A pro-Trump super PAC has launched its first television ad against Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky. The move follows President Donald Trump’s vow to recruit a primary challenger to defeat Massie in his upcoming election. What has Massie done to anger Trump? Massie most recently angered Trump over his criticism of U.S. airstrikes on Iran. […]
The Senate parliamentarian removed key Medicaid provisions from the Republican tax and budget package, forcing the GOP to either remove or rewrite them. The parliamentarian said that the provider tax, Medicaid spread pricing and eligibility restrictions based on immigration status all need to be subject to a 60-vote threshold. “This is a setback. I mean, […]
The Supreme Court ruled that parents in a Maryland school district are allowed to opt their children out of LGBTQ+ education, citing religious freedom concerns. The 6-3 decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor announced Friday, June 27, fell along ideological lines, with the court’s conservatives forming the majority, to which the liberals dissented. How did the […]
Many Americans had to crank up their air conditioning units this week, as a heat dome settled over much of the eastern United States. The cost of staying cool is higher now than a year ago, thanks to an increase in the price of electricity. Electricity costs were up 4.5% in May compared to a […]
Ukraine’s Air Force shared footage this week showing a MiG-29 pilot intercepting a Russian Shahed drone during a night operation. The footage confirms the country’s expanding efforts to defend against increasingly advanced threats. The pilot, callsign “Denfix,” used an air-to-air missile to destroy the drone mid-flight. He serves with the Sevastopol Tactical Aviation Brigade under […]
President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the U.S. air safety system moved a step closer to Senate confirmation despite opposition from one of the nation’s best-known and most beloved pilots. Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger, who safely landed a damaged airliner in what became known as the “Miracle on the Hudson,” has strongly criticized the nominee, airline […]
For years, “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling has faced pushback over her take on the transgender community, which she’s been vocal about on her social media pages. She recently started an organization dedicated to providing legal funding for cases over “women’s sex-based rights.” Now, a California bookstore is taking a stand against the world-renowned writer, […]
A bright object streaked through the sky over parts of the southeastern United States on Thursday, June 26, as onlookers watched, wondering what it might be. As investigations continue, astronomers believe the fireball was likely a meteor or space junk, with most reported sightings in Georgia and South Carolina around 12:30 p.m., according to the […]
The Supreme Court upheld a Texas law that requires age verification to access a pornographic website, stating it “only incidentally” burdens the free speech of adults. The 6-3 decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton fell along ideological lines, with the court’s conservatives in the majority and the liberals in the minority. What does the […]
The New York Times and CNN are rejecting President Donald Trump’s demands to retract stories about the Iran strikes, standing by reports that question the success of the mission. Trump is now threatening to sue both outlets, calling their coverage false and damaging. According to both outlets, Trump’s personal attorney, Alejandro Brito, sent formal letters […]
