YouTube creator Matthew “MatPat” Patrick has officially stepped into the political arena, launching the bipartisan Creator Economy Caucus in the House of Representatives alongside his wife, Stephanie Patrick. The caucus aims to bridge the gap between lawmakers and digital content creators by advocating for policy that reflects the modern realities of online entrepreneurship.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Education, arguing that its Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) grant program is racially discriminatory and violates the U.S. Constitution. The legal challenge, joined by the nonprofit Students for Fair Admissions, was filed in the U.S. District Court for Eastern Tennessee.
The House GOP’s major tax and spending package is under fire after the Senate parliamentarian ruled key provisions violate Senate reconciliation rules, jeopardizing efforts to bypass a Democrat filibuster. In response, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is pushing for a rule vote Wednesday to revise the legislation and keep it on track.
USA Gymnastics is reportedly reevaluating its transgender inclusion policies, just days after Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles faced backlash for attacking women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines. The timing of the review raises questions as the organization reacts to recent federal Title IX changes implemented by President Donald Trump.
In a dramatic reversal from the Biden era, President Donald Trump’s economic policies have redirected job growth toward native-born Americans, halting a trend that saw nearly all new jobs go to foreign-born workers. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that since Trump took office in late January, all net job growth has benefited native-born citizens.
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) carried out 24 coordinated terrorist bombings Tuesday in the southwestern departments of Valle del Cauca and Cauca, killing eight people and injuring at least 78 others. Fourteen victims remain in critical condition.
The United States is evacuating some diplomatic staff from its embassy in Iraq and authorizing the voluntary return of dependents from Bahrain and other Middle Eastern locations amid deteriorating nuclear negotiations with Iran. The move signals growing concern over regional instability and the potential collapse of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The President of the Mexican Senate, Senator Gerardo Fernández Noroña, suggested that the country attempt to take a portion of the United States amid the ongoing Los Angeles riots.
