The U.S. Congress has overwhelmingly approved the bipartisan Take It Down Act, a landmark bill aimed at combating the spread of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including AI-generated deepfakes and revenge porn. The legislation passed the House on April 28 with a 409–2 vote and is now poised to be signed into law by President Donald Trump. Spearheaded by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the bill criminalizes the publication or threat of publishing NCII without consent. It mandates that online platforms remove flagged content within 48 hours and take reasonable steps to eliminate duplicate material. The Federal Trade…
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The Indiana Pacers’ thrilling 119-118 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, clinching a 4-1 series win, was briefly overshadowed by a confrontation between John Haliburton, father of Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, and Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Moments after Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winning layup with 1.3 seconds left in overtime, John Haliburton approached Antetokounmpo on the court, waving a towel or flag with his son’s face and shouting, “This is what we do!” and a more explicit variant, per witnesses. Antetokounmpo, frustrated by the Bucks’ collapse from a seven-point lead, called the actions disrespectful.…
The Philadelphia Eagles, fresh off their Super Bowl LIX triumph, visited the White House on April 28, 2025, to celebrate their 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. President Donald Trump welcomed the team, marking their first White House visit as Super Bowl champions, a stark contrast to the canceled 2018 visit during Trump’s first term. The event, steeped in tradition but tinged with political undertones, highlighted the team’s achievement while navigating a complex backdrop of public sentiment. The Eagles’ visit, confirmed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, followed weeks of speculation and conflicting reports. A February 9 U.S.…
PepsiCo, one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, has announced plans to remove artificial food dyes from several of its iconic snack brands, including Lay’s and Tostitos, by the end of 2025. The move aligns with a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban on synthetic dyes, reflecting growing consumer and regulatory concerns about the health impacts of artificial colors. The decision, announced in early April 2025, targets synthetic dyes such as Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1, commonly used to enhance the visual appeal of snacks. PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta revealed that over 60% of…
New York Attorney General Letitia James, a prominent figure in the state’s legal and political landscape, is under scrutiny following two bar complaints filed against her, raising questions about professional conduct and fueling partisan debates. The complaints, lodged with the New York Committee on Professional Standards, stem from allegations of bias in her prosecution of former President Donald Trump and claims of mortgage fraud tied to personal property transactions. The first complaint, filed on February 13, 2024, by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), accuses James of violating the Rules of Professional Conduct during her high-profile civil fraud case against Trump. The…
Dying for Sex is an eight-episode FX/Hulu limited series, based on the true story of Molly Kochan, who was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. The show follows Molly (played by Michelle Williams), a woman in an unhappy marriage with her husband Steve (Jay Duplass), who learns her cancer is terminal during a couples therapy session. Facing a 30% chance of surviving five years, Molly leaves her husband and embarks on a journey of sexual exploration, driven by a heightened libido (partly due to her medication, tamoxifen) and a desire to experience pleasure she’s missed out on, including never…
Democrat Congressman Shri Thanedar, representing Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, has faced allegations and controversies that have been labeled as scandals by some sources, though definitive legal or ethical conclusions vary. All the dirt and scandals involving Rep. Thanedar have resurfaced now that he’s trying to impeach President Donald Trump. Financial Fraud Allegations (Avomeen Lawsuit, 2017): In November 2017, a buyer of Avomeen Holdings LLC, a chemical testing laboratory Thanedar founded, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Detroit. The lawsuit claimed Thanedar made “fraudulent and misleading representations” about the company’s finances to inflate its value during the sale…
New York Attorney General Letitia James hired defense attorney Abbe Lowell to represent her amid allegations of mortgage fraud related to properties in Brooklyn and Virginia. The allegations, referred to the Justice Department for criminal review, were raised by U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte. Lowell, known for representing high-profile political figures, was reportedly hired by the Office of the New York State Attorney General. This may come as a shocking move by the anti-Trump attorney general, as it shows Letitia James is now prepared to defend herself against any and all allegations amid her controversy, as reported…
A judicial controversy is unfolding as pressure mounts for U.S. District Judge John Bates to withdraw his recent ruling against President Donald Trump’s efforts to eliminate government-run websites promoting gender ideology. The uproar comes after revelations that Bates’ spouse has personally benefited from programs tied to the very agency Trump is attempting to dismantle. Bates’ ruling, issued last week, blocked Trump’s executive order targeting what the administration calls “gender ideology extremism.” The order is part of a broader initiative to scale back the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and cut funding for related programs. In his decision, Bates argued…
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was abruptly cut off during a live CNN interview after repeatedly calling out the network’s coverage of former President Donald Trump. The tense exchange occurred during an interview with host Kasie Hunt, who ended the segment after Leavitt refused to stop criticizing CNN’s reporting. During the interview, Leavitt accused CNN of promoting a hostile narrative against Trump, particularly likening him to a fascist dictator. “It takes about five minutes to Google ‘Jake Tapper Donald Trump’ to see that Jake Tapper has consistently likened President Trump to Adolf Hitler,” she said. Hunt quickly pushed back,…
Tucker Carlson has shared the heartbreaking news of his father’s passing, announcing that Richard Warner Carlson died at the age of 84 after a six-week illness. The former Fox News host requested privacy as his family grieves, assuring his audience that he will return to his show as soon as he is able. In a touching tribute posted on X, Carlson, 55, described his father’s final moments. “He refused all painkillers to the end and left this world with dignity and clarity, holding the hands of his children with his dogs at his feet,” he wrote. Richard Carlson’s passing comes…
The Atlantic, a prominent liberal news outlet, has revised a controversial report after claiming that senior Trump administration officials shared “war plans” in an unsecured group chat. The initial story, which caused a political stir in the nation’s capital, has now been modified amid backlash from the White House and conservative commentators. The controversy began when Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was inadvertently added to a Signal group chat that included Vice President J.D. Vance, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and other high-ranking officials. The chat reportedly involved discussions about the impending U.S. airstrikes on Houthi strongholds in Yemen.…
Jessica Aber, a former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) – and appointed by former President Joe Biden – was found dead in Northern Virginia, according to a statement from the Alexandria Police Department. She was 43 years old. Authorities reported that Aber was discovered around 9:20 a.m., and initial findings suggest she likely passed away due to natural causes. While the investigation remains ongoing, police have not found any evidence indicating foul play. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct further examinations to determine the official cause and manner of death. Aber, a dedicated…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made headlines on Wednesday as she visited El Salvador’s infamous mega-prison, where the U.S. has sent hundreds of Venezuelans accused of gang affiliations. Noem’s three-day diplomatic tour across the Americas began at El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center, known as CECOT. The prison, capable of housing up to 40,000 inmates, has become a symbol of President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies, particularly his pledge to expel millions of migrants from the U.S. Noem said in a post on X: “I toured the CECOT, El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center. President Trump and I have a clear…
A House subcommittee hearing on Wednesday saw public media outlets NPR and PBS come under fire from Republicans, who accused them of biased reporting and promoting a “woke ideology.” Meanwhile, Democrats defended the organizations, dismissing the hearing as a political distraction from the controversy surrounding the Trump administration’s use of the Signal messaging app for sensitive communications. Republican lawmakers argued that taxpayer-funded media should be abolished, asserting that NPR and PBS cater to a left-leaning audience and use federal dollars to shape narratives in favor of progressive viewpoints. Democrats, on the other hand, took a more lighthearted approach, questioning witnesses…
For Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and other House Republicans, today’s DOGE subcommittee hearing was an opportunity to attack PBS and NPR, branding them as biased and pushing for their defunding. For public broadcasters, however, the hearing was about more than just defending their funding—it was a fight for their existence and a chance to educate lawmakers and the public about how public media actually operates. Titled “Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the Heads of NPR and PBS Accountable,” the hearing kicked off at 10 a.m. ET, with NPR CEO Katherine Maher and PBS CEO Paula Kerger testifying alongside a local station operator…
In a high-profile move, President Donald Trump issued a pardon for Devon Archer, a former business associate of Hunter Biden, asserting that Archer was treated unfairly by the justice system. Archer became a central figure in House Republicans’ investigation into Biden family business dealings after his 2018 conviction by a federal jury. He was found guilty of defrauding a Native American tribe by orchestrating the fraudulent issuance and sale of over $60 million in tribal bonds. The White House defended the decision, arguing that Archer’s cooperation as a witness against the Biden family led to a change in the “tone…
In a move set to redefine election procedures across the United States, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that mandates sweeping changes, including the introduction of stricter voter identification requirements to prove U.S. citizenship for federal elections. The executive order, already drawing fierce criticism and legal challenges from voting rights groups, comes as Trump continues to claim that the 2020 election was marred by fraud. Despite securing victory in the 2024 election, Trump has remained vocal about his belief that previous elections suffered from widespread voter irregularities. Currently, non-U.S. citizens are already prohibited from voting in federal…
In a sweeping enforcement operation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of nearly 400 individuals in Massachusetts, including over 200 illegal immigrants with serious criminal records or charges. Between March 18 and March 23, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) conducted a large-scale operation in the Boston area, resulting in the arrest of 370 illegal immigrants. Among them, 205 had significant criminal histories or pending charges, including violent crimes such as murder, drug trafficking, and organized crime. “The Commonwealth is a safer place for our residents to live and work because ICE and our federal law enforcement…
LOUISVILLE, KY – Following Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) announcement last week that he will not seek reelection in 2026, allies of conservative CNN personality Scott Jennings are privately encouraging him to consider running for the vacant Senate seat. McConnell’s decision brings an end to his nearly five-decade career in elected office and his record-breaking tenure as the longest-serving leader of a party’s Senate caucus in U.S. history. Sources close to Jennings indicate that the outspoken commentator has not ruled out a potential Senate bid, and his media supporters are already expressing enthusiasm for his possible candidacy. Conservative writer Erick Erickson…
BAY CITY, MI – Vice President J.D. Vance visited Vantage Plastics, a plastic manufacturing facility in Bay City, Michigan, on Friday, accompanied by U.S. Small Business Administration chief Kelly Loeffler. During a speech to workers, Vance took aim at demonstrators gathered outside the event, suggesting they should “get off the streets and get back to work.” The vice president’s remarks came as he toured the plant and spoke about “America’s industrial resurgence,” a key focus of President Donald Trump’s administration. Vance argued that the presence of protesters outside the facility underscored the need to revitalize U.S. manufacturing to reduce idle…
The following press release comes directly from 23andMe: SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 23andMe Holding Co. (“23andMe” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ME), a leading human genetics and biotechnology company, today announced that it has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (the “Court”) to facilitate a sale process to maximize the value of its business. The Company intends to continue operating its business in the ordinary course throughout the sale process. There are no changes to the way the Company stores, manages, or protects customer data. “After a…
Washington, D.C. – Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a prominent liberal voice in the U.S. Senate, is under fire from conservative activists and an ethics watchdog group over allegations of a pay-to-play scheme involving his wife, Sandra Whitehouse, and millions in federal funding. The accusations, spearheaded by the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT), a right-leaning organization, suggest a potential conflict of interest tied to environmental legislation championed by the senator. FACT has pointed to a web of connections between Sen. Whitehouse, his wife’s professional endeavors, and substantial federal grants awarded to Ocean Conservancy, a nonprofit where Sandra Whitehouse previously…
A top official from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has pulled back the curtain on deep-rooted issues at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), revealing that contractors and special interests are draining a staggering 80% of the agency’s $3.5 billion annual budget. Sam Corcos, now a special adviser to the U.S. Treasury Department, shared the findings with Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Thursday, likening the entrenched groups to “boa constrictors” wrapped around the IRS’s operations. Speaking on The Ingraham Angle, Corcos detailed his mission to overhaul the IRS’s modernization efforts, a program he says is 30 years behind schedule…
Earlier this year, Karoline Leavitt had a spirited exchange with CNN host Kasie Hunt that ended with a bit of a TV timeout. The friendly tussle happened during an interview when Leavitt, known for her straight-talking style, brought up some past comments made by CNN’s Jake Tapper about now President Donald Trump. In a clip that’s been making the rounds on social media, Leavitt cheerfully pointed out, “It takes about five minutes to Google Jake Tapper Donald Trump to see that Jake Tapper has consistently likened President Trump to Adolf Hitler.” Hunt, trying to keep things on track, jumped in…
MSNBC faced a wave of embarrassment on as hosts Stephanie Ruhle and Jonathan Capehart issued on-air corrections after falsely claiming that U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard had described President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as “very good friends.” The debacle began during Monday’s broadcast of The 11th Hour, when Ruhle confidently asserted that Gabbard had linked Trump and Putin in a close friendship during a recent interview. “Just today, Tulsi Gabbard said that Putin and Trump are quote ‘very good friends,’” Ruhle told viewers, using the claim to question Trump’s alignment with American values. Her guest,…
A recent Fox News poll reveals that nearly two-thirds of American voters (63%) support President Donald Trump’s policy of deporting illegal immigrants, just two months into his second term. Released on Thursday, March 22, 2025, the survey assessed public sentiment on a broad spectrum of the administration’s priorities, including tax policy, foreign affairs, and cultural issues. Topping the list of Trump’s most popular initiatives is a ban on transgender-identified athletes competing in women’s sports, backed by 68% of respondents compared to 30% opposed—a resounding more-than-2-to-1 margin. Other policies garnering strong support include designating English as the official language (66%–32%), deporting…
Disgruntled actress Rosie O’Donnell posted a sad looking video where she tries to bring down Donald Trump and talk about Democracy falling. Rosie believes that Democracy has fallen following the results of the 2024 election where Donald Trump won against Kamala Harris, the candidate who didn’t receive a single vote in a primary and who also ran her campaign millions into debt. Rosie O’Donnell forgets that Democracy is allowing the American people to vote for the candidate of their choice in order to determine the outcome of an election. That’s what happened – the people voted and Trump won. However,…
Democrats are getting good at pushing their own people out of things. First they pushed Joe Biden out of the 2024 election, but watched Kamala Harris get destroyed by Donald Trump in an overwhelming victory for the Republicans. Now political news reports say Democrats are discussing what to do with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and if they want to push her towards an early retirement. Sotomayor is only 70, so it’s not like she’s in her 80s or 90s, and she should retire when she wants to, not when she’s told to. Democrats seem worried that Sotomayor could retire…
Bungie’s upcoming game “Marathon” is a revival of their classic FPS series from the 1990s, though it’s not a direct sequel. Set in the same universe, the new “Marathon” will be a multiplayer-only, PvP-focused extraction shooter. Players take on the role of Runners exploring the mysterious and deserted planet of Tau Ceti IV, competing against other players and AI-controlled enemies to secure loot and valuable resources. Key features of “Marathon” include: PvP Focus: The game emphasizes player-versus-player encounters, with no single-player campaign. Players can engage solo or in teams of three, navigating the environment and battling others for resources. Exploration…