November 18, 2025

The Senate’s plan for the Epstein files bill could go two directions

The House voted Tuesday on the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The bill, which would mandate the release of unclassified Justice Department records within 30 days of enactment, passed by a wide bipartisan margin. This momentum follows President Donald Trump’s reversal of his opposition to the measure; he has now indicated he would sign the bill […]

November 18, 2025

Florida officials say more than 120 kids rescued in multi-agency operation

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, R, announced on Monday that 122 children were rescued as part of a multi-agency effort, which included the FBI, U.S. Marshals, state and local authorities, dubbed “Operation Home for the Holidays.” The operation also led to six felony arrests, and more are expected, according to officials. “Thanks to one of […]

November 18, 2025

Some see political pivot to Trump in Nicki Minaj’s recent social media posts

Nicki Minaj is drawing attention after a series of posts about President Donald Trump and interacting with others in his administration. It all began after she publicly thanked Trump for addressing alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria. The reaction has ignited speculation among fans and critics that the rapper may be aligning with Trump politically. In […]

November 18, 2025

How your trash is domesticating raccoons

Raccoons living in urban environments are evolving toward more pet-like qualities. That’s according to a new study that found so-called “trash pandas” physical appearances are changing, an early sign of domestication, in response to human life around them.  Researchers who conducted the study say that the common belief that domestication was started by humans through […]

November 18, 2025

9/11 families seek justice as Saudi crown prince visits White House

A truck driving through Washington, D.C., on Tuesday bore three large signs with one message: “SAUDI GOV’T AGENTS HELPED MURDER NEARLY 3,000 AMERICANS.”  The families of people who died in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, hired the truck to mark the arrival of Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White […]

November 18, 2025

Epstein emails expose media political bias: Choose sources carefully

The latest dump of emails tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has triggered a wave of media coverage favoring one side of the ideological aisle over another, and this episode of Bias Breakdown examines how outlets with a political left and right lean framed the same information in sharply different ways.  From headlines highlighting […]

November 18, 2025

Beyond the myths: what labor trafficking really looks like in Nebraska

Labor trafficking is often portrayed as a distant crime or something carried out by strangers in dramatic situations. In Nebraska, the reality is far quieter and much closer to home. Service providers say cases are emerging in everyday workplaces and neighborhoods, usually without the public ever noticing. At a symposium in Omaha, Heartland Family Service […]

November 18, 2025

Democrats introduce bill that would raise Social Security to combat inflation

Democrats in the Senate announced a new bill that would increase Social Security benefits for seniors. While the bill will likely not pass the Republican-controlled Congress, Democrats say seniors are struggling to stay on top of rising costs.  The Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act includes a $200 increase for seniors until July 2026. Recipients […]

November 18, 2025

More Americans are delaying parenthood until their 40s. Here’s why

ATLANTA — Lindsay Casterlow and her husband, Eric, had a love story straight out of the movies. They were high school sweethearts, prom dates and married only a couple of years after graduation. The Casterlows seemed to be ahead of everyone else when it came to building their lives.  But when they started trying to […]

November 18, 2025

Congress to vote on Epstein file release, Trump meets Saudi Prince on jet sale

The House is set to vote Tuesday on whether to require the full release of the Epstein files. For months, the White House and top Republicans fought to stop the vote. Plus, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will arrive at the White House to a full ceremonial welcome, and potentially a major military upgrade. […]