In January, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, joined rail authority officials outside of Bakersfield to celebrate the initial construction of the state’s high-speed rail. The governor hammered a ceremonial spike into the ground and discussed the project. “No state in America is closer to launching high-speed rail than California — and today, we just took […]
President Trump’s “big beautiful” tax and budget bill will not pass the House of Representatives as it’s currently written, putting the future of his agenda at risk. Republicans are approaching Speaker Mike Johnson’s, R-La., self-imposed Memorial Day deadline, and there are approximately 15 members who say they are a “no.” “I would say that if […]
As the years go by, each military service adds new slang and terms as others fall out of use as practices change. Here’s a look at some of those terms no longer in use.
A new book by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson offers a portrait of former President Joe Biden’s final years in office, alleging that his aides attempted to conceal signs of cognitive decline as he sought a second term. “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,” […]
Federal prosecutors charged Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., with assaulting law enforcement officers during a visit to a federal immigration detention facility in Newark on May 9. The Justice Department alleged that McIver “assaulted, impeded and interfered” with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers at Delaney Hall while participating in what lawmakers described as a routine […]
President Donald Trump will meet with House Republicans on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, May 20, to rally support for his sweeping tax and spending bill. The visit signifies Trump’s increased involvement as GOP leaders seek to advance the $3 trillion package before Memorial Day. Trump plans to address the party’s weekly closed-door conference meeting to […]
President Donald Trump asked Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call when “the bloodshed” was going to stop in Ukraine. Also, chaos outside an ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, resulted in criminal charges against a Democratic lawmaker. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Russia and […]
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, is facing growing resistance from Memphis residents and environmental groups over its rapidly expanding data center operations. Residents report that the company installed numerous methane-powered turbines without securing necessary air permits. The action has prompted worries about pollution in southwest Memphis. Industries heavily populate this area, which has a […]
One week after Walmart announced that it would begin raising prices on products sold in U.S. stores due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China, big box rival Home Depot announced that it would not be increasing prices. CFO Richard McPhail told CNBC the store intends to “maintain our current pricing levels across our portfolio.“ […]
Ex-FBI Director James Comey spoke out for the first time on television since being accused of leveling a threat against President Donald Trump through an Instagram post during the week of May 11. Comey shared a picture of seashells that appeared to display the numbers “8647.” Some within Trump’s inner-circle accused Comey of calling for […]
