Robert Johnson, a former corrections officer shot by an inmate, has spent 15 years advocating for the use of cell phone jammers in prisons. Despite resistance from wireless industry groups, the FCC is set to vote on a proposal that could allow state prisons to use jamming technology to combat...
Former President Donald Trump is suggesting a criminal investigation into FBI Director Christopher Wray, based on a false claim that FBI agents infiltrated the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Trump shared this unsubstantiated report on social media, contrasting it with Wray's previous statements. This follows the indictment of former FBI Director...
Democrats believe President Trump may agree to a deal on Obamacare subsidies, even if it means a government shutdown first. Following a White House meeting, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer indicated Trump seemed open to extending key subsidies, expressing concern over potential price hikes for millions. While Democrats felt a...
President Trump's deployment of federal law enforcement and National Guard troops to cities like Chicago, Portland, and Memphis is facing strong opposition from local leaders and residents. Concerns include accusations of discriminatory tactics, "photo opportunities," and the escalation of tensions. Cities are exploring legal challenges and expressing worries about community...
The Trump administration is boosting the U.S. coal industry by opening 13 million acres for mining and investing $625 million to modernize coal plants. This initiative aims to reverse the industry's decline, following executive orders to revive coal as an energy source. Environmental groups strongly criticized these actions, citing pollution...
Justice Department official Todd Blanche, previously Donald Trump's defense attorney, is now defending the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. This contrasts with Blanche's 2023 assertion that prosecutors politically targeted Trump, citing alleged pressure from President Biden and "biased prosecutors." Blanche now argues the Comey case, brought by a...
Former anti-vaccine advocates, influenced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are now reconsidering their stance following outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles and consulting medical professionals. Influencers like Heather Simpson and Lydia Greene, who previously spread misinformation through groups like Children's Health Defense, are now promoting vaccination after realizing the scientific...
Prediction markets indicate a 70% likelihood of a U.S. federal government shutdown on Wednesday, with odds rising after the Labor Department announced the delay of a key jobs report. Escalating disputes in Congress over spending levels and healthcare subsidies are contributing to the dysfunction. President Trump is scheduled to meet...
The U.S. Labor Department is preparing for a potential government shutdown, which would halt the release of crucial economic data. Key reports, including nonfarm payrolls, jobless claims, and the consumer price index, will be suspended if operations cease. This data blackout could impact investors and Federal Reserve policymakers. The Bureau...
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is scheduled to address the deployment of federal agents in Chicago, following an incident where a CBS News reporter was hit by a pepper ball fired by an ICE agent. The reporter stated she was alone and not near any protest when the incident occurred. Broadview...
