Suzannah Van Rooy, a server at Beuchert’s Saloon in Washington, D.C., was fired after publicly stating that she would refuse to serve any Trump administration officials, particularly those she believed were involved in sex trafficking or immigration policies she opposed.
Left-wing filmmaker Michael Moore sparked controversy by defending the anger directed at the health care industry following the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
After more than a year of blaming Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for New York City’s migrant crisis, Mayor Eric Adams has reversed course, welcoming federal assistance to remove illegal immigrants who commit violent crimes. Adams made the announcement Thursday following a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming border czar, Tom Homan.
Former California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) expressed concern on Thursday that the state has exceeded the original intent of the sanctuary law he signed during his tenure. In an interview with Sacramento’s ABC10, Brown remarked that cities like San Francisco have taken sanctuary policies to an extreme, creating a near-complete separation between state and federal immigration enforcement.
During Thursday's episode of The View, co-host Whoopi Goldberg accused Health and Human Services (HHS) nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of fat-shaming Americans by advocating for healthy lifestyle choices over weight-loss drugs. The exchange followed Kennedy’s comments to CNBC’s Jim Cramer, where he suggested that Americans should prioritize diet and exercise before resorting to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro.
Music legend Elton John has publicly voiced his concerns over the legalization of marijuana in the United States and Canada, describing it as one of the "greatest mistakes of all time."
Caitlin Clark, the biggest star in the WNBA, has taken the sports world by storm with her stellar college career and professional debut. Her dynamic performances and compelling personality have drawn new fans to women’s basketball and elevated her status as one of America’s top athletes. Time Magazine’s decision to name her Athlete of the Year for 2024 reflects this well-deserved recognition.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) caused a stir on Tuesday by becoming the first Democratic U.S. senator to post on President-elect Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social.
Beverly Hills High School teacher Bella Ivory is pursuing legal action, claiming the administration has ignored her reports of racism on campus since 2022.