President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act on Sunday, introducing significant changes to Social Security benefits for nearly three million Americans.
McDonald’s announced plans to scale back its diversity initiatives, citing the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision banning affirmative action in college admissions. The fast-food giant joins companies like Walmart, John Deere, and Harley-Davidson in reassessing diversity programs under new legal and social pressures.
The state of Georgia was shaken by the tragic death of Effingham County Judge Stephen Yekel, who reportedly took his own life in his courtroom just before his scheduled retirement. At 74, Judge Yekel was discovered by a deputy around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, though he is believed to have died late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.
Senior executives with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are reportedly considering retirement after being "stunned" by President-elect Donald Trump's victory.
Lieutenant Colonel John Kolb, the former battalion commander of the National Guard unit Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) served in, has condemned Walz's actions as a serviceman.