August 20, 2025

Nearly half of 2020 election officials have left their jobs: Report

Local election officials are leaving their jobs at the highest rate in decades, according to new research that cites lasting fallout from the 2020 election. Nearly two in five officials who helped run the 2020 presidential election are no longer in their roles. According to the Bipartisan Policy Center’s latest study, 41% of officials who […]

August 20, 2025

Trump admin. to screen immigrants’ social media for ‘anti-American activity’

The Trump administration is now requiring visa and green card applicants to have their social media accounts screened for signs of “anti-American activity.” The directive, announced on Tuesday by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), takes effect immediately, according to the news release. What the new guidelines say USCIS instructed officials to scrutinize applicants’ online […]

August 20, 2025

‘Hollywood of the South’ loses Marvel productions to UK

Georgia has built a reputation as the “Hollywood of the South,” fueled by lucrative tax incentives and a surge of studio development around Atlanta. But one of its biggest anchors, Marvel Studios, is shifting much of its production overseas. The company, which has filmed blockbusters such as “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and “Spider-Man: Homecoming” in […]

August 19, 2025

Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Sgt. Robert O’Malley

During heavy fighting in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Emmett O’Malley was more concerned about saving the lives of those around him than his own. His actions led him to become the service’s first Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient.

August 19, 2025

Investigations loom for Jan. 6 committee associates without pardons, DOJ says

The Trump administration could soon launch investigations into individuals connected to the Jan. 6 select committee, following presidential pardons issued during the final days of President Joe Biden’s term. Congress members of the committee received pardons, but Ed Martin, director of the Department of Justice’s Weaponization Working Group, says those who were not pardoned can […]

August 19, 2025

Trump admin sued over holding over $1B for sanctuary cities and states

New Jersey is joining 21 other state attorneys general in a lawsuit to recover more than $1 billion in federal funds intended for crime victims and survivors. The coalition says the Trump administration is unlawfully withholding the grants unless states comply with its immigration enforcement requirements. Background on VOCA and its purpose The lawsuit, filed […]

August 19, 2025

76-year-old man dies after trying to meet Kendall Jenner-inspired chatbot

A 76-year-old New Jersey man died after attempting to meet someone he believed was a real woman named Billie, as recently reported by Reuters. In reality, she was an AI chatbot originally developed by Meta in partnership with Kendall Jenner. Thongbue Wongbandue received a flirty text that read, “Should I plan a trip to Jersey […]