As the left looks to 2028, it waits on Ocasio-Cortez’s big decision

Dave Sims, the new Yankees radio broadcaster, made his debut with a memorable home run call by Austin Wells, who hit a leadoff homer on Opening Day, marking a historic moment for the team. Sims replaced the retired John Sterling, known for his quirky home run calls, and successfully described the action accurately, a skill that had become a challenge for Sterling in recent years. Despite a different style, Sims' call was well-received by Yankees...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the State Department has revoked over 300 student visas, targeting foreign-born students engaged in activism. Many detained scholars were involved in pro-Palestinian protests, leading to their deportation. This marks a shift in the administration's focus from criminals to students exercising free speech. Deportation proceedings are justified by a Cold War-era provision, giving officials the authority to revoke visas if a student is deemed a threat. Recent arrests include...

Attorney General Pam Bondi directed compliance review investigations into admissions policies at Stanford University and multiple University of California schools, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices following the Supreme Court ruling against DEI discrimination. The Department of Justice is demanding compliance to end illegal discrimination and restore merit-based opportunity, accusing elite colleges of prioritizing racial quotas over equality. Trump administration's actions include slashing grants, filing an emergency Supreme Court appeal, and investigating and...

The Trump administration announced the layoff of 10,000 employees at the Health and Human Services Department, including cuts to the FDA and CDC, reducing staff by 20%. The restructuring aims to centralize functions under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with a new division called the Administration for a Healthy America. Critics, including Senator Patty Murray, express concern about the impact on public health and safety, questioning the ability to respond to biological threats and...

A babysitter in Kansas discovered an intruder hiding under a child's bed after being asked to check for monsters. The suspect, identified as Martin Villalobos Junior, 27, had a protection order against him and engaged in an altercation with the babysitter before fleeing the scene. Villalobos was later captured, arrested, and charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated kidnapping and burglary, and is currently held on a $500,000 bond in Barton County Jail. Full Article

King Charles III experienced temporary side effects from ongoing cancer treatment, leading to a brief hospital stay for observation, according to Buckingham Palace. The King's afternoon engagements were postponed, and tomorrow's schedule will be rescheduled as a precautionary measure. His Majesty has returned to Clarence House, apologizing for any inconvenience caused. Full Article