today’s hot news
Federal appeals court halts access to mail-order abortion drug
(The Center Square) – A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily halted a Biden-era rule that allowed individuals to receive the abortion pill mifepristone through the mail without a prescription from a doctor. A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit...
Joy Reid calls Byron Donalds, voted in by 70% White district, a ‘house pet’ for Republicans
The Supreme Court pumps the brakes on race-based congressional districts—and suddenly the loudest voices on the left are crying foul, warning that Black voters are being “silenced.” But here’s the part they’d rather you not notice: the outrage seems to spike most when...
The Guardian’s funding relationship with liberal group Omidyar raises conflict of interest allegations
The Guardian sparked conflict of interest concerns when it launched a series on artificial intelligence in partnership with Omidyar Network, a philanthropic organization that invested in a major AI company. The series titled “Reworked” launched in February, nearly two...
Los Angeles school district seeks state’s money for pay hikes
The Center Square) - The Los Angeles Unified School District managed to avoid a strike this week after reaching 11th-hour agreements with three unions. Now the district is asking for the state's help to fund those agreements. LAUSD's request comes as critics...
Comer sides with Melania and pledges hearings with Epstein victims
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said Friday that he supports calls from Melania Trump for Congress to hold public proceedings involving individuals who accuse disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein of wrongdoing. In a public statement Thursday, the first...
BS daily political cartoons: Trump’s trophy wall
Best political cartoons of the day: In case you missed it:
Kennedy Center finds a new way to put Trump’s name on the building — Democrats race back to court
BS BULLETIN The Kennedy Center has agreed not to restore Trump’s name to its facade before Sept. 8, giving a federal judge time to consider another challenge. The board voted 20–3 to add “Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump” beneath the Kennedy Center...
DOJ says Comey’s own novel may contain evidence that ‘86 47’ seashell post belongs before a jury
BS BULLETIN DOJ says there is “no serious dispute” that a reasonable viewer could interpret Comey's “86 47” post as “Kill President Trump,” and argues a jury should decide whether it was a true threat. Prosecutors now point to Comey's own thriller, FDR Drive, which...
California panel approves efficiency standards for tires
(The Center Square) - The California Energy Commission has approved first-in-the-nation efficiency standards for replacement tires on passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks. That could limit which tires are sold in the state. CEC says replacement tires are...
Pentagon notifies 30 universities of foreign relations audit
(The Center Square) – The Pentagon has notified 30 higher education institutions that they must review their academic and research ties to foreign entities or risk losing federal funding. This week, the U.S. Department of War sent notifications to 30...
FBI releases latest data on post-SCOTUS crime wave that hasn’t arrived
The FBI’s new crime report is out, and it’s safe to say that those who listened to the predictions of anti-Second Amendment groups are wondering where the crime is. Since the Supreme Court struck down New York’s discretionary system for issuing concealed carry permits...
U.S. national debt hits $40 trillion
(The Center Square) – The United States government passed a sobering milestone Wednesday as the national debt topped $40 trillion, up from $39 trillion only five months ago. Government spending watchdogs are calling the amount “staggering,” noting that the debt...
