Politics & Policy
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Activism is on the rise as Americans rally against perceived systemic inequities, from labor rights to the influence of corporate interests in civil rights organizations. Meanwhile, the political landscape remains tumultuous, with figures like Trump making bold claims about foreign conflicts and immigration policies, reflecting a broader tension between national narratives and on-the-ground realities. As states like Maryland take steps to regulate corporate practices, the ongoing discourse around personal freedom and government overreach raises questions about the balance of power in both economic and social spheres.
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New Wisconsin speed limit has a decimal point. Why?Wisconsin has introduced a precise speed limit of 17.3 mph at the Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste facility, raising questions about the rationale behind such specificity.
Trump assassination attempt sparks new wave of unfounded conspiracy theoriesFollowing an assassination attempt on President Trump, social media has erupted with unfounded conspiracy theories fueled by video snippets and early news reports from the incident.
Jeffries calls Karoline Leavitt a 'stone-cold liar'Hakeem Jeffries condemned Karoline Leavitt, labeling her a 'stone-cold liar' for her accusations against Democrats regarding the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
CDC move to stop recommending hepatitis B vaccine could lead to hundreds of infections: ResearchThe CDC's recent decision to halt the recommendation for administering the hepatitis B vaccine to infants within 24 hours of birth could result in hundreds of additional infections and significant healthcare costs, as highlighted by new research in JAMA Pediatrics.
Kat and Zo’s affordability goooooaaaalsGovernor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani are launching free World Cup watch parties across New York City to make the tournament accessible to fans amid rising costs, while also addressing security concerns and a delayed state budget. Hochul's recent proposal for a pied-à-terre tax targets wealthy non-residents to help alleviate a significant budget gap.
President and First Lady Melania Trump Demand ABC Fire Jimmy Kimmel Over ‘Widow’ JokePresident Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are calling for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel following a controversial joke he made about a widow, which was recorded shortly before a violent incident at a press event.
Supreme Court Appears Divided Over Roundup Weedkiller CaseThe Supreme Court's deliberations on the Roundup weedkiller case signal a pivotal moment that could influence the outcome of numerous lawsuits alleging cancer risks associated with the herbicide.
Gingrich: 'Disgusting and inhumane' for O'Donnell to read WHCA shooting suspect's manifestoNewt Gingrich criticized CBS News's Norah O'Donnell for reading the manifesto of the White House Correspondents' Association shooting suspect, labeling it as 'disgusting and inhumane' and accusing her of demagoguery in journalism.
National Trust not dropping Trump ballroom lawsuit despite DOJ requestThe National Trust for Historic Preservation is proceeding with its lawsuit against President Trump's White House ballroom project, despite a request from the Department of Justice to drop the case.