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FBI Employees Told Not to Promote Pride Month in Official Role
Personnel at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have been instructed by leadership not to promote Pride Month in any official capacity, marking a significant shift from the practices seen under the previous administration. In an internal email sent Thursday morning to assistant directors and special agents, FBI Assistant Director for Public Affairs Ben Williamson… Continue reading FBI Employees Told Not to Promote Pride Month in Official Role
Federal Agencies to Cancel All Contracts with Harvard
The Trump administration is urging all federal agencies to terminate or move away from contracts with Harvard University. In a letter sent Tuesday to federal agencies, Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum directed officials to take steps to end existing contracts with the Ivy League school by June 6. The letter accuses Harvard of discriminatory… Continue reading Federal Agencies to Cancel All Contracts with Harvard
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Women Can Expose Themselves Without ‘Lewd’ Intent
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that women can “lewdly expose” their bodies so long as that exposure is not of a sexual nature. This comes after Eloisa Rubi Plancarte, a self-professed stripper, was convicted of a misdemeanor charge in of indecent exposure in December 2022 in Olmstead County. She appealed her charge months thereafter, and… Continue reading Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Women Can Expose Themselves Without ‘Lewd’ Intent
‘The Fun Is Over’: New Los Angeles DA Issues Warning to Criminals
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman has reiterated his commitment to cracking down on crime, promising to hold lawbreakers “fully accountable for their illegal actions.” In a video posted Sunday on X, Hochman stood at the border of Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, stating, “I am standing at the border between LA County and… Continue reading ‘The Fun Is Over’: New Los Angeles DA Issues Warning to Criminals
Florida Becomes Second State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water
Florida has become the second state to ban the addition of fluoride to public water systems, following Utah’s decision earlier this month. Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation this week prohibiting certain additives in water systems that do not meet specified requirements, including fluoride. The new law takes effect July 1. “There’s risks associated for pregnant… Continue reading Florida Becomes Second State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water
TdA Youth Offshoot Terrorizes New York City
An offshoot of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA), consisting of migrant delinquents, is causing major criminal issues throughout New York City, specifically in Times Square. The gang is called “Little Devils” or the “Diablos de la 42 (Devils of 42nd street) and consists of 40 members, all of which are minors seeking asylum… Continue reading TdA Youth Offshoot Terrorizes New York City
Hundreds of Starbucks Employees on Strike Due to New Dress Code
On Monday, Starbucks began a new dress code policy for its baristas aiming for simplification of appearance. This change is receiving backlash by Starbucks staff. The Associated Press reports, “More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas at 75 U.S. stores have gone on strike since Sunday” in protest of the dress code. Starbucks made a statement on… Continue reading Hundreds of Starbucks Employees on Strike Due to New Dress Code
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Kicked Out of HHS Hearing and Arrested
Ben Cohen, co-founder of the ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s, was kicked out of a Wednesday senate hearing and arrested for disruption. The hearing featured Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and was focused on the 2026 HHS budget. Cohen and six other pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted the meeting with… Continue reading Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Kicked Out of HHS Hearing and Arrested
Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Ordered to Reimburse NYC for Misspent Campaign Money
During his run for the US presidency in 2020, former-New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio accrued a tab of roughly $330,000 for his security detail that will now be re-allotted to taxpayers as he reimburses the city. De Blasio’s campaign security was provided by the New York Police Department. The Associated Press reports on… Continue reading Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Ordered to Reimburse NYC for Misspent Campaign Money
Glens Falls Board of Education Silenced Me and Walked Out
The Glens Falls Board of Education violated my First Amendment rights as I attempted to advocate for students’ protection against sexually explicit content. I was compelled to explain why vulgar books must be removed from school grounds, but my speech was cut off. I discovered that novels like “Gender Queer,” “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” and… Continue reading Glens Falls Board of Education Silenced Me and Walked Out
Pete Hegseth Announces End to Race, Sex Preferences in Military Academy Admissions
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced a major overhaul to the 2026 US military admissions process, declaring that race and sex-based preferences will no longer be considered in evaluating applicants to the nation’s Military Service Academies. “The Military Service Academies (MSA) are elite warfighting institutions with long histories of producing world class military officers,”… Continue reading Pete Hegseth Announces End to Race, Sex Preferences in Military Academy Admissions
Columbia University Terminates Nearly 200 of its Staff to Address Funding Needs
Columbia University is firing 180 staff members to address its loss of $400 million of federal funding for how it handled the disruptive protests over the Israel – Hamas War on its campus. The university’s leadership issued a statement on Tuesday regarding the layoffs and terminations titled “Preserving Columbia’s Critical Research Capabilities.” “We have had… Continue reading Columbia University Terminates Nearly 200 of its Staff to Address Funding Needs