On Tuesday night, late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon both took aim at President Donald Trump’s recent efforts to update the Lincoln Memorial Pool. The project involved a $14 million refurbishment intended to give the historic pool an “American flag blue” finish. However, due to algal blooms, the pool’s water has turned green. The...
California Governor Gavin Newsom has framed an investigation by the Justice Department as political retaliation aimed at him as he considers running for president. Newsom disclosed on social media that President Donald Trump directed the investigation, describing it as an abuse of power. He claimed that federal agents visited homes of his relatives and close...
Vice President JD Vance expressed surprise at his reception during an appearance on ABC’s show, The View. The co-hosts, known for their critical stance on former President Trump, were not as harsh as Vance anticipated. Instead, Vance described the experience as less confrontational. Vance had participated in the show to promote his newly released memoir,...
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has relocated detainees from a controversial detention facility in the Florida Everglades, known as Alligator Alcatraz. An ICE spokesperson shared this information with CBS News, pointing to safety concerns during the hurricane season. The spokesperson emphasized the focus on the well-being of the detainees in their statement, confirming the...
Former Vice President Mike Pence voiced concerns over reported U.S. concessions to Iran, calling them a potential ‘lifeline’ for Tehran. He emphasized that these concessions are more than merely a mistake. Speaking to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, Pence praised former President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, noting it was historically significant in making...
Justice Department officials appointed by President Trump have implemented significant changes since his return to office. These officials have redefined the focus of major divisions and challenged established legal norms. As a result, thousands of career lawyers have either resigned or been dismissed. Justice Correspondent Ali Rogin explored the implications of these changes by interviewing...
During an interview in New York, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed her view on President Joe Biden’s decision to run for reelection in 2024. Clinton remarked that Biden’s choice was “a terrible mistake” and suggested that nearly any other candidate nominated by the Democrats would have defeated Donald Trump. Clinton referred to Biden’s...
The Justice Department has moved to stop a lawsuit against a power plant in Mississippi. This plant, managed by Elon Musk’s AI company, operates without permits. The department’s argument is that the gas-powered turbines at the facility are crucial for national security. Their importance extends to areas such as the ongoing conflict in Iran. Recently,...
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton has announced her retirement, sparking a race for the non-voting congressional seat she held in the District of Columbia. Norton, who served since 1991, faced mounting calls to step down. Her departure has placed Democrats Robert White and Brooke Pinto at the forefront of a competitive primary race. White, known for...
Republican Representative Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley are competing in a Tuesday primary runoff to challenge Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff in the upcoming fall election. The May primary failed to yield a majority for either Collins or Dooley, necessitating the runoff to decide the GOP nominee. President Trump has endorsed Collins, giving...