Full Story President Donald Trump called for a federal government takeover of Washington, D.C., which currently has partial home rule with Congressional oversight. The president said the federal government should have direct control over the district, as it did before 1973. “I think we should run it strong, run it with law and order. Make…

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…

For over a century, San Diego residents enjoyed free trash collection services, recently being the only city in California that offered trash management for free. However, that could change in 2025, angering some residents, as local officials are attempting to close a more than $250 million budget deficit. Why is San Diego considering this trash…

President Donald Trump wants to ensure the nation’s 147 million ounces of gold are still housed at Fort Knox. The increased interest in the gold depository comes as Elon Musk puts it in the Department of Government Efficiency’s sights. “We’re going to go to Fort Knox, the fabled Fort Knox, to make sure the gold…

Full Story What was initially billed as a friendly international competition while the NHL took its mid-season break, The 4 Nations Face-Off has turned into an uber-intense, at times politically charged, ratings blockbuster. The tournament has raised hockey’s profile with casual fans. Thursday night, Feb. 20, the U.S. and Canada will battle for the championship…

Full Story Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is auctioning off the jeans that led to his disqualification from a major tournament, turning the controversy into a charity opportunity. The auction, which started at $20.13, has surged past $8,000, with all proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters to fund youth chess clinics. Officials barred Carlsen, a five-time…

Full Story The San Antonio Spurs say superstar center Victor Wembanyama will miss the rest of the season with what the team called a blood clot in his shoulder. The team posted a statement on social media Thursday, Feb. 20, announcing the injury. The team said Wembanyama has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. The…

New York is suing more than a dozen vape manufacturers, distributors and retailers. In the lawsuit, the state accused some of the largest e-cigarette companies of sparking an epidemic among American kids and teens. What are the vaping companies accused of? New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the lawsuit on Thursday, Feb. 20, She…

Full Story A group of Black lawmakers are warning New York Gov. Kathy Hochul of possible political fallout if she were to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. Hochul’s office is debating the idea after Adams was accused of a quid pro quo with the Justice Department. In a letter obtained by…

An 86-year-old man pleaded guilty to shooting a Black teen in 2023 and was facing up to seven years in a Missouri prison. Just weeks before his sentencing, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, Fed. 19 that Andrew Lester died. Prosecution reacts to passing, case explained In a statement, the prosecutor’s office said, “We have learned of…