July 25, 2025

CBS names new ‘60 Minutes’ head as criticism of Paramount grows

CBS News named a new executive producer of “60 Minutes” amid questions about the program’s editorial independence after parent company Paramount paid $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump. With federal approval pending for its sale to Skydance Media, Paramount decided not to contest Trump’s claims that “60 Minutes” deceptively edited […]

July 25, 2025

‘South Park’ season premiere lampoons Trump, Paramount

An animated version of President Donald Trump’s body, complete with an actual photo of his face, has a shocking new cameo: in bed with Satan. In the season 27 premiere of “South Park,” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone unleashed a satirical critique of the president using animated jabs and a storyline that some say […]

July 25, 2025

Bondi declares ‘victory’ as Louisville agrees to comply with ICE detainers

United States Attorney General Pam Bondi proclaimed on Tuesday, July 22, that the city of Louisville, Kentucky, is no longer a “sanctuary city.” Bondi announced what she called “a major victory” in a post on X. Bondi declares ‘victory’ “In a major victory for the Department of Justice, the city of Louisville is dropping its […]

July 25, 2025

TikTok must sell by Sept. 17 or will ‘go dark’ in US, Commerce secretary says

TikTok must be sold to a U.S.-approved buyer by Sept. 17, or it will be shut down in the United States. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced the decision on Thursday, July 24, during an appearance on CNBC. “We’ve made the decision. You can’t have Chinese control and have something on 100 million American phones. That’s […]

July 25, 2025

Boston public defenders’ pay dispute leads to mass case dismissals

More than 120 criminal cases were dismissed Tuesday, July 22, in Boston Municipal Court as a standoff over public defender pay continues to disrupt courtroom operations. Boston Municipal Court Chief Justice Tracy-Lee Lyons dropped the cases, which ranged from assault charges to shoplifting and traffic violations, citing the ongoing shortage of legal representation for low-income […]

July 25, 2025

IDF video allegedly shows Hamas with large meals as Gazans starve

A new video released on social media by an Israeli Defense Force (IDF) spokesperson allegedly shows Hamas militants boasting about their meals in underground tunnels. It comes as the concerns of famine in Gaza continue to escalate. Questionable video Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee released a video and two pictures that he said shows the militants […]

July 25, 2025

Major midwest transmission line Grain Belt Express loses $4.9 billion loan

The U.S. Department of Energy withdrew a $4.9 billion conditional loan for the Grain Belt Express transmission line through Kansas and Missouri. The transmission line, intended to improve electric grid reliability, faced opposition from high-profile Republican officials and local landowners along its proposed path.  U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., celebrated the move, calling the loan […]

July 25, 2025

UnitedHealth says it’s complying with DOJ probes into Medicare practices

Insurance giant UnitedHealth Group confirmed in a securities filing on Thursday, July 24, that it is cooperating with a Department of Justice investigation into its Medicare billing practices. The Wall Street Journal reported in a series of articles that UnitedHealth billed extra diagnoses to its Medicare Advantage programs to inflate its payments from the federal […]

July 25, 2025

Blockbuster media deal between ESPN and NFL ‘inside the 5-yard line’

Two of the biggest sports brands in American history are on the doorstep of a major deal that could change the way fans watch professional football. The Athletic, CNBC and other sports media outlets report that the deal is close, but not yet finalized, and there are many moving parts. What media properties does the deal involve? It […]

July 25, 2025

Dept. of Education investigating scholarships for DACA students

The United States Department of Education has opened an investigation into five universities. The department’s Office for Civil Rights alleges that the schools provided scholarships that were only available to students in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Education Department’s allegations The department said the actions of the schools violated Title VI of […]