Trump cancels Witkoff, Kushner’s Pakistan trip for Iran talks, says regime is suffering from ‘infighting’
insert_link Politics Black Republican calls for total, permanent abolition of DEI: ‘I want to earn every opportunity on merit’ Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas is calling for the complete and permanent abolition of diversity, equity and inclusion ideology, noting that he only wants to be judged based on his "character," "competence" and "results.""DEI should be abolished, permanently. I never want to be chosen, promoted, or rewarded because of how I look. I want to earn every opportunity on merit, through hard work, grit, discipline, and determination," the Army […] todayJanuary 1, 2026 2
insert_link Politics Critics warn Minnesota legislation now taking effect is setting up the ‘next billion-dollar fraud’ As a massive fraud scandal continues to unfold in Minnesota, a new law in the state is set to take effect on Jan. 1 granting 20 weeks of paid leave, which critics say just opens the door for more fraud in the state. The legislation, signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz, will allow Minnesota workers up to 12 weeks a year off with partial pay to care for a newborn or […] todayJanuary 1, 2026
insert_link Politics Mamdani sworn in by AG James in private midnight ceremony New York City socialist mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in as mayor in a midnight ceremony by New York Attorney General Letitia James.The early Thursday morning event was a private ceremony where Mamdani was accompanied by family members at the Old City Hall Station, a decommissioned subway station with deep historical roots.In a press release, the Mamdani transition team said the midnight swearing was chosen to be at a […] todayJanuary 1, 2026 5
insert_link Politics Trump targets Minnesota fraud allegations, says ‘we’re going to get to the bottom of it’ President Donald Trump railed against alleged social services fraud in Minnesota during remarks at his New Year’s Eve celebration at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday."Can you imagine they stole $18 billion," Trump said. "That's just what we're learning about. That's peanuts. And California is worse, Illinois is worse and sadly New York is worse."Trump continued, "We're going to get to the bottom of all those. It was a giant scam."Trump added that […] todayDecember 31, 2025 5
insert_link Politics DOJ outlines 10 ‘wins’ under Trump, says agency restored after Biden era The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday outlined a list of its accomplishments during President Donald Trump’s first year back in office, arguing that the agency has ended the political weaponization it says existed under the Biden administration.The DOJ claimed in a statement posted on X that it has "turned around" the agency, restoring fairness and law enforcement priorities."Instead of keeping Americans safe, the Biden DOJ weaponized its power against […] todayDecember 31, 2025 5
insert_link Politics Here’s where Trump launched airstrikes around the world in 2025: ‘Protect the homeland’ Though touting himself as the peace president, President Donald Trump has not been afraid to unleash lethal rocket strikes on U.S. enemies when he feels the need arises.In 2025, Trump ordered strikes on nine different countries and regions in the interest of furthering U.S. national security.Here are the countries, groups and regions that felt the power of the U.S. military in action this year.Throughout the year, the U.S. has continued […] todayDecember 31, 2025 3
insert_link Politics Jim Beam shuts down iconic Kentucky distillery for at least a year amid market downturn A whiskey sour for the distilled spirits industry. Consumers are souring on drinking alcohol.And that’s one of a host of complex reasons why Jim Beam is placing its main distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, on ice for at least a year.Claudia Coffey knows Kentucky bourbon country as well as anyone. She’s a podcaster and bourbon insider.TARIFFS PUSH US WINE INDUSTRY INTO UNCERTAIN TERRITORY: 'REALLY CREATES A CHALLENGE'"Bourbon is Kentucky, right? We love […] todayDecember 31, 2025 3
insert_link Politics Appeals court sides with Trump on budget provision cutting Planned Parenthood funds An appeals court on Tuesday cleared the way for the Trump administration to enforce in 22 Democrat-led states a provision of a budget bill that cuts off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood clinics that provide abortions.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit’s decision came in response to Judge Indira Talwani, a federal judge in Massachusetts, blocking the provision of the bill. A three-judge panel on the circuit court, […] todayDecember 31, 2025 5
insert_link Politics Trump slams Walz and Newsom as ‘Crooked Governors,’ asserting their states are awash with fraud President Donald Trump claimed that California and Minnesota are both rife with fraud, slamming the two states and their respective governors as "Crooked.""There is more FRAUD in California than there is in Minnesota, if that is even possible. When you add in Election Fraud, then they are tied for first. Two Crooked Governors, two Crooked States!" the president asserted in the post on Wednesday, referring to California Gov. Gavin Newsom […] todayDecember 31, 2025 5
Trump cancels Witkoff, Kushner’s Pakistan trip for Iran talks, says regime is suffering from ‘infighting’