September 9, 2025

Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll’s $83 million award against Trump

A federal appeals court has upheld an $83.3 million jury award against President Donald Trump in a defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. The ruling rejected Trump’s argument that the damages were unreasonably excessive and that presidential immunity shields him from liability for statements he made about Carroll on social media and in […]

September 9, 2025

Howard Stern pranks listeners with Andy Cohen amid SiriusXM contract talks

Howard Stern had listeners convinced he was leaving SiriusXM satellite radio after nearly 20 years. On Monday morning, host Andy Cohen opened Stern’s show and declared it was now “Andy 100.” BREAKING: @bravoandy took over @siriusxm Ch. 100. Tune in now for more. pic.twitter.com/5352WQE6XH — Stern Show (@sternshow) September 8, 2025 The bit sparked breaking […]

September 9, 2025

Supreme Court stay hands ICE more leeway for immigration stops in LA

The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily paused a lower court ruling by a federal judge that restricted federal immigration officers from making certain stops in Los Angeles and surrounding counties. The pause gives the Trump administration the ability to conduct roving immigration stops in its push to detain more people in the country without authorization. […]

September 9, 2025

Video of a Ukrainian refugee’s killing sparks debate on media coverage

A video of a man stabbing a Ukrainian refugee to death on a North Carolina commuter train has fueled speculation on social media over the motive for the crime, as well as a political debate about its significance. Iryna Zarutska, 23, died Aug. 22, after a man, identified by police as 34-year-old Decarlos Brown Jr., stabbed […]

September 9, 2025

Two types of visas that didn’t keep South Korean Hyundai workers out of jail

Hundreds of South Koreans remain in detention following an immigration raid at a Hyundai manufacturing plant in Georgia. But how did those workers, employed to help build an economic boon for the state, end up in the custody of immigration enforcement officials? What brought the workers here? The Sept. 4 raid on Hyundai’s battery plant […]

September 9, 2025

Why Giants coach is sticking with Russell Wilson after poor week one showing

The New York Giants are going to stick with veteran Russell Wilson as the starting quarterback despite one of the worst performances of his career in the season opener on Sunday. Giants head coach Brian Daboll made his decision clear Monday after being non-committal following the Giants’ loss to Washington.  Why is there already a […]

September 9, 2025

New York AG Letitia James intervenes in Texas abortion pill lawsuit

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday that she would step into a legal battle over Texas’ ban on abortion pills. The case is the latest in a growing national divide between states that restrict abortion and those that protect providers who help out-of-state patients. Background of the Case The legal fight began in […]

September 9, 2025

Republicans move to create mandatory sentences and cash bail in DC

The Trump administration’s takeover of the D.C. police department expires on Wednesday, but Republicans in Congress are taking steps to continue their push to cut crime in the federal district. The House Oversight Committee is working to finalize 14 bills related to crime, safety and governance in Washington, which Republicans say will give D.C. law enforcement […]

September 9, 2025

Gen Z values career and financial independence over starting family: Poll

A new poll reveals members of Gen Z do not view starting a family as a key to success and are instead prioritizing careers and financial independence. The NBC News survey found male Trump voters in that generation are the only ones who view getting married and having children as their top measure of success, […]

September 9, 2025

More GOP college students favor violence to silence voices than Democrat co-eds: Poll

A new poll from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, found that more college students support violence to shut down a speaker than they did in recent years. The 2026 College Free Speech Rankings survey found that number is especially rising amongst students who identify as Republicans. Speakers and violence The new […]