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Twelve US states, led by New York, have filed a lawsuit against President Trump over his imposition of tariffs, claiming he exceeded his powers by not seeking congressional approval. The lawsuit challenges Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs on various countries. “Once again, Democrats like Letitia James are […]
VATICAN CITY – On Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, the Vatican announced with deep sorrow the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88. The first Latin American pontiff, born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, breathed his last at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. His death marked the end of a transformative […]
Six Dead After Helicopter Crashes in Hudson River Near Jersey City A tragedy unfolded on Thursday afternoon when a Bell 206 helicopter carrying a family of tourists and a pilot crashed into the Hudson River near Jersey City, leaving all six occupants dead. The incident occurred around 3:15 PM, with eyewitness accounts describing the aircraft […]
(Washington, DC) — Texas Democratic Congressman Al Green is being censured by the House. During President Trump’s speech Tuesday night, Green stood in the aisle of the House chamber and waved his cane at the president. He continued his protest despite being warned that he’d be removed if he didn’t sit down. Ten Democrats voted […]
California senators give updates on how they are fighting to preserve Altadena's historic community and legacy of Black homeownership.
WASHINGTON — President Trump says tariffs on Mexico will be put on hold for one month. The news caused the stock market to rebound slightly after falling sharply to start the day. Trump’s decision comes after he spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum this morning. In a post on X, Sheinbaum said Mexico will send […]
Military Helicopter Collides With Passenger Plane, Crashed Into Potamoc River Near Reagan National Airport Washington, D.C. – An American Airlines passenger plane collided midair with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter Wednesday Night near Reagan National Airport (January 29th). The crash, which occurred just moments before the plane was due to land at Reagan National […]
Donald Trump Freezes $50 Million That Funded Condoms In Gaza The Trump administration has frozen $50 million in foreign aid allocations, targeting a program distributing condoms in Gaza. The decision, announced by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, reflects the administration’s sweeping review of U.S. foreign assistance to ensure alignment with its policies. Leavitt criticized […]
WASHINGTON — President Trump is ordering a freeze on federal aid. A White House internal memo reportedly said the temporary pause will go into effect at 5 p.m. Eastern and allow for agency programs to be reviewed. The freeze will not impact Social Security, Medicare or direct payments to individuals. “The use of Federal resources […]
CHINA–A Chinese tech startup, DeepSeek, caused a stir in the AI industry with its AI chatbot, leading to debates on U.S.-China competition in AI technology. DeepSeek’s AI assistant became popular on Apple’s iPhone store, sparking concerns that the Chinese startup has caught up with American companies in generative AI at a lower cost. However, analysts […]
MINNEAPOLIS, MN.–Target is the latest big company to end its diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The Minneapolis-based retalier announced the decision in a memo to employees on Friday. According to CNBC, the memo cited the importance of “staying in step” with the evolving landscape to help drive growth and serve its millions of customers. With […]
TYLER, TX.–Blue Bell Creameries has introduced a new flavor of ice cream called Strawberry Toaster Pastry. It’s all being done in celebration of National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day on Feb. 1. The ice cream features vanilla ice cream with strawberry pastry pieces, confetti sprinkles, strawberry sauce, and white icing swirls. Blue Bell’s executive director […]