The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during WWII, was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Known as the "Six Triple Eight," they cleared a massive mail backlog in record time, demonstrating exceptional service despite facing discrimination. The medal was...
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer secured federal funding for Selfridge Air National Guard Base expansion after a controversial White House meeting with President Trump. Despite facing criticism for her actions, Whitmer views the expansion, including the addition of 20 F-15EX fighter jets by 2028, as a significant victory for Michigan...
Tens of thousands of Los Angeles County workers, represented by SEIU Local 721, staged a two-day strike due to a contract dispute with the county. The union alleges 44 labor law violations, including retaliation and unfair contracting practices, along with insufficient pay offers. The county cites budgetary constraints,...
President Trump announced a new fighter jet mission for Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan, securing its future and averting potential closure. This decision represents a win for Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, who had been advocating for the base's survival. The aging A-10s will be...
President Trump has removed Doug Emhoff, former Second Gentleman, and other Biden appointees from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. Emhoff condemned the move as politicizing Holocaust remembrance. The White House stated Trump aims to appoint individuals who support Israel. The museum, while expressing gratitude for increased visitation, did...
President Trump's second term has seen him act on his campaign promise of 'retribution' against perceived enemies. He's revoked security clearances of numerous former officials, including those who criticized him, and targeted institutions such as law firms (Perkins Coie, WilmerHale), universities (Harvard), and news organizations (AP, NPR, PBS). ...
President Trump's second term's first 100 days have been marked by aggressive executive actions, including mass deportations, significant cuts to federal workers, and attempts to reshape US trade through tariffs. He's worked with Elon Musk to shrink the government, issuing numerous executive orders impacting various sectors. His actions...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals won the election but fell short of a majority, needing support from another party. His rival, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, lost his seat and his bid for prime minister. Poilievre's Trump-like campaign may have hurt his chances. The election saw record...
Democratic senators launched a marathon floor speech on Tuesday to mark Donald Trump's 100th day in office, criticizing his policies and comparing his governance style to that of a dictator. Republicans, however, praised Trump's actions as fulfilling campaign promises, despite acknowledging some challenges. Democrats highlighted Trump's tariff policy,...
President Trump used the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory White House celebration to criticize Taylor Swift, referencing her presence at the game and her boyfriend's team's loss. Trump, who previously expressed his dislike for Swift on social media, questioned how her attendance at the game worked out, alluding to...
