Sean “Diddy” Combs is pushing to dismiss a sex trafficking charge against him. He argues the case is racially motivated, citing a law from 1910. In a court filing Tuesday, Feb. 18, and according to multiple media outlets, Combs’ legal team sought to throw out count three of the charges. This count alleges Combs transported…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says President Trump’s administration is exploring ways to prevent China from purchasing American farmland, Breitbart News reports. Rollins says Americans are “no doubt” concerned about China acquiring U.S. farmland, especially from loyalists of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). She added that the USDA is seeking a federal…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Pentagon to develop plans to cut defense spending by 8% annually over the next five years. In a statement from Pentagon spokesman Robert G. Salesses, the Department of Defense (DOD) intends to find around $50 billion in reductions that can be used on “programs aligned with President Trump’s priorities.” …

Delta Air Lines is offering a “no strings attached” payment of $30,000 to passengers who were aboard the flight that crash-landed in Toronto. The airline confirmed to multiple news outlets Wednesday night, Feb. 19, that it offered the “no strings attached” payout to all 76 passengers aboard the CRJ-900 flying from Minneapolis into Toronto Pearson International…

Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban certain vaccines statewide. Senate Bill 1036, also known as the Doug Cameron Act, seeks to put a 10-year pause on “gene therapy immunizations to ensure the safety and well-being of all Idahoans.” The bill is named for Doug Cameron. He’s an Idaho rancher who says he…

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is the latest to join a growing legal battle involving more than 200 school districts and popular social media platforms. What started off as Seattle Public Schools filing a lawsuit in 2023 has since expanded nationwide. Districts are claiming students’ mental health is deteriorating as they spend increasing amounts…

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…

A new report highlights the growing cost of misconduct lawsuits against the Chicago Police Department, revealing that taxpayers are footing the bill for officers’ actions. PBS affiliate WTTW News reports that settlements to resolve lawsuits against Chicago police reached a record $107.5 million in 2024, marking the highest amount since 2011. Police misconduct lawsuits Each…

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…

The Trump administration enacted an indefinite pause on immigration applications for migrants from Latin America and Ukraine who entered the U.S. under Biden-era programs. During the freeze, administration officials will work to enhance vetting, reduce fraud and prioritize national security concerns.  CBS News reported on the move, which obtained a memo from U.S. Citizenship and…