Trump, eyeing 3rd term, keeps attacking elite institutions – and many are caving

The Trump administration has abruptly laid off the entire staff running the $4.1 billion Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, jeopardizing assistance for 6.2 million low-income households nationwide. The firings were part of a broader purge of 10,000 employees from the Department of Health and Human Services, sparking concerns about the program's future funding distribution. Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Edward Markey and Rep. Jared Golden, have criticized the layoffs as sabotage and vowed to address...

Unitree's G1 humanoid robot from Chinese robotics company Unitree has wowed audiences with its acrobatic abilities, including a standing side flip and jogging capabilities. Priced at $16,000, the G1 combines advanced specifications, such as 23 degrees of freedom and a maximum torque of 88 pound-feet, with a compact design to deliver precision, stability, and affordability in the field of humanoid robotics. With its impressive agility, swagger-filled walk, and jogging skills, the G1 is setting new...

Russia was notably absent from the sweeping tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, with the White House citing existing sanctions as hindering meaningful trade between the two countries. Critics viewed this omission as favoritism towards Russian President Vladimir Putin over U.S. allies, raising concerns about Trump's approach to Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Despite warnings of potential tariffs against Russia, the exclusion of the country from the tariff list has sparked strong...

On Monday night, after dropping off her son at lacrosse practice and tending to household chores, a mother watched Sen. Cory Booker deliver a record-breaking 25-hour speech in the U.S. Senate, emphasizing unity, care for the marginalized, and the American Dream. Booker spoke passionately about the need for compassion, justice, and moral leadership in the face of current political challenges, resonating with many Americans seeking hope and guidance amidst tumultuous times. Despite potential skepticism about...

Hungary announced its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's chief of staff stating that the government will initiate the withdrawal procedure in accordance with legal frameworks. The move comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Budapest despite an ICC arrest warrant against him for alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip, a warrant that Orbán has criticized as "outrageously impudent" and "cynical." Hungary, as an ICC member,...

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is expanding its K-9 training program, deploying highly trained dogs for drug interdiction, explosive detection, and tracking missions. Lt. Boyd Lamb, a 19-year DPS veteran, showcased their Florence, Texas training facility that transforms untrained dogs into specialized law enforcement assets. With 74 K-9 teams statewide, including drug detection, explosive detection, and tracking teams, DPS aims to integrate K-9 units into operations across Texas, ensuring highly trained dogs are...