Scrambling to replace their health insurance and to find new work, some laid-off federal workers are running into another unexpected unpleasantry: Relatives cheering their firing. read more
Representatives from the Department of Government Efficiency repeatedly pressured the head of a United States water management agency to open a major California pump system in late January, intending to release a huge amount of water south toward Los Angeles -- even though the water would have never made it to the fire-scarred metropolis. read more
Three U.S. states are set for higher electricity bills after Canada declined to follow President Donald Trump's lead and pause its tariffs. read more
Photos of the Enola Gay World War II bomber, Black military pilots and the country's first female fighter pilot are among the tens of thousands of images flagged for removal by the Pentagon in an effort to eliminate references to diversity, equity and inclusion. read more
The Justice Department is in the early stages of investigating the major egg producers over soaring egg prices, source familiar with the matter told ABC News. read more
Donald Trump's silence on the housing affordability crisis in the United States during his first speech to Congress since returning to the White House has troubled experts who worry that the issue is no longer a priority for the president.
Politics and relationships can be a tricky mix -- would YOU stay with a partner whose values clash with yours? This conversation is about more than just Trump -- it's about love, loyalty, and where we draw the line in our relationships. read more
Amidst a flood of concerned constituents descending on Republican town halls, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) told a local news station that he would prefer it if people stopped calling his office. read more
According to AI estimates, a Toronto Blue Jays boycott of the 2025 MLB season would likely result in a multimillion-dollar loss for the US economy. Total Estimated Cost to the US Economy Direct Game Revenue Loss: $152 million (tickets, concessions, etc.) Local Economic Impact: $228 million to $380 million (multiplier applied) Broadcast/Sponsorship Loss: $30 million to $50 million (US share) Tax Revenue Loss: ~$30 million Total Range: $410 million to $612 million. Similarly, AI estimates that if the Toronto Raptors boycotted the 2025 NBA season, the US economy might see a loss of $300-$500 million. read more
More than 100 immigration staff have left or been fired since the inauguration. read more
"We are losing lives," said the lead researcher of a new health care report. "At what point are we going to stand up and say enough is enough?" read more
The U.S. Mint has removed from its website the gold medals honoring police officers who protected the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot ... read more
Two of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's political rivals have confirmed that they have been in contact with members of US President Donald Trump's entourage following a Politico report published on Thursday in which an alleged bid to remove Zelensky from office was revealed. According to Politico, "secret discussions" have been held about holding snap presidential elections in Ukraine that could potentially unseat Zelensky before a final peace deal is signed. read more
On Friday, reports emerged that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered US Cyber Command -- the part of the military that among other things launches cyber-attacks against adversaries -- to pause offensive operations against Russia. read more
The Trump administration claims gutting federal agencies will save money, but cutting the IRS means the government collects less taxes. "If you're interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would you cut back on the revenue side?" one expert asks. read more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a pioneer for LGBTQ+ rights who decades ago upset leaders in his own party when he defied state law and issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples, suggested Democrats were in the wrong in allowing transgender athletes to participate in female college and youth sports. "I think it's an issue of fairness, I completely agree with you on that. It is an issue of fairness " it's deeply unfair," Newsom said in his debut podcast episode of "This is Gavin Newsom." "I am not wrestling with the fairness issue. I totally agree with you." read more
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