Jack Smith, the former special counsel who prosecuted President Donald Trump on charges of conspiring to undo the 2020 election, insists the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol was Trump’s fault. In newly released testimony to the House Judiciary Committee, Smith said the violent attack “does not happen” without Trump. He added that […]
The U.S. has announced strikes on five more alleged drug trafficking boats. Two of those strikes left survivors, triggering a Coast Guard search and rescue operation. Search for survivors U.S. Southern Command, SouthCom, said in a post on X on Wednesday that three boats were traveling as part of a convoy on Dec. 30. along […]
Bias in the American news landscape is as varied as it is rampant. From over-representation of one perspective to using biased terms and impugning motive, many news organizations slant the day’s events in a way that appeals to their target audience. One of the most common forms of bias is omission, which leaves out key […]
Bias in the American news landscape is as varied as it is rampant. From over-representation of one perspective to using biased terms and impugning motive, many news organizations slant the day’s events in a way that appeals to their target audience. One of the most common forms of bias is omission, which leaves out key […]
It’s a new year, and millions of people have resolved to go to the gym, stick to a budget or focus on their mental health in 2026. But less than 10% of people who make New Year’s resolutions keep them. The gap between those who stick with it and those who don’t is formed by […]
President Donald Trump announced he’s pulling the National Guard out of Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland. However, he’s still claiming victory despite losing in the courts. Plus, the U.S. blasted more suspected drug boats, but this time, people jumped overboard and tried to swim for it. And the tragedy of a deadly fire at a […]
President Donald Trump is removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon days after a major setback in the Supreme Court. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the federal intervention, strongly opposed by local officials, had “greatly reduced” crime in Chicago, L.A. and Portland and that those cities would be “gone” if […]
As we flip the calendar to 2026, hundreds of new laws take effect across the country, targeting everything from climate change and artificial intelligence to drunk driving and the cost of living. State officials say they enacted the new laws to respond to events like the Maui wildfires, policy changes such as mass deportations and […]
Dozens are presumed dead, and around 100 more were injured after a fire broke out during a New Year’s Eve celebration at a bar in the Swiss Alps. The fire started at about 1:30 a.m. local time in a bar called “Le Constellation” in the Alpine ski resort municipality of Crans-Montana. The location is about […]
As we ring in the new year, about a third of Americans will pull out their vision boards and draw up resolutions for 2026. In a shift from 2025, Americans said they will prioritize taking better care of their physical and mental health. According to a survey from YouGov, 31% of Americans will make resolutions […]
