August 20, 2025

Noem orders border wall to be painted black to make it hotter, harder to climb

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the entire southern border wall will be painted black. President Donald Trump specifically requested this change. In a press conference in New Mexico, Noem said the dark color will absorb heat, making the wall hotter and more difficult to climb and also extending the steel’s lifespan. She noted the difficulty of getting around […]

August 20, 2025

NATO scrambles jets after Russian drones strike near Romania

NATO scrambled two German fighter jets from a Romanian base overnight after Russian drones struck Ukrainian targets along the Danube River, near NATO’s border, Romania’s Defense Ministry said. Ukraine’s military said Russia launched 93 drones and two ballistic missiles overnight, striking 20 locations nationwide. The air force reported it intercepted 62 drones and one missile. […]

August 20, 2025

Hillary Clinton warns Supreme Court could overturn same-sex marriage ruling

Hillary Clinton is warning that the Supreme Court could dismantle its landmark ruling that legalized same-sex marriage, urging LGBTQ couples to get married before it happens. Clinton made the remarks to Fox News host Jessica Tarlov on “Raging Moderates,” a podcast hosted by Tarlov and Scott Galloway. Clinton’s warning “American voters, and to some extent […]

August 20, 2025

Hertz teams up with Amazon to sell used cars

Hertz is joining forces with Amazon to sell pre-owned vehicles, expanding its retail footprint and giving millions of online shoppers access to its rental fleet. The company announced Wednesday it will sell used cars through Amazon Autos, the e-commerce giant’s vehicle marketplace. How it works Customers in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Seattle will be […]

August 20, 2025

Israel mobilizes 60,000 reservists as Hamas signals ceasefire openness

The Israeli military plans to add 60,000 reservists and keep 20,000 more on duty as part of preparations for a Gaza City offensive. The Israeli military has already begun operating on the outskirts, including Jabalia and Zaytoun, and expects the main offensive to start in September, according to military officials cited by The Wall Street […]

August 20, 2025

Nearly half of 2020 election officials have left their jobs: Report

Local election officials are leaving their jobs at the highest rate in decades, according to new research that cites lasting fallout from the 2020 election. Nearly two in five officials who helped run the 2020 presidential election are no longer in their roles. According to the Bipartisan Policy Center’s latest study, 41% of officials who […]

August 20, 2025

Trump admin. to screen immigrants’ social media for ‘anti-American activity’

The Trump administration is now requiring visa and green card applicants to have their social media accounts screened for signs of “anti-American activity.” The directive, announced on Tuesday by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), takes effect immediately, according to the news release. What the new guidelines say USCIS instructed officials to scrutinize applicants’ online […]

August 20, 2025

‘Hollywood of the South’ loses Marvel productions to UK

Georgia has built a reputation as the “Hollywood of the South,” fueled by lucrative tax incentives and a surge of studio development around Atlanta. But one of its biggest anchors, Marvel Studios, is shifting much of its production overseas. The company, which has filmed blockbusters such as “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and “Spider-Man: Homecoming” in […]