After months of swirling rumors, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have addressed the speculation about their marriage directly — and together. Their conversation played out on the latest episode of Michelle’s podcast, co-hosted by her brother, Craig Robinson. This podcast marked the couple’s first joint public appearance since the gossip […]
Popular e-cigarette maker Juul Labs announced that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the continued sale of its e-cigarettes and refill cartridges. The decision ends a multiyear review during which the organization investigated potential health risks. Juul in the clear The FDA ordered Juul to stop selling its e-cigarettes in 2022 to assess […]
U.S. lawmakers are ramping up pressure on federal agencies to release sealed documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, continuing what started as a public commitment from the Trump administration. Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon and chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, said investigators working with his office believe the government holds key records, […]
The House of Representatives passed two bills Thursday afternoon that will create regulatory frameworks for both cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. If the bills are enacted, it will be the first time digital assets are officially introduced into the United States financial system. Both bills were passed on a strong bipartisan basis. The GENIUS Act, which covers […]
The Department of Justice arrested and charged a man who worked for Voice of America for threatening U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, the DOJ announced Thursday, July 17. A grand jury indicted Seth Jason, 64, for influencing a federal official by threatening a family member, influencing a federal official by threat, interstate communications with a […]
The U.S. Department of Justice is recommending a one-day prison sentence for a former Louisville Metro Police officer involved in the March 2020 raid that killed Breonna Taylor and led to intense protests and an overhaul of the Kentucky city’s policing practices. Brett Hankison, 46, a former detective, was convicted on federal charges of violating […]
Professional golf may be a younger man’s game, with players hitting the ball more than 340 yards off the tee, but Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood don’t want to hear it. The two legendary players are in the mix after the first round of the Open Championship in Northern Ireland. What helped Phil Mickelson play […]
The United States Treasury Department imposed sanctions on six individuals tied to Tren de Aragua on Thursday, July 17, including the group’s leader, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores. Guerrero is accused of transforming Tren de Aragua from a prison-based gang in Venezuela into a transnational criminal organization with a growing presence throughout the Western Hemisphere. Treasury […]
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Emil Bove’s judicial nomination Thursday, July 17, the last step in the process before a final vote by the full chamber. If confirmed, Bove, 44, will hold a lifetime position as a judge on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Jersey. Bove is a controversial […]
Connie Francis, the pop legend known for her chart-topping hits of the 1950s and 60s, passed away Wednesday at 87 — but not before witnessing a surprising resurgence of her music. Her 1960 hit “Pretty Little Baby” gained new life with more than two million videos featuring the song on the platform. Francis even joined […]
