Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has publicly endorsed President Joe Biden’s decision to grant his son, Hunter Biden, a full and unconditional pardon. Speaking to The Hill on Wednesday, Pelosi stated, “I support the president,” and confirmed her support for the pardon specifically, adding, “The pardon, yes.”
A suspected gunman shot and injured two children at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Palermo, California, on Wednesday before fatally shooting himself, according to local authorities. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident on social media, stating, "The suspected shooter is deceased."
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court began deliberating the legality of Tennessee’s Senate Bill 1, a law prohibiting minors from accessing puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and other gender-transition-related medical interventions.
One of the few areas of collaboration between global nuclear powers, the International Space Station (ISS), is set to end its operational life by 2030. The ISS, a joint effort between NASA, Roscosmos (Russia), ESA (Europe), JAXA (Japan), and CSA (Canada), has been a hub for groundbreaking experiments since its launch in 1998. However, its decommissioning marks the conclusion of an era in international space cooperation.
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Monica Crowley for several prominent positions in his administration, including Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State, and Chief of Protocol of the United States. Trump made the announcement on Wednesday via Truth Social, emphasizing her critical role in representing the U.S. at major international events during his upcoming presidency.
Assistant District Attorney Dafna Yoran, who is leading the prosecution against Marine veteran Daniel Penny for the 2023 death of Jordan Neely, has a history of advocating for "restorative justice" in certain cases. However, her approach seems to shift dramatically when it comes to Penny’s case, raising questions about the consistency of her prosecutorial stance.
Political analyst Mark Halperin expressed skepticism on Tuesday regarding the likelihood of California Governor Gavin Newsom running for president in 2028, despite the governor’s rising popularity among Democratic voters. A recent Emerson College poll showed Newsom trailing only Vice President Kamala Harris, who leads the 2028 Democratic field with 37% support, while Newsom holds 7%.
