Justin Verlander is a winner of three Cy Young Awards and two World Series championships
Following the season, one of baseball’s greatest pitchers ever will be retiring from the game. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander , a winner of three Cy Young Awards, made the announcement Wednesday that his last campaign of Major League Baseball will be here in 2026. Currently in the middle of a season that’s riddled with injuries, Verlander made the decision that it’s time to step away. (RELATED: Royals Sh*t The Bed With 3 Errors On A Single Play) “This season has challenged me in ways I haven’t experienced before, both physically and mentally. I’ve always believed that as long as I could compete at the level I expect of myself, I’d keep playing. I never wanted to retire because of a milestone, a number, or a…Open
President Donald Trump apparently has no more insight into Sen. Mitch McConnell’s condition than the rest of the country does. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Wednesday, the president said he had not spoken with the Kentucky Republican since his recent hospitalization. “I have no idea how he’s doing,” Trump said, according to CNN’s Alayna Treene. McConnell, 84, has not been seen or heard from publicly since he entered the hospital on June 14, and his office has declined to explain what sent him there, WHAS11 reported . The longest-serving senator in Kentucky history plans to leave Congress when his current term ends in January 2027. (RELATED: We Asked Mitch McConnell’s Staff About His Health. This Is What They…Open
The U.S. military has deployed explosive sea drones for the first time in combat, targeting an Iranian naval base in a significant escalation of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. military has deployed explosive sea drones for the first time in combat, targeting an Iranian naval base in a significant escalation of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. military used explosive sea drones for the first time in combat, striking an Iranian naval base in Bandar Abbas, a key hub for Iran’s naval operations near the Strait of Hormuz . The attack, involving three Corsair naval drones, reportedly killed three people and significantly damaged Iran’s ability to repair submarines, according to U.S. military officials. DETAIL: Texas-based manufacturer Saronic said it was proud that its technology supported the mission, marking the first known wartime use of one-way attack naval…Open
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday afternoon on the high court's $225 million fiscal 2027 budget request. Kagan and Coney Barrett faced questions from the House earlier Tuesday focused on the additional $14.6 million requested for extra security to protect the justices and their families amid rising political threats, among other things. According to the U.S. Marshals there have been more than 370 threats to federal judges so far this year. The duo also spoke about the need for additional cybersecurity personnel within the court to address vulnerabilities related to the expansion of AI. #elenakagan #amyconeybarrett #scotus
Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), will be sworn in to serve the remainder of the term on Tuesday afternoon, two days after her brother died at age 71 from an aortic dissection. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) appointed Nordone, who was backed by President Trump, on Monday to complete the last few months of Graham's term. #lindseygraham #darlinegraham #senate #gop #politics
Owen Shroyer explains how Democrats will embrace "anti-Israel" positions and that Republicans will allow socialism and leftist ideologies to grow in popularity because they refuse to criticize Israel despite public approval of Israel plummeting.
President Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call Thursday that Israel should start redeploying its forces out of Syria and urged him to do the same in Lebanon, according to U.S. and Israeli officials. Why it matters: Three months ahead of an election that is existential for his political survival and personal freedom, Netanyahu is unlikely to take any significant steps to withdraw Israeli forces from territory it occupies in Syria — or to allow further redeployments in Lebanon beyond the one he's already agreed to. - But Trump's requests add to growing pressure on the Israeli leader. The Israel Defense Force (IDF) currently occupies large parts of Southern Lebanon and Southern Syria — a presence the…
President Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call Thursday that Israel should start redeploying its forces out of Syria and urged him to do the same in Lebanon, according to U.S. and Israeli officials. Why it matters: Three months ahead of an election that is existential for his political survival and personal freedom, Netanyahu is unlikely to take any significant steps to withdraw Israeli forces from territory it occupies in Syria — or to allow further redeployments in Lebanon beyond the one he's already agreed to. - But Trump's requests add to growing pressure on the Israeli leader. The Israel Defense Force (IDF) currently occupies large parts of Southern Lebanon and Southern Syria — a presence the…Open
DEARBORN, MI — Fresh off another term of working tirelessly for the nation she despises, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib introduced her 2026 reelection campaign slogan: "For a Brighter Future and Also Death to America."
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner suspended his campaign Wednesday after a previous girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. Platner announced his exit two days after 41-year-old Maine resident Jenny Racicot accused him of forcibly having sex with her in 2021. The Maine Democrat was embroiled in several controversies, including his Nazi tattoo, inappropriate social media posts and his mockery of a veteran. “We are suspending our campaign operations,” Platner said in a video statement. “This is incredibly difficult because I know that some will think it’s an admission of guilt and it most certainly is not. We’re not doing it because of the allegations, we’re doing it because of the structures that are being…Open
