A Supreme Court case concerning five children's books featuring LGBTQ characters in a Maryland school district will be heard on Tuesday. Parents, citing religious objections, sought to remove their children from classes using these books, which the school district initially allowed before reversing its policy. The parents argue...
US Ambassador to Italy, Richard Grenell, met with Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin amidst strained US-EU relations and concerns about the Pope's health. Discussions reportedly included the Trump administration's cuts to USAID, immigration policies, and ongoing trade negotiations. The meeting's significance lies in its timing, given the...
Federal judges are considering holding Trump administration officials in contempt of court for defying orders halting deportations. Chief Judge James Boasberg found probable cause for contempt charges, citing defiance even after a Supreme Court ruling. Judge Paula Xinis is also considering similar actions. However, even with convictions,...
Anti-Trump protests are planned nationwide this weekend, focusing on community action and resistance against perceived anti-democratic policies. The 50501 Movement, organizing a "day of action," expects nearly 1000 events, including protests, teach-ins, and mutual aid efforts. The "Tesla Takedown" campaign, protesting Elon Musk's influence, will hold over 100...
Thirty years after the Oklahoma City bombing, the far-right ideology that fueled Timothy McVeigh's act of terror resonates with current American political discourse. McVeigh's anti-government sentiments, targeting what he perceived as a corrupt 'Deep State,' mirror narratives promoted by figures like Donald Trump. The bombing, which killed 168 people,...
Thousands commemorated the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19th, reenacting the start of the American Revolution. The event highlighted the historical significance of the battles, but also sparked reflection on the complexities of the era, including the roles of enslaved people and Indigenous...
The Trump administration is intensifying its portrayal of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador, as a violent gang member. This comes amidst public outcry and criticism of his deportation process. Senator Chris Van Hollen visited Abrego Garcia in El Salvador, prompting the administration...
Gary Shapley's brief tenure as acting IRS commissioner, appointed by President Trump with Elon Musk's support, ended abruptly. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's office opposed the appointment. Michael Faulkender, the deputy secretary, will replace Shapley. Shapley, who played a key role in the Hunter Biden investigation and provided...
Italian interpreter Roberta Maiolini-Rothbacher, who worked during Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's meeting with Donald Trump, apologized for a communication mishap. She stated that President Meloni was correct to interrupt her, prioritizing clear communication with Trump. Maiolini-Rothbacher, a veteran interpreter with extensive high-level experience, hasn't spoken to...
Former President Bill Clinton will return to Oklahoma City on Saturday to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1995 bombing. He will deliver the keynote address at a remembrance ceremony near the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum. The bombing, the deadliest domestic terrorist attack in US history, killed 168...
