today’s hot news
Supreme Court strikes down bulk of Trump’s tariffs
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday said a 1977 law doesn't give the president broad authority to issue tariffs, dealing a significant setback to President Donald Trump's economic agenda. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the majority...
C-SPAN gets ‘John Barron’ caller that sounds suspiciously like Trump, sets Internet a buzz
No sooner had the Supreme Court delivered its controversial decision striking down President Donald Trump’s tariffs than the political circus kicked into gear. Within hours of the ruling, C-SPAN threw open its phone lines — and that’s when the sideshow began. A caller...
Florida makes English-only mandatory for all driver tests
Florida is done bending over backward when it comes to road safety—and language barriers are officially off the table. As of Feb. 6, English is the only language in which Floridians can take driver’s license knowledge and skills tests, marking a sweeping policy shift...
Shellshocked man with WW1 munition in his anus causes hospital evacuation
Authorities evacuated a French hospital Saturday after a 24-year-old man entered with an eight-inch-long shell up his rear end, according to multiple reports. The unidentified man arrived at the Rangueil Accident and Emergency unit in the southwestern French city of...
‘Do not play games’: Trump admin issues clear warning after reports of Iran targeting US military bases
Iran may be gearing up to attack U.S. military bases and should expect harsh retaliation from President Donald Trump if it does, the State Department said Saturday. The U.S. has “heard reports that the Islamic Republic is preparing options for targeting” bases amid...
BS daily political cartoons: Trump flashes new T-shirt
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DAILY RUSH HOUR: Sid Rosenberg called Americans stupid. I wasn’t buying it.
Hey folks—I know not everyone gets a chance to catch Rush Hour live, so I'm going to start including a link to each episode right here in the blast. That way, if you missed the show or just want to hear it again, it's only a click away - or check out my thoughts...
Flock deal pulls back curtain on 20 small-town cameras wired into nationwide network
The fine print behind 20 surveillance cameras in northern West Virginia points to a reach far beyond county lines. Monongalia County’s contract with Flock Safety lays out the company’s nationwide camera network and vehicle search tools, WV News reported Wednesday. The...
Congressional candidates debate economy, data centers
(The Center Square) – Cost of living, immigration, water and data centers were among the issues debated Wednesday night by candidates for Arizona’s Congressional District 1. Presented in partnership with Clean Elections, the Citizens’ Clean Elections Commission...
Bipartisan permitting reform bill targets gaps in US transmission planning
(The Center Square) – With electricity demand rising rapidly nationwide, a bipartisan U.S. Senate bill aims to create a process for planning transmission between regions — a step toward a more interconnected power grid that could help keep electricity more...
More than 170 candidates sign pledge to remove COVID shots from market
One month before the midterms more than 100 candidates running for public office across the country have pledged their commitment to remove the COVID-19 vaccines from the market. Americans for Health Freedom host the pledge on its website, inviting public officials...
New tariffs would take nearly a decade to cover Trump’s $5,000 checks
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that sending $5,000 to every adult if Republicans keep Congress would "work out very easily," but he did not say how, and tariff revenue alone won't cover the cost. A single round of payments...
