A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Friday that the Trump administration’s decision to suspend SNAP food benefits for 42 million Americans amid the ongoing government shutdown was likely unlawful. However, the judge stopped short of ordering the White House to use emergency funds to keep payments going. In a 15-page order, U.S. District Judge Indira…
Willie Nelson is a legendary figure in music, but his son Lukas Nelson is proving he deserves recognition in his own right. Gifted with incredible talent, Lukas continues to show that while he’s learned from his father, his artistry stands apart — especially in his breathtaking version of “The Sound of Silence.” In 2020, a…
As the government shutdown stretched into its fourth week, a rare moment of bipartisanship surfaced in the Senate. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that Democrats would back Republican Senator Josh Hawley’s Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025, aimed at maintaining food aid for millions of Americans. The Department of Agriculture had cautioned that funds for…
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…