The Trump administration will resume wage garnishment for borrowers with defaulted federal student loans beginning in January 2026, restarting a collection tool that has been largely dormant since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly six years ago. The move could ultimately affect more than 5 million Americans who have not made payments on their […]
The Justice Department confirmed the man accused of planting two pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee offices before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot gave a detailed confession after his arrest. Brian Cole Jr., who was arrested Dec. 4, initially denied involvement but later admitted to building and placing the devices, according […]
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against TikTok creator Carlitos Ricardo Parias before it ever reached trial, ruling that prosecutors violated his constitutional rights while he was in federal custody. U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olguin threw out the indictment with prejudice, meaning the government cannot refile the charges. Olguin found that federal […]
Sesame Street drew criticism and renewed scrutiny online after posting a message celebrating Kwanzaa on December 26, the day after Christmas, featuring actor Michael B. Jordan. Happy Kwanzaa! Thank you to Mr. Michael B. Jordan for visiting everybody on Sesame Street. It was so special to celebrate Kwanzaa with you! Habari Gani! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NMchnbPGPN — […]
While always considered a strong possibility, it is becoming more likely that China may attempt to quarantine or blockade Taiwan, rather than invade it outright. Depending on the results of a coercive quarantine, an invasion could always be executed at a future date. The increasingly large, aggressive, and intense Chinese military drills around Taiwan can […]
Erika Kirk, the widow of late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, said the conservative organization plans to resume its nationwide presence on college campuses, despite the assassination of its founder earlier this year. Speaking with Fox News anchor Shannon Bream on “Fox News Sunday,” Kirk said the group would continue its campus outreach efforts, […]
A woman whose child was killed after her boyfriend poisoned her with mail-order abortion pills is now suing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to stop the practice of shipping abortion pills without a doctor’s supervision. “The State of Louisiana, led by Attorney General Liz Murrill, and abortion drug coercion survivor Rosalie Markezich, are asking […]
President Donald Trump said Friday that U.S. forces recently destroyed a facility in Venezuela linked to maritime activity, a claim that has not been announced by the U.S. government or foreign officials. Trump made the remarks during an interview with talk radio host John Catsimatidis on The Cats & Cosby Show. He described the target […]
FBI Director Kash Patel has acknowledged an ongoing fraud scandal in Minnesota involving childcare centers, stating that the issue has been under investigation for some time and remains a top priority for federal law enforcement. The renewed attention follows a viral video posted by YouTube journalist Nick Shirley, who confronted an employee at an alleged […]
The weekend’s headlines span culture, politics, and power — from the death of a global icon who never softened her views, to a political movement pressing forward after tragedy, to federal investigators warning of deepening fraud. These are stories about legacy — who controls it, who carries it forward, and who pays the price when […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he plans to meet with President Trump in the “near future,” raising the possibility that renewed peace talks between Ukraine and Russia could gain momentum before the end of the year. “We are not losing a single day,” Zelensky wrote on the social platform X. “We have agreed […]
Who Is Nick Shirley?
The Rise of an Independent Reporter Nick Shirley is part of a new generation of American journalists who built their careers outside legacy media and proved that serious investigative reporting can thrive on digital platforms. At just 23 years old, Shirley has established himself as a disciplined, field-driven reporter whose work has drawn national attention […]