The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) began a three-day hearing investigating the January 29 midair collision between a US Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Reagan National Airport. Cockpit voice recorder transcripts and air traffic control audio reveal communication between the aircraft before the crash....
Senate Majority Leader John Thune rejected President Trump's call to abolish the Senate's "blue slip" tradition, which considers home-state senators' views on judicial nominees. Thune and other Republicans, including Senators Grassley, Barrasso, Kennedy, and Tillis, defended the tradition, arguing it's been used by both parties and ensures nominees are...
West Point rescinded a job offer to Jen Easterly, a former Biden cybersecurity official, after pressure from right-wing activist Laura Loomer. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll cited concerns about hiring practices and ordered a review. This action follows a pattern of Pentagon leadership influencing military academy staffing and curriculum,...
The investigation into the Manhattan shooting by Shane Tamura, who killed four before taking his own life, is underway. Tamura, a former high school football player with a history of mental illness, left a note suggesting he suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and held a grievance against the...
Danville, Virginia city council member Lee Vogler was set on fire Wednesday morning at his workplace by a known assailant, Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes. Hayes, carrying gasoline, attacked Vogler at Showcase Magazine, where Vogler works. Police say the attack stemmed from a personal matter unrelated to Vogler's political...
President Trump signed an executive order eliminating the de minimis exemption for low-value imports to the US, ending a loophole allowing tariff evasion. The White House cites concerns about illicit goods and unfair competition. The exemption applied to parcels under $800, and its removal affects a massive volume...
FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly discovered burn bags containing thousands of classified documents related to the Trump-Russia probe, including an annex to John Durham's report. These documents allegedly reveal a coordinated plan to create false intelligence about Trump-Russia collusion. Former officials, including Trump and Tulsi Gabbard, claim this...
Major tech companies like Amazon, Apple, and Google have pledged to collaborate with the U.S. government on a new digital health ecosystem. This initiative, announced at a White House event, focuses on improving data interoperability and creating user-friendly health apps. The goal is to empower patients with better...
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 series boasts several highly anticipated features. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will reportedly have the largest battery ever in an iPhone, housed in a thicker body. Conversely, the new iPhone 17 Air model prioritizes an ultra-thin design. Most significantly, ProMotion displays with high refresh...
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and seven others are facing federal charges for allegedly running illegal high-stakes poker games at a Los Angeles home he rented. The games, operating from September 2021 to July 2022, involved a 'rake' fee and additional charges for staff, including hired women who provided...
