A federal judge has dismissed rapper Drake’s defamation lawsuit against his record label, Universal Music Group, ruling that the lyrics in Kendrick Lamar’s controversial diss track “Not Like Us” were constitutionally protected opinion. In a written order,U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas in New York said Lamar’s lyrics were “non-actionable opinion,” meaning they cannot be considered […]
The Trump administration has repeatedly claimed for months that assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have risen “more than 1,000 percent” as the agency carries out the president’s mass deportation initiative. However, a new analysis of federal court filings shows the increase is vastly lower. NPR and Colorado Public Radio reported that cases […]
The NBA is patching up the relationship with its most important international market. The Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns played an NBA game in China for the first time in six years on Friday. Why is the NBA patching up its relationship with China? Despite a trade dispute and heightened political tensions, NBA Commissioner […]
“The RIFs have begun.” That statement from Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought was posted to his X account on Friday. The RIFs have begun. — Russ Vought (@russvought) October 10, 2025 A “RIF” is a “reduction in force,” meaning some federal workers are receiving pink slips — something Vought warned about in […]
“We can’t delay any longer,” President Donald Trump wrote in a now famous Truth Social post calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political enemies. The delay is now over as James Comey and Letitia James face indictments. Who could be next? Comey & James indictments The first to receive the news from […]
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States will impose a 100% tariff on China, effective Nov. 1, in addition to the 30% tariff already being levied. In addition, the United States will impose export controls “on any and all critical software,” Trump added. Stocks plummeted following this announcement, with the Dow Jones […]
A video editor and producer for a Chicago TV news station was detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents on Friday morning, according to the Chicago Tribune. The incident occurred during rush hour in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago. A resident who witnessed the incident said he recorded it on video. WGN-TV spoke to witnesses […]
Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, plans to launch a Senate campaign early next week, according to multiple reports. Mills will be one of the biggest names in a crowded Democratic field looking to unseat Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. Mills to join the race Mills is a two-term Democrat in Maine. At 77, she would be the […]
Venezuela has requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council to address recent U.S. military actions in the Caribbean, according to a letter from the government to Council President Vassily Nebenzia of Russia. The letter reportedly accuses the Trump administration of trying to unseat President Nicolás Maduro and warns of an “armed attack” […]
Texas and Minnesota each claim to be home to the nation’s largest state fair. And both states are correct — depending on the measuring stick used to make the determination. The State Fair of Texas welcomed more guests in 2024 than any other state fair in the country. Over the course of 24 days, Texas […]
