How the Kennedy Center Has Been Transformed by Trumpism
Employees told me that the new hires “don’t understand the basic vocabulary” of arts administration. They have questions. Things like, what is “capacity”? What is an “arena show”? What is…
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House passes defense bill to raise troop pay, speed weapons purchases
The House voted to pass a sweeping defense policy bill Wednesday that authorizes $900 billion in military programs, including a pay raise for troops and an overhaul of how the Department…
Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern U.S. border
The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations - this time in California. Source link
US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says
The US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, ratcheting up tensions with Caracas in a move that also raised oil prices. “We’ve just…
Swing district House Republicans launch discharge petition to force vote on Obamacare subsidies
A group of centrist House Republicans, frustrated with their leadership's decision not to bring legislation temporarily extending enhanced Obamacare premium subsidies to the floor, are…
Oil settles higher after US seizes tanker off Venezuela’s coast
Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday after officials said the US seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, adding to concerns about immediate supplies. Brent crude futures rose 27…
Environmentalists sue to erase Trump's 'bloated' face from appearing on national parks pass
An environmental group filed a lawsuit Wednesday asking a judge to stop the government from putting President Trump's face on a new national parks and monuments pass, saying the country…
House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases
The House voted to pass a sweeping defense policy bill Wednesday that authorizes $900 billion in military programs, including a pay raise for troops and an overhaul of how the Department…
Foreigners allowed to travel to the U.S. without a visa could soon face new social media screening
Foreigners who are allowed to come to the United States without a visa could soon be required to submit information about their social media, email accounts and extensive family history to…
European shares flat ahead of Fed decision; investors assess mixed corporate updates
EUROPEAN shares ended flat on Wednesday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, while also parsing a slate of corporate…
Divided US Fed lowers rates by 25 bps, signals pause and one 2026 cut as growth rebounds
The pace of price increases has risen steadily from 2.3 per cent in April, above the Fed’s 2 per cent inflation target A sharply divided Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday but…
All eyes on Indiana as 'huge' redistricting vote tests Trump's influence
When President Trump wants something from Republicans, he usually gets them to fall in line. But in Indiana, his grip is being tested. Source link
Crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers
Not long after President Trump took office in January, staff at CentroNia bilingual preschool began rehearsing what to do if Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials came to the door.…
‘Narco-Terrorism’ Is a Legally Meaningless Term
The incantations of the word are intended to mislead the public into assuming the cartels’ terror ‘designation’ has solid legal footing. Source link
Trump immigration gold card site goes live
President Trump said his long-awaited immigration Gold Card went live Wednesday, and all funds will flow to the U.S. government. Source link
Trump says U.S. seized an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast
President Trump said the U.S. military seized an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast as his administration escalates action in the region. Source link
Europe Is Delusional
Europe, in the year 2025, is what NPR would look like if it ran a continent. Source link
The Cheapest Way to Win the Democrats’ ‘Strange New Respect’
Just agree with the left: The GOP is led by men who hate women. Source link
Georgia election board rejects rule change on using hand-marked paper ballots
Georgia's State Election Board on Wednesday rejected a proposal defining when hand-marked paper ballots could be used in place of the state's touchscreen voting machines. Source link
Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again
Mega billionaire Elon Musk, in a friendly interview with his aide and conservative influencer Katie Miller, said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only…
Musk’s fortune would more than double on US$1.5 trillion SpaceX
Musk’s path to becoming a trillionaire, whether it is through Tesla or SpaceX, is not without challenges The richest man in the world could more than double his US$460.6 billion fortune if…
Trump’s National Security Strategy Document Is a Curious One
Being the strongest and most successful nation will mean ensuring that America First does not devolve into America Alone. Source link
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore calls special session to elect new House speaker
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has called for a special session next week to pick a replacement for outgoing House Speaker Adrienne Jones. Source link
Customer experience tech startup Toku files preliminary prospectus for Catalist IPO
It will use the proceeds to fund R&D, market expansion and to improve its financial position Technology startup Toku on Wednesday (Dec 10) lodged a preliminary prospectus for a listing on…