In 2022, Senate Democrats attempted to change Senate rules to pass voting rights legislation with a simple majority. Had they succeeded, the filibuster, which requires 60 votes to advance a bill through the chamber, would have ended. In 2025, Democrats have used the filibuster four times to block Republican-led bills. Straight Arrow News asked the chamber’s second-ranking […]
In the aftermath of destructive wildfires across Los Angeles, California, regulators have given State Farm the green light to temporarily raise insurance rates across multiple policy types, including a 17% rate hike for homeowners. The California Department of Insurance announced Tuesday, May 13, that the increase would take effect immediately and remain in place at […]
On Friday, May 16, the WNBA will tip off its 29th season. After a record-breaking 2024, this year is shaping up to be a telltale campaign. The league is looking to capitalize on its tremendous growth and new stable of superstars, but numerous roadblocks could derail the momentum. One thing is certain — the best […]
Mexican authorities on Wednesday, May 14, arrested former judge Lambertina Galeana in connection with the 2014 disappearance and presumed killings of 43 college students, a case that has long symbolized government corruption in Mexico. Galeana, who once led the Superior Court of Justice in Guerrero state, faces charges of forced disappearance and destruction of evidence. […]
Blake Lively’s legal team is denying new claims that they threatened to release Taylor Swift’s private text messages amid the ongoing legal dispute between Lively and actor-producer Justin Baldoni. The allegation comes from a court filing submitted by Baldoni’s attorneys, who said Swift was pressured to publicly support Lively or risk having their personal messages […]
Harvard President Alan Garber will voluntarily take a 25% salary reduction for the 2026 fiscal year, a move the university said is part of its response to the Trump administration’s sweeping freeze on federal funding. The cut, which begins July 1, 2025, was confirmed by several news outlets citing a university spokesperson. Garber’s current salary […]
U.S. Department of Energy officials are investigating a potential threat posed by Chinese-manufactured equipment that performs a crucial function for the country’s renewable energy power infrastructure. The investigation follows the discovery of mysterious communication devices inside some solar panels and wind turbines used in electrical grids. Two sources familiar with the matter, who wished to […]
The U.S. Army has now confirmed that a military parade planned for June in Washington, D.C., could cost up to $45 million. The parade would celebrate the Army’s 250th anniversary, which happens to coincide with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Trump’s parade plan On June 14, more than 6,600 soldiers will march in the parade, […]
The travel bug is back in full force, but this time, it’s all about quick getaways. Microcations — short trips typically lasting two to four days — are gaining traction again as travelers look for fast, fun escapes that won’t wreck their schedules or drain their savings. Remote work is making it possible Clint Henderson, […]
President Donald Trump rounds out his trip to the Middle East, addressing whether he will accept the jet from Qatar as the new Air Force One. Also, the Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service investigate James Comey, a former Trump ally who has since become a critic, due to a social media post […]
