Pentagon agrees to push transgender military ban deadline

The Trump administration’s ban on transgender people serving in the military is scheduled to take effect Friday after delays and ongoing court challenges to the controversial Department of Defense (DOD) policy.  D.C.-based U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes, a Biden appointee, presided over a hearing March 21 where she requested the department delay its original March … Read more

Trump courts standoff hits Congress: What Mike Johnson privately told lawmakers

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., huddled privately with House Judiciary Committee members on Tuesday afternoon for what was described as a “brainstorming” session on how to take on “activist judges” blocking President Donald Trump’s agenda. The House is scheduled to vote next week on a bill to limit U.S. district judges in ordering nationwide injunctions. But … Read more

Former pro wrestler puts Ryan Seacrest in headlock on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant got physical with game show host Ryan Seacrest.  Earlier this week, a former professional wrestler had a chance to spin the wheel and win big during the beloved game show.  “Wheel of Fortune” player Bill Page from Wilmington, Delaware, kicked off his game by putting Seacrest in a headlock.  ‘WHEEL … Read more

House Dems rally around Hamas sympathizer facing potential deportation

House Democratic lawmakers reacted to the detention of anti-Israel activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil amid outrage that he could potentially be deported. “Free Mahmoud Khalil!” Rep. Deila Ramirez, D-Ill., said at a news conference on Capitol Hill on Tuesday alongside Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., who has also been a vocal critic of the … Read more

CIA director says new Signal texts show he ‘did not transmit classified info’

CIA Director John Ratcliffe said the Signal chat texts published by The Atlantic Wednesday revealing the so-called “attack plans” targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels prove he “did not transmit classified information.”  Ratcliffe, speaking during a House Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats, told lawmakers “With regard to that article, I also would appreciate the opportunity to … Read more

Former NFL player LeShon Johnson charged in FBI’s largest dog fighting bust

Former NFL running back LeShon Eugene Johnson has been indicted on 21 charges in a massive federal dog fighting bust that led to the recovery of 190 pit bulls, according to the Justice Department. Federal authorities said they believe it’s their largest seizure of fighting dogs from a single individual in U.S. history. Johnson, a … Read more

European leaders quiet over Hegseth, Vance ‘loathing’ text exchange

European leaders were notably silent on Tuesday following the text exchange between Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance, who noted their “loathing” of their long-standing allies. “I fully share your loathing of European free-loading. It’s PATHETIC,” Hegseth said in response to Vance, who questioned U.S. leadership in advancing security policies in … Read more