After 36 hours of escalating conflict, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Saturday that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) now has full operational freedom over Tehran. This comes amid Israel’s destruction of key Iranian air defense systems and ongoing strikes against Iranian ballistic missile launchers.
Radical LGBT activist group GLAAD is criticizing major film studios for what it calls a sharp decline in gay and transgender characters in Hollywood productions. According to the organization’s newly released “Studio Responsibility Index,” 2024 saw the lowest levels of LGBTQ representation in three years, with GLAAD awarding passing marks to only one studio: the ultra-progressive A24.
Comedian John Mulaney is speaking out after his wife, actress Olivia Munn, received death threats and political attacks for criticizing popular children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel. The backlash stemmed from Munn’s remarks in a now-deleted People magazine interview where she said certain kids’ shows, including Ms. Rachel’s, were “driving [her] crazy.”
In a stunning turn of events, Iran's ruling regime is reeling from what appears to be a decisive and potentially regime-altering series of Israeli military strikes.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is calling for the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the dramatic arrest of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) at a DHS press conference. The group claims Padilla was “shoved, tackled, handcuffed, and detained” by law enforcement officers while attempting to carry out his duties.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass waited five days before issuing a downtown curfew amid violent anti-ICE protests, drawing sharp criticism for what Republicans call a dangerous pattern of delayed responses to city crises. The curfew, once implemented Tuesday, rapidly restored a degree of order after four nights of unchecked rioting, looting, and attacks on law enforcement.
Argentine President Javier Milei left Israel shortly before the nation launched a major strike on Iranian nuclear and missile infrastructure Thursday night, avoiding any direct proximity to the military operation. Multiple sources confirmed his departure, putting to rest speculation about his whereabouts during Israel's “Operation Rising Lion.”
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faced harsh criticism Thursday from Rep. Tom Emmer during a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee hearing focused on sanctuary state policies. Emmer, a Republican from Minnesota, accused Walz of prioritizing illegal immigrants over law-abiding citizens, and failing to support ICE and national sovereignty.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker faced sharp criticism during a U.S. House hearing Thursday over his state's sanctuary policies and ongoing population decline. Republican lawmakers pressed the Democrat on whether the state's migrant policies are politically motivated, citing the state’s loss of a congressional seat and continued outmigration.
President Donald Trump is sending 200 U.S. Marines to Los Angeles on Friday, marking a dramatic escalation in his response to intensifying protests over immigration raids and federal enforcement operations. The Marines will bolster the 4,000-strong National Guard presence already on the ground, despite ongoing legal and political resistance from California state officials.
