UCLA settled a lawsuit for $6 million with three Jewish students and a professor who claimed their civil rights were violated during 2024 pro-Palestinian protests. The protests blocked access to campus for Jewish students. A judge ruled against UCLA, finding they were deliberately indifferent to the hostile environment....
Donald Trump is reportedly considering a full presidential pardon for Sean "Diddy" Combs, who faces sentencing in October for sex trafficking charges. A source close to the administration confirms that a pardon is being "seriously considered," following lobbying efforts from Combs' associates. Combs was found partially guilty in...
Australia will include YouTube in its world-first ban on social media for children under 16, reversing an earlier exemption. The government cited harmful content as the reason, despite YouTube's arguments that it offers benefits. The ban, starting in December, also covers TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Snapchat, with...
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Emil Bove, former lawyer for Donald Trump, to a lifetime judgeship on the US Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. The 50-49 vote saw two Republicans join Democrats in opposition. Bove faced accusations of partisan loyalty, misleading senators, and urging staff to...
Senator Cory Booker publicly criticized fellow Democrats on the Senate floor, blocking bipartisan police funding bills. Booker argued that the Trump administration was withholding funds from Democratic states, accusing his party of complicity. His outburst sparked a heated exchange with Senators Cortez Masto and Klobuchar, highlighting internal Democratic...
Emil Bove, a former Justice Department official and Trump's defense attorney, was narrowly confirmed as a federal appellate judge despite controversy. Whistleblowers accused Bove of pressuring prosecutors to align with Trump's policies, including attempts to dismiss a case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. The Senate approved the...
President Trump opened his new Scottish golf course, boasting about bringing peace to the world. His speech was preceded by an awkward silence as bagpipers, who previously overshadowed a speech with UK Prime Minister Starmer, again delayed his remarks. Trump's visit also served as a brief respite from the...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly considering a run for political office in Tennessee next year, potentially resigning his post. Sources say he's discussed a gubernatorial campaign, but others close to him deny these plans. Hegseth faces potential eligibility issues and competition within the Republican party. The...
Apple's iOS 26 update will filter political text messages to a separate inbox without notifications, potentially costing Republicans over $500 million in lost revenue, according to an internal memo from the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC). The NRSC argues this will severely impact fundraising and voter mobilization efforts, as...
President Trump announced a massive energy deal with the EU, involving $750 billion in energy purchases and $600 billion in EU investment in the US by 2028. However, the EU's commitment is non-binding, raising concerns about implementation. Analysts question the feasibility of the energy purchase targets due to market...
