President Trump urged the FCC to revoke ABC and NBC's licenses, citing biased reporting. FCC Chair Brendan Carr, aligning with Trump, has launched reviews of major networks, including investigations into their diversity initiatives. While Fox, owned by Trump ally Rupert Murdoch, remains untouched, ABC and CBS previously settled...
President Trump met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House. Despite earlier threats on social media, the meeting was cordial. Trump praised Lee and reiterated his positive relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, expressing hope for a future meeting. Lee, in...
President Trump is criticizing the Senate's "blue slip" tradition, which allows senators to veto judicial nominees from their state. This century-old process is preventing Trump from appointing judges and U.S. attorneys, particularly in states with Democratic senators. Trump claims this violates his constitutional right and threatens a lawsuit....
President Trump issued an executive order aiming to punish flag burning, despite a Supreme Court ruling protecting it as free speech. The order doesn't directly criminalize flag burning but seeks prosecution for related offenses like inciting violence or hate crimes, potentially impacting those burning flags in ways that...
Nevada state government websites and offices are temporarily closed due to a network security incident detected Sunday. The FBI is assisting in the investigation, though the nature of the incident remains unclear. While emergency services are unaffected, officials warn against scams exploiting the situation. The state is...
President Trump announced plans to expand his Washington D.C. crime crackdown to other cities like Chicago and Baltimore, sparking criticism. He signed executive orders targeting cashless bail, flag burning, and creating a specialized National Guard unit to enforce federal law. Trump defended his actions, claiming many people desire...
Oklahoma is introducing a new teacher certification test specifically for educators from California and New York. This test, partly created by Prager U, focuses on evaluating whether teachers align with Oklahoma's conservative values. The assessment covers topics like gender, the 2020 election, and COVID-19 origins. Oklahoma's Superintendent,...
President Trump announced a Department of Justice lawsuit against California Governor Newsom over a new congressional map. This follows Trump's praise of a similar Texas map favoring Republicans. Newsom defiantly responded on social media. The California map is seen as a counter to the Texas map, which aims...
Philadelphia's public transit system, SEPTA, implemented drastic service cuts, impacting commuters and students. This 20% reduction, the most significant in US history, is due to rising costs and lagging ridership post-pandemic. Students face longer commutes, and some resorted to Ubers. SEPTA plans further cuts by January, including...
President Trump announced a new National Guard unit to help local police control civil unrest, potentially deploying them nationwide. While suggesting a federal crackdown on crime in Chicago, he stated he wouldn't intervene without a request from the Illinois governor. Chicago's mayor called such a move illegal and...
