McDonald’s is the latest major company to face a nationwide boycott over changes to its diversity, equity and inclusion policies. A grassroots group is calling for an “economic blackout” starting June 24, urging consumers to stop spending at the fast-food chain in protest. McDonald’s faces nationwide boycott over DEI changes The People’s Union USA, led […]
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 […]
Global oil prices fell sharply on news of a ceasefire that ended, at least for now, the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. Prices at the pump had surged since the United States bombed Iranian nuclear facilities at Israel’s request on Saturday, June 21. American consumers felt the effects of the war even though the […]
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 […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to build a new nuclear power plant in upstate New York. Planned to add one gigawatt of power to the grid, if completed, it will be the first major nuclear power plant built in the state in more than three decades. “We must embrace an energy policy of abundance,” Hochul said […]
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 […]
The United States Department of Agriculture announced a plan on Monday, June 23, to revoke a decades-old rule that protects more than 58 million acres of national forests from road construction, mining, drilling and logging. The USDA, which oversees the U.S. Forest Service, plans to rescind the 2001 roadless rule, originally created to preserve wilderness […]
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 […]
When President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities on June 22, some questioned whether the decision was rooted in national security or if it was shaped by something more personal. Recent reports suggest that Trump may have been thinking not just about Iran’s nuclear threat but also about a series of threats against […]
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 […]
