questions about the circumstances while drawing […]

September 17, 2025

Criticism dominates comments after White House TikTok launch

The White House launched its official TikTok account on Aug. 19, marking a high-profile entry onto one of the world’s most popular social platforms. While the White House’s TikTok videos have racked up thousands of views and likes, the reaction in the comment section has leaned heavily negative. Criticism outpaces praise President Donald Trump, however, […]

September 17, 2025

Republicans attempt to censure Omar after comments on Charlie Kirk

Two House Republicans have introduced resolutions that aim to censure and remove Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., from her congressional committees. The resolutions are in response to remarks she made about Charlie Kirk during an interview with Mehdi Hasan on a Zeteo livestream, as well as social media posts she shared. While discussing Kirk’s assassination with […]

September 17, 2025

Federal Reserve reduces interest rate by a quarter point

The Federal Reserve voted to lower interest rates by one-quarter percent to a target rate of 4-4.25%. The Federal Open Market Committee said its decision was based on slow job growth, an unemployment rate that has ticked up but remains low, and inflation the committee described as elevated.  “Recent indicators suggest that growth of economic […]

September 17, 2025

Denmark shifts defense posture with long-range weapons and Arctic drills

Denmark is shifting its defense strategy. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced plans to buy long-range missiles and drones, calling it a “paradigm shift” after Russia’s latest strikes in Ukraine and drone incursions into NATO territory. “There is no doubt that Russia will be a threat to Europe and Denmark for years to come,” Frederiksen […]

September 17, 2025

MLB’s new media deal could see games pre-empted by NFL broadcasts

Major League Baseball’s new media rights deal with ESPN, NBC and Netflix is nearly complete. The tentative agreement is likely going to cost fans more to see their favorite marquee events and MLB playoff games in October could take a back seat to the NFL’s ratings behemoth.   What is included in the new media rights […]