President-elect Trump has created the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. And new details on a deadly massive explosion at a Kentucky food dye plant. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Musk, Ramaswamy to lead Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency President-elect Donald Trump is…

Major changes are coming to the Los Angeles Times as owner Patrick Soon-Shiong announced plans to create a new editorial board. The move follows the results of the 2024 presidential election, with Soon-Shiong stating that the paper needs a more balanced approach to its political coverage and increased accountability. However, the announcement has sparked discontent…

President-elect Donald Trump won 46% of the Latino vote, boosting his support among this demographic by double digits compared to 2020. He carried all seven battleground states, driven by strong Latino support in key states like Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Georgia. Watch as Straight Arrow News contributor Ruben Navarrette breaks down the factors behind Trump’s…

From a new border czar to an EPA administrator to national security adviser, team Trump is taking shape. We’ve got a look at the latest names. And shareholders are suing a major restaurant chain accused of skimping on the portions. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Trump fills more White House roles…

Mauritius imposed and then swiftly lifted a social media blackout this week amid a wiretapping scandal that implicates government officials just days before national elections. The move, which has drawn backlash from citizens and rights groups, raises serious questions about the stability of Mauritius’ democratic institutions. The government initially blocked access to platforms including Facebook,…

San Francisco has elected a new mayor, Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie, ousting incumbent Mayor London Breed. Lurie, the founder of the San Francisco anti-poverty organization Tipping Point Community, won 56% of the vote, while Breed trailed with nearly 44%. Lurie’s foundation focuses on fighting poverty and funding solutions to address it across the Bay…

Cold and flu season is here and many may be reaching for medicine for relief but a popular remedy may soon no longer be available. The Food and Drug Administration said it’s planning to pull a widely used ingredient from shelves. It’s called oral phenylephrine and is used in cough and cold medicines from household…

Federal regulators recently denied Amazon’s request for additional nuclear power to support its expanding data center operations. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ruled 2-1 against the proposal, citing concerns that granting tech companies greater access to nuclear energy could drive up consumer costs and strain grid reliability. In addition to Amazon, other tech giants,…

TV talk show hosts, late-night and daytime, have added their voices to the many reactions to Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election. Most of these hosts specifically speak to viewers who don’t side with supporters of the president-elect. Comedian Jon Stewart told his “Daily Show” audience on election night Tuesday, Nov. 5, to not…

Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the filibuster is secure now that Republicans have won a majority in the chamber. McConnell made the comment to reporters while taking a victory lap the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 6.  “This shifting to a Republican Senate Majority helps control the guardrails to keep people who want to…