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Well, folks, the legal saga of Derek Chauvin—the former Minneapolis police officer at the center of one of the most polarizing cases in modern history—is back in the headlines. On Monday, a judge gave the green light for an examination of George Floyd’s heart tissue and bodily fluids, a move that could open the door …

PolitiFact’s “Lie of the Year” announcement for 2023 has landed with a thud, drawing widespread criticism for its selection and the murky logic behind it. The organization’s choice? Claims made by President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, allegedly eating domestic animals like dogs and cats. While PolitiFact …

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s bid for the ranking membership of the House Oversight Committee has hit a wall—a wall quietly, yet firmly, reinforced by the influence of none other than former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Ocasio-Cortez’s defeat at the hands of Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) underscores a larger, ongoing tension within the Democratic Party: the establishment’s …

Well, folks, the writing isn’t just on the wall—it’s etched in stone, underlined, and double-bolded. The Republican Party belongs to Donald Trump now, and even the staunchest Trump skeptics, like Senator Mitt Romney, are starting to read the room. Romney, the former “Never Trump” standard-bearer, is now telling Republicans to calm down and accept Trump’s …

The shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has pulled back the curtain on a suspect whose Ivy League credentials, radical ideology, and elaborate planning have left the nation grappling with questions about how elite institutions influence minds. Luigi Nicholas Mangione, 26, a University of Pennsylvania graduate with impressive degrees in computer science, now finds …

In a surprising twist that underscores the shifting dynamics between Big Tech and Washington power, Google co-founder Sergey Brin dined with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Thursday night. The meeting comes as a striking departure from Brin’s past criticisms of Trump and his policies, signaling how Silicon Valley’s elite may be rethinking their strategies …

A recent incident at Beuchert’s Saloon on Capitol Hill has once again highlighted the growing tensions between political ideologies in the workplace, sparking a broader conversation about professionalism, free speech, and the boundaries of political activism on the job. The controversy erupted after server Suzannah Van Rooy told The Washingtonian that she would refuse to …

The residents of Washington, D.C., might be used to the political theater of the nation’s capital, but even they couldn’t hide their shock (and occasional laughter) when confronted with the absurdity of some government spending. In a Fox News segment featuring reactions to how taxpayer dollars are wasted, the sheer absurdity of certain expenditures left …

The Trump-Vance Transition Team continues its whirlwind of announcements, and the latest one is a noteworthy pick: Kari Lake has been named the next Director of the Voice of America (VOA). In his statement, President-elect Donald Trump highlighted Lake’s extensive media experience and dedication to “broadcasting American values of Freedom and Liberty… FAIRLY and ACCURATELY, …

New York City Mayor Eric Adams struck a controversial chord Thursday after meeting with incoming border czar Tom Homan, signaling an alignment on cracking down against violent criminals within the city’s migrant population. With the Trump administration set to take office, the meeting between Adams and Homan hinted at an unusual partnership as both leaders …