October 27, 2025

Swalwell calls on 2028 Democrats to demolish Trump’s ballroom

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is calling on Democrats running for president in 2028 to pledge to destroy President Donald Trump’s $300 million ballroom “on day one.” In a post on X, Swalwell wrote, “Don’t even think of seeking the Democratic nomination for president unless you pledge to take a wrecking ball to the Trump Ballroom […]

October 27, 2025

FDA approves hormone-free menopause drug targeting hot flashes

Women will soon have a new option when addressing menopausal hot flashes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a once-a-day, hormone-free pill that treats moderate to severe hot flashes.  The drug, elinzanetant, will be available in the U.S. beginning in November under the brand name Lynkuet, according to the drugmaker Bayer.  “This FDA approval […]

October 27, 2025

Some GOP lawmakers push to negotiate on ACA subsidies amid shutdown

There are growing calls among congressional Republicans for their party to address expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits before a critical deadline if they hope to avoid a major hike in health insurance rates, as the issue remains at the center of the ongoing government shutdown. Some GOP lawmakers warn that failing to act […]

October 27, 2025

Macy’s deploys robots to speed up deliveries, restock shelves faster

Macy’s has opened a new warehouse in North Carolina that uses robots to fill online orders and restock store shelves. The move is part of a broader push to modernize its supply chain ahead of the holiday shopping season.  The $640 million facility in China Grove spans 2.5 million square feet. It is the company’s […]

October 27, 2025

Cash bail alternatives clash with Trump’s law-and-order agenda

When Camilla Broderick was arrested for selling drugs, the court set her bail at $2,500. She could walk out of jail before her trial — if she had the cash.  “I was able to pay bail because my dad ran to the bank and forked over $2,500,” she told Straight Arrow News. “I benefited because […]

October 27, 2025

New book says Trump told Pence ‘you’ll go down as a wimp’ on Jan. 6

Mike Pence’s handwritten notes from Jan. 6, 2021, quoted Donald Trump saying the vice president would “go down as a wimp” and urging him to block certification of the 2020 presidential election. The notes, taken in Pence’s day planner, are cited in ”Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign that Changed America,” a new book by […]

October 27, 2025

Officials warn of more travel disruptions amid government shutdown

Air traffic controller staffing shortages are growing worse as the government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, causing delays, and analysts warn the problem isn’t likely to get better in the near future. Dozens of staffing shortages were reported over the weekend, impacting flights in major cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. […]

October 27, 2025

Dems investigate Trump’s $230M DOJ demand; FBI releases new bomb suspect video

In this Media Miss Minute, Democrats are probing President Donald Trump’s demand for a settlement payment from the Department of Justice. And after nearly five years, there’s a new lead on the person who planted bombs in Washington, D.C., the day before the Jan. 6 insurrection. Media Miss by the right: House Democrats investigate Trump’s […]

October 27, 2025

Russia successfully tests nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile, Putin says

Russia successfully tested a nuclear-powered cruise missile, and it is moving closer to deploying it, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. A video released by Russia showed Putin being told by Gen. Valery Gerasimov, Russia’s chief of general staff, said that the Burevestnik covered 8,700 miles during a test that took place on Tuesday, according […]

October 27, 2025

Bipartisan criticism grows louder as US posturing in the Caribbean amps up

The Trump administration is showing no signs of curtailing its strikes on boats suspected of smuggling fentanyl and other drugs in the Caribbean. At the same time, those strikes are being met with a growing chorus of criticism from across the political spectrum.  Some lawmakers say they’ve been presented with evidence of drug smuggling on […]