'Would have lost us the Cold War': Slotkin blasts Trump’s foreign policy in response to Congress address

Two Wisconsin parents filed a civil rights complaint against Westosha Central High School, claiming their daughters were forced to share a locker room with a male transgender student and faced academic penalties for trying to avoid changing in front of the student. The school allegedly failed to address the concerns of the female students and created an environment that hindered their participation in gym class, violating Title IX protections. The Wisconsin Institute for Law &...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received a call from French President Emmanuel Macron during a live video briefing with journalists, asking to return the call in 15-20 minutes due to the ongoing conversation. Zelensky mentioned the frequent communication with Macron and his assistance in the Ukrainian conflict, highlighting their close relationship. Macron has been a key ally in European peacekeeping efforts for Ukraine, with France and Britain leading the way in finding a solution post-conflict. Full...

The Taliban released American George Glezmann, detained in Afghanistan since 2022, following negotiations with U.S. and Qatari officials in Kabul. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Qatar for their assistance and highlighted that other Americans remain detained in Afghanistan, including businessman Mahmood Shah Habibi. The State Department is working to secure the release of these individuals, with a focus on wrongful detention cases and ongoing efforts to normalize relations with the Taliban. Full Article

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency reduced the number of federal real estate leases terminated, cutting $140 million from claimed savings. Some agencies successfully appealed lease cancellations, with lawmakers like Representative Tom Cole lobbying to keep offices open in their districts. The General Services Administration is reviewing lease terminations, with ongoing communication with agencies to optimize workplace solutions and support missions. Full Article

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education in an effort to shift educational decisions to families instead of bureaucracies. However, abolishing the entire agency would require congressional approval through legislation, with Republicans like Rep. Thomas Massie pushing for its termination by 2026. The administration has already made moves to reduce the department's funding and workforce, with Education Secretary Linda McMahon acknowledging the need for congressional...

The Boston Celtics are reportedly being sold to William Chisholm for $6.1 billion, making it the most expensive sale of a North American sports team in history. Chisholm, a longtime Celtics fan and founder of Symphony Technology Group, will lead the private equity firm while Wyc Grousbeck remains as a governor during the ownership transition period. The decision to sell the team was announced by Grousbeck's family shortly after the Celtics won the NBA championship...