California Gov. Gavin Newsom breaks with party on transgender athletes in women’s sports, sparking backlash

by admin | Mar 7, 2025 | Politics

Mario Tama/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — In this first episode of a new podcast published Thursday, California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, an LGBTQ ally, broke with his party, saying that transgender athletes playing in female sports is “deeply...

When will the Department of Education be dissolved? Secretary Linda McMahon says she doesn’t know

by admin | Mar 7, 2025 | Politics

Noam Galai/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said Friday that President Donald Trump “intends” to sign an executive order to dissolve the Department of Education — but it’s still unclear when.”I...

Trump says he sent a letter to Iran urging negotiations on nuclear weapons

by admin | Mar 7, 2025 | Politics

Alex Wong/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump said he sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei about negotiating a nuclear deal, while also threatening military action if an agreement isn’t reached.Trump said he...

Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs until ceasefire, peace deal with Ukraine

by admin | Mar 7, 2025 | Politics

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Friday said he would turn up the heat on Russia until it reaches a ceasefire and peace deal with Ukraine.Trump threatened Russia with sanctions and tariffs in a Truth Social post.”Based on...

Porn industry, parent groups clash over online age-verification laws

by admin | Mar 7, 2025 | Politics

ABC News(LAS VEGAS) — To Cherie DeVille, one of the adult entertainment industry’s most popular stars, pornography — and its easy accessibility online — is a fundamental freedom protected by the First Amendment.”This isn’t a whim or...

Top Republicans and Democrats concerned about VA plan to cut 15% of its workforce

by admin | Mar 6, 2025 | Politics

Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to lay off as many as 80,000 workers in the coming weeks in the latest phase of the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape the federal workforce, according...