The U.S. Department of Justice has closed its investigation into a Muslim-centered development around one of the largest mosques in Texas. The department chose not to file any lawsuits or charges, the Dallas Morning News reported on Wednesday, June 25. EPIC City The investigation centered around plans to build what is being called EPIC City […]
The Senate parliamentarian removed key Medicaid provisions from the Republican tax and budget package, forcing the GOP to either remove or rewrite them. The parliamentarian said that the provider tax, Medicaid spread pricing and eligibility restrictions based on immigration status all need to be subject to a 60-vote threshold. “This is a setback. I mean, […]
Many Americans had to crank up their air conditioning units this week, as a heat dome settled over much of the eastern United States. The cost of staying cool is higher now than a year ago, thanks to an increase in the price of electricity. Electricity costs were up 4.5% in May compared to a […]
President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the U.S. air safety system moved a step closer to Senate confirmation despite opposition from one of the nation’s best-known and most beloved pilots. Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger, who safely landed a damaged airliner in what became known as the “Miracle on the Hudson,” has strongly criticized the nominee, airline […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is suing Fox News for defamation, seeking $787 million in damages. The lawsuit centers on comments made by host Jesse Watters, who publicly labeled Newsom a “liar” during a broadcast in June while discussing a phone call between the governor and President Donald Trump. The call reportedly focused on sending the […]
Doctors are taught to listen, only then are they able to address a problem or health concern a patient may have. Dr. Kathleen Romito has been listening, all too often recently, to the problems associated with noise coming from nearby pickleball courts. What effect can exposure to pickleball noise have? For some, there’s just no […]
A pro-Trump super PAC has launched its first television ad against Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky. The move follows President Donald Trump’s vow to recruit a primary challenger to defeat Massie in his upcoming election. What has Massie done to anger Trump? Massie most recently angered Trump over his criticism of U.S. airstrikes on Iran. […]
The Supreme Court ruled that parents in a Maryland school district are allowed to opt their children out of LGBTQ+ education, citing religious freedom concerns. The 6-3 decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor announced Friday, June 27, fell along ideological lines, with the court’s conservatives forming the majority, to which the liberals dissented. How did the […]
Ukraine’s Air Force shared footage this week showing a MiG-29 pilot intercepting a Russian Shahed drone during a night operation. The footage confirms the country’s expanding efforts to defend against increasingly advanced threats. The pilot, callsign “Denfix,” used an air-to-air missile to destroy the drone mid-flight. He serves with the Sevastopol Tactical Aviation Brigade under […]
The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration a stay, allowing it to partially implement the president’s executive order ending birthright citizenship. The 6-3 decision in Trump v. CASA is not on the executive order’s constitutionality, but rather a ruling on the use of an esoteric legal maneuver — nationwide injunctions. Will Trump be allowed to […]
