The U.S. Senate is set to vote this week on measures introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders to block a $20 billion arms deal with Israel. The legislation, known as Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs), seeks to halt the sale of offensive weapons, including tanks, munitions, and fighter jets, citing Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
A recent report revealed that 149,000 federal employees collectively owe $1.5 billion in unpaid federal taxes, sparking outrage among Republican lawmakers. The audit, conducted by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, also highlighted that more than 5,800 IRS employees and contractors are responsible for nearly $50 million of this debt.
The world’s oldest inscribed tablet of the Ten Commandments, dating back approximately 1,500 years, is heading to auction with an estimated value of $1 million to $2 million, according to Sotheby’s.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has announced plans to deport over 500 convicted illegal immigrants from the state’s prisons, aligning with President-elect Donald Trump’s forthcoming border mandates.
In Winter Haven, Florida, the City Commission voted on Tuesday to stop adding fluoride to the city's drinking water. This decision followed a lengthy public comment period during which residents expressed concerns about potential health risks.
A new memoir, Undercover Heartbreak: A Memoir of Trust and Trauma, reveals a serious breach of protocol by a Secret Service agent tasked with protecting former President Barack Obama’s Hawaii residence.
In its final weeks, the Biden administration is making a last-ditch effort to enact new federal rules aimed at providing student loan forgiveness to 8 million borrowers facing financial hardships.
Actress Rachel Zegler, who stars as Snow White in Disney's upcoming live-action remake, has issued a public apology for controversial remarks she made about President-elect Donald Trump and his supporters.
