Florida has become the first state in the U.S. to ban aircraft-based weather modification, enacting a law that is already drawing national attention. The measure prohibits any attempt to alter rainfall, sunlight, or other atmospheric conditions using planes or airport operations. State leaders say the focus is simple: protect the public, protect the skies, and … Read more
A large-scale immigration enforcement effort is underway in Minnesota, as federal authorities launch what has been described as “Operation Metro Surge.” The campaign marks a significant escalation in enforcement activity across the state and signals a broader push tied to national immigration priorities heading into 2026. [read more] U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials … Read more
Kentucky Democratic state Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton has been sentenced to home incarceration following her 2024 arrest on a charge of driving under the influence. Court records from Jefferson County District Court show that Chester-Burton, who represents the Shively area, entered an Alford plea on October 15 and received a sentence of 10 days of home … Read more
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending deportation protections for South Sudanese nationals living in the United States, allowing them to remain while a legal challenge moves forward. U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley, a Biden appointee based in Boston, issued an administrative stay preventing the termination of Temporary Protected Status … Read more
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie approved one of the city’s most controversial pieces of legislation just days before Christmas, quietly signing an ordinance that establishes a framework for a potential reparations program. The measure authorizes the creation of a city-recognized reparations fund that, under proposals outlined in a prior advisory report, could one day support … Read more
U.S. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota said Governor Tim Walz should face criminal prosecution if evidence shows that he or his administration knowingly concealed the scale of welfare fraud in the state. Emmer’s remarks come amid expanding investigations into alleged large-scale abuse of Minnesota’s social services programs, including child nutrition, childcare assistance, housing … Read more
Two countries have announced retaliatory measures after being included in former President Donald Trump’s expanded U.S. travel ban list. Earlier this month, Trump revealed new full and partial travel bans affecting nationals from 39 countries, with the restrictions set to take effect on January 1, 2026. [read more] The bans introduce stricter visa requirements or … Read more
The chant “CNN sucks” caught on during the 2016 election for a reason—and it’s not going away anytime soon if this is how the network continues to behave whenever stories emerge that make Democrats look bad. Watching this latest clip is honestly second-hand embarrassing. [read more] Once again, it took an independent YouTuber—Nick Shirley—to do … Read more
A massive fire destroyed a historic 150-year-old church in Amsterdam early on New Year’s Day, as authorities across the Netherlands dealt with unusually high levels of violence and emergency incidents. The blaze reduced much of the landmark structure to ruins, marking a significant loss to the city’s architectural and cultural heritage. [read more] Officials said … Read more
A federal judge appointed by President Bill Clinton has ordered the FBI to destroy emails that prosecutors say are central to the obstruction and false statements case against former FBI Director James Comey, a decision that legal experts warn could severely undermine any future prosecution. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the District of Columbia … Read more
