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Tim Walz dances around controversy during DNC speech, mentions IVF; wife references ‘command sergeant major’ rank

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) formally accepted the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night. The theme of the evening was “Fight for Freedom,” and Walz spoke, thanking Vice President Kamala Harris (Democrat) for inviting him to campaign and President Joe Biden (Democrat) for his leadership. “To accept the […]

Dan Orlovsky reveals why he deleted Imane Khelif tweet amid Olympics controversy

Dan Orlovsky revealed in a recent interview that he deleted the tweets because he was concerned about how they would impact ESPN in the wake of the gender controversy involving Algerian boxer Imane Kherif. Italian boxer Angela Carini tearfully withdrew from a bout with Kherif at the Paris Olympics, sparking questions and anger about whether […]

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra board promises independent review after musicians revolt over Gaza comments controversy | Melbourne

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will undergo an independent investigation into its policies following the decision to cancel a performance by renowned pianist Jason Gillham shortly after he commented on the killing of journalists in Gaza. It came after orchestra members passed a motion of no confidence in leadership on Friday over the cancellation of Gillham’s […]

Trump's Medal of Honor comments mark latest veteran controversy

Former President Trump is once again under fire for comments he made about military veterans, comparing a civilian medal to the Medal of Honor. President Trump spoke Thursday at an event focused on fighting anti-Semitism on the grounds of his Bedminster, New Jersey home, which was also attended by Republican megadonor Miriam Adelson. During his […]

Jordan Chiles breaks silence on Olympic bronze medal controversy

US gymnast Jordan Childs says she is overwhelmed by the “love” and support she has received following the controversial furore over the bronze medal she won at the Paris Olympics earlier this month. The 23-year-old gymnast said she will “do everything in our power to ensure that justice is done” in a statement shared on […]

New York county signs first mask ban into US law, sparking controversy | New York

Nassau County, New York, on Wednesday implemented a controversial ban on wearing face coverings in public, a measure that has been criticized by state politicians and civil rights activists. The mask transparency law, signed into law by Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman, makes wearing a face covering to conceal one’s identity in public a misdemeanor. […]

Controversy over Walz military record ‘cleary a failure’ of Harris campaign

Political strategists from both parties say the Harris campaign did not adequately prepare for potential attacks on her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. “The story about Waltz’s military record is clearly a failed attempt at ‘reverse’ opposition research by the Harris campaign,” Democratic strategist Julian Epstein told Fox News Digital. The comments come amid […]