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Senator Dick Durbin engaged in a heated exchange with a CNN reporter over lawmakers potentially receiving a pay raise for the first time since 2009. Durbin mocked CNN for getting paid consistently despite losing viewers, prompting a discussion on media salaries and public trust in institutions. The exchange highlighted differing perspectives on congressional pay raises and media accountability amid shifting public opinion. Full Article

Brittany and Patrick Mahomes recently attended a themed party dressed as their friends Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, with Brittany wearing a sparkly mini dress and curled hair resembling Swift's look, and Patrick in a tuxedo reminiscent of Kelce's outfit. Fans reacted positively to their costumes on social media, with one fan thanking them for making every Swiftie's life sweeter. The expecting parents, who have been married since 2022 and share two children, announced they...

Republicans are warned of the impending "fiscal cliff" as key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expire next year, amidst a growing national debt. Liberals suggest President Trump prioritize economic and immigration policies for a successful second term. Concerns are raised about the pitfalls of government-run healthcare systems, citing delays and denials of needed medical care. In the Middle East, Assad's fall creates a power vacuum with regional and global powers vying for...

A 22-year-old Michigan man, Mack Davis, admitted to planning mass shootings at a political party's headquarters and a nearby bar associated with gay people in Owosso, facing a maximum sentence of life in prison for committing a hate crime. Davis amassed an arsenal of weapons and expressed hatred towards the LGBTQI+ community on social media, ultimately arrested after shooting at neighbors' properties. Although his attorney described him as vulnerable, officials praised law enforcement for disrupting...

In Aurora, Colorado, police have arrested 19 suspected gang members, including Venezuelan nationals, in connection with a brutal home invasion and kidnapping. The incident, believed to be linked to the violent international criminal group Tren de Aragua, left two victims beaten, bound, and taken to another apartment complex. Authorities are continuing to investigate the situation with federal assistance as the city grapples with the escalating migrant crisis and gang-related violence. Full Article

FBI agents searched the home of Los Angeles deputy mayor Brian Williams as part of an investigation into a bomb threat against City Hall, with LAPD identifying him as the likely source. Williams, who has been placed on administrative leave, has been working in Mayor Karen Bass' office for nearly two years overseeing public safety issues. The FBI is continuing the investigation, while Williams could not be reached for comment. Full Article