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‘Rubio finding out…’ breaks the Internet thanks to Noem’s fetish-prone hubby scandal
Call it the internet’s favorite running gag — and it’s back with a vengeance. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is once again getting “assigned” a brand-new job online — this time thanks to a jaw-dropping scandal swirling around former Homeland Security chief Kristi...
Student suspended for pro-ICE flyer while NEA spends $1.7M to help anti-ICE protests
(The Center Square) – A student at Torrey Pines High School in San Diego was suspended after posting a pro-Immigration and Customs Enforcement flyer reading, “We [heart] ICE – Real Americans,” following an anti-ICE walkout on campus, according to the Foundation...
Six American allies say they are ready to help with Strait of Hormuz
(The Center Square) – Foreign allies appear to be backpedaling on their refusal to help the U.S. secure the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump has expressed his frustration with the international community for not stepping up. In a joint statement from...
Governor race explodes: Democrats of color shut out while new white candidate gets VIP pass
California’s gubernatorial race just got uglier. Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is firing off accusations that the University of Southern California and ABC7 Los Angeles engineered a debate to deliberately exclude all candidates...
CNN host issues correction after falsely claiming alleged ISIS-inspired attack targeted Zohran Mamdani
“CNN NewsNight” host Abby Phillip apologized Wednesday for claiming that an alleged Saturday ISIS-inspired terrorist attack targeted Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City. Officers from the New York Police Department took...
BS daily political cartoons: Gavin Newsom stars in famous movie remake
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CBP halts Big Bend construction after pressure from GOP TX lawmakers, sheriffs
(The Center Square) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Chief Rodney Scott said he paused all construction activity in Big Bend National Park and arrived in Texas on Monday to meet with Texas officials and stakeholders in person. He said he’s meeting with “a...
Blockbuster Colorado climate case takes First Amendment turn
America could be in store for another First Amendment battle as questions about energy companies’ free speech rights emerge in a high-stakes Colorado climate case. Of the roughly 20 “friend of the court” briefs filed in Boulder County’s climate lawsuit against Suncor...
GOP consumers souring on Trump’s economy as midterms loom
A drop in Republican consumer sentiment in August coincided with a noticeable decline in enthusiasm from President Donald Trump’s supporters over his job performance. The University of Michigan’s August consumer sentiment reading showed a steep decline among...
Conflicts of interest swirl around Colorado climate case
(The Center Square) – More than two dozen organizations writing briefs for a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court case on the future of climate change had ties to fossil-fuel linked companies, according to a new report. Consumer Watchdog, a nonprofit advocacy group based...
Pritzker gets union endorsement, blasts Bailey
(The Center Square) – The president of the Illinois Education Association applauded Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s record on Monday, but other teachers unions have called on the governor to do more for schools. Pritzker accepted the IEA’s endorsement during a campaign...
Less Americans may be gambling — but are polls telling the full story?
While a new Gallup survey suggests that Americans are now much less likely to participate in gambling-related behaviors than they were a decade ago, some adults may still be falling victim to harmful gambling practices. Gallup’s latest poll shows that the estimated...
