President Trump's push to rescind $9.4 billion in approved spending has sparked a congressional battle. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer threatens to block government funding if Republicans proceed with the cuts, which target foreign aid and public broadcasting. Republicans can pass the rescissions package with a simple majority,...
Spokane, Washington, faced a deadly 2021 heatwave resulting in 19 deaths. A $19.9 million EPA grant to help the city adapt to climate change, including installing resilience hubs and energy-efficient cooling systems, was rescinded by the Trump administration. This left Spokane, a city with low median income and...
A Wisconsin Elections Commission investigation revealed that Madison's former City Clerk, Maribeth Witzel-Behl, unlawfully failed to ensure nearly 200 absentee ballots were counted in the 2024 presidential election. The six-month probe, the first of its kind for the WEC, found Witzel-Behl neglected to act after discovering the uncounted ballots,...
US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins proposed automation and Medicaid recipient workforce as replacements for migrant farm workers facing deportation under the Trump administration. Rollins cited 34 million able-bodied Medicaid recipients as potential farmworkers, despite widespread expert concerns that neither automation nor welfare reforms can realistically replace the significant immigrant...
Following a recent war between Iran and Israel, speculation surrounds the succession of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is 86. Experts debate potential successors, ranging from hardliners like his son Mojtaba to former presidents. The selection process, overseen by the Assembly of Experts, is anticipated to...
Former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey are under criminal investigation by the Justice Department, according to a Fox News report. The Justice Department spokesperson confirmed the investigations but declined further comment. The investigations follow criticism of the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case...
Ukrainian President Zelensky met with Pope Leo at Castel Gandolfo, discussing the ongoing conflict and the need for peace. The Pope reiterated his offer to host Russian and Ukrainian representatives for negotiations at the Vatican. Zelensky's visit precedes the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, focusing on Ukraine's reconstruction...
European Parliament to hold a confidence vote on Ursula von der Leyen, spurred by accusations of undisclosed communications with Pfizer's CEO during the pandemic. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán framed the vote as a crucial moment for Europe, highlighting concerns about von der Leyen's competence and the EU's future....
A new tax law included in President Trump's spending bill has sparked outrage among professional gamblers and some members of Congress. The law reduces the deductible gambling losses from 100% to 90%, potentially leading to taxes on "phantom" winnings. This impacts professional gamblers who often have high-volume, low-margin...
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's family was rescued from unprecedented Texas floodwaters that killed over 100. His family, visiting a property near the Guadalupe River, was stranded but ultimately safe. They declined an offered airlift once the immediate danger passed. Youngkin expressed gratitude for the rescue efforts and...
