Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

The Trump administration has raised tariffs on aluminum and steel to 50%, a move that could significantly increase the costs of various consumer products, including cars, sports equipment, and canned goods. While the tariffs are designed to bolster domestic manufacturing, experts warn they may lead to higher prices as manufacturers typically pass on increased costs to consumers, potentially raising car prices by up to $3,000. This change may also negatively impact low-income households, which could...

In the ongoing trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, Marion "Suge" Knight, currently imprisoned, has been a significant figure despite his distance, with over 50 mentions relating to their rivalry in the hip-hop industry. Knight criticized the culture of abuse in the industry, suggesting that if Combs is held accountable, so should others who perpetuate such behavior. He emphasized the need for a broader reckoning within hip-hop, acknowledging longstanding rumors about Combs' conduct and expressing concern...

A World War II pilot, Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Charles W. McCook, has been accounted for after being missing since his plane crash on August 3, 1943, during a bombing mission in Burma. McCook, who helped two fellow servicemen survive the crash by ensuring they could parachute to safety, was posthumously awarded the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. His remains were identified in 2022, and he will be buried in his hometown...

Summary Republicans' policy bill, aimed at advancing President Trump's agenda, is projected to increase the deficit by $2.4 trillion over the next decade, with 10.9 million more people uninsured by 2034 due to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act cuts. The House bill proposes $1.5 trillion in spending cuts to offset nearly $3.7 trillion in tax cuts while raising the debt ceiling by $4 trillion, though critics argue it will lead to 7.8 million fewer Medicaid...

Travis Decker, a 32-year-old military veteran from Washington state, is wanted on three counts of first-degree murder and kidnapping after the bodies of his three daughters, aged 5, 8, and 9, were found near his abandoned truck, 130 miles east of Seattle. Authorities began searching for the girls after their mother reported them missing following a planned visitation that Decker failed to return them from, and Decker is considered a significant risk as law enforcement...

Sarah Milgrim, a 26-year-old who worked for the Israeli Embassy, was fatally shot alongside her boyfriend, Yaron Lischinsky, outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., after attending a diplomatic event focused on aid to Gaza. Her family described her as a compassionate person dedicated to peace, while her father expressed that she had the strength to mold their lives positively. Following their tragic deaths, it was revealed that Lischinsky had planned to propose to...