Politics

A new bill in Scotland has sparked debate over religious freedom and free speech after concerns arose that it could criminalize praying inside one's home if visible from an abortion clinic. The "Safe Access Zones" bill, introduced by Scottish Green Party Member of Parliament (MSP) Gillian Mackay, seeks to establish 200-meter buffer zones around abortion facilities, preventing protests and any activities perceived as attempting to influence individuals seeking services.

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted swift economic relief efforts, but recent reports reveal these programs were plagued by significant fraud and mismanagement. A comprehensive investigation by the U.S. House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic highlights the extent of waste and abuse in initiatives like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and expanded unemployment insurance.

The Trump administration's Department of Education is actively investigating civil rights violations that were allegedly neglected during President Biden's tenure. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched probes into issues such as antisemitism on college campuses, the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports, and the conversion of gender-specific restrooms to all-gender facilities.

President Donald Trump has announced an aggressive immigration policy, pledging to execute the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. This initiative is paired with the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which will be led by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to streamline federal operations and eliminate waste.

In a deeply emotional ceremony on February 26, 2025, Yarden Bibas delivered a heartfelt eulogy for his wife, Shiri, and their two young sons, Ariel and Kfir. The family had been abducted by Hamas terrorists during the October 7, 2023, attack on their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz and were tragically killed while in captivity. Their bodies were returned to Israel as part of a ceasefire agreement, bringing an end to months of agony for their loved ones.

The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case brought by an Ohio woman who claims she was discriminated against at work because she is straight. Marlean Ames filed the suit against the Ohio Department of Youth Services under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits sex discrimination in the workplace. Ames alleges that a lesbian woman received a promotion she was also seeking and that she was later demoted, with her former position given to a gay man.

A transgender Texas man has been arrested on terrorism charges for allegedly planning a mass attack against law enforcement, according to the FBI. Seth "Andrea" Gregori, 22, was taken into custody on February 24 and booked into the Nueces County Jail without bail. FBI Houston stated that Gregori intended to carry out a massacre similar to the 2016 Dallas ambush, where a sniper killed five police officers and injured several others.

An increasing number of young adults are reporting long-term sexual dysfunction after taking antidepressants, raising concerns about the widespread prescription of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Some individuals claim these medications have permanently altered their ability to experience pleasure, even after discontinuing use.

Republican strategist Scott Jennings pushed back against a CNN panel criticizing the Trump administration’s changes to the White House press pool selection process. During “CNN NewsNight,” host Abby Phillip and former Democratic National Committee Communications Director Xochitl Hinojosa likened the change to “the early days of Putin’s reign,” prompting Jennings to set the record straight.

The U.S. Supreme Court is being called to intervene after Obama-appointed Judge Amy Berman Jackson extended a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) reinstating fired Biden holdover Hampton Dellinger. The TRO, initially set to expire on February 26, has now been extended through Saturday, March 1.