Discount retailer set to launch 38 new stores soon: Here’s the details
(NEXSTAR) — This year has seen quite a few retail and restaurant closures, making it somewhat surprising to see new businesses opening up. However, Burlington, the well-known off-price retailer, is bucking this trend. They plan to launch several new stores in the coming weeks. Burlington is set to open multiple locations in 26 states throughout […]
Air traffic controller informs lawmakers he’s driving for deliveries to cover his daughter’s college fees during the shutdown
During a recent NewsNation City Hall event, air traffic controllers expressed their struggles to lawmakers as the government shutdown stretches into its third week. One controller, identifying himself as Jack Chris from Dallas, Texas, shared that he has been with the Federal Aviation Administration for 16 years. Chris recounted his experiences during previous shutdowns, saying, […]
10,000 US troops are currently aiding drug enforcement efforts in the Caribbean.
Currently, around 10,000 U.S. troops are involved in counternarcotics efforts in the Caribbean, representing a significant military escalation as the Trump administration intensifies its actions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, according to Pentagon officials. Most military personnel in the region are stationed in Puerto Rico, while the Marines are deployed on ships. The Navy has […]
Democrats stop Defense spending bill amid increasing shutdown concerns
Senate Democrats Block Defense Spending Bill Amid Government Shutdown On Thursday, Senate Democrats voted against advancing a year-round defense spending bill, which had previously received strong bipartisan backing in committee earlier this year. This vote illustrates the declining bipartisan dynamics in Congress as the government shutdown continues into its third week. The Senate’s vote resulted […]
Russia attacks Ukraine’s energy infrastructure before Trump meets with Zelensky.
On Thursday, Russia launched a significant attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, employing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, just before a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump at the White House. President Zelensky plans to request additional U.S.-made air defense and long-range missiles during his visit. He reported that over 300 […]
Obesity rates are decreasing in certain states, research indicates: Here are the areas with the highest levels.
The recent report from Trust for America’s Health reveals that there’s been a decline in the number of states with high adult obesity rates for the first time in over ten years. According to the analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2024, 19 states had adult obesity rates of […]
The new Pentagon policy is bad — MAGA media is correct to challenge it
There’s a collective discontent regarding the Pentagon’s recent moves. A new reporting policy has been put forth, and news organizations from across the political spectrum are largely pushing back against it. This week, nearly all major news outlets declined to endorse a memorandum issued by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, which asks defense journalists to […]
Grijalva: “I feel like a visitor in DC”
Incoming Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) mentioned that there was no communication between her and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who was in charge of swearing her into Congress. “I feel like a tourist in Washington, D.C.” Grijalva told CNN’s Erin Burnett on Wednesday during some unexpected delays in filling the Congressional seat. She recalled that […]
Clinton urges supporters to participate in ‘No Kings’ protests
Hillary Clinton Calls for Nationwide “No Kings” Protests Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged her supporters on Thursday to participate in nationwide “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration. “In the next two days, join us in the largest peaceful protest movement in modern American history,” Clinton posted on X, including a link for […]
Patel: FBI agents will continue to receive pay during shutdown
FBI Director Affirms Compensation for Agents During Shutdown FBI Director Kash Patel reaffirmed his previous comments made in the Oval Office, stating that FBI personnel would receive their compensation despite the ongoing federal shutdown. “FBI special agents will continue to be compensated because we prioritize those who protect our nation,” Patel shared in a post […]