Karah Rucker
More from Karah Rucker
-
Poll: Most Americans ‘very’ concerned over media’s election night coverage
For the media, Election Day is one of the most popular days for reporting. News outlets often plan for it months, even years, in advance. However, a new Associated Press poll found most Americans don’t trust the media to do its job properly on its biggest night of the year. The poll shows that 53%… -
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a worm ate part of his brain then died
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed in a 2012 deposition — as part of his divorce proceedings from his second wife — that he had experienced a parasitic worm eating part of his brain. The finding was first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday, May 8. Kennedy said that it occurred… -
All 50 governors oppose Biden proposal on authority over the National Guard
Fifty governors have signed letters in opposition to a Biden administration proposal that would change who has control over a state’s national guard. A new Pentagon proposal, supported by the White House, would partially change that. It’s a governor’s job to handle the state’s National Guard, deploying members within their own state or to others… -
Amid battle for exposure, RFK Jr. accuses Big Tech of censoring latest ad
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy leveled accusations of censorship against Big Tech, alleging that Facebook and Instagram blocked access to his latest political ad. The incident unfolded when a link to the new video was reportedly blocked on Sunday, May 5. Meta, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, said the action was a mistake. Meta… -
Partisan media coverage portrays Al Jazeera ban from different angles
Israel shut down Al Jazeera, a major news outlet in the country, even seizing some of its communication equipment on Sunday, May 5. The story is being told in different ways depending on whether a news outlet has a left- or right-leaning political bias. Some right-leaning news outlets are spotlighting what Israel said about Al… -
13 federal judges refuse to hire Columbia University grads after protests
13 U.S. federal judges are taking a stance against Columbia University in New York City for its handling of campus protests. In a letter on Monday, May 6, the judges vowed not to hire any future students from Columbia University beginning with the 2024 freshman class. The judges expressed their loss of confidence in the… -
Sanders’ reelection bid reignites debate over age limits for elected officials
Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., announced he is running for reelection in 2024. Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, easily won three terms in deep blue territory. His most recent victory was by a 40-point margin so he is likely to win over his state again come November. While he is well known for his progressive takes… -
In potential breakthrough, Hamas accepts cease-fire proposal to pause war
In Jerusalem, Hamas announced its acceptance of an Egyptian-Qatari proposal for a cease-fire to pause the seven-month-long conflict with Israel in Gaza on Monday, May 6. This comes hours after Israel ordered roughly 100,000 Palestinians to evacuate from the eastern region of Rafah, a move signaling a possible ground invasion by Israel. The potential for… -
41% of Americans believe the US will see a second civil war in next 5 years: Poll
A new Rasmussen Reports poll asked Americans if they believe there is a chance the U.S. sees a second civil war. A large percentage of Americans said they believe that it is not only possible but imminent. Of registered voters polled, 41% said they believed it’s likely America will see another civil war within the… -
Border agent falsely accused of whipping Haitian migrants receives award
In September 2021, border agents were falsely accused of whipping Haitian migrants at the southern border. Now, the Department of Homeland Security granted one of those agents a Border Patrol achievement award on Thursday, May 2. The agency commended the agent, whose identity has been kept confidential since the incident, for his intelligence work on… -
Video of fraternity brothers guarding US flag highlights campus political divide
A viral video on social media shows the moment a group of fraternity brothers prevented protesters from removing an American flag and replacing it with a Palestinian flag on University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill’s campus. This moment has garnered a lot of outside attention. Conservatives are calling the young men “heroes” for holding the flag… -
Peloton to cut 15% of workforce as CEO steps down
Peloton announced on Thursday, May 2, that its CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down amid plans to reduce its workforce by 15%, which equates to about 400 jobs. This development marks the fifth round of layoffs since 2021 for the fitness company. Karen Boone, current Peloton chairperson, and Chris Bruzzo, a Peloton director, will serve as interim co-CEOs. In addition, Jay… -
China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft heads to far side of the moon
China launched a Long March 5 rocket on Friday, May 3, carrying the Chang’e-6 spacecraft, aiming to be the first mission to return a sample from the far side of the moon. The spacecraft, named after the Chinese moon goddess, will take five days to reach the moon, with the mission spanning a total of 53 days. Scientists…
Latest Stories
-
Getty Images
Border Patrol agent admits to telling women to expose breasts to get into US
-
Getty Images
AOC, Luna team up to cap credit card interest rates at 10%
-
Reuters
China, Russia and Iran show off naval abilities with joint drills in Gulf of Oman
-
Getty Images
Stock market continues its dive as Trump leaves recession on the table
-
Getty Images
Trump says Ukraine ‘may not survive’ war against Russia even with US support
Popular Opinions
-
In addition to the facts, we believe it’s vital to hear perspectives from all sides of the political spectrum.
