A federal judge in Texas has blocked parts of the Biden administration’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance that extended Title VII protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a Trump appointee, ruled that the EEOC’s interpretation of “sex” in Title VII is “contrary to law.” The lawsuit was brought by [...]

It’s been 10 days now since the new Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV, was declared following the passing of the late Pope Francis on Easter Monday (21 April). The 69-year-old has since had his first mass, in which he spoke English, and has sparked his social media debut ahead of his upcoming inaugural mass [...]

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing criticism after refusing to answer a CNN question about when he became aware of President Joe Biden’s apparent mental decline. In an interview with CNN’s Kasie Hunt, Schumer dodged the question, saying Democrats were “looking forward” and focusing on opposing Donald Trump. Hunt referenced the book Original Sin, which [...]

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the Department of Justice has not responded to her inquiry about whether she is under investigation. She was questioned at the Capitol by a reporter regarding potential charges related to her “Know Your Rights” webinar, which offered legal advice to undocumented immigrants. Critics, including former Border Czar Tom Homan, allege she [...]

Top Trump administration officials told the Senate Intelligence Committee that fentanyl and international drug cartels are the top threats to U.S. national security. Over 54,000 Americans died from synthetic opioids in the year ending October 2024, with cartels largely responsible. The U.S. Intelligence Community’s 2025 threat assessment emphasized this crisis, placing drug gangs ahead of [...]

Former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) called his 11-year prison sentence for corruption a “political prosecution,” citing former President Trump’s legal troubles as evidence of a biased justice system. Convicted of accepting bribes and acting as an agent for Egypt, Menendez became the first U.S. official found guilty of serving a foreign government while in office. [...]

A recent televised interview between a prominent U.S. senator and a major news network host has sparked public discussion about the tone and approach of political journalism. The senator, who is also a vice presidential nominee, appeared on a national news segment and expressed frustration over what he described as repeated attempts to trap him [...]

Jeanine Pirro Begins Interim Role as U.S. Attorney in D.C., Announces Sentencing in Drive-By Shooting Case Jeanine Pirro, former television host and longtime legal professional, has officially taken on the role of interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. On her first day in the position, she announced the sentencing of two individuals involved [...]

FCC Chair to Brief Lawmakers on Media Ownership and Regulatory Concerns Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr is set to meet with members of the Republican Study Committee this week to discuss regulatory concerns involving a major investment in local radio stations. The closed-door session is expected to focus on media consolidation and the [...]

Joe Don Baker, the no-nonsense actor who shot to fame as vigilante sheriff Buford Pusser in Walking Tall and later crossed over into the James Bond franchise — as both villain and ally — has died at the age of 89. A football talent Joe Don Baker was one of those actors who never needed the spotlight [...]