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SCOTUS to hear reverse discrimination case on high burden for majority groups
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case next week that could redefine how so-called “reverse discrimination” claims are handled under federal law. Reverse discrimination refers to bias against majority groups, such as white people and heterosexuals. Marlean Ames, a 60-year-old straight woman, alleges she was denied a promotion and demoted due to her sexual… -
LA mayor says overseas trip prior to Palisades wildfire ‘was a mistake’
Full Story Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has acknowledged that her decision to travel to Ghana days before significant wildfires broke out in Los Angeles was poorly timed in an interview with ABC 7 News in LA. Mayor Bass says trip ‘was a mistake’ The city was under “red flag warnings” at the time, due… -
Trump administration to cut thousands of IRS jobs
The Trump administration and its Department of Government Efficiency have targeted the Internal Revenue Service. Reports indicated the IRS will lay off between 6,000 and 7,000 workers Thursday, Feb. 20. The IRS employs over 90,000 employees, and the deadline to file 2024 income tax returns is approaching. Who will the government terminate? Like recent layoffs… -
Department of Defense and NASA face major cuts amid DOGE inquiries
The Department of Defense is the latest focus of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to The Associated Press, DOGE staffers were at the Pentagon on Tuesday, Feb. 18, collecting lists of the military’s probationary employees. DOGE first announced the meeting with the Department of Defense on Friday, Feb. 14. The Washington Post then… -
Legal group says Virginia schools’ transgender policies violate Trump orders
Full Story The U.S. Education Department has announced an investigation against five northern Virginia school districts. The department claims the schools have policies related to transgender students that could violate Title IX and a recent executive order from President Donald Trump. The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights launched investigations into Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun… -
US Border Patrol aircraft targeted by lasers in six separate incidents
U.S. Border Patrol aircraft have been targeted by lasers in six separate incidents over the past four months, according to Customs and Border Protection. The agency wrote in a news release Tuesday, Feb. 18, that air interdiction agents assigned to Air and Marine Operations have had to take evasive measures when targeted by the lasers.… -
Before peace talks, Western oil companies hit by alleged Ukrainian strike
A drone strike targeted a pumping station on an oil pipeline in Russia, temporarily disrupting the flow of fossil fuel from Kazakhstan to global markets. The attack occurred in southern Krasnodar, one of Russia’s westernmost regions, at the Kropotkinskaya station, leading to a temporary halt in operations while authorities assessed the damage. Who was affected… -
Gov. Hochul meets with key leaders about NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ future
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, met with key leaders Tuesday, Feb. 18, to discuss potentially removing New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. Hochul called on political figures, including the Rev. Al Sharpton, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and City Comptroller Brad Lander, for a series of one-on-one meetings at her Manhattan… -
Jan. 6 rioters want pardons extended to other crimes, including FBI murder plot
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump granted clemency to over 1,500 people charged or convicted in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. Trump’s executive order grants “a full, complete and unconditional pardon to all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol… -
Axios will use ‘Gulf of America’ but defends AP amid White House scrutiny
Full Story Axios has decided to refer to the body of water along the southern U.S. coastline as the “Gulf of America.” It follows an executive order issued by the Trump administration that renamed it from the Gulf of Mexico. In a post on X, Axios stated its priority is providing fact-based reporting. Axios clarified… -
US language revisions toward Taiwan spark backlash from Beijing
Full Story Beijing has accused the United States of “gravely backpedaling” on its stance toward Taiwan. China’s Foreign Ministry took issue on Monday, Feb. 17, with a revised fact sheet from the U.S. State Department, which took out a line on Washington’s opposition to independence for the self-governing island that’s home to 23 million people.… -
Issa Rae, others cut ties with Kennedy Center after Trump’s election
President Donald Trump’s recent election as chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is prompting backlash. Several high-profile creatives are cutting ties with the institution in protest. Issa Rae cancels sold-out event Actress and producer Issa Rae is among the first to take action. Rae, best known for creating, co-writing, and… -
Hochul rejects Louisiana extradition request for doctor in abortion pill case
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul rejected a request Thursday, Feb. 13 to extradite a doctor who was charged with illegally giving abortion pills to a patient in Louisiana. It’s a crime in the Bayou State to knowingly cause an abortion through medication. “I will not be signing an extradition order that came from the governor…
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