Social Security, celebrating its 90th anniversary, faces a looming financial shortfall, projected to be unable to pay full benefits by 2034. This comes despite its popularity and vital role for millions of Americans. Recent legislation, including the Social Security Fairness Act and Trump's tax law, have impacted the...
A Pew Research Center survey reveals declining approval ratings for President Trump six months into his second term. His job approval stands at 38%, with disapproval at 60%. Major policies like tariffs (38% approve, 61% disapprove) and the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (32% approve, 46% disapprove) also face...
D.C. officials are conducting a homeless encampment engagement near I-66 in Foggy Bottom following President Trump's executive order targeting homelessness. The city insists it's offering services and shelter, but concerns exist that relocation will disrupt vital support systems. Miriam's Kitchen is actively providing assistance. Montgomery County anticipates...
South Carolina Democratic gubernatorial candidate William "Mullins" McLeod is facing calls to withdraw from the 2026 race following the release of dashcam footage showing his bizarre arrest in May. The video depicts McLeod, in underwear, using racial slurs, claiming to be God and Superman, and threatening political opponents. ...
Ana Navarro, a co-host on "The View," urged singer Gloria Gaynor to decline a Kennedy Center Honor from President Trump. Navarro cited Trump's attacks on women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community, arguing his presence tarnishes the honor's prestige. Trump recently announced the honorees, including Gaynor, and will...
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith issued an executive order allowing officers to report undocumented immigrants encountered during traffic stops to ICE. This reverses previous policy and enables ICE to arrest and deport individuals not detained or charged with crimes. The move follows President Trump's federalization of D.C.'s police and...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's overt Christian conservatism is dividing the US military. Veterans express concern over religiously-themed recruitment ads and social media posts, citing a potential threat to democracy. Hegseth's ties to an extremist pastor and his promotion of a faith-based agenda are criticized for fostering discord and...
Mayors of several major Democratic-run cities, all Black, rejected President Trump's suggestion that federal law enforcement take over their cities, citing decreased crime rates. Trump had implied these cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Baltimore, and Oakland, could be next after his actions in Washington D.C. Mayors...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a second immigration detention facility at the Baker Correctional Institution, capable of holding up to 2,000 detainees. This follows the controversial opening of a facility in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." DeSantis cited high demand and cost-effectiveness, estimating a $6 million build-out. The...
According to the Norwegian business daily Dagens Naeringsliv, President Trump called Norway's finance minister, Jens Stoltenberg, to discuss trade tariffs, but also inquired about the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump has been nominated by several countries for the award. The White House, Norwegian ministry, and Nobel Committee haven't commented....
