A Tajik national residing illegally in Brooklyn, New York, has been arrested on charges of providing support to ISIS, firearms violations, and immigration fraud.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a challenge to Tennessee's 2023 law restricting drag performances in public spaces where minors may be present.
Elon Musk warned Thursday that the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) air traffic control communication system is nearing catastrophic failure, urging the agency to adopt Starlink technology to prevent a crisis. The FAA has confirmed it is currently testing three Starlink terminals as potential replacements.
Linda McMahon, former WWE CEO and President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, has cleared the final procedural hurdle in the Senate. The cloture vote passed 51-47, setting the stage for her final confirmation.
CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings pushed back against Substack author Touré, who falsely suggested that President Donald Trump is attempting to take control of the military in a way that "contravenes" the U.S. Constitution. During a CNN discussion, Touré argued that Trump’s leadership over the military was characteristic of a dictatorship, prompting Jennings to remind him that the U.S. Constitution explicitly names the president as commander-in-chief.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government has announced that this year’s Budapest Pride Parade will no longer be allowed to take place in public spaces, requiring organizers to hold the event in a closed venue. The move aligns with Hungary’s child protection policies, which Orbán has consistently defended despite opposition from the European Union and global activist groups.
The Arizona Senate approved Senate Bill 1309 on Wednesday, a measure designed to ensure a stable power grid and prevent blackouts like those seen in California. The bill, introduced by State Sen. Frank Carroll, R-Rio Vista, passed with a 17-12 vote, with one senator abstaining.
South Carolina is set to become the first state in 15 years to carry out an execution by firing squad. The execution of 67-year-old Brad Sigmon is scheduled for March 7, marking only the third time in nearly five decades that this method has been used in the United States.
The U.S. Department of Education unveiled the “End DEI” portal on Thursday, allowing parents, students, and teachers to report instances of sex and race-based discrimination in public K-12 schools. The initiative aligns with President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in federally funded institutions.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday commended U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for his “healthy thoughts” on addressing Russia’s frozen assets. Lavrov referred to Rubio’s recent comments suggesting that discussions about releasing Russian funds should be part of broader postwar negotiations.
