Tag: US News

Secret Service Refuses to Hand Over Records Regarding Cocaine in White House

The U.S. Secret Service has refused to comply with a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records relating to the cocaine that was recently found in the White House, citing the potential for interference in an ongoing investigation. In a letter dated July 11, the Secret Service told Bloomberg Business investigative reporter Jason Leopold that…


Trump Secures Endorsement From All Michigan Republicans in House

Former president Donald Trump’s campaign announced on Tuesday endorsements from the entire Republican congressional delegation from Michigan as his lead in the polls widens. Michigan Republican representatives Tim Walberg, Bill Huizenga, John Moolenaar, Jack Bergman, and Lisa McClain said in a joint statement, “We’re proud to announce our full endorsement of President Donald J. Trump….


Hackers Steal Personal Data of 11 Million People From HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare, one of the largest companies in the United States, announced on Monday that hackers breached its system and stole the personal data of 11 million patients. In its announcement, the company said the patient accounts were posted by an unknown and unauthorized party on an online forum. The health care company’s dataset has approximately…


Biden Admin Unveils New Proposals Aimed at Lowering Childcare Costs

The Biden administration has introduced a series of proposed measures aimed at making childcare more affordable to some working American families. The proposed measures, announced on July 11, are linked to an executive order President Joe Biden signed earlier this year calling on federal agencies to find ways to make childcare more affordable. According to the administration,…


Prosecutors Set to Present Evidence Against Colorado Dentist Accused of Poisoning His Wife’s Shakes

DENVER—Investigators say a Colorado dentist accused of killing his wife researched how to poison her and get away with it, searching online for answers to questions like “Is Arsenic Detectable in Autopsy?” On Wednesday, prosecutors are set to present their evidence against James Craig to a judge to show that he should stand trial for…


US Annual Inflation Slows to Lowest Level Since March 2021

The U.S. annual inflation rate slowed to 3 percent in June, down from 4 percent in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This came in below the consensus estimate of 3.1 percent. Annualized inflation has now fallen for 12 consecutive months and represented the lowest reading since March 2021. The notable easing…


MyPillow’s Mike Lindell Says Company Lost $100 Million Owing to Cancel Culture

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell says he has been the victim of cancel culture after multiple major retailers pulled his company’s products off their shelves, leaving him millions of dollars out of pocket. Speaking to the Star Tribune, Mr. Lindell, who has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and has disputed the results of the 2020…


DOJ Reverses Previous Support for Trump Immunity in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Lawsuit

The Department of Justice does not believe former President Donald Trump was immune from civil action as a public official when he allegedly made defamatory statements against author E. Jean Carroll in 2019 and will therefore not defend him. The decision marks a U-turn for the DOJ, which had previously defended Mr. Trump in a…


Illinois Landlords May Face Civil Rights Lawsuits for Refusing Illegal Immigrants

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a law that means landlords could face a civil rights violation lawsuit if they refuse to sell or rent their property to an illegal immigrant. The new legislation, Senate Bill 1817, amends the Illinois Human Rights Act, under the banner of equality and inclusivity, to include “immigration status” as a protected class….


DC Council Passes Emergency Bill as Crime Rates Soar

Washington, D.C. Council voted on July 11 to pass an emergency public safety bill granting judges and law enforcement officials more power as part of efforts to address soaring crime rates in the area. The bill, known as the “Prioritizing Public Safety Amendment Act,” was put forward by Councilmember Brooke Pinto and passed Tuesday in a 12–1 vote….