news2shortsHouse Republicans responded to President Trump’s comments about the U.S. taking ownership of the Gaza Strip. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., called the claim “a surprising development,” but believes his party will “applaud” it.
The head of the Senate Judiciary Committee slammed Democrats on the panel this week for their attempts to schedule a second confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump‘s FBI director nominee, Kash Patel, describing the effort Tuesday night as a “delay tactic” designed to stall Patel from taking the reins of the sprawling law enforcement agency. … Read more
The president signed three orders restricting transgender rights, including limits on military service and access to gender-affirming care.
President’s comments, which in effect endorsed ethnic cleansing, have been condemned globally. Plus, CIA reportedly offers to buy out its staff Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Donald Trump has said the US will “take over” Gaza and that Palestinians could live in “peace and harmony” elsewhere, in … Read more
Lakers sent Anthony Davis to Mavs in return for Dončić James admits team’s focus may turn to younger players LeBron James says he spent two days in disbelief after the Los Angeles Lakers traded away Anthony Davis, his close friend and teammate. The top scorer in NBA history is finally coming to grips with the … Read more
President Donald Trump urged Iran to begin negotiating with the U.S. for a “nuclear peace agreement,” downplaying the possibility of a devastating military strike on the Islamic nation. Trump made the statement on social media Wednesday morning, reaffirming the U.S. position that Iran can never obtain a nuclear weapon. It comes just one day after … Read more
Shooter at large after killing one person and injuring five in what police call ‘a targeted type of attack’ near Columbus Authorities in Ohio were searching for a gunman on Wednesday after at least one person was killed and five others shot and injured at a warehouse in a Columbus suburb. New Albany police named … Read more
Singer and songwriter Joy Villa, well-known for her contentious attire at Grammy Award shows, strutted the red carpet once again on Sunday in a gown that served up a strong message. Villa was spotted at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in a gold dress and necklace dispersed with images of the DOGE Shiba Inu dog … Read more
Guardian review of new political appointees also finds president is largely reappointing officials from his first term Donald Trump is stacking his proposed Environmental Protection Agency leadership with former industry lobbyists, executives, and attorneys who have spent their careers attacking protections covering everything from water quality to greenhouse gas emissions to toxic chemicals. A Guardian … Read more
A court has allowed one of state’s largest centers to resume operations, weeks after reports Ice wants to build new ones As the Trump administration scrambles for space to hold detained immigrants, California – the country’s largest sanctuary state – is in the crosshairs. Last week, a court ruling allowed one of the state’s largest … Read more
