Receding and advancing — but perhaps not for much longer
Congress Moves to Abolish Clock Changes After numerous attempts, Congress is nearing a significant change: ending the practice of switching clocks twice a year. This week, the House Rules Committee approved a bill aimed at making daylight saving time permanent, with a vote of 6-4. Notably, Rep. Vern Buchanan, a Republican from Florida, supported the […]
Chuck Schumer seems to release a loud fart on the Senate floor
There’s little doubt that senators will respond without much fuss. This week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer seemed to inject some energy into the room, even managing to elicit a chuckle or two after his now-famous speech. While he was criticizing President Trump and discussing the war in Iran, he experienced an unexpected moment when […]
Mexican Government Criticizes DEA Director for ‘Groundless’ Remarks
Mexico’s leading security officials have sharply rebuked U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Director Terry Cole for remarks suggesting connections between drug cartels and the Mexican government. In a rare move, Mexico’s National Security Cabinet released a statement directly criticizing Cole following his speech in Florida earlier this week. Cole claimed there is a lethal link between […]
Kate Upton steps back into the spotlight for Justin Verlander’s last All-Star Game.
All-Star Event Marking Final Appearance for Verlander This family event at the All-Star red carpet in Philadelphia was quite special. Kate Upton and Justin Verlander made a rare appearance on Tuesday night, dressed up for what is expected to be Verlander’s last All-Star Game. Upton, 34, opted for a stylish off-the-shoulder white dress paired with […]
House Republicans attach SAVE Act to important funding bill, shifting the responsibility for success onto Thune and his team.
Two important congressional bills, which are currently under discussion, have sparked debates and discussions among representatives. These proposed legislations, one in the Senate, and another in the House, aim to address various issues that have recently surfaced. In February, there were discussions about related matters, but they seem to have been postponed for a while. […]
SFUSD being sued regarding ethnic studies program
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is reportedly facing legal issues regarding a mandatory “ethnic studies” course. Critics argue this course includes extremist views and negative messages aimed at Jewish and Asian Americans, suggesting that its content was not disclosed to parents in a proper manner. A lawsuit from the Friends of Lowell Foundation […]
Ambassador Mike Waltz states that the US is swapping foreign aid for trade agreements.
Will “aid over trade” replace USAID? The U.S. Mission’s “Trade Over Aid” forum in New York has gathered attention as Trump administration officials, including U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Walz, champion the shift towards private investment instead of traditional foreign aid. In an exclusive interview, Walz emphasized a significant transition in U.S. foreign […]
Rep. Riley Moore advocates for ending H-1B visas to protect American jobs.
West Virginia Lawmaker Calls for End to Guest Worker Program A lawmaker from West Virginia has expressed frustration over popular work visas, indicating that there’s a rising number of Republicans who share his sentiments regarding the elimination of the guest worker program. “I think the H-1B visa program is a bit of a fraud, honestly. […]
Video of ESPN analyst who lost an arm brings up troubling issues regarding GoFundMe
New dashcam footage of the car accident that resulted in ESPN analyst Matt Miller losing his arm last month has prompted numerous questions. Miller, who reports on the NFL Draft for ESPN, was involved in a severe car crash in Missouri last month. Though many details remain undisclosed, it is confirmed that he sustained various […]
Ebola fatalities exceed 700 as the outbreak persists in eastern Congo.
The World Health Organization reported on Tuesday that a staggering 80% of new Ebola cases in eastern Congo are linked to unidentified transmission chains. This indicates that the outbreak is escalating more quickly than health officials can manage, even with a growing response effort. Congo has been facing an outbreak of a rare Ebola strain […]