Judge Worries Florida Law Protecting Kids Would ‘Suppress The Speech Of Drag Queen Performers.’ He Blocks It.
On Friday, a federal judge nominated to the District Court by former President Bill Clinton blocked the state of Florida from implementing HB 1438, which prohibited an establishment from knowingly…
Supreme Court lifts pause on Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting power
The Supreme Court on Monday lifted its hold on a Louisiana case that could force the state to redraw congressional districts to boost Black voting power. The order follows the…
Investigators in Sweden launch probe into deadly roller coaster accident
Swedish government investigators on Monday launched a probe into a roller coaster accident that killed one person and injured nine at the country’s oldest amusement park. The Gröna Lund park…
Doctor Opposed To Child Transgenderism Says He Received Eerie Package With White Powder
A doctor who has vocally opposed the medical transition of minors said he was recently sent a package containing white powder bearing similarities to letters sent to Kansas, Tennessee, and…
Jefferson’s pre-July 4th (1775) Declaration to Bear Arms
Most people know Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. But how many know a year earlier, in 1775, he penned
Future of Top Russian Military Leaders Uncertain in Wake of Coup Attempt
The fate of top Russian military brass remains in flux after an armed rebellion by a private army was called off Saturday. The post Future of Top Russian Military Leaders…
‘We can’t rest or relent’: Pence reiterates support of staunch abortion restrictions
Former vice-president hails Dobbs decision as ‘historic victory’ but says it didn’t go far enough and urges a nationwide abortion ban Despite their unpopularity with the American public, former Republican…
Majorie Taylor Greene implies she thinks she’s being spied on via her TV
Far-right US congresswoman tweets TV turned on with an image of a laptop trying to connect and a link to an article on spying The far-right US congresswoman Majorie Taylor…
Joe Biden announces big investment in high-speed internet – live
Justices, with no dissents noted, lifted a hold placed on an order from a lower court that told the state to redraw its maps Sign up to receive First Thing…
After Roe’s overturn, Republicans target trans rights using extremist rhetoric
Republican presidential candidates attacked trans people and the LGBTQ+ community at a gathering of the religious right last week Americans are “frustrated and anxious”, lamented former vice-president Mike Pence. The…
McCarthy floats impeachment inquiry into Garland over DOJ ‘weaponization’
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) floated a possible impeachment inquiry into Attorney General Merrick Garland over alleged political bias and “weaponization” of the Department of Justice, with the push fueled by…
Nine cities where buying a home is still cheaper than renting
CORRECTION: Montgomery is Alabama’s capital city. A previous version of this story included incorrect information. Owning a home beats renting one in several important ways, common wisdom dictates, starting with…
GOP senators want Roberts to take action on Supreme Court
Republican senators are leaning on Chief Justice John Roberts to do something about the Supreme Court’s appearance problem in the wake of reports that conservative Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel…
Woke BlackRock CEO Admits DeSantis Hurt BlackRock When He Pulled $2 Billion In Funds
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, whose company’s woke positions have alienated conservative states across the U.S., reportedly admitted that Florida GOP governor Ron DeSantis did damage to his firm when DeSantis…
Fox Replaces Tucker With Jesse Watters
Fox News announced on Monday that host Jesse Watters would take over the 8 p.m. timeslot that was vacated after host Tucker Carlson was ousted from the company in late…
Growing China-Middle East Economic Ties Cannot be Ignored
Commentary The fireworks were flying during the recent China and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in Riyadh. Several high profile business deals were announced between the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)…
The Rise of India
Commentary Despite a number of structural disadvantages, India will likely rival China in terms of global power. This year, India hosted the G-20 conference, which Indian leaders see as recognition…
The National Security Threat of China’s Base in Cuba
Commentary The revelation that communist China has an expanding base in Cuba is a direct threat to U.S. national security for five major reasons. First, what is true in real…
China in Cuba: Nuclear-Armed Communists on the Warpath
Commentary China, according to “fragmentary” U.S. intelligence reports, is about to establish a “joint military training facility” with Cuba on that island. Chinese military personnel are already listening in on…
Death Threats and Bomb Scares
Commentary China’s transnational repression is hitting New Yorkers. On June 21, a former New York City cop, Michael McMahon, was convicted of acting as an illegal Chinese agent and stalking…