Flags are set to fly at half-staff until next week: Why they were at full-staff on Monday?
Video above: Carrie Underwood sings a cappella during President Donald Trump's inauguration after apparent technical issues. (NEXSTAR) — Flags across the country are scheduled to be lowered to half-staff for eight more days, but full flags were flown in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Why didn't the nation's capital follow an executive order issued in honor […]
Ramaswamy done at DOGE, Ohio gubernatorial campaign launch expected early next week: sources
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is done with President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts, a source close to the billionaire biotech entrepreneur confirmed to Fox News Digital. Ramaswamy, who was selected by President Trump to lead DOGE in November along with Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is expected to begin campaigning […]
‘Awkward, tense’ week ahead for Eagles with Jalen Hurts’ knee injury worry
This week, all eyes will be on Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, whose health is in question ahead of the NFC Championship Game. Hurts, who had seven sacks in Sunday's 28-22 win over the Rams in the divisional round, was seen walking into the tunnel to the locker room on video from Yahoo Sports' Jori Epstein, […]
Poem of the week: The Day of Judgement by Jonathan Swift | Jonathan Swift
judge's dayement In a whirlpool of suppressed thoughts,I sink from daydreaming to rest. A terrifying vision struck me,I saw graves dedicated to the dead.Jove, armed with fear, bursts the sky,Then thunder roars and lightning flashes.Surprised and confused, their fate unknown,The world trembles before his throne.As the pale sinners bowed their heads,Jove nodded and shook the […]
Trump vows the ‘biggest first week’ in presidential history during Victory Rally: ‘Extremely happy’
President-elect Donald Trump outlined his plans for the first day of his administration at a victory rally in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, vowing an onslaught of executive orders that will make voters “very happy.” “Tomorrow you're going to see something. You're going to see an executive order that's going to make you very happy. A […]
Southern Calif. faces renewed fire threat as Santa Ana winds increase this week
LOS ANGELES – Another moderate to strong wind system in Santa Ana is expected to develop across Southern California during the first half of the week, raising wildfire danger in areas still dealing with a significant firestorm nearly two weeks ago. is increasing. Many communities from Santa Barbara through Los Angeles County to San Diego […]
The week in theatre: Oliver!; The Devil May Care review – consider yourself entertained | Theatre
○Ompapapa! There's plenty of it, with just enough emphasis on Fagin as surrogate dad to suggest puns in this loudest of numbers. Oliver! After all, this is a show about families lost, restored, and invented. However, there is a lot of darkness swirling around there. London fog and rain falling outside the workhouse. The song, […]
Progressive staffers withdraw request for shorter work week
The Congressional Progressive Employees Association (CPSA) has announced that it is formally withdrawing its letter requesting 32-hour rotating shifts per week. Friday's statement. The first letter was sent to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (New York), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (D), and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Addressed to […]
Porn case in the Supreme Court this week is about protecting children, says Republican AG
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is fighting to protect a Texas law that he says prevents the porn industry from targeting children with harmful content. The law, passed in 2023 and signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, requires porn sites to verify the age of users through official documents such as a driver's […]
Progressive congressional staffers withdraw 32-hour week proposal
Progressive congressional staffers withdrew their 32-hour week proposal just one day after receiving widespread backlash from both sides of the aisle about the plan. “This letter didn't make two things clear. First, progressive Congressional staff members are committed to serving the American people, no matter how long it takes them to get the job done. […]