House starts cutting red tape tying up energy and road projects
House Republicans on Thursday kicked off an end-of-year legislative blitz aimed at easing federal regulations that slow or block energy and infrastructure development. Source link
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Kristi Noem Literally Runs Out of House Hearing to Avoid Dem Questions
“I don’t want to file perjury charges against you, but I’m of the opinion that the Trump administration—DHS, your DHS—approved the asylum application,” Thompson said. It’s been two weeks…
The case only Netflix can make for buying Warner Brothers Discovery
The battle for Warner Brothers Discovery got hotter this week as Paramount launched a hostile bid of $108.4 billion for the company, topping Netflix’s agreement last week to pay nearly $83…
BTC price: Why are Bitcoin, XRP, and other cryptos down after Fed rate cut when the stock market is up?
As we enter the 2025 home stretch, Bitcoin is once again down, dipping below $90,000 on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated interest rate cut by 25 basis points on…
Noem Accidentally Admits to Congress That She’s Breaking the Law
“I don’t want to file perjury charges against you, but I’m of the opinion that the Trump administration—DHS, your DHS—approved the asylum application,” Thompson said. It’s been two weeks…
List of Every Republican Who Voted to Make Obamacare More Expensive
“I don’t want to file perjury charges against you, but I’m of the opinion that the Trump administration—DHS, your DHS—approved the asylum application,” Thompson said. It’s been two weeks…
‘Architects of AI’ named Time’s 2025 Person of the Year
The “Architects of AI” were named Time’s person of the year Thursday, with the magazine citing 2025 as when the potential of artificial intelligence “roared into view” with no turning…
California colleges settle antisemitism complaints with Jewish groups and individuals
Two California colleges have reached settlements with Jewish organizations and individuals who filed complaints alleging antisemitism arising from pro-Palestinian campus protests,…
Trump’s $100,000 fee on H-1B visas is backfiring—and shutting out foreign workers
This fall, President Trump took aim at the H-1B visa, in a move that has been telegraphed for years amid criticism that the program diverts jobs away from American workers. In September,…
Erika Kirk Takes On the Podcast Conspiracy-Mongers with Grace
‘I want to be able to have one thing left that is sacred to our family.’ Source link
“Evil n Boring”: SZA Rips White House for Using Her Song in Vile Video
Yet another musician has joined the choir of voices refuting the White House’s latest string of ICE advertisements. SZA torched the Trump administration for using her music in a pro-ICE…
The Disney-OpenAI tie-up has huge implications for intellectual property
Walt Disney and OpenAI make for very odd bedfellows: The former is one of the most-recognized brands among children under the age of 18. The near-$200 billion company’s value has been…
How Taiwan Made Cashless Payments Cute
At a 7-Eleven convenience store in Taiwan, you can pick up a 4-inch plushie of Miffy, the bunny character from the Netherlands, a mini bento box charm complete with a realistic chicken…
Disney will open up its toy chest of 200+ characters for AI creators in a $1 billion deal with OpenAI
Mickey Mouse, welcome to the AI era. Fans will soon be able to create short-form generative AI videos featuring more than 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters, thanks to a…
What does the Netflix-Warner deal mean for talent?
Last week, Netflix announced it was buying Warner Bros. in a massive $82.7 billion deal. The streaming giant’s acquisition will set Netflix, which already leads the streaming wars, even…
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 as It Navigates ‘Code Red’
OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.2, its smartest artificial intelligence model yet, with performance gains across writing, coding, and reasoning benchmarks. The launch comes just days after CEO…
FBI Leader Crumbles During Basic Questions About Threat of “Antifa”
The FBI’s branch and operations director couldn’t answer basic questions about the Trump administration’s designation of antifa as a terrorist organization at a congressional hearing…
Noem Gets Most Awkward Fact-Check of Her Life on Deported Veterans
“I don’t want to file perjury charges against you, but I’m of the opinion that the Trump administration—DHS, your DHS—approved the asylum application,” Thompson said. It’s been two weeks…
Elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissions after affirmative action ban
Some of the country’s most prestigious colleges are enrolling record numbers of low-income students — a growing admissions priority in the absence of affirmative action. America’s top…
Noem Spirals When Asked Who Let in Alleged National Guard Shooter
The Trump administration is refusing to face the facts that they are the ones responsible for the suspected national guard shooter’s presence in the country. Homeland Security Secretary…
The Disney-OpenAI Deal Redefines the AI Copyright War
On Thursday, Disney and OpenAI announced a deal that might have seemed unthinkable not so long ago. Starting next year, OpenAI will be able to use Disney characters like Mickey Mouse,…
Judge Rips Trump Lawyers for Lying About Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Case
On Thursday, hours before the state Senate is set to vote, Trump issued another nasty missive, attacking more local leaders while threatening to back primary opponents for anyone who votes…
Fed Chair Warns Trump Admin May Be Seriously Exaggerating Jobs Numbers
On Thursday, hours before the state Senate is set to vote, Trump issued another nasty missive, attacking more local leaders while threatening to back primary opponents for anyone who votes…
Venezuela Accuses Trump of Piracy as He Says We’re Keeping Oil Tanker
On Thursday, hours before the state Senate is set to vote, Trump issued another nasty missive, attacking more local leaders while threatening to back primary opponents for anyone who votes…