U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, plans to introduce legislation to enhance protections for customers against government censorship, as reported by The Wall Street Journal Wednesday. The announcement comes after Cruz criticized the White House’s attempt to have late-night host Jimmy Kimmel removed from the air. Cruz told The Journal he will introduce a bill in […]
Germany announced it will allow police to shoot down unauthorized drones, such as the ones that have snarled travel at European airports. German officials have linked the drone sightings to a hybrid war initiated by The Kremlin. The cabinet drafted the legislation on Wednesday and awaits approval from lawmakers. The new law would authorize police to take […]
Adin Ross called it the most important stream of his life. When the then-23-year-old online star went live with then-candidate Donald Trump amid the presidential campaign last August, it was a flashy mix of pop culture and politics that instantly divided viewers. The 90-minute broadcast from Mar-a-Lago featured Ross asking Trump about world events in […]
The government shutdown is hitting communities nationwide, including farmers who were expecting federal relief to offset economic losses. Straight Arrow News reported last week that billions in aid had been earmarked for farmers affected by tariffs, but new reports say the payments have been delayed. In fact, payments and loan services to farmers have already […]
A rash of cheerleading-related abuse cases across the nation in recent weeks has led to multiple criminal charges and questions about what one lawsuit describes as a “culture of misconduct” in the sport. Where are these cases occurring? Former Cheer Coach Christopher Sotelo, 32, is out on bond after a court appearance in El Paso, […]
Thousands of U.S. homeowners might get surprise bills related to “zombie mortgages,” according to a Bloomberg investigation. A zombie mortgage occurs when a homeowner thinks their property was taken by the bank through foreclosure, but the process was never finalized, so the home still legally belongs to them. Before the 2008 housing market collapse, thousands […]
American energy companies are concerned that the infrastructure that makes up the power grid is aging, but some experts say more money goes toward new projects than repairs. A new survey found that 9 in 10 energy executives believe a preventable major incident on the power grid or pipelines will occur due to deteriorating infrastructure. […]
Under President Donald Trump, the man who popularized the term “fake news,” covering the White House has become unlike anything reporters have experienced. CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins said the president’s unusual accessibility — and his constant readiness to take media questions — keeps reporters on their toes, and sometimes leaves them sleep-deprived. “Most politicians are […]
The U.S. military has killed Muhammad ‘Abd-al-Wahhab al-Ahmad, a terrorist with links to terror organization al Qaeda. U.S. Central Command, or CENTCOM, made the announcement on Tuesday. Terrorist killed CENTCOM said al-Ahmad was killed by a strike in Syria but did not give details on what kind of strike. “U.S. forces in the Middle East […]
If the federal government remains shut down next week, approximately three million military service members will miss a paycheck on Oct. 15. It’s a reality Democrats call “unacceptable,” and they’re trying to pressure House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., into bringing up a standalone bill specifically for the troops. “Shame on the Republicans for remaining on […]
