Politics

The Washington Parents Network (WPN) called for a national investigation on Friday into the Seattle Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Education. WPN alleges that the Seattle OCR is failing to respond appropriately to a Title IX complaint filed on Feb. 28 regarding violations of girls' rights in athletics.

Hilaria Baldwin took another public jab at her husband, Alec Baldwin, in an Instagram video posted Wednesday, just days after a similar red carpet incident. The video featured the couple reenacting their recent viral exchange, with exaggerated gestures and mouthing along to the original audio while cuddling in bed.

Former Democrat megadonor John Morgan warned that Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Fighting Oligarchy” tour could backfire by energizing President Donald Trump’s supporters. Speaking to NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo on Thursday, Morgan argued that Democrats should refrain from openly opposing the Trump administration, as it only strengthens his base.

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will assume control over key programs previously managed by the Department of Education. The decision follows an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the department and returning education authority to states and local communities.

Protests intensified across Turkey on Friday following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, with demonstrators clashing with police in major cities, including Izmir, Istanbul, and Ankara. Thousands took to the streets despite bans on public demonstrations, highlighting growing unrest over what many see as politically motivated charges against the opposition leader.

The Charleston County Council in South Carolina has reversed its decision to require local board members to swear an oath to the U.S. Constitution, opting instead to defer implementation until further guidance from the General Assembly. The move comes after a series of votes and growing resistance from members of the Charleston County Public Library’s Board of Trustees.

President Donald Trump announced his willingness to personally compensate astronauts stranded in space after learning they received minimal pay for their extended mission. During a Friday press conference in the Oval Office, Fox News’s Peter Doocy highlighted that the astronauts only received an additional $1,430 for nine extra months in space, equating to just $5 per day.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched an investigation into firms linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

The Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a court filing that it will take the place of President Donald Trump in January 6 lawsuits.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to withdraw its approval of the COVID-19 vaccine, arguing that the inoculations cause "permanent harm and death."