Republicans on Capitol Hill are calling for more immigration restrictions after two National Guard members were reportedly shot on Wednesday by an Afghan national in the nation's capital — not far from the White House. The CIA said the suspect, 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal,
The Chilean national accused of stealing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse earlier this year pleaded guilty last week to charges of wire fraud, aiding and abetting and first-degree theft, and he may now be subject to deportation. The suspect,
Today, industrial logic has not only mechanized bread, but also the bonds that once gathered around it.
Vice President Vance on Wednesday invoked President Trump's "America First" policy, joking that because Thanksgiving is a U.S. holiday, the meat of choice is also "uniquely" American: Turkey. "Think about turkey. Who really likes ... be honest with yourself, who really likes
Nearly half of surveyed Americans say they are worried that the U.S. could enter a nuclear war within the next 10 years, according a new survey. The YouGov poll, released Wednesday, found that 46 percent of surveyed Americans believe a nuclear war involving the U.S. is on the
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the Trump administration's proposed peace plan to bring an end to the war in Ukraine could be the "basis" for a future deal — signaling openness to negotiate. Putin added that while there are things that need to be discussed
Thanksgiving has become a political mess, but it is still a time to give thanks for the fact that we are able to survive in tough times and for those who will help us get through those tough times.
Ann Evans departed for an organized island tour of Port St. Maarten but didn't return to the bus or ship.
President Trump on Wednesday called a New York Times reporter "ugly, both inside and out" after the outlet posted a story about his health, age and "signs of fatigue." In a post on Truth Social, the president claimed that the effort he puts into his policies "requires a lot of
The Trump administration’s data center push is spurring concerns about energy prices and environmental impacts. The administration has embraced data centers, which house the computers and infrastructure used by tech companies, including for artificial intelligence, as well as
When families kindle curiosity and embrace civic habits in the home, they do more than honor the past.
The 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is underway in New York City as Americans prepare for a busy holiday season. Last year's parade was partially interrupted by pro-Palestinian protestors demonstrating against the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. This year? Consumer boycotts are
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday said she will seek the death penalty against the man accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C., a day earlier. "Just pray, everyone pray today for these two soldiers, these two Guardsman and woman,"
The boycott, known as “We Ain’t Buying It,” is asking consumers to hit pause on buying from major corporations.
The immigration court is in the midst of a backlog crisis.
Jamie Lee Curtis, who hasn’t shied away from sharing her political views, called out the president for his "vile" behavior.
It was originally known as the Macy's Christmas Parade as an effort to give holiday sales a boost for the new Macy's store, according to the Library of Congress. On Nov. 27, 1924, the tradition began and has only gotten bigger every year since.
According to the Calorie Control Council, many Americans eat around 3,150 calories at a feast.
The man suspected of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday drove across the country from his home in Washington state with plans to carry out the attack, officials said at a press conference Thursday morning. Earlier in the morning,
It’s important to revisit the impact of the gutting of U.S. foreign assistance and the related impacts on global hunger.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Wednesday called on the government to ban and deport "Islam" immigrants from the United States after an Afghan national allegedly shot two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C. "The Afghan terrorist who shot 2 National Guard
Each system saw her as a crisis to manage, not a child to stabilize.
The Trump administration on Wednesday said it was placing an indefinite pause on immigration from Afghanistan in response to the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington D.C. The suspected shooter, an Afghan national, immigrated to the U.S. in 2021, according to the
The geopolitical environment that once helped manage nuclear risks has eroded.
Americans are heading home for the holidays with the intent to convince others of their views, but in order to save democracy, they must instead focus on learning from each other and trusting one another.
The leaked peace plan has Team Trump struggling to get its story straight.
Twenty-four million Americans are facing spiking health insurance prices because of expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies that Republicans have so far refused to extend. Lawmakers are divided on the way ahead, with the deadline to sign up for 2026 coverage on
The internet is going gaga for gay sheep of late. Or, more precisely, the wool from gay sheep. On November 13, the LGBTQ dating and sex app Grindr put on “ I Wool Survive ,” a runway fashion show in New York City that leaned all the way in. There was a swimmer wearing
Sharp swings in financial markets have left investors reeling in recent weeks, as questions about a potential artificial intelligence (AI) bubble collide with uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. The AI trade has been booming for nearly
A Democratic political consultant on Tuesday said he will not pay a court-ordered $22,500 to three voters after he admitted to using artificial intelligence (AI)-generated robocalls replicating former President Biden's voice during the 2024 primaries. Steve Kramer told The
President Trump said Wednesday his administration would review the cases of individuals from Afghanistan who entered the United States during the Biden administration. Trump's announcement came hours after two National Guard troops were shot in Washington, D.C. Trump said the
Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House in what officials called a "targeted attack" on Wednesday, with the suspect, an Afghan national, taken into custody. Both West Virginia Guardsmen are hospitalized in critical condition, FBI Director Kash
The administration is facing resistance from GOP leadership of the Senate Commerce Committee.
A federal judge in Colorado ruled on Tuesday that immigration officers, without a warrant but with probable cause, can arrest people whom they deem likely to flee from custody. The ruling comes as a result of a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of
A panel of federal judges in North Carolina said Wednesday they will allow the state to use its redrawn congressional map, which could allow for one more Republican seat in the House of Representatives. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
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The Trump administration on Wednesday cemented its delay of Biden-era regulations on planet-warming methane coming from the oil and gas industry. Earlier this year, the administration issued an “interim final rule” that pushed back compliance deadlines for the Biden-era climate
The administration’s attacks have elevated the six moderate lawmakers who cut an anti-Trump video urging troops to disobey illegal orders.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she spoke to President Trump on Tuesday amid an ongoing dispute between her country and China. In remarks to reporters at her office in Tokyo, the prime minister said Trump called her and expressed his friendship to her after speaking
President Trump is standing behind his most trusted negotiator, Steve Witkoff, following the leak of a phone call with a senior Russian official, which Ukraine’s backers have criticized for what they see as the special envoy’s attempts to sabotage American support for Kyiv and
Two former congressmen announced Tuesday they are launching a pair of super PACs to back candidates who support AI safeguards as a counterweight to industry-backed groups. Former Reps. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) and Brad Carson (D-Okla.) plan to create separate Republican and
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday requested permission to release records and notes from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from the federal judge overseeing Ghislaine Maxwell's case. The letter asked U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer to lift the protective
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that 500 more National Guard troops will be deployed to Washington, D.C., after two National Guard members were shot blocks from the White House on Wednesday. “That's why President Trump has asked me, and I will ask the secretary of the Army
The bill mandating the Department of Justice to release the Jeffrey Epstein files has been signed into law, but certain parts may still never be seen by the public. That’s at least in part because the DOJ has been paying FBI agents nearly $1 million in overtime to work on the
Two National Guard members were shot just blocks away from the White House Wednesday, and although the identity and motive of the assailant is still unknown, MAGA Republicans are already blaming Democrats for the shooting. Right-wing commentators rushed to their social media
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) said that he saw concept art of the upcoming UFC fight at the White House during his meeting with President Trump last week. Mamdani told podcaster Adam Friedland on Tuesday's episode of "The Adam Friedland Show" that as he sat down