House Democrats will introduce five articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday accusing him of abuse of power, war crimes and other serious wrongdoing. Why it matters: The measure has virtually no chance of passing this Congress, but it is the latest sign that Democrats have coalesced around Hegseth as their new top target in Trump's Cabinet. - Democrats previously pushed to impeach former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and former Attorney General Pam Bondi , both of whom were ousted by Trump in recent months. - With his longstanding scandals and now the conflict with Iran, Hegseth is a prime candidate to become the party's latest boogeyman. What they're saying: "This is just another Democrat…
Data: Pew ; Chart: Axios Visuals The percentage of Americans holding favorable views of China rose for the third straight year, according to an annual Pew survey, and has nearly doubled since 2023. - Meanwhile, the share of Americans who view China as an "enemy" has fallen significantly over that time. Why it matters: Distrust of China hardened into a bipartisan consensus beginning in Trump's first term. It's now softening somewhat during Trump 2.0. - The U.S. and China are the world's two superpowers, locked in a competition for technological dominance and global influence. - How their citizens see one another could have some bearing on that competition. By the numbers: China's favorability among Americans bottomed out in 2023, with…
As the race toward autonomy unfolds, a new U.S. "Big Three" in mobility is emerging: Instead of GM, Ford and Chrysler, it's Waymo, Tesla and Uber. Why it matters: Automotive and tech giants, along with many well-funded startups, are vying for a slice of the self-driving future. The big picture: Autonomous driving technology is no longer science fiction. It's here. - Robotaxis are operating in about a dozen cities — with tests underway in many more — and driverless semi trucks are hauling loads across Arizona and Texas. - But safely deploying AV technology is only the start — the next phase of the AV race is about who can operate networks at scale. This will require building the infrastructure and large-scale operations needed to…
The head of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog says that “very detailed” measures to verify Iran’s nuclear activities must be put in place in a potential U.S.-Iran agreement to end their war in the Middle East
A woman armed with a kitchen knife was fatally shot by police officers Tuesday morning after slashing a 3-year-old boy in a shopping cart, authorities said.
Host Blake Burman discusses the second day of the U.S. Navy blockading Iran's ports for a second day. Central Command reported that no ships made it through America's blockade on Tuesday, despite multiple vessels trying before turning around. Meanwhile, President Trump told the New York Post negotiations could resume with Iran in the coming days.
Does it ever seem like certain types of crimes get ignored or played down by legacy media? As humorist David Burge (Iowahawk) famously stated, “journalism […] Source
"How do I check that it's not a hoax?" said Ari Hodara. The Parisian art enthusiast could not believe his luck when he found out he'd won a Pablo Picasso painting worth $1 million.
