Texas Governor Greg Abbott offered condolences following deadly flash floods in the Hill Country, but hasn't committed to addressing contributing factors. A bill to improve emergency alerts, including outdoor sirens, failed in the state senate due to cost concerns. This inaction mirrors past responses to severe weather events like...
Emmanuel Macron urged the EU to firmly defend its interests against Donald Trump's threatened 30% tariffs on EU imports. While some European leaders advocated for calm negotiations, Macron called for preparing countermeasures. The threat is viewed as a negotiating tactic, but concerns remain about escalating trade tensions amidst...
President Trump voiced support for Attorney General Pam Bondi amid a dispute with FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino over the handling of Jeffrey Epstein files. The DOJ declined to release further files, prompting Bongino's frustration and potential resignation. Trump defended Bondi's performance, urging party unity and criticizing the...
President and First Lady Trump visited flood-ravaged Kerr County, Texas, surveying the damage and meeting with community members and first responders. The President praised the community's resilience and the first responders' efforts, highlighting the administration's deployment of over 400 responders and assistance in over 1500 rescues. He expressed...
Texas is contradicting its earlier claim of needing redistricting due to Department of Justice (DOJ) concerns. In a new court filing, Texas argues the DOJ's concerns about potentially unconstitutional racial gerrymandering in four majority-minority districts are unfounded. This follows Governor Abbott's announcement of a special session for redistricting,...
A new tax law allows a deduction of up to \$10,000 annually on interest paid for new, US-assembled vehicles from 2025-2028. This applies to personal use only, excluding fleets or commercial vehicles. Income limitations exist, phasing out for individuals earning between \$100,000 and \$150,000, or joint filers between...
Riley Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer and Outkick host, criticized a Wisconsin budget bill's proposed change of "mother" to "inseminated person," calling it dehumanizing and evidence of a cultural war on women and motherhood. Gaines, who is pregnant, shared her pro-life stance, emphasizing the emotional impact of her pregnancy....
Utah doctor Michael Kirk Moore Jr., accused of falsifying COVID-19 vaccination certificates and destroying vaccines, had his case dropped by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Bondi stated Moore didn't deserve prison time for giving patients a choice regarding vaccination. The decision follows support from figures like Robert F....
A federal judge temporarily blocked federal agents from using racial profiling in immigration arrests in Southern California, following a lawsuit by immigrant rights groups. The judge, citing evidence of racial profiling targeting Latinos at workplaces like Home Depots and car washes, ruled that agents' actions violated the Fourth Amendment....
Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly fired at least 20 officials with ties to Jack Smith's investigations into Donald Trump. Sources say the dismissals, including prosecutors and support staff, have shaken the Department of Justice's workforce. Some fired staff had minimal involvement in the investigations. A DOJ spokesperson hasn't...
