Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was abruptly fired from her position as a U.S. attorney. In a memo to colleagues, she urged them to resist fear of retribution and continue fighting abuses of power, emphasizing the importance of impartiality and integrity in their work. ...
House Republicans face delays in voting on a $9 billion spending cut package due to Democratic efforts to force the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. Democrats, citing Republican stalling tactics, are pushing for transparency surrounding the Epstein case, leveraging the controversy to hinder the vote. The rescissions package,...
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's public display of affection with his chief HR officer, Kristin Cabot, at a Coldplay concert went viral. Footage shows them embracing on the jumbotron, prompting former employees to reveal Byron's allegedly 'toxic' management style. The incident follows Byron's recent appointment as CEO and a...
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will personally approve all solar and wind projects on federal lands and waters, implementing an "elevated review" process. This move, aimed at ending what the Interior Department calls preferential treatment for renewables, is criticized by clean energy advocates as adding bureaucracy and hindering projects needing...
Immigration enforcement agents in the US are increasingly wearing masks during operations, sparking controversy. The Trump administration defends the practice, citing safety concerns for agents facing harassment. Critics argue the masked agents generate fear and hinder accountability. The practice is unprecedented in US policing history and draws comparisons...
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is supporting the state agency's decision to withhold body camera footage from the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples. The shooting occurred on June 23rd, with police claiming Peoples reached for a weapon. However, Peoples' family disputes this, citing an independent autopsy showing...
Matt Fitzpatrick, after a period of poor form marked by a coaching and caddie change, is currently co-leading the Open Championship. His struggles, which reached a nadir 122 days prior, stemmed from a slump in his iron game. A new coach, Mark Blackburn, has helped Fitzpatrick regain his...
Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is returning to the Portland Trail Blazers after a brief stint with the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract, including a player option and no-trade clause. The move reunites Lillard with the franchise where he spent his first 11...
Facing budget cuts, the Metropolitan Police plans to close half of its 37 front desks, leaving only 19 open. This breaks a pledge for 24/7 counters in each London borough. While the Met claims the majority of crime reports are made via other methods, the move reduces access...
Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was fired from her position as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan. In a note to colleagues, she condemned the firing as an abuse of power and warned against succumbing to fear. Comey, a veteran prosecutor who worked on high-profile cases...
