Trump Halts Taxpayer-Funded Trans Surgeries in Federal Prisons
The Trump administration no longer will financially cover cosmetic surgeries and cross-sex hormones for transgender federal prison inmates. In a move projected to save taxpayers nearly $2 million, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) issued new guidance Feb. 19 ending federal funding…
Texas Democratic Senate candidates sidestep Islamic terrorism concerns following deadly Austin attack
Neither of the two frontrunners in the Texas Democratic Senate primary addressed concerns about Islamic terrorism in the wake of a deadly shooting on Sunday morning in Austin that left three dead and more than a dozen others wounded. Instead, just a day ahead of a competitive Senate primary, James Talarico and Rep. Jasmine Crockett, […]
Diddy’s Prison Sentence Shortened Slightly
Sean “Diddy’” Combs’ prison release date has been moved up slightly as he continues to appeal his four-year sentence following his conviction last year on charges of transportation to engage in prostitution.
US Embassy struck by drones in Saudi Arabia as Americans instructed to shelter in place
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was hit by two drones from Iran on Monday as Americans in Saudi Arabia were instructed to shelter in place. The embassy was empty at the time of the hits and no injuries were reported as a result of the attack. On Tuesday, the embassy issued a security alert saying […]
Supreme Court sides with New York Republican in congressional redistricting fight
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Republican representative from New York challenging a congressional redistricting effort in a decision she said “helps restore the public’s confidence in our judicial system.” Over the dissent of the court’s three liberal justices, the conservative majority halted a state court ruling that had ordered New York’s redistricting […]
After the Strikes, Iran Faces Its Defining Test
After Operation Epic Fury, who will rule Iran? And what type of constitution will the Iranian people ultimately choose? Will it be a constitutional republic like the United States? Or a constitutional monarchy?[#item_full_content]
IAEA: Entrances Bombed at Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Plant
Entrances to Iran’s underground and previously bombed uranium-enrichment plant at Natanz have been struck as part of the U.S.-Israeli military attacks on the country, the U.N. nuclear watchdog confirmed on Tuesday. The underground Fuel Enrichment Plant (FEP) is one of Iran’s…[#item_full_content]
Pakistan Says it Killed 67 Afghan Security Force Members in Fifth Day of Fighting
Afghanistan’s ground forces attacked Pakistan’s military positions at 16 locations along the southwestern border early Tuesday and fired on multiple points in the northwest, triggering intense clashes in which 67 Afghan security force members…[#item_full_content]
Texas Senate Showdown Kicks Off Midterms to Determine Control of US Congress
A hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas headlines the official start of the midterm elections on Tuesday, when voters in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas cast the first ballots of the campaign to decide which party controls the U.S. Congress…[#item_full_content]
Oil Surges on Straight of Hormuz Global Supply Fears
Crude oil benchmarks rose more than $4 Tuesday, soaring for a third session as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran widens, disrupting fuel shipments and heightening fears of further Middle East oil and gas supply disruption.[#item_full_content]
