August 31, 2025

Social Security whistleblower resigns citing a ‘culture of fear’

A top Social Security administrator turned whistleblower officially resigned his position Friday, citing an “intolerable working environment” and a “culture of fear.” Charles Borges said the hostilities began to take shape after he voiced concerns about the storage of hundreds of millions of Americans’ personal data on an unsecured cloud server. ‘Serious mental, physical, and […]

August 31, 2025

No more ‘labor’ day? Powerball jackpot hits the $1 billion mark

After climbing to the top 10 largest payouts on Monday, the Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed even further, making for a potentially unforgettable Labor Day weekend somewhere in America. As of Saturday, the Powerball jackpot hit the coveted $1 billion mark. “We’re bringing extra excitement to Labor Day Weekend with a Powerball jackpot that’s climbed to […]

August 31, 2025

Chicago mayor signs executive order to resist potential federal takeover

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday signed an executive order putting several measures in place should President Donald Trump send the National Guard or other federal troops to the city. Johnson said at a press conference that Chicago officials have received “credible reports” that it has “days, not weeks, before our cities see some type […]

August 30, 2025

Obama reenters politics, targets Trump agenda

Former President Barack Obama is stepping back into national politics, openly criticizing elements of President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda. Plus, he’s urging Democrats to resist Republican-led redistricting efforts. In a video message this week, Obama described Republican redistricting efforts as “an existential threat to our democracy.” Republicans are trying to redraw congressional district lines to […]

August 30, 2025

CVS suspends COVID-19 shots in 16 states as fall surge expected

CVS, the nation’s largest pharmacy chain, has suspended COVID-19 shots in 16 states, including Florida, New York and Pennsylvania. Even vulnerable individuals who meet new, narrower requirements from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will not have access to the vaccine. The findings come from a New York Times report published Thursday. CVS suspended COVID-19 […]

August 30, 2025

Heidi Gardner out at ‘SNL’ amid string of cast, writer departures

Heidi Gardner is leaving “Saturday Night Live” (“SNL”) after eight seasons, and she’s not the only one. Multiple cast members and writers have announced their departure in the days following Gardner’s exit,. Variety reported the news on Thursday, as “SNL” gears up for its 51st season this fall. Lorne Michaels teases changes with few details […]

August 30, 2025

Blockbuster Parsons trade could alter futures of both Cowboys and Packers

The Dallas Cowboys are front and center in the NFL’s latest drama, which is usually how owner Jerry Jones likes it. This time, however, “America’s Team” may be on the wrong side of a deal that could change the league.  A contract dispute between the Cowboys and their best player has become a divorce. All-Pro […]

August 30, 2025

Media Miss Minute: Republicans probe Wikipedia bias, Collins heckled in Maine

In this Media Miss Minute, a high-profile fight over Wikipedia bias. And a ribbon-cutting ceremony turned into a protest aimed at prominent Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine. Media Miss by the left: Wikipedia under the microscope House Republicans James Comer and Nancy Mace launched a probe into Wikipedia, claiming there are organized efforts to insert biases into […]

August 30, 2025

Trump administration plans immigration surge in Chicago

President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing an immigration enforcement surge in Chicago that could bring in hundreds of federal officers and rely on a nearby naval installation for support, according to internal planning documents and officials. A draft request from the Department of Homeland Security, reviewed by The New York Times, asks to use Naval […]

August 30, 2025

Newsom criticizes Trump, points out crime in GOP-led states

While announcing California Highway Patrol team deployments, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) criticized President Donald Trump. He mentioned the “blatant hypocrisy” of deploying National Guard troops and federal authorities to Democrat-led communities, emphasizing that there are higher crime rates in some jurisdictions led by the GOP. Newsom described his expansion of officers to cities in the […]