In a significant move aimed at boosting domestic production of vital minerals, the U.S. Department of the Interior has introduced a streamlined permitting process that will dramatically shorten approval times for mining projects. Previously, many mining initiatives faced delays of up to two years due to lengthy permitting procedures. Under the new guidelines, projects could [...]

My Stepson’s Chaos Turned Our Summer into a Nightmare—Until I Taught Him a Lesson He’d Never Forget When Lisa’s stepson Jake arrived for a summer visit, she hoped for a joyful reunion. But what followed was a whirlwind of disrespect, chaos, and rebellion that pushed Lisa to her limits. A clever plan, with the help [...]

Respected Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber Passes Away at 43 Jessica Aber, a highly respected former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 43. She was found unresponsive in her Washington, D.C., home over the weekend. Authorities have indicated that she likely died of natural causes, [...]

In a dramatic turn of events at a Washington, D.C. federal courthouse, Caroline Leavitt, former press secretary under President Trump, challenged a $50,000 fine levied against her for allegedly violating the Federal Communications Act. The case, initially overseen by Chief Justice John Roberts, took an unexpected trajectory when Leavitt demanded the opportunity to present her [...]

Since President Donald Trump’s second inauguration on January 20, 2025, First Lady Melania Trump has been notably absent from the White House. Reports indicate she has spent fewer than 14 days at the presidential residence during the first 108 days of her husband’s term. This limited presence has sparked public curiosity and media scrutiny. Contents [...]

According to a senior official, the White House plans to assume responsibility for press briefing room seating assignments as part of the Trump administration’s most recent display of control over the press corps. The White House Correspondents’ Association, an independent organization that currently distributes seats and oversees relations between the White House and the press [...]

As the world welcomed its first American pope, one burning question had Chicagoans buzzing: Cubs or Sox? Contents “Family always knows best”Sports loyaltiesPope’s favorite soccer team Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, grew up in a house divided. Born in Bronzeville and raised in the south suburbs, his mother was a devout Cubs fan from [...]

In a rare show of bipartisan cooperation, the U.S. Senate voted 51-48 to pass a resolution opposing proposed tariffs on Canadian imports. The resolution aims to overturn a national emergency declaration that had been used to justify the tariffs. Four Republican senators—Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Mitch McConnell, and Lisa Murkowski—joined Democrats in supporting the measure, [...]

NOTE:VIDEO AT THE END OF ARTICLE.   On the evening of Thursday, May 8, 2025, viewers of Fox News @ Night were left stunned when political commentator and social media influencer Camryn Kinsey unexpectedly lost consciousness and fell from her chair during a live segment. What began as an analysis of former President Joe Biden’s [...]

Pope Leo XIV: The Surprising Financial Details of the First American Pope’s Position In an unprecedented moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. This marks a historic shift, as Pope Leo becomes the first-ever American to assume the papacy. His election [...]

A recent survey suggests a potential shift in voter preferences for a future Senate primary in New York, with a younger candidate significantly outpacing a long-serving incumbent in a hypothetical matchup. The poll, conducted among likely primary voters in New York, shows the younger challenger leading by 19 percentage points over the veteran senator. The [...]

Washington, D.C. — A renewed effort is underway in the United States to reduce the cost of prescription medications, as federal officials prepare to revisit a proposal that would align certain drug prices with the lower rates found in other developed countries. According to individuals familiar with the matter, the proposal—known as a “most favored [...]

NOTE:VIDEO AT THE END OF ARTICLE.   Pope Leo: The First American Pope and His Historic Address in English In an unprecedented moment for the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo, made history as the first American to ascend to the papacy. Elected as the 267th pontiff on Thursday, [...]

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear multiple appeals involving state election laws and firearm regulations, allowing lower court rulings to stand. One case involved a legal effort to revive two state-level voting laws that had been struck down by a state supreme court. The laws restricted same-day voter registration and limited ballot collection [...]

Note:Video of new pope at the end of article. 1. From Black Smoke to White Smoke: The Conclave Unfolds 1.1 The Initial Days of the Conclave The papal election began on May 7, 2025, as 115 cardinal electors under the age of 80 were sealed inside the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. In accordance with centuries-old tradition, [...]