Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon From Demoting Mark Kelly Over Military ‘Illegal Orders’ Video
A federal judge has ruled that the Pentagon cannot punish Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, for appearing in a military video that encouraged troops to refuse unlawful orders. The decision underscores protections for free speech among military retirees and halts any attempt to strip Kelly of rank or pay while his case moves through court. Judge Rules in…
Uproar After Iran Named Vice Chair of UN Social Development Commission
Iran Wins Leadership Role Without Objection Iran has been appointed vice chair of the United Nations Commission for Social Development, a move that has sparked strong backlash from human rights groups and policy experts. Critics argue that giving Tehran a leadership role in a body focused on democracy, gender equality, and non violence sends the wrong message. The appointment was…
Judge Orders Les Wexner to Testify in Ohio State Abuse Survivors Lawsuit
Court Sides With Former Students Seeking Answers A federal judge has ordered billionaire businessman Leslie Wexner to testify in a lawsuit filed by former Ohio State University students who say they were sexually abused decades ago by campus doctor Richard Strauss. The ruling came Tuesday from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. It marks a key…
CBP Chief Pledges Release of Body Camera Footage in Alex Pretti Shooting as Lawmakers Demand Answers
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott told lawmakers that his agency will release body camera footage from the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. He made the statement during a tense Senate hearing focused on recent deaths involving immigration agents. Lawmakers Press for Transparency Scott appeared before senators alongside acting ICE Director Todd Lyons and USCIS Director Joseph…
BYU Football Star Parker Kingston Arrested and Charged With Rape
Brigham Young University wide receiver Parker Kingston has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault that authorities say took place in Utah last year. Arrest and Charges Parker Trent Kingston, 21, faces a first degree felony rape charge, according to the Washington County Attorney’s Office. Officials confirmed he is being held without bail at the Washington…
Federal Judge Orders Venezuelans Detained in El Salvador Can Return to U.S.
A federal judge has ruled that Venezuelan men previously sent to a high-security prison in El Salvador can return to the United States for immigration proceedings if they wish. Court Decision and Background U.S. District Judge James Boasberg directed the Trump administration to allow entry for more than 130 Venezuelan men who spent four months at the Terrorism Confinement Center…
Oklahoma Carries Out First Execution of 2026 in Double Homicide Case
Oklahoma executed Kendrick Simpson on Thursday, marking the state’s first death sentence of 2026. Simpson, 45, had been convicted of killing two men in a 2006 drive-by shooting. Details of the Crime Simpson was sentenced for killing Anthony Jones, 19, and Glen Palmer, 20, after an altercation outside an Oklahoma City nightclub. Prosecutors say he placed an assault rifle in…
NATO Launches Arctic Security Initiative Amid Trump’s Greenland Ambitions
NATO’s Arctic Sentry Mission NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the launch on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of strengthening Allied operations in the Arctic. “It was crucial that we do more, which is why we launched Arctic Sentry just two hours ago,” he said. Arctic Sentry will initially coordinate existing exercises such as Denmark’s Arctic Endurance and Norway’s Cold Response.…
US Tariff Revenue Surges 300% Under Trump Amid Supreme Court Challenge
Tariff revenue in the United States has skyrocketed by 300% since President Donald Trump returned to office, providing a major boost to federal coffers even as the tariffs face a potential Supreme Court challenge. Record Tariff Revenue In January alone, U.S. duties totaled $30.4 billion, marking a 275% increase compared to the same month last year. Fiscal year-to-date revenue has…
Immigration Backlash Challenges GOP as Trump’s Approval on Border Policy Slips
Immigration was a top issue that helped President Donald Trump and Republicans secure major victories in 2024. However, recent events and polling suggest the issue may now create challenges for the GOP ahead of the midterms. Trump’s Immigration Policies Under Scrutiny The Trump administration faced growing criticism after a controversial deployment of masked federal immigration agents in Minnesota. The operation…
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Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon From Demoting Mark Kelly Over Military ‘Illegal Orders’ Video
A federal judge has ruled that the Pentagon cannot punish Senator Mark…
Uproar After Iran Named Vice Chair of UN Social Development Commission
Iran Wins Leadership Role Without Objection Iran has been appointed vice chair…
Judge Orders Les Wexner to Testify in Ohio State Abuse Survivors Lawsuit
Court Sides With Former Students Seeking Answers A federal judge has ordered…
CBP Chief Pledges Release of Body Camera Footage in Alex Pretti Shooting as Lawmakers Demand Answers
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott told lawmakers that his agency…
BYU Football Star Parker Kingston Arrested and Charged With Rape
Brigham Young University wide receiver Parker Kingston has been arrested and charged…
Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Felt Personal for Puerto Ricans
A Historic Performance in Spanish On Sunday, Bad Bunny made history as the first artist to perform a Super Bowl halftime show entirely in Spanish. For Puerto Ricans like me,…
