Martha Stewart replaces Sydney Sweeney in new American Eagle denim campaign
Sweeney’s AE jeans campaign drew backlash after a tagline that many claimed contained racial undertones.
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A German court may have just shattered one of the Biden era's biggest lies
The American people were treated as chumps who could not handle the truth.
Trump approval rating drops to new low: Poll
President Trump's approval rating reached its lowest point 10 months into his second term and the lowest since he left office in 2021, according to a new survey. The Gallup poll, released on Friday, shows Trump's approval rating sitting at 36 percent, with 60 percent
Trump defends trade moves as Supreme Court weighs tariffs: ‘WE HAVE ALL THE CARDS’
President Trump on Saturday pressed the Supreme Court to rule in his favor on tariffs, doubling down on claims that steep import taxes have made the U.S. economy stronger. "Tariffs have made our Country Rich, Strong, Powerful, and Safe," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "They have
Cities should stick to the basics of governing
Worth. FIFA claims the national impact will exceed $17 billion in GDP. While FIFA and host cities often tout massive returns to justify public funding, research consistently questions these optimistic projections — particularly for events like the World Cup.
Trump: Airspace above Venezuela ‘closed in its entirety’ as tensions grow over drug strikes
President Trump on Saturday said the airspace above Venezuela is now completely closed off as tensions escalate between the U.S. and South American country over alleged drug trafficking. "To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE
Retail workers earn less than half of what they need to afford rent
Retail workers earn less than what's needed to afford the typical apartment in major metros across the country.
Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials
Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on Friday. The agency quoted Iranian soccer federation spokesman Amir-Mahdi Alavi as saying that
Gas prices drop below $3 per gallon, lowest since 2021
The national average for regular is down to $2.95 a gallon — the lowest price at the pump since May 2021.
Northwestern agrees to pay $75M to restore funding amid Trump antisemitism probe
Northwestern University on Friday agreed to pay $75 million to the Trump administration to end its investigation into alleged antisemitism on campus and to resume millions of dollars in federal funding that was previously frozen. The university will "adhere to federal
Term limits will not make Congress work better
They are an overbroad intervention with counterproductive consequences.
Walmart recalls 200K camp stoves over burn risk
The camp stoves can explode or catch fire, causing burn injuries.
The Mar-a-Lago Party That Future Historians Will Never Forget
Scantily clad young women dancing in tall revolving martini glasses greeted the guests as they entered Mar-a-Lago. Models dressed as flappers with huge white feathers pretended spontaneous gaiety. On Halloween, nine months, 40 weeks, and three days into Donald Trump’s second
State lawmakers grapple with rise in threats
State lawmakers are increasingly concerned about the level of threats directed at them amid an uptick in political violence around the country. The most recent incidents occurred in Indiana, where a number of Republican legislators who have not thrown their support behind
Mamdani’s win has progressives eyeing New York City House seats
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s win has sparked progressives to target House seats across the city, including some currently held by Democratic heavyweights. New York City Councilmembers Chi Ossé and Alexa Avilés are reportedly weighing bids to oust House Minority
State Department pauses visas for Afghan travelers after National Guard shooting
The State Department has paused visas for Afghan nationals after two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot close to the White House. “The Department of State has IMMEDIATELY paused visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports. The Department is
Hegseth defends strikes after WaPo ‘kill everybody’ story: ‘Fake news’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday defended the U.S. military's recent strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in response to a recent report from The Washington Post. “As usual, the fake news is delivering more fabricated, inflammatory, and derogatory reporting to
'A peacekeeper': Capito honors memory of Sarah Beckstrom after National Guard shooting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) says that U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was a “peacekeeper” who showed courage and honor as she served the nation. Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, died Thursday at the age of 20. She
Trump to pardon former Honduran president sentenced to prison for drug trafficking
President Trump is set to pardon a former Honduran president who had been sentenced to prison for drug trafficking, he announced on social media Friday. “I will be granting a Full and Complete Pardon to Former President Juan Orlando Hernandez who has been, according to many
Holiday flights face disruptions as Airbus issues urgent update to thousands of planes
(KTLA) -- After a recent analysis revealed why one of its planes briefly and unexpectedly lost altitude mid-flight last month, Airbus ordered urgent updates to thousands of its jets on Friday, possibly causing disruptions to the busy holiday travel season. The major aerospace
What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry
By Steve Karnowski and Gene Johnson, The Associated Press The production lines at Indeed Brewing moved quickly, the cans filling not with beer, but with THC-infused seltzer. The product, which features the compound that gets cannabis users high, has been a lifeline at Indeed
Measles cases surge as deaths decline globally: WHO
Measles cases are surging as deaths from the disease go down globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “Modelled estimates show that the annual number of measles cases decreased from approximately 38 million in 2000 to 11 million in 2024, while the number of
Treasury moves to restrict tax credits following shooting
The move to keep many immigrants from accessing certain federal tax credits appears to have already been in the works.
DC MPD working in 'close coordination' with National Guard to ensure safety
Washington, D.C., police said they are working in “close coordination” with the National Guard to ensure safety after two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot on Wednesday close to the White House. “Law enforcement agencies across Washington, DC, including the
Trump says he's canceling all executive orders Biden didn't personally sign
President Trump said Friday that he’s canceling every executive order former President Biden enacted but didn't personally sign. “Any document signed by Sleepy Joe Biden with the Autopen, which was approximately 92% of them, is hereby terminated, and of no further force or
The quiet US pivot to Latin America
The U.S. is deepening trade and investment ties with several Latin American countries, creating a new strategic alliance that reduces dependence on China and reshapes the map of American influence.
Top Zelensky aide resigns amid corruption probe as Ukraine peace talks progress
Andriy Yermak, the chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a lead negotiator in peace talks with the U.S., has resigned, Zelensky said Friday. In his nightly address, the Ukrainian president said he was “grateful” to Yermak “for always representing
A legacy of equality: Revisiting the Highlander Folk School and its role in the American civil rights movement
Although largely forgotten, a little-known Tennessee school once powerfully influenced the U.S. Civil Rights movement and its leaders, while preserving Southern Appalachian culture. Its inspiring impact on the lives of two participants — one Black, one white — have lessons for
The Trump obsession
Trump has great influence over all our lives. And that has led to obsession.
National Guard shooting suspect faces first-degree murder charges
The suspect in Wednesday’s shooting in Washington, D.C., now faces first-degree murder charges, after U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died from her wounds Thursday. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan national accused of shooting Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew
What America needs from President Trump’s successor: Rebuilding trust in government
The next president of the United States will face the difficult task of restoring trust in the American government, which has been eroded by the Trump presidency, and will need to be committed to good government, restoring the rule of law, and reestablishing norms that have
Can you guess Americans' most-used social media site? It's not Facebook, IG or TikTok
You might not even think of it as a social media site.
US boat strikes could kill US citizens — it’s happened before
If Congress does not intervene, it’s only a matter of time before a similar tragedy occurs.