Mother who lost her son to fentanyl supports Trump’s drug boat actions
When Anne Fandner lost her son, Weston, to counterfeit Percocet pills contaminated with fentanyl, she never expected her grief would propel her into a national movement against drugs. With the Trump administration now ordering military actions against ships suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean and Pacific, Fandner sees her son’s death as a powerful […]
Mayor of D.C. Implements ‘Juvenile Curfew’ Following ‘Weeks of Disruptive’ Actions
Washington, D.C. Mayor Enacts Youth Curfew Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, D.C., announced a “limited youth curfew” that will remain in effect until November 5. This decision follows what she describes as “weeks of disorderly behavior by juveniles.” In a post on X, Bowser clarified that the curfew applies to those under 18, setting hours […]
Bill Maher mocks Trump for his ‘royal’ actions during the government shutdown
On Friday, comedian Bill Maher humorously criticized President Trump for receiving a gold crown from South Korean President Lee Jae-myung during his visit to Asia. “He was in South Korea, and the South Korean president gave him a gold crown, and Trump was really moved by it,” Maher remarked on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill […]
‘Elite Institution in Trouble’: Hackers Take Over Ivy League System to Send Mass Emails Alleging Illegal Actions by the School
University of Pennsylvania Hit by Email Hack On Friday, the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education experienced a significant security breach, impacting the school’s email system. One message sent from the graduate school’s account included derogatory language about the university, calling it a “shithole.” It also accused the institution of violating laws related to […]
University newspaper in Chicago charts federal immigration actions
University of Chicago Newspaper Tracks ICE Activity The Maroon, the University of Chicago’s school newspaper, launched an interactive map earlier this month to track ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) activities in the local area, inviting readers to contribute tips. They’ve been monitoring ICE sightings since October 21st. The map, created in response to ICE’s recent […]
Audie Cornish likens ICE actions to scenes from horror films.
CNN Host Compares Immigration Enforcement to Horror Films CNN’s Audie Cornish recently made a bold connection between heightened immigration enforcement in cities like Chicago and a scene from a horror film, suggesting that ICE could “kidnap” parents out with their trick-or-treaters. On Friday’s episode of “CNN This Morning,” a clip from Cornish’s podcast, “The Assignment,” […]
A timeline of US actions off South America and Congressional responses
WASHINGTON – In a span of less than two months, President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth revealed that U.S. military conducted 14 airstrikes against drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, resulting in at least 61 fatalities. Trump defended these airstrikes as a critical step to reduce the influx of drugs […]
Court prevents requirement for Border Patrol to give daily reports on immigration actions in Chicago.
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Daily Update Order for Border Patrol Commander A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a judge’s requirement for Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino to give daily updates on immigration enforcement in Chicago. Last Tuesday, District Judge Sarah Ellis, who was appointed by former President Obama, mandated Bovino to appear in court […]
Republicans are truly allowing Trump to escape accountability for actions in Venezuela.
Reflections on War Powers and Presidential Authority Back in high school, during President George W. Bush’s push for the Iraq War, I was just a sophomore in Indiana. Like many Americans, I watched as Congress seemingly capitulated to pressure after September 11th. The narrative pushed by the White House led to overwhelming military support through […]
SNAP Funding Could Be Discontinued Soon: Actions Taken by States and How Christians Can React
Now seems like a crucial moment for addressing hunger and economic struggles at a national level. With the House of Representatives passing a Republican funding bill that has been stalled in the Senate 12 times, many states are worrying about how to support those who depend on SNAP if funding disappears. If the shutdown extends […]