In his latest attack on the press, Donald Trump called out another reporter by name for writing unflattering investigative pieces on the president and his business ventures. Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday, "Not that it really matters, but a terribly untalented writer for badly failing Forbes Magazine, Dan Alexander, who probably can't get a meaningful job in the business, has written so inaccurately about me that it is ridiculous." Alexander's latest article focused on the Trump Organization's "dishonesty" over the size of its properties " an issue that was central to New York Attorney General Letitia James' civil fraud lawsuit against Trump in 2024 that resulted in a $355 million judgment against him, effectively barring him from doing business in the state. Read more
This new case was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of New Hampshire, ACLU of Maine, ACLU of Massachusetts, Legal Defense Fund, Asian Law Caucus, and Democracy Defenders Fund on behalf of a proposed class of babies subject to the executive order, and their parents. Read more
A man was arrested by Capitol Police on Sunday after interrupting the Senate debate on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," shouting from the Senate Galleries that the lawmakers are "horrible." Allen D. Rogers, of Florida, was arrested for unlawful conduct after he refused to obey officers' orders to stop the disruption, according to police. "At approximately 7:00 p.m., our officers arrested a man who started being disruptive in the Senate Galleries," police said in a statement.
A hacker working on behalf of the Sinaloa drug cartel infiltrated cameras and phones to track an FBI official in Mexico investigating the drug lord El Chapo, then used data from that surveillance to kill and intimidate potential sources and witnesses the agent was meeting with. The hacker had observed people going in and out of the US Embassy in Mexico City and identified "people of interest" for the cartel, including the FBI Assistant Legal Attache (ALAT), and then was able to use the ALAT's mobile phone number to obtain calls made and received, as well as geolocation data, associated with the ALAT's phone. Link: justice.gov. Read more
Colleen McCormack of Pembroke, MA, was relaxing in her outdoor hot tub when she captured on video a mystery object floating in the sky about 9PM Wednesday. McCormack got her phone out and recorded video of the unusual scene. "It looked like it was on fire or something and it was just coming down really fast," McCormack said. "I have no idea what it could have been." The FAA said there were no reports of debris in the area. Officials declined to comment on the video. "My heart was pounding because I just looked up," McCormack said. "I'm like oh god what is about to happen right now?" The witness said she expected to her a loud sound when the object hit the earth, but there was no noise after it disappeared from view. "It was really quiet. You couldn't like really hear anything. That's why I was just like more confused. When stuff flies over all the time, you hear it," she said. Read more
Two other Democrats have now joined Kirsten Gillibrand in falsely accusing the Muslim mayoral candidate for New York City of supporting calls for violence against Jews. Read more
A major Haaretz investigation confirms Israeli soldiers in Gaza were ordered to shoot at unarmed Palestinians gathering near food distribution sites " even when they posed no threat. Soldiers described the areas as a "killing field," noting: "There's no enemy, no weapons. IDF officers say the killings aren't isolated mistakes but part of a pattern dubbed "Operation Salted Fish" " the Israeli version of 'Red Light, Green Light.' "We shoot, they run, we shoot again," one soldier said. "This is our communication." At least 549 Palestinians have been killed and over 4,000 wounded near these aid centers since 27 May. Many were waiting for UN food trucks. Testimonies reveal Israeli commanders instructed troops to open fire on civilians approaching aid sites before they opened or after they closed " using machine guns, mortars, and grenades. Soldiers described systematic live fire, including from tanks. Read more
What a difference.
Dubai, known for its glittering skyscrapers and opulent lifestyle, hides a disturbing trend beneath its luxury facade: the emergence of degrading "Porta-Potty" parties. These events, thrown by wealthy individuals, lure young models and influencers with promises of large sums of money, lavish gifts, and upscale hotel stays. However, the reality behind the glitz is one of extreme sexual degradation, potential physical harm, and legal risks for the women involved. Read more
To those of us who are not wrapped up in the cult of personality surrounding Donald Trump, it's easy to tell that he's becoming more and more like a dictator.
Video evidence has been found.
Just sayin
There are few women in the business like her. She's outspoken, she's candid and she's lived her life on her own terms. And more importantly, she's an extremely formidable actor for all seasons. Read more
Rising cost of living pushes dozens of cities to set higher pay floors. Cities like Berkeley, Santa Monica, and Emeryville lead with some of the highest local minimum wages. Minimum wage earners across California will see pay increases starting 1 July, as a number of municipalities enforce new local wage laws. These updates come amid sustained inflation pressures and a broader push to help low-income workers keep pace with living expenses in the state. The changes follow a state-wide raise earlier this year, which saw the base minimum wage increase from $16 to $16.50 per hour. However, several cities have opted to go significantly beyond that threshold. These local ordinances reflect not only cost-of-living discrepancies but also broader economic and political dynamics across the state. Read more
Many Californians are confused by how much more they will be paying at the pump come July 1. Starting July 1, the state excise tax for gas will increase by 2 cents, going from about 59 cents to 61 cents per gallon. That is a number politicians on both sides agree on, but the confusion is coming from the new Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) passed by the California Air Resources Board last fall and how it will impact gas prices. A University of Pennsylvania report found it would be a 65-cent increase, sparking the confusion. Senator Brian Jones created a petition against it that has garnered over 30,000 signatures and counting. In a post on X, he called out Gov. Gavin Newsom. "All Californians have to do is look at their wallet," Jones said. "Their wallets are being emptied every single week as these gas prices continue to climb." Read more
