The United States federal government officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday after the Senate failed to pass a short-term funding measure. This marks the first lapse since 2019 and the 15th shutdown since 1981. The stoppage follows stalled negotiations between President Donald Trump and congressional leaders, coming hours after senators rejected a…
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Defends Remarks Comparing Trump to Hitler Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D–TX) is under fire after likening former President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler during an interview on The Breakfast Club. Her comments arrive just days after the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk in Utah, a tragedy that has reignited debate over how…
Donald Trump has officially imposed a 100% tariff on foreign films, declaring that America’s movie industry has been “stolen” by other nations. The move, teased months ago, is now in effect and could reshape global entertainment. The tariff applies to all films produced outside the U.S. On Truth Social, Trump argued that foreign countries had…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) announced she will not pursue the top Democratic role on the House Oversight Committee, ending speculation about her ambitions and fueling rumors of future plans for 2028. The vacancy came after Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) stepped down due to health issues, sparking talk about possible successors. Ocasio-Cortez’s name was floated, but…
In a last-minute effort to prevent a government shutdown, talks between Republicans and Democrats fell apart on Monday. Vice President J.D. Vance and House Majority Leader Mike Johnson held a press conference, accusing Democrats of holding the negotiations “hostage,” while Democratic leaders insisted Republicans would be blamed if the government closed. Vance criticized Democratic demands,…
For weeks, Washington buzzed with speculation that the latest approval ratings might deliver a significant setback. Now the results are out, revealing a complex snapshot of public sentiment. The newest YouGov survey shows the president’s overall approval at 41%, with 52% expressing disapproval. Support among Republicans remains strong at 82%, but independents are far less…
Have you ever suddenly woken in the middle of the night and noticed it’s usually around 3 or 4 a.m.? This recurring pattern can feel strange or unsettling, as if your body is trying to communicate something. In most cases, there are simple reasons behind it. Waking early in the morning is often connected to…
If you ever notice a plastic bottle left on the hood of your car, stay cautious — it might not be an innocent prank. A recent social media trend has highlighted a method used by criminals to distract drivers, making theft or other crimes easier to commit. Hailey West recently shared a tense encounter that…
Elkhart County, Indiana — A chain-reaction crash involving two semis and two cars shut down U.S. 20 on Wednesday morning, injuring two drivers and drawing a large-scale emergency response. The highway has since reopened, but the incident underscores the dangers of multi-vehicle accidents. The collision occurred around 8 a.m. in the eastbound lanes between County…
Dolly Parton has postponed her six-night Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum, originally set for December, moving the concerts to September 2026. The shows would have marked her first extended run in the city since the early 1990s. In announcing the delay, she described the pause as a “100,000-mile checkup” and stressed that she has…