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...
Over 180 current and former FEMA employees sent a letter to Congress warning about devastating budget cuts that could cripple the agency's ability to respond to disasters. They cite the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, highlighting parallels between then and now. The letter criticizes leadership changes, staff reductions,...
The nearly complete Revolution Wind farm, set to power 350,000 homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut, has been abruptly halted by the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The bureau cited national security concerns and potential interference with other uses of the area. The project, already possessing necessary...
Donald Trump's second term has seen him increasingly act like an authoritarian leader. He's disregarded Congress and the Constitution, issuing unconstitutional executive orders. He even suggested Americans might prefer a dictatorship, though he denies wanting one himself. This follows his past praise for dictators and aligns with comments...
