With Maduro Out, Venezuela Starts October for the First Time in Years Without Christmas
Venezuelans Begin October Without Maduro’s Christmas Rescheduling For the first time in years, Venezuelans kicked off October this Thursday without the obligatory rescheduling of the Christmas season—a practice that former socialist leader Nicolás Maduro enforced during his time in power. Maduro stepped into the role of leader of the Venezuelan socialist regime in early 2013 […]
Mortgage rates reach 7.28% — the highest point in almost 3 years
US Mortgage Rates Reach Three-Year High This week, the average long-term mortgage rate in the United States surged to its highest point in nearly three years. According to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage climbed to 7.28%, an increase from 7.03% just a week ago. This marks the most significant jump we’ve […]
After 11 years, Trump’s immigration pledges have yet to become law.
With House Republicans running short on time before November, it’s time to reflect on Donald Trump’s second governance period and the outcomes on immigration. After a decade of commitments, what do we really have? Irrespective of the upcoming November results, Republicans have utilized much of their governing opportunity. So, when the GOP gains control of […]
Military Leaves Iraq After 12 Years, Trump Criticizes ‘Poor Decision-Making That Led to Our Involvement’ Originally
The United States has officially completed its military withdrawal from Iraq after 12 years, with President Donald Trump criticizing the poor decision-making that led to the initial involvement in the conflict. The withdrawal marks the end of another chapter in U.S. military operations in Iraq, following a previous departure in 2011 at the conclusion of […]
Close to 1,000 children were sexually abused by 270 Catholic priests across three dioceses in Massachusetts over many years, according to a report.
An investigative report released by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell revealed that over 270 Catholic clerics sexually abused nearly 1,000 children across three dioceses over a span of decades. This report is what Campbell described as the first comprehensive public examination of both the abuse incidents and the institutional failures that allowed such behavior […]
Excitement grows as Mike Tomlin gets ready to reveal his Minecraft city that has taken 12 years to build.
The 2026 NFL season marks the first time in decades that Mike Tomlin won’t be found on the sidelines. While the former Steelers coach has transitioned into TV broadcasting, he’s about to gain unexpected popularity in a niche of the internet—a space dedicated to “Minecraft” streaming. That’s right; Tomlin, known for his years at the […]
Hyde Amendment Reaches 50 Years While Democrats Plan to End It
On Wednesday, the federal Hyde Amendment, which bans taxpayer-funded abortions, marked its 50th anniversary. Democrats are eyeing its repeal should they regain power in 2026 and 2028. The Hyde Amendment, introduced by Rep. Henry Hyde (R-IL) and enacted in 1976, emerged from the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that recognized […]
‘We are returning home’: U.S. troops finish leaving Iraq, concluding ten years of fighting ISIS
Major U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq Marks End of Operation Inherent Resolve U.S. officials have announced the completion of the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq, signifying the end of Operation Inherent Resolve. This withdrawal, finalized on Wednesday, represents the conclusion of a mission that has lasted over a decade, aimed at countering ISIS in the […]
17 people face charges for Social Security fraud, including a woman accused of storing her mother’s body in a deep freezer for two years
The National Fraud Enforcement Division of the U.S. Department of Justice has filed charges against 17 individuals linked to various fraud schemes aimed at exploiting benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), including Supplemental Security Income (SSI). On Tuesday, the DOJ disclosed that between August 21 and September 18, it collaborated with U.S. attorneys across […]
US pulls out military forces from Iraq after 12 years of battling ISIS — but not everyone is pleased with this decision
U.S. Troops Withdraw from Iraq After Long Engagement After 12 years of combatting ISIS and a lengthy 23 years since the Iraq War began, U.S. forces have officially exited Iraq. On Wednesday, Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced in a statement that Operation Inherent Resolve has “formally concluded” in Iraq, with troops and equipment having […]