Israeli Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, faced a hearing after his PragerU interview. Leiter criticized Israel's legal system, the opposition, and left-wing voters, using strong language. He defended Prime Minister Netanyahu against corruption charges, calling them baseless. He also expressed optimism about potential Abraham Accords expansions to...
Five years after George Floyd's murder sparked widespread protests, the impact of the 2020 movement is assessed. While some point to unmet goals like reduced police budgets, the article argues significant progress was made. Millions participated in demonstrations, shifting public opinion and leading to police budget cuts and...
A Republican budget bill proposes a ten-year moratorium on state-level AI regulation in the US. Supporters argue this will boost American AI dominance by preventing a patchwork of state laws, while opponents fear it will leave consumers vulnerable to harmful AI applications like discriminatory tools and deepfakes without federal...
The Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, dropped several consent decrees aimed at reforming police departments following civil rights violations. These agreements, reached after incidents like the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, sought to improve use-of-force policies and accountability. The decision has sparked controversy, with...
A conservative network, the Ben Franklin Fellowship (BFF), is significantly influencing personnel appointments within the US State Department under President Trump's second term. The BFF, supporting Trump's "America First" agenda, has placed numerous fellows in senior roles, replacing experienced diplomats with those aligning with Trump's policies. This has raised...
A new book, "Original Sin," by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, details Joe Biden's decline and the alleged cover-up by his aides, culminating in his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race after a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump. The authors interviewed nearly 200 sources, revealing concerns about Biden's...
Amidst Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, a new drone brigade, Kaskad, is attracting recruits seeking to avoid frontline combat. Based in occupied Ukrainian territory, Kaskad offers short-term service and is viewed by some as a career-enhancing opportunity, particularly for those with political aspirations. While hundreds of thousands of...
President Trump halted the $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act, a program aiming to bridge the digital divide. Trump, citing the program as "racist and illegal," stopped funding despite bipartisan support. The Act provided internet access, computers, and digital literacy training to underserved communities, including rural areas and older...
Donald Trump's cryptocurrency ventures, including his memecoin $Trump and World Liberty Financial (WLF), have raised ethical and legal concerns. Critics point to Trump's efforts to ease cryptocurrency oversight while personally profiting from his ventures, including a $148 million dinner for $Trump buyers and WLF's involvement in a $2 billion...
Five years after George Floyd's murder, the impact of his death continues to resonate. A NPR team revisited Minneapolis, speaking with residents, officials, and legal representatives involved in the aftermath. While significant changes like policy reforms and legal settlements followed the widespread protests, questions remain about lasting systemic change...
