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Vietnam War veteran and retired U.S. Army Colonel Gordon Roberts, a Medal of Honor recipient whose actions during the conflict saved fellow soldiers under intense enemy fire, has once again been recognized for his military service. Sen.…
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has pardoned six people who were convicted or facing prison sentences in federal cases involving vehicle emissions laws, saying they had been unfairly prosecuted by the Biden administration…
President Donald Trump is considering granting a pardon to music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs as the White House prepares another round of clemency decisions, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The sources said Trump planned…
Former special counsel Jack Smith has said that President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon those convicted in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol could have long-lasting effects on the upcoming midterm elections. Speaking to…
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has sparked discussions on social media after suggesting that young Americans who constantly complain about life in the United States should be sent to countries such as Cuba or Iran to gain a…
The Trump administration secured another courtroom victory on Thursday, July 2, after a federal appeals court temporarily blocked an order requiring the National Park Service to restore signs, exhibits, and other public displays that had…
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a Democratic Socialist challenging incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November 2026 election, gave a measured response when pressed on her views of capitalism during a CNN interview. Raman…
Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn has been indicted by a grand jury in Washington, D.C., over allegations that he damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during an incident last month. A grand jury in D.C. Superior Court returned a…
The Social Security Administration will issue commemorative Social Security cards stamped with the “Freedom 250” logo to children born in the United States from July 2 through Dec. 31, 2026. The cards will function identically to standard…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested more than 10,000 people in the country illegally over five days last week, according to federal sources, as the Trump administration accelerates interior enforcement. The arrests…
The U.S. labor market showed signs of cooling in June, with employers adding just 57,000 jobs, falling short of forecasts and marking the slowest pace of hiring so far this year. Despite the modest gain, the unemployment rate edged lower…
The White House has hit back at Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker after the Democratic governor suggested President Donald Trump is “suffering from dementia” during a television interview. Pritzker made the remarks while appearing on CNN with…
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing criticism from the Trump administration after he joined the state’s Board of Pardons in granting clemency to an immigrant convicted of sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl, a decision that could help…
An active-duty U.S. Air Force major was arrested Wednesday on the Capitol steps after delivering a speech calling for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Speech Accuses Administration of…
Influencer Nara Smith has revealed that her 2-year-old daughter, Whimsy Lou, has been diagnosed with cancer after months of quietly managing the illness with her family. The 24-year-old content creator shared the emotional update in an…
Federal prosecutors must prioritize cases targeting birth tourism schemes, the Justice Department said, hours after the Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship. In a memo circulated to…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responded sharply after Vice President JD Vance predicted she will be the Democratic presidential nominee in 2028. Vance made the forecast during an interview on “The Michael Knowles Show.” The vice president,…
The House of Representatives took a major step toward greater transparency on Tuesday, June 30, by voting to release records of past taxpayer-funded sexual misconduct settlements involving members of Congress. Lawmakers approved a…
Rep. Andy Ogles, a Tennessee Republican, has said he will introduce the Anchors Away Act in direct response to President Donald Trump’s call for Congress to end birthright citizenship. Ogles laid out the bill’s goal in an interview with…
Illinois and Iowa are under Extreme Heat Warnings as a high-pressure system drives heat indices to 110°F across large parts of both states. Dew points have climbed near 80°F, pushing conditions more humid than typical readings in the…
More than 100 Venezuelans deported from the United States were killed or remain missing after a powerful earthquake struck their homeland just hours after their arrival, according to family members, survivors and officials. A U.S.…
The Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday, June 30, that it will let Philip Morris market its Zyn nicotine pouches as less harmful than cigarettes. The agency cleared 20 versions of the products to bear a specific health claim for…
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Congress should move quickly to end birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court struck down his executive order aimed at limiting it. In a post on Truth Social on June 30, Trump called the ruling…
Alaska’s Supreme Court has cleared the way for two Republican candidates named Dan Sullivan to appear on the primary ballot for U.S. Senate, rejecting an election official’s attempt to disqualify a challenger over concerns that he chose…
