July 15, 2025

‘Stunning failures’: Report faults Secret Service in Trump assassination attempt

A series of “stunning failures” by the Secret Service nearly cost President Donald Trump his life in an attempted assassination last year, a new Senate report concludes. The report also accuses former agency officials of lying to Congress about Trump’s protection during the 2024 presidential campaign. However, some of the failures — and alleged lies […]

July 15, 2025

Hundreds held at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ many with no criminal record

Hundreds of immigrants are being detained in Florida’s new immigration detention facility, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” and, according to the Miami Herald, many of them have no criminal record. The newspaper reports that it received a list of names of people being held at Alligator Alcatraz from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Florida […]

July 15, 2025

DOJ whistleblower says Trump appointee ordered defiance of courts

Shortly after three planes filled with alleged Tren de Aragua gang members took off for an El Salvador supermax prison in March, a judge issued a verbal order with a simple instruction to government lawyers:  turn the planes around. The planes, however, continued to El Salvador.  Now, a whistleblower says a top Department of Justice […]

July 15, 2025

‘In it to win it’: Cuomo announces independent run for NYC mayoral race

Weeks after losing New York’s Democratic mayoral primary, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he is now running as an independent. He made the announcement Monday, July 14, in a campaign video posted on X. In the video, Cuomo apologizes to his supporters and promises that he will be “hitting the streets” to meet with New […]

July 15, 2025

MLB’s Home Run Derby features 7 first-timers, led by favorite Cal Raleigh

Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby has become one of the biggest stand-alone exhibitions on the sports calendar. Monday night, July 14, at Truist Park in suburban Atlanta will be no different, with several players looking to make a name for themselves by smashing the baseball. Which players are making history at the All-Star break? […]

July 15, 2025

Study: More children turning to chatbots for friendship, therapy and more

A new report found a growing number of children using AI chatbots for help with things like homework, therapy and friendship. The report from Internet Matters warns that adolescents are using chatbots not designed for them. Chatbot usage increases For their report titled “Me, myself, and AI: Understanding and safeguarding children’s use of AI chatbots,” […]

July 15, 2025

From Mr. Rogers to Ms. Rachel: What’s changed in a generation of kids’ TV

Before Frances Turner lets her 4-year-old daughter watch a new show, she researches its benefits. Sometimes, she even prescreens the show by watching it herself. Though it can be time-consuming, Turner said it’s a small price to pay to ensure her daughter, Naomi, consumes the proper media content to best help her development. Turner, who […]

July 15, 2025

DOJ rolls out plan to make English America’s official language

The Justice Department (DOJ) has released guidance to ensure compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order establishing English as the official language of the U.S. The department stated that it will lead a coordinated effort across several federal agencies to comply with the order. Justice Department’s guidance Trump’s executive order was released by the White […]

July 15, 2025

Comer used digital signature in filings over Biden autopen probe: Report

Republicans have accused former President Joe Biden of using an autopen to sign some documents, a practice used by past administrations. They say they believe that the use of the autopen means he wasn’t fully in control or aware of his administration’s actions. However, Rep. James Comer, the Republican leading the investigation into Biden’s alleged […]

July 15, 2025

Trump’s Rosie O’Donnell citizenship comment sparks backlash

President Donald Trump’s decades-long feud with comedian Rosie O’Donnell reignited Saturday, July 12. Trump’s threat to revoke O’Donnell’s citizenship drew swift backlash from celebrities and everyday social-media users alike, while legal experts were quick to note that such an action would be unconstitutional. Trump posted threat on Truth Social In his Saturday post, Trump wrote […]