Several federal unions have signaled their willingness to back a potential government shutdown, even though such a move could have serious consequences, including job losses for their own members. The Federal Unionists Network (FUN), along with 35 other national, state, and local unions, sent a memo to key Democratic leaders on Monday outlining their position….
People often say that your first deeply personal experience stays with you forever. For me, that memory is defined more by fear and chaos than by joy. Instead of excitement or nervous anticipation, I remember tears streaming down my face as a close friend held my hand and medical staff moved urgently around me. What…
The murder of Charlie Kirk shocked the world, leaving many grieving — including actress Jamie Lee Curtis. Speaking publicly about the tragedy, Curtis moved some with her empathy, but others criticized her comments. Now, she has addressed the backlash. Shortly after Kirk’s death, Curtis shared her feelings on the WTF with Marc Maron podcast. She…
Federal officials have reportedly launched an investigation into Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) following claims that she knowingly employed an undocumented worker and assisted others in avoiding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to former ICE Director Tom Homan, the Department of Homeland Security is reviewing evidence suggesting that one of Ocasio-Cortez’s staffers, allegedly undocumented, may…
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Alabama Solicitor General Edmund “Eddie” LaCour Jr. as a federal judge for the Northern District of Alabama. The 51–47 vote followed party lines, filling the seat left vacant by Chief Judge L. Scott Coogler’s retirement earlier this year, according to Yellowhammer News. LaCour’s confirmation marks another success for Alabama’s…
President Donald Trump announced that lowering prescription drug prices will be a key issue in the upcoming midterm elections, calling the cuts a “shock to the system” that will help millions of Americans. He revealed that Pfizer will now allow state Medicaid programs to purchase medications at the lowest international prices, known as most-favored-nation (MFN)…
When 20-year-old Abbie Rutledge was stopped for speeding on a quiet Alabama road, she expected nothing more than a ticket. She didn’t know it would become a life-changing moment. At the time, Abbie was struggling — weighed down by bills and feeling trapped in a job that offered no future. When State Trooper J.T. Brown…
Leaving behind a career you love is never easy, but First Lady Jill Biden has decided the moment has come. After four decades of teaching, she announced her retirement last week, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in education. Her final class at Northern Virginia Community College closed a journey that began more than…
Something strange and deeply troubling is unfolding in Houston’s waterways. This year alone, twenty-four people — both young and old — have been discovered dead in the city’s bayous. Whispers of a serial killer quickly spread across social media, fueling public fear. But Mayor John Whitmire has dismissed those claims, urging calm. “Enough is enough…
It’s the kind of headline few ever expected from Amazon — a company long associated with growth and stability. On Tuesday, the tech giant announced plans to cut 14,000 corporate positions, marking the first phase of what could eventually total 30,000 layoffs. The decision comes even as Amazon reports strong profits and steady stock performance….