Megyn Kelly defends Jimmy Kimmel after Trump calls for his firing
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly criticized President Trump’s demand that ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel over jokes about Melania, calling the request “very inappropriate” and an overreach of presidential authority. The incid...
USDA proposal to speed up slaughter lines could increase animal deaths
The Department of Agriculture has suggested raising line speeds in slaughterhouses to lower food costs, a move critics say would lead to more animals being killed under potentially inhumane conditions. The proposal has s...
Trump says White House considering rescue deal for Spirit Airlines
President Donald Trump announced at the White House that his administration is evaluating a possible deal to bail out Spirit Airlines, after earlier reports suggested talks had stalled. He said the government would inter...
Video shows suspect fleeing White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting scene
Federal prosecutors released surveillance footage showing the armed suspect running through security after attempting to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and target President Trump. PBS NewsHour h...
USS Higgins loses power and propulsion after electrical malfunction in Indo-Pacific
The U.S. Navy confirmed that the destroyer USS Higgins suffered an electrical malfunction that caused a loss of power and propulsion while operating in the U.S. Indo‑Pacific Command area. A fire broke out aboard the ship...
Republicans urge capital‑gains tax indexation in budget reconciliation bill
House Republicans are pushing a budget reconciliation package that would index capital‑gains taxes to inflation, arguing it would protect small businesses and ordinary Americans while boosting the economy. The proposal i...
Trump signs executive order expanding retirement options with upcoming TrumpIRA.gov
President Trump issued an executive order that broadens retirement benefits for workers without employer‑provided plans, authorizing the launch of TrumpIRA.gov on Jan. 1, 2027. Eligible employees will be able to enroll i...
Hegseth hearing sparks debate over congressional war‑making authority
A congressional hearing featuring Defense Secretary Lloyd Hegseth ignited a partisan clash over who holds the power to wage war, with officials saying Iran talks are progressing privately while public discussions remain ...
Multi‑state lawsuit threatens disability‑rights protections, Trump comments add fuel
Advocacy groups warn that a newly filed multi‑state lawsuit could undermine core disability‑rights statutes, and President Trump's recent remarks have been criticized for exacerbating concerns. The case could set precede...
FDA appoints Katherine Szarama as acting director of vaccines and biologics unit
The Food and Drug Administration announced that Katherine Szarama will serve as acting director of its vaccines and biologics division, replacing Vinay Prasad. The appointment was confirmed by a HHS official....
Trump announces 25% tariffs on EU cars and trucks, citing trade deal violations
President Trump used his Truth Social platform to state that, beginning next week, the United States will raise tariffs on automobiles and trucks imported from the European Union to 25 percent, accusing the bloc of faili...
Secret Service says WHCA dinner shooting victim not hit by friendly fire
Secret Service Director Sean Curran told NewsNation that the agent injured during the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was shot at point‑blank range by an assailant, not by friendly fire. Th...
Ex‑Congressman David Rivera convicted of secret Venezuelan lobbying scheme
A jury found former congressman David Rivera and an associate guilty of failing to register as foreign agents, money‑laundering conspiracy, and other charges linked to lobbying for Nicolás Maduro’s government. PBS NewsHo...
President Trump threatens 25% tariff on EU automobiles for alleged trade breach
Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on European Union‑made vehicles, accusing the bloc of not complying with a 2025 trade agreement. The proposed duties would take effect next week unless the EU resolves the dispute. EU ...
Progressives cautioned not to take Cuban statements at face value
An editorial argues that progressive commentators should remain skeptical of information presented by the Cuban government, noting the regime’s history of managing foreign perceptions....
May Day protests worldwide cite rising costs linked to Iran war
On May 1, activists in multiple countries gathered for May Day rallies demanding peace, higher wages, and better working conditions, noting that the ongoing Iran‑U.S. war has driven up energy prices and eroded purchasing...
Home Distilling Laws Face Criticism Over Government Overreach
The Hill reports that federal prohibitions on home distilling are being challenged as un‑American in both spirit and letter. Critics argue the regulations are overly broad and stifle personal liberties. The article calls...
Former Chick‑fil‑A Employee Charged in $80,000 Fake Mac‑and‑Cheese Refund Scheme
Investigators allege a former employee created approximately 800 fraudulent orders for mac‑and‑cheese, then processed refunds to himself, totaling about $80,000. The Hill details the scheme and the charges filed against ...
CDC Warns of Surge in Syphilis Cases, Congenital Infections Jump 700%
The Hill reports that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says congenital syphilis cases have risen 700% compared with a decade ago, indicating a sharp resurgence of the disease nationwide. Health officials ha...
Analyst Links Extreme Political Rhetoric to Attempted Assassination of Trump
The Hill profiles Caltech graduate Cole Allen, who is accused of trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump, and suggests that heated political discourse lowered his psychological barriers to violence. The artic...