When you can throw a baseball 103 miles per hour, there will be an audience. Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, who has made just two starts in his career, is learning that fans can’t get enough of his brilliance. Why has Jacob Misiorowski burst onto the MLB scene? The 23-year-old Misiorowski has only pitched 11 […]
More than 300 National Guard troops initially tasked with aiding law enforcement in the Los Angeles protests and subsequent unrest assisted federal agents during the week of June 15 in a large-scale raid targeting three suspected illegal marijuana farms in Thermal, a desert community in Riverside County, California. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) led the […]
A former Justice Department employee has accused department leaders — including one whose Senate confirmation hearing is scheduled a day after the letter is released — of trying to mislead federal judges during the Trump administration’s deportation efforts earlier this year. The Trump administration labeled the whistleblower a “disgruntled employee.” CNN obtained the letter Erez […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against the state of Washington Monday, June 23, over a new law requiring clergy members to report child abuse, even if the information is obtained during the Catholic Sacrament of Confession. Supporters of the law, Senate Bill 5375, say it prioritizes child safety, while critics argue […]
A new TikTok trend is spreading false hope to borrowers with student loan debt. Videos on the platform claim that by filing privacy complaints or disputing loan records, users can get their student debt erased. TikTok’s ‘FERPA dispute’ hack explained The viral hack alleges that DOGE — formerly led by Elon Musk — illegally accessed […]
Obtaining prior authorization for a medical test or procedure can be one of the most frustrating and time-consuming aspects of health care. Now, the Trump administration is looking to streamline the process. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Monday, June 23, that some of the country’s largest insurers have pledged to take steps to […]
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for vetoing a bill that would have effectively banned THC products in the state. Texas’ top two Republican leaders appear to be realigned over the issue after the public criticism. At a press conference, Patrick voiced confusion over Abbott’s last-minute decision. “It puzzles me why my […]
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faced some heat from both sides of the political aisle regarding the committee’s decision against lowering interest rates. During the first of two days of congressional testimony, the chair said the current data supports rate cuts, but inflation forecasts give him pause. President Donald Trump said he hoped Congress would […]
Media outlets across the political spectrum are framing the Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on transgender medical procedures for minors in different ways, reflecting their political leanings. The coverage has split along ideological lines — with left-leaning and right-leaning outlets offering contrasting narratives and takeaways. Split in terminology reveals a split in […]
Preliminary intelligence assessments of the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites suggest the bombing did not destroy the facilities, contradicting claims by President Donald Trump and other administration officials. The assessments reportedly determined that attacks by the United States and Israel may have delayed Iran’s ability to produce a nuclear weapon by only a few […]
