Seattle's City Council will begin the new year by seeking a replacement for the District 2 position, following the resignation of Councilmember Tammy Morales. Morales, who represents neighborhoods like Rainier Beach, Beacon Hill, Columbia City, and the Chinatown/International District, announced that she would step down next month, citing mental health concerns. She stated that the pressures of her role had negatively impacted both her mental and physical well-being.
The Biden administration has officially abandoned its proposed revision of Title IX that would have expanded protections for transgender individuals, effectively allowing biological males to participate in women’s sports and access women’s facilities.
Nora Vargas, Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, made a surprising announcement on Friday, stating she would not serve a second term due to concerns for her "personal safety and security." Despite winning re-election in November with 62.5% of the vote, Vargas announced via email:
Former President Donald J. Trump delivered a powerful rally-style speech on Sunday at Turning Point Action’s AmFest convention in Phoenix, marking his return to the city following his historic election victory on November 5.
CNN ended 2024 with the lowest audience numbers in its history, marking a striking decline even during an election year, when viewership typically surges for news outlets.
Rep. Kay Granger, a longtime Republican congresswoman from Texas, has been located in a memory care nursing facility after being absent from the Capitol for six months.
Quinn Ewers, quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, made a bold political statement ahead of his team’s College Football Playoff game against the Clemson Tigers.
