May 16, 2025

Army confirms military parade on Trump’s birthday could cost up to $45M

The U.S. Army has now confirmed that a military parade planned for June in Washington, D.C., could cost up to $45 million. The parade would celebrate the Army’s 250th anniversary, which happens to coincide with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Trump’s parade plan On June 14, more than 6,600 soldiers will march in the parade, […]

May 16, 2025

Your weekend just got an upgrade: Microcations are making a comeback

The travel bug is back in full force, but this time, it’s all about quick getaways. Microcations — short trips typically lasting two to four days — are gaining traction again as travelers look for fast, fun escapes that won’t wreck their schedules or drain their savings. Remote work is making it possible Clint Henderson, […]

May 16, 2025

Trump closes out Middle East tour in Abu Dhabi: Unbiased Updates, May 16, 2025

President Donald Trump rounds out his trip to the Middle East, addressing whether he will accept the jet from Qatar as the new Air Force One. Also, the Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service investigate James Comey, a former Trump ally who has since become a critic, due to a social media post […]

May 16, 2025

CBP seizes almost $60k of illegal cigarettes from cruise passengers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport in California found 749 cartons of illegally imported cigarettes in 10 pieces of luggage. The luggage belonged to a couple who arrived on a cruise ship from Ensenada, Mexico, the agency announced in a news release on Wednesday, May 14. On April […]

May 16, 2025

ICE misused legal procedures to target Columbia students: Report

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Trump administration allegedly misused legal procedures to target two Columbia University students for deportation, The Intercept reported. A high-ranking ICE agent provided an affidavit to a federal judge to obtain a search warrant for the students’ dorm rooms. Attorneys told The Intercept that the ICE affidavit misstated facts […]

May 16, 2025

$50M civil suit against Smokey Robinson prompts criminal investigation

Legendary Motown singer Smokey Robinson is under criminal investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The news comes just one week after four former employees filed a civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and rape. On May 9, the department’s special victims unit confirmed to CBS News it is “actively investigating criminal allegations” […]

May 16, 2025

MO lawmakers aim to reverse abortion rights months after voter approval

Six months after voters added abortion rights to the Missouri Constitution, Republican lawmakers are pushing a new ballot measure that would let voters overturn that decision and ban most abortions in the state. The proposal, approved by the Missouri Senate on Wednesday, May 14, could go before voters in November 2026.  The decision might come […]

May 16, 2025

Military leaders begin screening service members for gender dysphoria

The U.S. military added gender dysphoria screening to its annual health assessments. The updated self-assessment now includes questions related to gender dysphoria and related medical history. Pentagon officials made the move following a recent Supreme Court decision saying the Trump administration could enforce its ban on transgender service members. What does the policy require? The […]

May 16, 2025

‘No one likes us’: Americans debate US foreign policy

As President Trump wraps up his Middle East tour, it’s clear his foreign policy marks a sharp departure from that of former President Joe Biden. He has withdrawn the U.S. from international agreements like the Paris Climate Accord, cut numerous foreign aid programs and pursued closer ties with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. […]