Veteran ABC News correspondent Terry Moran's contract was not renewed after he posted a critical message on X calling Donald Trump and Stephen Miller "world-class haters." ABC News cited a violation of their objectivity policies as the reason for not renewing his contract, which was set to expire Friday....
Los Angeles protests against increased immigration raids have been accompanied by a surge of misinformation on social media. False claims about widespread violence and the involvement of outside agitators, amplified by figures like Donald Trump and conservative media, have overshadowed accurate reporting. Misleading videos and images, including a...
Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, expressed concern over President Trump's deployment of the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles without Governor Newsom's consent, fearing it's an attempt to use the military as a personal police force to quell anti-immigration protests. Smith argues...
Republican Senator Thom Tillis anticipates a delay in implementing the Section 899 'revenge tax' from President Trump's bill. Facing opposition from Wall Street and businesses, the tax, slated for January 1st, 2024, requires further deliberation. Senator Tillis, a key negotiator, believes more time is needed before the provision...
Washington D.C. will implement significant road closures and parking restrictions from Thursday, June 12th to Monday, June 16th, to accommodate the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday parade along Constitution Avenue NW. Numerous streets and highways, including parts of I-395 and the George Washington Memorial Parkway, will be affected. Authorities...
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced a comprehensive security plan to protect undocumented students and families attending graduations. Over 100 graduations are protected, with school police establishing perimeters to deter immigration enforcement. Measures include expedited parent entry, extended on-site parent presence, monitored bus routes,...
NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya faced sharp criticism from senators on Tuesday over the Trump administration's plan to restructure the agency and significantly cut its budget. Senators from both parties condemned proposed cuts, including a nearly 40% reduction to the National Institute of Aging and overall 40% cuts to...
Twenty-four universities, including five Ivy League schools, and over 12,000 Harvard alumni filed amicus briefs supporting Harvard in its lawsuit against the Trump administration. The administration threatened to cut billions in funding, citing concerns about antisemitism. The universities argue the funding freeze would harm scientific research and innovation,...
At the BET Awards, Doechii, the winner of Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, used her acceptance speech to address the ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles. She criticized the deployment of military forces against protestors, highlighting the human cost and calling for unity against hate. Doechii's powerful message resonated...
The European Union proposed a new sanctions package targeting Russia's energy and banking sectors. The measures aim to halt transactions with Nord Stream pipelines, lower the price cap on Russian gas, and blacklist ships used in covert oil transport. These proposals, requiring approval from member states, seek to...
