Trump, GOP senators wrestle over strategy for president-elect's agenda
President-elect Trump and Republican senators battled over the best strategy to move his top agenda items, including border security and tax cuts, during a two-hour meeting at the Capitol Wednesday night. He largely resisted pleas from senators to split the issue. Split into two large bills. Many Republican senators, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune […]
Biden cancels Italy trip over the raging Los Angeles wildfires
The White House announced Wednesday night that President Biden has canceled a planned trip to Italy due to the wildfires burning in Los Angeles. “President Biden will make plans after returning this evening from Los Angeles, where he met with police, fire and emergency personnel battling historic fires raging in the region earlier today and […]
Man Arrested for Attempting to Bring Machete into Capitol Visitor Center
U.S. Capitol Police have reportedly arrested a man who tried to bring a machete and several knives into the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC). U.S. Capitol Police in a post about revealed A man was “stopped and arrested” after a machete was “discovered” in his bag during a screening on the north side of the CVC […]
Parental Rights Group Endorses Linda McMahon for Education Secretary
The head of a parent rights group supports President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Linda McMahon as secretary of education. Parents Defend Education Action (PDE Action). I will explain It describes itself as “a nonpartisan policy and advocacy organization that supports the revitalization of public schools through policy engagement and advocacy at the local, district, and […]
Rutgers star Kiyomi McMiller unexpectedly benched again
Rutgers University freshman star Kiyomi McMiller has been left out of the Scarlet Knights women's basketball team for the second consecutive game amid speculation about her future with the program. McMiller was suspended from Saturday's game against No. 4 USC due to a “coach's decision,” and the former five-star recruit posted an apology to fans […]
Fans trade punches in wild brawl at Knicks-Raptors game
A short video posted on social media shows two unruly fans fighting in the stands at Madison Square Garden during Wednesday's Knicks-Raptors game. Fifteen seconds of footage recorded early in the Knicks' 112-98 win over the Raptors showed two men standing somewhere in the 100s behind the basket. The video shows two men grappling with […]
Cam Johnson may return to Nets’ lineup for start of long Western road trip
The Nets may be getting an away gift as they prepare for a six-game trip to the West. After the Nets lost 113-98 to the Pistons at Barclays Center on Wednesday night, head coach Jordi Fernandez said he believed Cam Johnson would return from his ankle sprain and play against the Nuggets starting Friday. He […]
Dockworkers’ union, employers avert strike after reaching tentative deal
Rep. Michael Lurie (R-Ohio) reacted to the tentative agreement with longshoremen, calling Tim Walz “dumb-headed” for his earlier Tiananmen claims. (Courtesy: CBS News) The union representing about 45,000 U.S. longshoremen reached a tentative agreement with port employers Wednesday, averting strikes at East and Gulf ports later this month. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the […]
49ers’ general manager drops the hammer on Brock Purdy’s future after disappointing season
It's been a tough season for the San Francisco 49ers, and with it comes the worst period for Brock Purdy as a starter. Granted, Purdy didn't benefit from injuries to the entire offense, especially Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk; Purdy's numbers in 2024 were worse than last season. He threw for about 400 yards less […]
Sunset Fire: Dane Cook documents ‘really scary’ exit from home as flames erupt in the Hollywood Hills
As wildfires continue to rage across parts of Los Angeles, including the Pacific Palisades area, a new blaze broke out in the Hollywood Hills area Wednesday night, prompting mandatory evacuations. The blaze, dubbed the Sunset Fire, was reported near Runyon Canyon, a popular hiking spot for Los Angeles locals and tourists. The Hollywood Hills is […]