During the government shutdown, several federal employee unions, including the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), filed lawsuits aiming to block mass layoffs they argue are illegal. The unions contend that the Trump administration is using the shutdown as a pretext to terminate thousands of federal workers who deliver essential services nationwide. Everett Kelley, national…
When I first met Tank, I didn’t see a monster. I saw a soul that had stopped believing anyone could understand him. He was a massive pit mix — strong, scarred, and the kind of dog people cross the street to avoid. The shelter had labeled him “unadoptable.” Too strong. Too unpredictable. Too intimidating. But…
Republican Congressman Buddy Carter of Georgia has formally requested that the Department of Justice (DOJ) open an investigation into several organizations funded by billionaire philanthropist George Soros, citing concerns that some of these groups may be linked to politically motivated unrest or the promotion of violent activism within the United States. In a letter addressed…
Concern has been raised by Donald Trump’s most recent act in the White House, which seems to allude to his potential reelection. Despite the fact that it would be unlawful, the 79-year-old has often stated that he would think about seeking a third term in office. Trump’s wins in 2016 and 2024 make it obvious…
California Democratic Representative Maxine Waters has agreed to pay a $68,000 civil penalty after a Federal Election Commission (FEC) investigation found multiple violations of federal campaign finance laws during her 2020 re-election campaign. The decision, finalized in late May, follows an extensive FEC review of Citizens for Waters, the official campaign committee for the veteran…
When I was a child, I always carried the scent of hay and sunshine. My days were filled with feeding chickens in the morning, brushing ponies in the afternoon, and chasing barn cats until my mom called me in for dinner. Animals were my first friends, my teachers, and my comfort. They offered a kind…
When the Norwegian Nobel Committee stepped onto the stage in Oslo to announce the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, the name that echoed through the hall wasn’t the one many had predicted. Instead of former U.S. President Donald J. Trump — who had spent months suggesting he “deserved” the honor — the award went to Venezuelan…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, 79, returned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on October 10, 2025, for scheduled cardiovascular evaluations — part of his ongoing preventive health care routine. According to White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella, the visit was “completely routine” and not an emergency admission. Dr. Barbabella explained that the former…
The heartbreaking loss of 11-year-old Tommie-Lee Gracie Billington has deeply affected the Lancaster community and renewed urgent conversations about the dangers of viral online trends. The young boy tragically passed away after attempting a hazardous challenge circulating on social media, which involved inhaling chemical fumes to experience a brief high. Tommie-Lee was found unresponsive at…
Saying goodbye to a beloved dog is one of the hardest moments any pet owner can face. It breaks the heart and tests the spirit, yet sometimes it is the kindest decision when an animal’s suffering becomes too heavy to bear. That heartbreaking choice almost came for a small puppy named Starfish. She had been…