Washington State Rep. Tara Simmons, a Democrat who supported bans on so-called "assault weapons" and high-capacity magazines, is facing backlash after posting photos of herself shooting an AR-15 at a gun range. The rifle shown featured a high-capacity magazine—exactly the type of firearm she voted to ban.
Antisemitic attacks reached their highest level on record in 2024, with 9,354 incidents nationwide, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). A staggering 64% of these incidents occurred in just 10 states—eight of which are led by Democratic governors. The surge was driven largely by harassment and violence linked to anti-Israel activism on college campuses.
Pennsylvania lawmakers have taken the first step in a controversial effort to cap rising lot rents for manufactured home residents. House Bill 1250, which passed the House Housing and Community Development Committee by a 15-11 vote, would tie rent increases to the consumer price index (CPI), with exceptions allowed for owners who provide financial justification.
Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman’s mental health struggles were reportedly far more severe than publicly acknowledged, according to a detailed exposé by New York Magazine. Based on interviews with the senator and multiple insiders, the report outlines erratic behavior, strained relationships, and widespread staff concern during and after his extended battle with depression.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a sweeping reorganization Friday that will save $300 million annually and improve efficiency in meeting its environmental mission. The plan supports President Donald Trump’s government overhaul directive aimed at cutting waste and empowering the American people.
Apple posted its highest March-quarter revenue in over two years, hitting $95 billion, as consumers rushed to buy devices ahead of new U.S. tariffs. The revenue spike, a five percent year-over-year increase, reflects growing economic uncertainty tied to the ongoing U.S.-China trade war under President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.
President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security and State Department are officially removing Romania from the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP), reversing a last-minute decision made by former President Joe Biden. Romania’s inclusion raised national security concerns due to its high visa overstay rates and questionable democratic practices.
Tony Holden, a 60-year-old American defense contractor, has been released after spending 903 days imprisoned in Kuwait. Holden, arrested in 2022 on fabricated drug charges, thanked President Donald Trump directly for helping secure his freedom in an emotional video shared with media following his release.
