A high school student was hit by a car displaying a Trump flag while taking part in an protest against ICE in Nebraska on Thursday.
AI:In Nebraska, a high school student participating in nationwide anti-ICE demonstrations was struck by a vehicle flying a Trump flag during Thursday's protests. This incident follows several days of escalating unrest and coordinated mass protests across 46 states, including walkouts in California and major clashes with law enforcement in Los Angeles and Minneapolis. As activist groups demand the shutdown of immigration enforcement, President Trump has maintained that those who target American citizens will face consequences for their actions.Open
The 45-year-old allegedly pulled out a knife and the 21-year-old allegedly took out his handgun
AI:A violent confrontation in Philadelphia over a snow-cleared parking spot has left one man in critical condition after a brawl escalated into an armed standoff. The incident involved a 45-year-old individual who allegedly produced a knife, prompting the 21-year-old victim to draw a handgun in response.Open
AI:Musician Jelly Roll delivered an emotional acceptance speech at the Grammys, where he became visibly choked up while publicly thanking Jesus. During his address, he emphasized that faith and religion are universal, stating that Jesus is not owned by any single political party.Open
Representative Mike Lawler, who has promised to hold several town halls as he seeks re-election, was repeatedly heckled by audience members in Rockland County.
AI:Republican Representative Mike Lawler faced a chaotic and rowdy reception during a town hall meeting in Rockland County as he attempts to secure re-election in his swing district. The event was marked by repeated heckling from audience members, underscoring the intense political polarization and aggressive tactics frequently employed against GOP candidates in highly contested regions. This disruption follows recent patterns of political instability and targeted hostility directed at figures within the party during their reelection campaigns.Open
The president’s announcement came after the center has been rocked by cancellations and boycotts by performers, contributors and audience members.
AI:President Trump has announced a two-year closure of the Kennedy Center to facilitate a massive reconstruction project following a period of intense instability characterized by performer boycotts and widespread cancellations. This move follows months of administrative shifts involving a Trump-allied board that moved to restore his name to the building, effectively challenging previous legal orders and signaling a complete overhaul of the institution's leadership and identity.Open
Some employees claimed they were accused of racism, in part because the money was flowing to "diverse communities," the letter said. Most of those who have been federally indicted for the fraud schemes are of Somali descent.
AI:Minnesota state workers have come forward alleging that leadership repeatedly ignored years of warnings regarding systemic fraud within the state's welfare and benefit systems. According to reports from employees, attempts to flag these irregularities were met with internal pushback and accusations of racism, specifically because investigations often pointed toward illicit activity flowing into diverse communities. This whistleblower testimony arrives amidst a growing pattern of election and social program scandals in Minnesota, where several individuals of Somali descent have already faced federal indictments for fraud schemes linked to the state's mismanagement.Open
Steps are being taken, but experts warn that supply chain bottlenecks could prevent new generation sources from coming online in time to meet capacity needs – creating a mismatch between what clears in the market and what can actually be built on schedule.
AI:Experts are warning of an impending energy crisis as supply chain bottlenecks threaten to delay the construction of new power generation sources, potentially creating a dangerous gap between projected market demand and actual grid capacity. As the appetite for massive amounts of electricity to fuel AI expansion continues to surge, the inability to bring new infrastructure online on schedule poses a significant risk to maintaining a stable and reliable energy supply.Open
Six states have enacted new Congressional districts that aim to make certain races more competitive or give a party advantages before the midterm elections. While the districts are likely to make some races more competitive, voters will ultimately decide who takes control of Congress.
AI:Redistricting efforts in six states have resulted in the enactment of new Congressional districts designed to either increase competitiveness in certain races or secure partisan advantages ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. While these legislative adjustments aim to influence the political landscape, the ultimate control of Congress remains dependent on voter turnout and election outcomes.Open
The FBI raid is related to Fulton County's vote counting role in the 2020 election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. At least 700 boxes of ballots and other related materials were seized.
AI:The FBI executed a search warrant at a warehouse in Fulton County, Georgia, seizing approximately 700 boxes of ballots and various other materials related to the 2020 presidential election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The federal raid was conducted under legal authorities prohibiting fraud committed by election workers as investigators continue their probe into the integrity of the vote-counting processes in the region.Open
The Revolving Door of D.C.: Federal agencies under Biden doled out $600 million to a variety of climate-focused NGOs following Biden's disastrous debate with Trump in 2024. Some individuals who held leadership positions at these agencies later went on to work for the same recipients of the grant money.
AI:A watchdog report has uncovered a blatant revolving door within the former Biden administration, revealing that high-level federal officials transitioned directly into roles at non-governmental organizations immediately after those entities received massive taxpayer payouts. Following the disastrous 2024 debate against President Trump, these agencies funneled $600 million in grants toward various climate-focused NGOs, creating a corrupt pipeline where bureaucrats secured lucrative positions within the very groups they previously funded with public money. This pattern of self-serving movement underscores a systemic effort to weaponize federal agency budgets for ideological interests, essentially laundering taxpayer dollars through…Open
