President Donald Trump signed bipartisan legislation to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ending the longest shutdown in the agency’s history. The bill excludes immigration enforcement operations but passed quickly after House approval, resolving a months-long standoff fueled by disputes over Trump’s immigration policies. DHS had been without regular funding since Feb. […]
Gas prices are rapidly climbing across the state, with increasing reports of costs surpassing $4.50 per gallon in the Indianapolis area and beyond. Patrick De Haan, petroleum analyst for GasBuddy, issued an alert around 2 p.m. Wednesday as gas prices in Indiana jumped to $4.79 per gallon. The surge is also reflected in the state’s […]
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, joined by two fellow Senate Republicans, introduced legislation Monday aimed at funding a proposed White House ballroom backed by President Donald Trump. Graham, alongside Republican Sens. Katie Britt of Alabama and Eric Schmitt of Missouri, put forward a Senate bill that would allocate federal funding for the ballroom project. Renewed […]
King Charles III is set to acknowledge tensions between London and the Trump administration while emphasizing the enduring U.S.-U.K. relationship in remarks to a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday. According to a Buckingham Palace preview first reported by The New York Times, the king will say “the two countries have always found ways to […]
American defense strategy is entering a new era driven by advanced technology, as the Pentagon has issued a multimillion-dollar contract to test powerful humanoid robots. Foundation Future Industries has landed a $24 million deal to develop its “Phantom” robots, which are engineered to infiltrate hostile locations and reduce risks to U.S. forces. CEO Sankaet Pathak […]
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States “totally controls” the Strait of Hormuz, calling the blockade a “tremendous success” and stating it will remain until a “final deal” with Iran is reached. However, a Financial Times report says at least 34 tankers linked to Iran have managed to pass through the US […]
New legislation aims to phase out smoking and reduce health strain nationwide. A major piece of legislation cleared Parliament on Tuesday that would make it illegal for anyone born after 2008 to purchase tobacco in the United Kingdom. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has now passed both the House of Commons and the House of […]
In a recent poll, The New York Times and YouGov found that the American Dream is fading away. Sixty-one percent of people still believe in the idea, but thirty-eight percent think it applies to not everyone in the country. This got us thinking: what’s behind this shift in perception? Is the American Dream still within […]
House Oversight Chairman James Comer announced that his committee will open an investigation into more than 10 cases involving U.S. nuclear scientists who are either missing or deceased. Comer said the panel intends to request information and briefings from the Pentagon, FBI, Department of Energy and NASA, emphasizing that several of the individuals had high-level […]
Sydney Sweeney is stepping back into the spotlight with American Eagle. The “Euphoria” star has reunited with the retailer for her second campaign, fronting a new collection of summer-ready jean shorts. Titled “Syd for Short: American Eagle Jean Shorts,” the campaign plays on her name as Sweeney drops the “ney” — and the full-length pants […]
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife were discovered dead inside their home on April 16 in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide. According to Fairfax County Police Chief Ken Davis, the incident occurred shortly after midnight. Authorities allege that Fairfax shot his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax—a dentist—in the home’s unfinished basement. He […]
While prices for some grocery staples like eggs have dropped over the past year, beef continues to buck the trend, with ground beef costs remaining stubbornly high. According to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, ground beef reached $6.70 per pound in March, marking an increase of nearly 16% compared to a […]