In an unusual step reflecting the city's escalating drug crisis, Portland's Safety Commissioner, Rene Gonzalez, directed residents on Monday to abstain from calling 911 unless faced with life-or-death emergencies or ongoing crimes.
As the specter of the 2024 U.S. presidential election looms, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) finds itself under scrutiny for purportedly targeting a new category of extremists—loyal supporters of former President Donald Trump, commonly identified as MAGA (Make America Great Again) followers.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) leadership was put to the test when Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz initiated a motion for McCarthy to vacate his leadership position.