President Trump stated at a memorial service that he hates his opponents, a sentiment his press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, defended as Trump being 'authentically himself'. Trump's remarks contrasted with the widow of the deceased conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who emphasized forgiveness. Leavitt cited the widow's presence with Trump as...
Former CDC leaders warn of a weakened US health system unprepared for future outbreaks due to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial policies. Kennedy's replacement of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee with vaccine skeptics and inexperienced advisors has resulted in staff cuts and a lack of preparedness. This, coupled...
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt vehemently defended border czar Tom Homan after reports surfaced of him accepting $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents. Leavitt insisted Homan did nothing wrong and that the investigation, deemed baseless by Trump appointees, was politically motivated. Homan himself denied any wrongdoing, while Democrats...
A man, Jacob Samuel Winkler, was arrested for shining a laser pointer at Marine One as it departed the White House with President Trump aboard. The incident occurred Saturday evening near the Ellipse. A Secret Service officer reported being briefly disoriented by the laser before Winkler aimed it...
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate $500 million in UCLA medical research grants, halting a funding crisis. The ruling, part of a class-action lawsuit, stems from the administration's suspension of grants, deemed a violation of the Administrative Procedure Act due to unspecific termination letters. The...
New H-1B visa changes causing confusion in Silicon Valley, but Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman express optimism. The $100,000 fee addition, part of a recent executive order, is viewed by some as a way to attract highly skilled workers. Huang emphasized immigration's importance to...
South Korean authorities arrested Han Hak-ja, leader of the Unification Church, on charges of bribery. Prosecutors allege Han bribed former first lady Kim Keon Hee with luxury goods and conservative lawmaker Kweon Seong-dong with cash for political favors. Han denies the accusations, claiming ignorance of politics. The church...
President Trump issued an executive order labeling Antifa a domestic terrorist organization following the killing of Charlie Kirk. The order cites Antifa's purported goal of overthrowing the government. However, experts question the legality of this designation, citing the lack of a legal framework for such actions concerning domestic...
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris will miss the remainder of the 2025 season with a torn Achilles tendon, confirmed by head coach Jim Harbaugh. The injury, suffered during Sunday's game against Denver, ends a season where Harris had only 15 carries for 61 yards. This is...
Lindsey Halligan, a White House aide with no prosecutorial experience, was sworn in as interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Her appointment, following the removal of her predecessor who refused to indict James Comey and Letitia James at Trump's behest, sparked concern among prosecutors about political...
