Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence

A federal judge in New York has permitted the inclusion of a video showing Sean Combs allegedly kicking and dragging his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, during a 2016 incident in a Los Angeles hotel, as evidence in his upcoming sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Despite defense claims that the footage was manipulated, the judge ruled there was no unfair prejudice to Combs. His defense strategy includes portraying him as a "swinger" to justify inviting prostitutes, while...

The Trump administration has announced the restoration of visas for approximately 1,800 foreign students whose legal statuses were abruptly terminated, following over 100 lawsuits from affected individuals. The Justice Department is developing a new system for visa review, as many students had their statuses revoked due to political protests or prior criminal charges, causing widespread fear in universities. Although records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System are being restored, ICE retains authority to...

SummarySmall businesses in the U.S. are calling for relief from new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which they argue disproportionately affect them due to their limited financial resources. Senator Ed Markey criticized the tariffs in a letter to the Small Business Administration, highlighting the preferential treatment given to large corporations while small enterprises struggle with rising costs. The tariffs, which have raised duties on Chinese imports significantly, threaten the viability of many small businesses,...

The Pentagon has reportedly set up a system in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office that allows him to access the encrypted messaging app Signal, bypassing standard security protocols. This arrangement, involving a monitor linked to his personal phone, poses a security risk as it enables Hegseth to view personal messages within a sensitive compartmentalized information facility (SCIF) where cellphones are typically banned. Hegseth has faced scrutiny for sharing sensitive details about U.S. airstrikes in Yemen...

SummaryLuigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to federal charges related to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a Manhattan hotel in December. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, arguing the murder was politically motivated to protest the health insurance industry. The trial, expected to involve extensive evidence, will take place no earlier than 2026, as Mangione also faces state charges in New York and Pennsylvania, with public support for him...

SummaryStars from the reality show *Love On The Spectrum* defended the autistic community after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that individuals with autism contribute minimally to society, stating they "will never pay taxes" or engage in typical activities. While Kennedy's comments sparked anger and calls for greater understanding, some parents echoed concerns about the challenges faced by children with autism, highlighting a divide in perspectives. Advocacy group Autism Speaks noted the importance of language in...