Month: August 2025
August 19, 2025
Politics
Vance leads effort to block UK from accessing US Apple user data
The demand from the Brits raised concern in the US, as Republican lawmakers argued it would breach the privacy of people including US citizens. The demand from the Brits...
August 19, 2025
Politics
Sen. Chuck Grassley demands probe of ‘bureaucrats’ who sidelined CBP whistleblowers — and were promoted
"Although it’s unclear to me whether all retaliators have faced consequences, I’ve been made aware that some have been promoted," Grassley said. "Although it’s unclear to me whether all...
August 19, 2025
Education
Barry University responds to firefighter shortage in South Florida
We are experiencing an emergency when it comes to filling certain first responder roles. South Florida faces a firefighter shortage as retirees exceed new hires. According to the U.S....
August 19, 2025
Politics
Fox News anchor Bret Baier ticketed for distracted driving amid Trump DC crackdown: ‘Didn’t know there was paparazzi’
Fox News “Special Report” host Bret Baier was busted on Saturday for picking up his phone while driving in Washington, DC, amid President Trump's dramatic crackdown on the nation's...
August 19, 2025
Politics
Zelensky gives Trump golf putter from Ukrainian soldier who lost leg in combat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave President Trump an engraved golf putter Monday in the Oval Office from a Ukrainian soldier who found solace in the game after losing his...
August 19, 2025
Politics
Trump admin threatens MTA funding over ‘flawed’ safety reports after 2023 worker death
The Federal Transit Administration's demand follows the November 2023 death of flagger Hilarion Joseph. The Federal Transit Administration's demand follows the November 2023 death of flagger Hilarion Joseph.
August 19, 2025
Politics
DOJ to start handing over Jeffrey Epstein files to Congress
The first tranche of Epstein-related materials are to be given to the House Oversight Committee starting Friday, Rep. James Comer said. The first tranche of Epstein-related materials are to...
August 19, 2025
Health Care
Looming Medicaid cuts could hurt Black children, advocates warn
Nearly 2 in 3 Black children are enrolled in the program. Nearly 2 in 3 Black children are enrolled in the program. Health Care
August 19, 2025
Congress
Why Senate Republicans won’t scrap the ‘blue slip’
Senators are fiercely protective of the longstanding precedent that gives them deference over who serves as U.S. attorneys and district court judges back home.
August 19, 2025
Politics
White House mocks ‘unserious’ NJ Dem Rep. LaMonica McIver after she claims ‘Liberation Day’ is ‘racist’ and code for ‘white power’
The New Jersey Democrat charged that Trump’s push to clean up DC and end sanctuary city policies “show us each and every day how much of a bigot he...