Trump’s defense pick Pete Hegseth faces Senate scrutiny

Todd Chrisley, a former reality star, is seeking a pardon from President Trump for himself and his wife, Julie, due to feeling they did not receive fair treatment in the criminal justice system. Todd's lawyer claims that Todd's support for Trump was met with hostility in prison, where he allegedly had his cell searched and a Pepsi poured on his bed. Todd and Julie were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022 and...

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is not feeling any FOMO as his former team heads to the Super Bowl against his brother's Kansas City Chiefs, despite missing out on facing him in the game. Kelce, who retired in 2024, is at peace with his decision and is happy to let his former teammates take the lead. While he acknowledges the strengths of both teams' defenses, he is nervous about the threat posed by his...

President Trump is set to sign an executive order banning biological men from competing in women's sports, with the support of advocates for fairness in women's sports. The order will be signed on National Girls and Women in Sports Day and will apply to public institutions. Trump's administration has prioritized preserving female-only sports and space, following through on promises to uphold Title IX protections based on biological sex. Full Article

Sweden is reeling after the worst mass shooting in the country's history, with at least 11 people killed at an adult education center in Orebro. The shooter, who acted alone, remains unidentified, and authorities have not determined a motive. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson ordered flags at half-staff, while the school remains closed as families gather to mourn the victims. Full Article

The U.S. has started flying migrant criminals to Guantánamo Bay, as confirmed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Mexico is against this and prefers to directly receive the migrants. President Trump aims to expand the detention camp to hold up to 30,000 "criminal illegal aliens." Detainees will be separated from past detainees, including planners of the 2001 terrorist attack. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel criticized this move as an "act of brutality." Full Article

Summer online reservations for Yosemite National Park have been postponed indefinitely, with a new system expected to be announced in 2025 after delays due to approval from the Trump administration. Reservations are currently not required on weekdays until March, but no plan is in place for April through October. Reservations will be necessary for the Firefall event at Horsetail Fall trail, with a $35 per car entrance fee valid for seven days and alternative transportation...