Vance privately criticizes Netanyahu as Iran war divides Trump administration and 2028 ambitions loom
Vice President JD Vance reportedly told people privately that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been wrong about nearly every aspect of the Iran war. The reported dispute highlights divisions inside the Trump administration and may also offer a glimpse of how Vance is positioning himself ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run. The disagreement, […]
He entered prison angry and violent. He found Christ—and a reason to return.
After finding faith in prison, former inmate returns to help others Karl Schlenker believes people serving prison sentences can change, even those facing life behind bars. He says the love of Jesus Christ helped transform his own life. Once a churchgoing husband and father of three, Schlenker ended up in an Ohio prison. He became […]
Islamic group CAIR suspends its work in Florida after losing a lawsuit over being labeled a terrorist group
The Council on American-Islamic Relations says it is suspending its operations across Florida after a federal court rejected its effort to block the state’s designation of the group as a terrorist organization. CAIR plans to appeal the ruling. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier called the decision a victory, saying the court had upheld the state’s […]
What is causing Wall Street to become more concerned about AI?
U.S. stocks tumbled Thursday as investors pulled back from AI-related shares. The drop, analysts say, reflects worries that go well beyond one rough day on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1,833 points, or 3.44%. The Nasdaq Composite fell 5.52%, its steepest decline since April 2025, and ended more than 10% below its […]
Popular tourist destination faces housing backlash as residents demand fewer vacation rentals
Mallorca, one of Spain’s best-known holiday islands, is facing calls to limit tourist accommodation as concerns about overcrowding grow. Jordi Mora, who leads Pimem, a federation of small and medium-sized businesses on the island, says Mallorca should take stronger steps to manage tourism, including reducing the number of available tourist beds. His proposal would cut […]
Big Ten conference commissioner makes an insensitive statement about the 24-team College Football Playoff
Being a college football fan right now feels almost absurd. And, honestly, it is. The AP Top 25 has become something of a running joke, though at least it doesn’t carry much weight when the playoff decisions are made. Then the College Football Playoff selection committee released its latest rankings, and they were so difficult […]
Abdul El-Sayed’s repeated hostile exchanges with reporters face scrutiny after a moment goes viral
Abdul El-Sayed’s tense exchanges with reporters draw renewed attention after viral confrontation Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Democrat, drew widespread attention this week after a heated encounter with a reporter. The incident has renewed scrutiny of his often-confrontational exchanges with journalists. Hours before winning Tuesday’s midterm election, El-Sayed clashed with Sky News correspondent James Matthews. […]
Hegseth expands National Guard operations in Washington, DC, and approves patrol cars, military vehicles and boats for police use
War Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., to use a range of marked police vehicles, military equipment and boats, as local officials call for the deployment to end. Two Pentagon officials said Hegseth signed a memo on Oct. 29 allowing the use of as many as 60 marked patrol cars, […]
Former Biden official projected to defeat Mike Lawler in high-stakes House race
Former Biden administration aide Cait Conley is projected to defeat Rep. Mike Lawler in New York’s 17th Congressional District, a closely watched contest that could help determine control of the House. The Associated Press made the projection late Thursday. Conley, a military veteran who served on the White House National Security Council, is expected to […]