Ed Martin Jr.'s nomination as U.S. Attorney for Washington D.C. is facing strong opposition. A conservative activist with limited legal experience, Martin defended January 6th Capitol rioters and fired prosecutors investigating them. Democrats are blocking his confirmation, citing concerns about his impartiality and qualifications. Republicans, while initially...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the finalized $254 billion state budget, emphasizing its benefits for families and criminal justice reforms. Following its one-month delay, Hochul visited a preschool to highlight family support provisions within the budget and the Albany County DA's office to showcase changes to discovery laws...
The CIA is recruiting Chinese officials and workers as spies, using newly released videos on YouTube. The videos appeal to anxieties about corruption, purges, and unfulfilled promises within the Chinese Communist Party. The campaign aims to rebuild the CIA's espionage network in China, which was significantly damaged before...
Former President Trump proposed renaming Veterans Day to "Victory Day for World War I" and establishing May 8th as "Victory Day for World War II." He suggested this on Truth Social, emphasizing US military dominance. His proposal ignores the historical context of Veterans Day, which honors all US...
President Trump announced on Truth Social that he is revoking Harvard University's tax-exempt status, stating, "It's what they deserve." This decision follows Harvard's refusal to comply with administration demands regarding antisemitism and DEI initiatives, and a prior federal funding freeze of over $2.2 billion. Harvard's president has countered that...
Harvard University has assembled a team of prominent conservative lawyers to defend itself against a lawsuit from the Trump administration. This high-profile legal team, including a former Texas solicitor general and former clerks to Justice Clarence Thomas, contrasts with Harvard's previous approach. The university is facing demands to...
The U.S. Army is planning a massive military parade in Washington D.C. on June 14th, coinciding with President Trump's birthday. The plans, obtained by the Associated Press, detail over 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, and potentially thousands of civilians. The parade, which would cost tens of millions...
The Independent, a US news outlet, highlights its commitment to on-the-ground reporting covering diverse issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. They emphasize fact-based journalism, unbiased coverage, and accessibility without paywalls, relying on donations to fund their work and ensure reporters can speak to all sides of...
Senator Vance lauded Donald Trump's potential role in brokering a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, following a U.S.-Ukraine resource-sharing agreement. Secretary Rubio indicated that a swift breakthrough is needed to maintain Trump's engagement in peace efforts. Despite a recent Russian ceasefire announcement, fighting continues intensely, with recent drone strikes causing...
Former President Trump proposed renaming Veterans Day to "Victory Day for World War I" and V-E Day to "Victory Day for World War II", suggesting a greater focus on US military achievements. The announcement, made on Truth Social, lacked an executive order, and Trump didn't specify if he intended...
