Politics
With frigid temperatures in the 10-day forecast, Monroe County leaders are reminding people about free transportation to warming centers. The county issues “Code Blue” any time temperatures dip below 32 degrees or winter weather conditions pose a serious risk. During that time, RTS bus services offer free transportation to shelters, including the Open Door Mission […]
Twelve former FBI agents fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest filed a lawsuit seeking reinstatement, claiming they acted to de-escalate tensions, not make a political statement. The protest followed George Floyd’s death, and the agents say kneeling helped avoid violence during a volatile situation in Washington. Initially cleared by internal reviews, the […]
An immigration judge ruled that Bruna Ferreira, a Brazilian national and former fiancée of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s brother, be released from ICE custody on $1,500 bond. Ferreira was arrested in Massachusetts while driving to pick up her son and transferred to a detention center in Louisiana. Though previously labeled a “criminal illegal […]
China’s trade surplus surpassed $1 trillion for the first time following a 5.9% export surge in November, reversing October’s unexpected decline. Imports rose by just under 2%, highlighting a strong global demand for Chinese goods. While exports to the U.S. dropped nearly 29% year-on-year, China expanded trade throughout Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Economists […]
A new notice released by TSA officials states that starting February 1, 2026, going through airport security without federally approved identification will cost you more than just extra time. TSA first unveiled this change in a notice published on November 20, in which it was stated that travelers “…will be required to pay an $18 fee.” In […]
The Trump administration has unveiled a $12 billion one-time payment program—Farm Bridge Assistance—for farmers impacted by tariff hikes, especially those growing soybeans and corn. Announced during a White House event with farmers, the aid comes amid rising input costs and declining crop prices. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joined the rollout, […]
Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) decision to retire has intensified national discussions about the advanced age of many U.S. political leaders and whether Congress should adopt term limits. In a month-long poll of 3,000 respondents, an overwhelming 98% said they support implementing term limits for members of Congress. VOTE: Do you think there should be term […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has a message for Americans: Stop wearing pajamas on planes. While speaking at Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday, Duffy said he had noticed “a degradation in civility” among air travelers — and launched what he called a “civility campaign” to encourage courtesy and patience during the crush of holiday travel. Duffy […]
A judge threw out the criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James because the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was not legally appointed and had no authority to bring the charges. Since she was the only prosecutor involved, the judge said everything she did — including the indictments — is invalid. The cases were dismissed without […]
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