Senior Senate Republican raises concerns about new Trump effort to cut funding

Collins Critiques Trump’s Funding Withdrawal Proposal Senate Budget Committee Chairman Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, recently expressed her concerns regarding President Trump’s latest request to retract funds confirmed by Congress. She characterized this move as an “attempt to undermine the law.” On Thursday, Collins pointed out, a request was sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, […]
Short-handed Liberty put in a strong effort to easily defeat the Mystics

Liberty Triumphs Over Mystic Post-Injuries The New York Liberty, led by Isabel Harrison’s impressive return after an 18-day absence, improved their record to 24-15 on Thursday with a decisive 89-63 win against Mystic. In her pre-game press conference, coach Sandy Brondello had a familiar routine—she had to go over a lengthy list of injury updates. […]
‘The Only Comfort … Is That He Came To In Hell’: Kennedy Criticizes Ford Jr.’s Gun Control Effort As ‘Not The Solution’

Discussion on Gun Control After Recent Tragedy On Wednesday, Fox’s Kennedy disagreed with his fellow panelist, Harold Ford Jr., regarding the call for tighter gun control laws in the wake of mass shootings in Minneapolis. Kennedy expressed that such measures “are not an answer.” The incident involved a man recognized by authorities as Robin Westman, […]
Wisconsin Judge Who Aided Illegal Immigrant Avoid ICE Agents Fails in Effort to Dismiss Charges

Judge’s Bid to Dismiss Immigration Case Fails A Wisconsin judge, accused of aiding undocumented immigrants, has failed in her attempt to have a federal lawsuit against her dismissed. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman rejected a motion to throw out the case involving Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan. This decision sets the stage for […]
Republicans doubtful but silent about Trump’s effort to dismiss Fed board member

Republican lawmakers in Washington are expressing skepticism about President Lisa Cook’s initiatives. As the first black woman to hold a position at the Federal Reserve, her role has become a point of contention, especially as some GOP members choose to remain silent to avoid direct confrontation with Trump. When then-President Joe Biden nominated Cook in […]
Republicans are doubtful yet silent about Trump’s effort to dismiss a Fed board member.

Republican Skepticism Surrounds President Cook’s Position Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill are voicing skepticism regarding President Lisa Cook’s tenure as the first black woman on the Federal Reserve, though they’re currently holding back to avoid clashing with Trump. When Cook was nominated by then-President Biden in 2022, Senate Republicans did not show their support. Yet, […]
Ukrainian refugee dies in Charlotte prompting a $12K GoFundMe effort

A Ukrainian woman who left her home country to escape the ongoing conflict was tragically stabbed to death in Charlotte on Friday, according to local police. The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska. In the wake of her passing, a GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to support Zarutska’s family, which has already gathered […]
Donald Trump’s unprecedented effort to harm the planet

Donald Trump and his associates might have a lot to be proud of, or at least they think they do. Previous administrations have indeed implemented policies that caused serious damage to both public health and the environment. In an upcoming book on U.S. law and environmental history, Brigham Daniels and I will delve into a […]
Teen loses life at Hampton Beach following father’s effort to save him from rip current

Teen Drowns at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire A tragic incident occurred at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire, where a 17-year-old boy drowned while swimming with his family. Officials reported that the teen and his father, aged 61, were both caught in strong currents on Sunday evening, leading to the father attempting a rescue. Authorities received […]
National Guard soldiers are now equipped on Washington streets as part of the Trump administration’s effort to combat crime.

National Guard Deployment in Washington, DC The National Guard units deployed in Washington, DC, have begun armed patrols as part of efforts by the Trump administration to combat violent crime in the area. On Saturday, security guards indicated that members supporting the Joint Task Force-DC had received approval for the service’s M17 pistol. Brig. General […]