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The city of Houston is facing a dire financial situation, according to its mayor John Whitmire. At a City Hill meeting this week, Whitmire proposed a five percent cut across all city spending in order to address the city’s overspending for decades. According to Whitmire, the city is “broke” and this drastic measure is necessary …

Last week, a lecture on democracy at the University of Maryland (UMD) featuring prominent House Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) was disrupted by hecklers, leading to the event being cut short by UMD President Darryll Pines. The disruption came as a result of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and while Pines called it …

On Sunday, March 31st, Cartoon Network made a post on their official Instagram account in celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility. The post included a picture of what appeared to be a rainbow in the colors of the pink, white, and blue transgender pride flag. The post featured a carousel of different frames, each with …

Former President Donald Trump is facing numerous legal battles, with many questioning the motives behind these investigations. One particular case, the civil fraud case in New York, has come under scrutiny for its questionable validity and excessive penalties. The case, pursued by an attorney general, has charged Trump with no apparent damage to the alleged …

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took a decisive step towards protecting homeowners’ property rights on Wednesday by signing a new law that empowers residents to swiftly evict squatters from their homes. Under this law, homeowners will no longer have to endure lengthy legal battles to reclaim their homes from illegal occupants. Speaking at a press conference …

Former President Barack Obama is reportedly expressing “grave concern” over the possibility of President Joe Biden losing to former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. According to sources, Obama has been making calls to Biden’s chief of staff and other top aides to discuss strategy and offer his support. This involvement comes as Biden’s …

A recent Twitter discussion surrounding DoorDash and its necessity for those with chronic illnesses has sparked controversy on the platform. Some individuals argue that they need DoorDash because of their physical limitations, claiming that they are too depressed to open their microwaves and cook or reheat frozen meals. This viewpoint has been met with criticism …

Early Tuesday morning, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a container ship struck one of its support beams. The 1.6-mile-long bridge, which is part of Interstate 695, is a major crossing of the Patapsco River used by approximately 30,000 vehicles each day. Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld confirmed that eight people were …

In a recent interview with ABC News, Vice President Kamala Harris faced questions about the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Gaza Strip. Specifically, Harris was asked about the potential consequences if Israel were to carry out an invasion of the Gaza city of Rafah. Harris stated that the Biden administration has been clear in …

In a recent court filing, the Mexican government has expressed concerns regarding a Texas anti-illegal immigration law known as S.B. 4, which is currently facing a legal challenge from the Biden administration. The law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in December, would allow police to arrest illegal immigrants and state judges to order their deportation. …