Florida is suing Target, accusing the retail giant of hiding from its investors the financial hit it took from its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, particularly, an LGBTQ+ merchandise campaign. The lawsuit, led by freshly confirmed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, comes in the midst of growing pushback against DEI initiatives from conservatives nationally,…

Months after the United States and other nations called for a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti, the head of the global agency says he’ll present a hybrid proposal to the U.N. Security Council. Who did Guterres say this to? U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres revealed during a gathering of Caribbean leaders during the week…

Full Story More than 40 news organizations, including Fox News and Newsmax, have sent a joint letter to the White House requesting that the Trump administration reinstate The Associated Press’ press privileges. The AP’s access was restricted on Feb. 11 following a dispute over President Donald Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the…

Nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants deported by the Trump administration returned to their home country on Thursday, Feb. 20, after spending time at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba. Venezuela sent a plane to Honduras to transfer the migrants home after the U.S. flew them to the Central American country. What’s the history of Guantánamo Bay? The Trump…

Chinese warships sailing south along the eastern coast of Australia announced plans to conduct live-fire exercises in international waters between Australia and New Zealand. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) did not directly notify Australian authorities, and instead, the broadcast was picked up by commercial airlines and air traffic controllers on Friday, Feb. 21, prompting…

The White House rejected claims that President Donald Trump is contemplating a decision to place the U.S. Postal Service under the management of his administration, indicating a possible first step toward privatization. The Washington Post reported Thursday, Feb. 20, that the Trump administration plans to fire members of the independent governing board that oversees the…

Confidence among chief executives shot up to levels not seen in three years during President Donald Trump’s first weeks in the White House. The Conference Board’s measure of CEO confidence went up nine points in the first quarter of 2025.  Any measure above 50 reflects more positive than negative responses. In the latest survey of…

While many people may consider fashion a form of art, one German court does not agree. Birkenstocks may be the go-to choice of footwear for everyone from Barbie to Hollywood A-listers, but one judge said they’re still just shoes. Why was this a legal issue? In a court filing, Birkenstock claimed its footwear could be…

A crackdown on sexual predators targeting children is making progress in the Canyon State. Arizona authorities said hundreds of people were arrested over 12 days in a sting operation to combat sex trafficking in Scottsdale. How many people and what were the charges? Officials announced the multi-agency effort on Thursday, Feb. 20. They said officers…

Full Story President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is now extending to Haitians who are in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security ended deportation protection and work permits for about 500,000 Haitians on Thursday, Feb. 20. What is Temporary Protected Status? The natives of Haiti either crossed into the U.S. illegally or were given…