Israeli military confirms deaths of four more hostages taken by Hamas
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the death of four additional hostages Monday. The IDF said the four hostages were killed during an Israeli operation in Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The four men, British-Israeli Nadav Popplewell, 51, Chaim Peri, 79, Yoram Metzger, 80, and Amiram Cooper, 85, were all kidnapped from kibbutzes on Oct. 7. […]
Louisiana closer to approving surgical castration for those convicted of sex crimes against children
Both chambers of the Louisiana legislature approved a bill Monday that would allow those convicted of sex crimes against children to undergo surgical castration. The new law would allow judges to sentence offenders of certain sex crimes to surgical castration as well as prison time. Applicable offenses include rape, incest, and molestation of those 13 […]
Stormy Daniels compares Trump to bad child needing punishment: ‘No golfing’
Stormy Daniels, the star witness involved in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg‘s criminal trial against former President Donald Trump, compared the president’s upcoming sentencing to that of how parents punish children. “I don’t think Trump understands anything. Like anything. Like, it just, he doesn’t — he’s lost, complete and out of touch with reality,” she […]
RFK Jr. sues Nevada secretary of state over ballot access
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed a lawsuit against Nevada’s secretary of state over his interpretation of state laws regarding ballot access. Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar was named in the lawsuit because of his interpretation of a law that mandates a candidate must have a solidified running mate in their petition […]
Johnson’s House majority strengthened with Vince Fong- Washington Examiner
The House swore in its newest member on Monday, bringing the Republican conference back to 218 members and giving Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) a bit more breathing room as he navigates his legislative agenda with a historically small majority. Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA) was sworn into office after lawmakers completed their first votes of the […]
Pat McAfee apologizes to ‘superstar’ Caitlin Clark for choice of words in slamming ‘white privilege’ attacks
ESPN host Pat McAfee came to the aid of Indiana Fever newcomer Caitlin Clark on Monday, arguing her popularity in women’s basketball stems from her talent, not her race, as some have alleged. The Women’s National Basketball Association has seen a spike in interest in recent months, with part of this jump being attributed to […]
Ukraine military aid: US considers further loosening restrictions
President Joe Biden recently loosened restrictions on how Ukrainian forces use U.S. military aid, and officials are indicating the rules that remain in place could be lifted in the future. Russian forces massed along the border near the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and were able to attack the city aerially while remaining in a sanctuary […]
Ernst to unveil contraception bill ahead of Senate vote on Schumer-backed legislation
EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) is introducing a contraception protection bill on Monday that looks to increase access to over-the-counter birth control ahead of a planned Senate vote on legislation that seeks to codify federal protections for contraception. The Iowa junior senator’s legislation, the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act, will increase […]
Get married, young man, get married
Actors Millie Bobby Brown, 20, and Jake Bongiovi, 22, tied the knot late last month, riling up left-wing keyboard warriors who argued that the couple was too young to get married. This anger is misplaced, as society would benefit from many more people choosing to wed in their early to mid-20s. The median age of […]
Why five Red Line Metro stations are closed and when they will reopen
A large chunk of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s Red Line from Glenmont to Silver Spring will be closed for the summer as the agency looks to improve several aspects of the platforms and stations during Purple Line construction. Four stations will be closed from June 1 to Aug. 31, and Takoma, along with […]