President Donald Trump announced Saturday that his administration is increasing the global tariff rate to 15%, escalating trade enforcement just one day after a Supreme Court ruling curtailed his authority under emergency economic law. The move follows a 6–3 decision by the United States Supreme Court, which rejected the president’s ability to impose broad tariffs … Read more
Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro issued a forceful and emotional call for Americans to oppose President Donald Trump, warning that the country’s democratic foundations are under direct threat. Appearing on The Best People With Nicole Wallace, De Niro did not temper his words as he described what he sees as the consequences of Trump’s leadership. … Read more
An Indiana father and his girlfriend have each been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the starvation, abuse, and torture that led to the death of the man’s 7-year-old son, a case prosecutors described as one of the most disturbing they have encountered. Marion Superior Judge Marshelle Dawkins Broadwell imposed the sentences Monday on … Read more
Robert Carradine, the veteran film and television actor whose career spanned more than five decades and multiple generations of viewers, has died at the age of 71, according to his management company. In a statement shared with Deadline, Carradine’s family confirmed his passing and reflected on both his personal warmth and long struggle with mental … Read more
Senate Democrats are moving to return as much as $175 billion to businesses and consumers following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated key elements of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy. The proposed Trump tariffs refund bill, introduced Monday, would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to repay what lawmakers describe as “unlawfully collected duties” … Read more
A celebratory AI-generated video shared by Donald Trump has ignited widespread online discussion following Team USA’s dramatic gold medal victory in men’s hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The clip, created using Grok, playfully inserts Trump into game highlights, portraying him as an on-ice competitor delivering checks to Canadian players and even scoring a decisive … Read more
A majority of Americans believe the United States is heading in the wrong direction under President Donald Trump’s second term, according to a new Trump approval poll released just ahead of his State of the Union address. The survey, conducted by NPR, PBS News, and Marist Poll between January 27 and 30, found that 55% … Read more
Federal prosecutors have charged an Alaska state employee with child exploitation offenses following an investigation that authorities say may involve numerous victims statewide. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Alaska announced that a federal grand jury returned an indictment against Craig Scott Valdez, 36, accusing him of sex trafficking of children. Agents with … Read more
A 27-year-old man from New York has admitted guilt in the death of his 16-month-old son, bringing a tragic criminal case to a close ahead of trial. Matthew Nuttall entered a guilty plea to first-degree manslaughter in connection with the death of Isaac Benton, according to prosecutors from the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office. The … Read more
A federal judge in Illinois has dismissed a consumer lawsuit accusing Buffalo Wild Wings of misleading customers by marketing its popular menu item as “boneless wings,” ruling that the term is widely understood and not deceptive. The case was brought by Chicago resident Aimen Halim, who argued that the restaurant chain’s use of the phrase … Read more