A federal judge temporarily halted the construction of the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention facility on Thursday over environmental concerns. Judge Kathleen Williams, an Obama appointee, of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, ordered the construction of the facility to be halted for 14 days during a hearing but allowed operations to continue […]
Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk complimented South Park for making an anti-abortion argument in its effort to parody Kirk. South Park’s second episode Wednesday depicted its character Cartman impersonating Kirk at a typical campus event. Cartman is taking questions from a crowd as he defends his stance against abortion. “What makes you think you have the […]
Beginning Friday, increased federal troops will be in Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump floated threats of federalizing the district earlier this week. “Operational details have not been finalized at this time. The White House, respective federal agencies, and local officials are working together in line with the President’s Executive Order to use federal and […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Thursday that the state’s organized retail theft crackdown has recovered $8 million in stolen goods during the first seven months of the year. The California Highway Patrol-led Organized Retail Crime Task Force conducted 415 investigations that led to 706 arrests and the return of nearly 150,000 stolen goods. “We are serious […]
As the country barrels toward the 2026 midterm elections, the political landscape feels more unsettled than it has in decades. In swing states and strongholds alike, party loyalty is being tested, alliances are shifting, and voters are signaling deep dissatisfaction with the status quo. With major ideological divides fracturing Democrats and Republicans and public trust […]
(The Center Square) – A California bill nearing the governor’s desk would create “Climate Resilience Districts” to in part finance income-restricted “affordable” housing in disaster-impacted areas such as the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, similar to the “Resilient Rebuilding Authority” bill put on hold in July. According to the bill’s analysis by the State Assembly Committee […]
Two Pennsylvania state troopers were shot on Thursday while responding to a call. The troopers were shot in Susquehanna County, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA), and Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) said they are “expected to be in stable condition.” Shapiro warned the public to avoid the area of the crime and added that an […]
Vance Boelter, the man accused of assassinating two Minnesota lawmakers and wounding two others, pleaded not guilty to murder charges. Boelter’s lawyer entered a not guilty plea during his Thursday arraignment, according to the Associated Press. Boelter spoke briefly to acknowledge the charges and thank the judge. On July 15, Boelter was indicted by a […]
Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani called out President Donald Trump for his reported interest in getting involved in New York‘s mayoral race. Trump has called former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in recent weeks, according to the New York Times, questioned associates about the race and Mamdani’s best prospective challenger, and surveyed polling to see who could have […]
(The Center Square) – A South Carolina judge has dismissed a climate change lawsuit brought by the City of Charleston against two dozen oil and gas companies. Judge Roger Young of the South Carolina Court of Common Pleas granted the companies’ joint motion to dismiss on Wednesday, siding with the argument that climate change litigation […]
