GOP Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) reportedly played a behind-the-scenes role in the drama surrounding the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary by encouraging the submission of last-minute allegations of abuse. According to The Wall Street Journal, Tillis assured Danielle Hegseth, Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law, that her affidavit could influence key Senate votes against the nominee.
Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine is spearheading a resolution to reaffirm support for the Paris Climate Accords following President Donald Trump’s executive order withdrawing the United States from the international agreement. Kaine and his colleagues argue the move undermines global climate efforts and highlights the administration’s disregard for environmental concerns.
Catholic Charities of Milwaukee released a video encouraging illegal migrants to refuse compliance with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. The video, narrated by Barb Graham, an attorney for the organization, advises undocumented individuals on their "rights" when confronted by ICE. Critics argue the guidance misrepresents the legal obligations of migrants and contradicts both U.S. immigration law and Catholic teachings.
New York Magazine is under fire for publishing a cover image depicting an event hosted by CJ Pearson, co-chair of the GOP Youth Advisory Council, that omitted black and minority attendees to portray it as an “all-white” gathering. The misleading image has drawn sharp criticism from conservatives, many of whom were present at the event, including notable black influencers.
A community meeting addressing recent fires in Los Angeles turned political on Tuesday when Rabbi Ken Chasen of Leo Baeck Temple opened with a statement criticizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The meeting, attended by Mayor Karen Bass, focused on the Palisades and Eaton fires but veered into unrelated political territory, sparking mixed reactions.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that a 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck early Tuesday morning near Reno, Ohio, along the Ohio River bordering West Virginia.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Tuesday that the drones spotted flying over New Jersey and other parts of the country in late 2024 were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). During the first press briefing of President Donald Trump’s second term, Leavitt conveyed a direct statement from the president to address the public's concerns.
Newly obtained surveillance footage suggests that the catastrophic Eaton Fire, which has claimed 17 lives and destroyed over 9,400 structures in Altadena and Pasadena, may have been ignited by Southern California Edison’s (SCE) power lines.
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is distributing informational "red cards" to immigrant families as deportation efforts intensify under President Donald Trump's administration.
