House Democrats Reveal First Slate Of ‘Red To Blue’ Targets
These Republicans have targets on their backs… The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) unveiled 12 candidates it will target with its “Red to Blue” program in the hope of topping Republicans’ majority. The DCCC named 12 candidates to the program, which provides fundraising support, strategic guidance and organizational resources to Democrats in targeted battleground races. The DCCC’s press release lists […]
Texts Reveal Rep. Tony Gonzales Pressured Aide With Inappropriate Requests
Newly released text messages show that Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas repeatedly pressured a female staffer for sexually suggestive contact and explicit photos, even after she told him his messages went “too far,” according to copies of the exchanges obtained by multiple news outlets. The messages, sent on May 9, 2024, were shared publicly […]
Former British Ambassador To US Arrested On Suspicion Of Misconduct In Public Office
Former British cabinet minister and diplomat Peter Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the Metropolitan Police confirmed Monday, as part of an ongoing investigation into his conduct during his time in government. Officers were seen entering Mandelson’s home in London on Monday evening before he was taken into custody. The Metropolitan […]
‘It’s Just To Keep White Men In Power’: Kent State Staffer Says DEI Remains Active
An undercover investigation has caught a Kent State University staff member appearing to acknowledge ongoing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activity at the university, despite state and federal bans prohibiting such programs. Jennifer Walton-Fisette, Director of Educator Preparation in the College of Education, Health and Human Services at Kent State University, was recorded speaking with […]
Nick Reiner Pleads Not Guilty In Murder Of His Parents
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder in the December stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Reiner, 32, had been scheduled for arraignment last month. Instead, his attorney, Alan Jackson, announced at a press conference that he was stepping down from the case. Jackson said he had […]
State Department Orders Evacuation Of Beirut Embassy
The U.S. State Department on Monday ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel and eligible family members from the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, citing security concerns amid rising tensions in the Middle East. In a statement, the department did not specify the precise reason for the move but said it followed a review of the […]
The Census Decision That Reshaped The House And Redirected Billions
The 2020 census was marketed as an “actual enumeration,” a neutral count of people for apportionment and funding. It was not. The same official who helped block a basic citizenship question in 2018, John M. Abowd, then the Census Bureau’s chief scientist, pushed through a new, opaque methodology in 2020 called differential privacy. The new […]
After Hospital Ship Snub, US Envoy Challenges Greenland’s Leadership
WASHINGTON / NUUK — A public disagreement between the United States and Greenland escalated over the weekend after Greenland’s prime minister rejected President Donald Trump’s offer to send a U.S. Navy hospital ship to the Arctic territory. The exchange played out largely in public, with Trump announcing the idea on social media and Greenland’s leadership […]
Cartels Clash With Mexico’s Army – What It Could Mean For The US
On Sunday, Mexican Army special forces killed one of the world’s most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” during a raid in Tapalpa on Mexico’s Pacific coast in Jalisco state. The operation was carried out with U.S. intelligence support, sparking widespread retaliatory cartel violence, including 27 retaliatory attacks across the country that left nearly three dozen […]