LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — Authorities are investigating whether cyberbullying played a role in the death of “Storage Wars” star Darrell Sheets, who died this week at age 67 in what police describe as an apparent suicide. Sheets was found at his Arizona home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and the case remains under active […]
Russell Brand is facing renewed scrutiny today after acknowledging a past sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl when he was 30, describing the encounter as “exploitative” and “wrong,” even as he maintained it was legal under U.K. law. The comments came during a recent appearance on “The Megyn Kelly Show,” where the actor and comedian […]
A Republican lawmaker is pushing to eliminate the federal Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program entirely, escalating an ongoing debate within Congress over immigration policy and humanitarian protections. Andrew Clyde, a Republican from Georgia, has introduced the Territorial Protection and Sovereignty Act, legislation that would repeal TPS and terminate all current designations. If enacted, the proposal […]
A circuit court in Tazewell County, Virginia, issued a sweeping ruling Wednesday that invalidates several election-related laws, marking a significant legal setback for measures supported by Governor Abigail Spanberger and Democratic lawmakers in the state. The decision revolves around a legal challenge brought by the Republican National Committee and plaintiff Steven Koski, who argued that […]
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth abruptly removed Navy Secretary John Phelan from his post Tuesday, marking the latest high-level shakeup inside the Pentagon as the United States continues enforcing a sweeping naval blockade against Iran. Officials confirmed Phelan’s departure was effective immediately. While the Pentagon provided no official reason, multiple reports point to a […]
WASHINGTON — House Republicans are expressing growing concern after one of their own has been absent from Capitol Hill for weeks, with colleagues saying they have received no communication — prompting questions about the lawmaker’s status and ability to serve. According to Mediaite, members of the GOP conference have privately acknowledged experiencing “radio silence” from […]
A senior Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official has been placed on administrative leave following allegations related to her personal conduct, including claims of financial impropriety, drug use, and involvement in a so-called “sugar daddy” relationship. According to a DHS official the situation has prompted an investigation, though the specific details of the probe have […]
A conservative ethics watchdog is going back to federal court to uncover national security documents in the origins of the COVID-19 global pandemic and the United States’ federal government’s research on viruses. The nonprofit public interest law firm Judicial Watch announced in a statement that it “filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against […]
Good morning. Across Washington, questions of power are taking center stage. From a looming legal clash over gun rights, to rare insight into Supreme Court secrecy, to the passing of a longtime lawmaker, today’s stories reflect institutions under strain and transition. DOJ Signals New Front in Gun Rights Fight The Justice Department is drawing a […]
Trump Acts On Mail-In Ballots As Congress Fails To Move
The problem with mail-in voting has never been that it is inherently fraudulent. The problem is that it has operated, for decades, without the kind of verification infrastructure we take for granted in virtually every other domain of modern civic life. You cannot board a commercial flight, collect federal benefits, or open a bank account […]