CNN says President Trump’s threatened ban would violate its constitutional press rights and hints at legal action after the White House barred CNN, MSNOW, and Politico.
What Trump’s Plans for the Kennedy Center Could Change
The Kennedy Center is closed, construction fencing is up, and President Donald Trump won’t rule out tearing the place down. Meanwhile, a federal judge has ordered the administration to provide 30 days’ notice before taking steps toward demolition. Welcome to Washington, where a dispute over a performing arts center has somehow managed to combine a […]
Longtime WGN Co-Host Judy Markey Dies at 82 After Choosing Assisted Death in Switzerland
Judy Markey, longtime co-host of WGN’s Kathy and Judy Show, died at 82 after choosing medical aid in dying in Switzerland. Her career and the debate over assisted suicide are remembered alongside her family’s account of her final days.
Tom Cruise Shares an Unexpected Taylor Swift Confession With Jimmy Fallon
Tom Cruise has hung from airplanes, jumped off buildings, and performed stunts that would send most of us straight to the emergency room. But apparently, there’s one challenge he wasn’t quite prepared for: keeping up with Taylor Swift’s football knowledge. During a Thursday night appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Cruise revealed what […]
Why Unusual Changes at Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Matter
Something strange is happening inside Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon, and I don’t think conservatives should be afraid to ask what it is. At least 20 generals, admirals and civilian defense leaders have been fired, forced out or otherwise departed since Hegseth became defense secretary, according to a September 2 accounting by CBS News. Some of this […]
Mike Johnson Ends House Voting Until After Midterms, Sending Lawmakers Home Early
Speaker Mike Johnson canceled Thursday’s House votes, sending lawmakers home after Wednesday night and leaving major FY27 spending decisions until Congress returns after the midterms.
Ohio Courthouse Escape Attempt Turns Violent After Defendant Breaks Handcuffs and Attacks Bailiff
Timothy Reaggle broke free during sentencing, attacked two law enforcement officers, and was tased just before reaching the courthouse doors.
Fed Raises Rates Before Midterms, Keeping Borrowing Costs Higher Despite Trump’s Call for 1% or Less
The Fed’s unanimous 12-0 vote lifted rates by 25 basis points, while President Trump demanded rates of 1% or less.
False Posts Put Rodney Hinton on Trial After He Wrongly Blamed Deputy for Shooting His Son
Rodney Hinton’s trial begins October 5, 2026, after false social-media claims blurred the difference between his son’s police shooting and an unrelated deputy’s death.
Karl Rove Reportedly Plans His First Democratic Vote Since 1994 After Bo French Post
Karl Rove reportedly told a private Austin luncheon he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal, his first Democratic vote since 1994, after criticizing Bo French’s UT Austin post.