President Trump has directed the military to prepare a fresh wave of strikes against Iran that could begin within days, a sharp escalation after an Iranian missile attack on American forces in Jordan during active negotiations. Trump previewed the coming offensive at a Friday cabinet meeting at Camp David, telling his war cabinet the United […] The post Trump orders expanded strikes on Iran after missile attack shattered trust in peace talks appeared first on American Almanac .
President Trump has directed the military to prepare a fresh wave of strikes against Iran that could begin within days, a sharp escalation after an Iranian missile attack on American forces in Jordan during active negotiations. Trump previewed the coming offensive at a Friday cabinet meeting at Camp David, telling his war cabinet the United States is "going big" and accusing Tehran of negotiating in bad faith while simultaneously targeting American troops. The New York Post reported that the military has drafted multiple options for fresh attacks, including a sustained bombing campaign lasting ten to fourteen days and potential strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, including electricity serving Tehran. The order follows a sequence…Open
Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes quit the Democratic gubernatorial primary less than two weeks before the August 11 election, the same day a newspaper report raised questions about anonymous allegations of inappropriate behavior reviewed by his own party. Barnes announced his withdrawal Thursday in a video posted to his Facebook page, telling supporters that […] The post Mandela Barnes exits Wisconsin governor's race as misconduct allegations surface appeared first on American Almanac .
Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes quit the Democratic gubernatorial primary less than two weeks before the August 11 election, the same day a newspaper report raised questions about anonymous allegations of inappropriate behavior reviewed by his own party. Barnes announced his withdrawal Thursday in a video posted to his Facebook page, telling supporters that the outcome of the primary was already settled. He pointed to polling that showed democratic socialist candidate Francesca Hong pulling ahead of the crowded Democratic field. His campaign simultaneously issued a written statement denying any wrongdoing. But the timing told a different story. The Associated Press confirmed that the Wisconsin Democratic Party had…Open
Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller faces a tightening reelection race and growing calls for a House Ethics investigation after his ex-wife alleged in police reports that he threw her against a wall and once held a gun to her head. Emily Moreno, Miller's ex-wife and the daughter of U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, told police that […] The post Domestic abuse allegations cloud Rep. Max Miller's reelection in Ohio's 7th District appeared first on American Almanac .
Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller faces a tightening reelection race and growing calls for a House Ethics investigation after his ex-wife alleged in police reports that he threw her against a wall and once held a gun to her head. Emily Moreno, Miller's ex-wife and the daughter of U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, told police that the congressman "threw her against the wall, which resulted in an obvious grab mark on her upper arm" during one incident, ABC News reported after obtaining the police reports. In separate statements to officers, Moreno alleged Miller had previously "held a gun to her head" and thrown hot water on her. She also recounted her two-year-old daughter telling her, "Daddy kill you." Miller has never been charged with a crime.…Open
A divided federal appeals court ruled that a rural Oregon school district lawfully fired an education specialist for keeping books about biological sex in his office, a decision the dissenting judge warned strips public employees of their First Amendment rights the moment a student walks by. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued its […] The post Ninth Circuit upholds firing of Oregon educator who displayed children's books on biological sex appeared first on American Almanac .
A divided federal appeals court ruled that a rural Oregon school district lawfully fired an education specialist for keeping books about biological sex in his office, a decision the dissenting judge warned strips public employees of their First Amendment rights the moment a student walks by. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued its split ruling on July 21 in the case of Roderick Theis, a licensed clinical social worker employed by the InterMountain Education Service District in rural Oregon. Theis kept three children's books in his office: Johnny the Walrus by Matt Walsh, and He Is He and She Is She by Ryan and Bethany Bomberger. All three books present sex as binary and immutable. IMESD characterized the display as a "hostile…Open
Multiple United Nations relief agencies have refused to hand over employee records demanded by a federal investigation into Hamas infiltration of humanitarian operations in Gaza, even as U.S. diplomats call UNRWA a "cancerous" institution that must be severed from the UN system. The USAID Office of Inspector General, a law-enforcement body independent of the now […] The post Six UN agencies stonewalled a U.S. probe into Hamas ties for months — and American officials say it's time to dismantle UNRWA for good appeared first on American Almanac .
Multiple United Nations relief agencies have refused to hand over employee records demanded by a federal investigation into Hamas infiltration of humanitarian operations in Gaza, even as U.S. diplomats call UNRWA a "cancerous" institution that must be severed from the UN system. The USAID Office of Inspector General, a law-enforcement body independent of the now largely defunct USAID, sent letters to six UN agencies in December 2025 requesting the names, contact information, dates and places of birth, and details on any Hamas interactions involving their personnel. More than seven months later, not one of the six has turned over the full set of documents. The Washington Free Beacon obtained unredacted copies of both the inspector…Open
AMC Global Media and Netflix have struck a five-year, $500 million co-exclusive licensing deal covering every episode of "The Walking Dead" universe, a half-billion-dollar bet that a zombie franchise born on basic cable still has commercial life left in the streaming era. The agreement, reported by Variety, covers the original series and all six spinoffs, […] The post AMC locks in $500 million deal to put 'Walking Dead' franchise on Netflix and AMC+ starting in 2027 appeared first on American Almanac .
AMC Global Media and Netflix have struck a five-year, $500 million co-exclusive licensing deal covering every episode of "The Walking Dead" universe, a half-billion-dollar bet that a zombie franchise born on basic cable still has commercial life left in the streaming era. The agreement, reported by Variety , covers the original series and all six spinoffs, 371 episodes in total. Streaming under the new terms begins in 2027, with licenses for each show rolling out on different dates across different territories as existing deals expire. For AMC's own streaming platform, AMC+, the deal is a milestone. The service has never carried the flagship "Walking Dead" series. AMC Global Media CEO Kristin Dolan said the original show will land on…Open
CBS has placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave "until further notice" after his arrest on suspicion of operating while intoxicated in Wisconsin, and former defensive star JJ Watt will step into the top broadcast booth just weeks before the season opener. The network issued its statement Friday, confirming Romo's suspension from the No. 1 […] The post CBS sidelines Tony Romo indefinitely after Wisconsin OWI arrest, taps JJ Watt as replacement appeared first on American Almanac .
CBS has placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave "until further notice" after his arrest on suspicion of operating while intoxicated in Wisconsin, and former defensive star JJ Watt will step into the top broadcast booth just weeks before the season opener. The network issued its statement Friday, confirming Romo's suspension from the No. 1 broadcast team he has anchored since 2017. The New York Post reported that Romo, 46, was pulled over last week while driving south on Interstate 43 in Wisconsin after competing in the Wisconsin Amateur Championship golf tournament, where he finished 35-over-par and won $60. Officers said they found an open bottle of an alcoholic beverage on the passenger side of Romo's black Jeep. They also claimed Romo…Open
Sir Ian McKellen revealed he shouted "Mar-a-Lago!" to summon on-screen rage while filming Avengers: Doomsday, turning a superhero action scene into a gratuitous political jab at the sitting president's home. McKellen, who is reprising his role as Magneto from the original X-Men franchise, made the admission at a recent film festival appearance in Rome. He […] The post Ian McKellen used 'Mar-a-Lago' as a battle cry on the 'Avengers: Doomsday' set — and bragged about it appeared first on American Almanac .
Sir Ian McKellen revealed he shouted "Mar-a-Lago!" to summon on-screen rage while filming Avengers: Doomsday, turning a superhero action scene into a gratuitous political jab at the sitting president's home. McKellen, who is reprising his role as Magneto from the original X-Men franchise, made the admission at a recent film festival appearance in Rome. He told the audience that directors Joe and Anthony Russo had instructed him during an action sequence to look more furious, to "make it look as if you hate what you're destroying." His solution, he said, was to stand on the set and shout the name of Donald Trump's Florida resort. The remark drew attention alongside a warmer story from the same production. Anthony Mackie, who plays the new…Open
Former ESPN commentator Jemele Hill went after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham for not answering reporters about a grassroots rally in her honor, days after a WNBA team co-owner cursed at two teenage girls for holding a sign in Cunningham's support. The sequence of events tells its own story. On July 28, Cunningham and the […] The post Jemele Hill targets Sophie Cunningham after teens were berated for supporting women's sports appeared first on American Almanac .
Former ESPN commentator Jemele Hill went after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham for not answering reporters about a grassroots rally in her honor, days after a WNBA team co-owner cursed at two teenage girls for holding a sign in Cunningham's support. The sequence of events tells its own story. On July 28, Cunningham and the Fever traveled to Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle to face the Storm. Days earlier, Cunningham had told ESPN she opposes biologically male athletes competing in women's sports. The comment sparked a grassroots movement, and supporters organized a "Support Sophie Cunningham" rally outside the arena before tipoff. Inside the arena, two teenage girls sat with a sign that read "THANK YOU SOPHIE FOR SPEAKING UP FOR…Open
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, blamed shoddy construction, contradicting President Trump’s pet theory. Mr. Trump said he disagreed “100%” with her.