A Senate subcommittee held a hearing on Wednesday, questioning sports betting industry officials. The focus was on recent cheating scandals, marketing tactics, and regulatory issues within the industry. U.S. lawmakers interrogated representatives from sportsbook and prediction market companies. They explored aggressive marketing tactics and recent cheating allegations, highlighting the risks associated with legalized gambling. The...
Spencer Pratt has taken his bid to become the mayor of Los Angeles online, using highly unconventional tactics. His campaign leverages artificial intelligence videos, social media clips, and fiery rhetoric aimed at the city’s leadership. Pratt’s digital strategy includes outlandish AI videos, portraying him in actions such as lightsaber duels and dramatic heroics, enhancing his...
Introduction Lacey Beaty, Mayor of Beaverton, Oregon, participated in a significant meeting in Bratislava, Slovakia. She joined the Pact of Free Cities, a coalition challenging authoritarianism and promoting democratic values. Background Right-wing populists in the U.S. have formed political connections across the Atlantic for years. Examples include former President Trump, who established ties with Hungary’s...
On May 19, voters across the United States participated in the busiest primary election day of the 2026 midterms, with polling locations such as South Oldham Middle School in Crestwood, Kentucky welcoming participants. Six states held their primaries, providing a significant opportunity for voters to shape the political landscape. Kentucky Elections In Kentucky, President Trump...
The U.S. Justice Department charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft killing four Cuban exiles. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the indictment, which includes charges of conspiracy to murder U.S. nationals and aircraft destruction. Five Cuban fighter pilots involved in the incident also face charges. The...
By May 20, 2026 / 7:12 PM EDT / CBS News A Republican lawyer closely allied with Ed Martin, the U.S. pardon attorney, has submitted a request to the Justice Department to join a panel responsible for dispensing over $1.7 billion. This fund aims to provide compensation to individuals claiming they were victims of legal...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A recent AP-NORC poll reveals shifts in Republican support for President Donald Trump, particularly in his economic policies. About 60% of Republicans approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, a decrease from 80% before the conflict with Iran began. Despite economic dissatisfaction, Republicans largely continue to back Trump. Gasoline prices have increased...
In the wake of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s removal by U.S. forces, President Trump has suggested that a similar action could occur in Cuba. Trump’s statements, such as “Cuba’s going to be next” and considering “taking Cuba in some form,” indicate his intentions. Historically, U.S. administrations have struggled to influence Cuba’s communist system, using sanctions...
On Wednesday, a federal judge mandated that White House staff and President Trump’s advisors comply with a law necessitating the preservation of certain presidential records. U.S. District Judge John Bates issued a 54-page decision, granting a preliminary injunction that requires most White House employees to preserve records under the Presidential Records Act. The Presidential Records...
The central committee of the Colorado Democratic Party voted decisively to censure Governor Jared Polis, resulting in his temporary exclusion from party-sponsored events. The decision followed a petition by hundreds of Democrats in response to Polis’s commutation of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters’ sentence. Originally convicted for tampering with election equipment, Peters’ sentence was...