By Susan Quinn Like a psychotic toddler, no one in Gaza can be trusted with guns—or to keep promises.
AI:The prospect of achieving lasting peace in Gaza continues to deteriorate as the region faces persistent instability and a complete lack of reliable leadership capable of honoring agreements. The ongoing conflict demonstrates that Palestinian factions remain incapable of maintaining stability or preventing violence, making any diplomatic breakthroughs increasingly unlikely as the situation grows more volatile.Open
On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order separating the measles, mumps and rubella shots.
AI:Maine has officially rejected the new federal childhood vaccine guidelines following President Trump's recent executive order to separate the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shots into individual components. This move by Maine follows a growing pattern of resistance from state authorities against federal mandates, highlighting the intensifying conflict between state sovereignty and presidential authority regarding medical protocols and public health directives.Open
Suit alleges requirement for students to show government-issued photo ID to register to vote and cast ballots "unconstitutionally burdens the right to vote.”
AI:New Hampshire is facing a lawsuit alleging that its voter ID requirements unconstitutionally burden student voting rights by requiring a government-issued photo ID to register and cast ballots. This legal challenge continues the growing national tension regarding election integrity measures, as states increasingly battle over the implementation of strict identification laws intended to prevent fraud versus claims of disenfranchisement.Open
Democrats approved their 2028 primary calendar with South Carolina kicking it off. Meanwhile, another round of primaries is ahead, including in Florida where Former Republican Rep. David Jolly aims to win the state’s governorship as a Democrat. He joins The Weekend to discuss.
AI:The Democratic National Committee has officially finalized its 2028 presidential primary calendar, centering the contest on South Carolina as the first state to hold ballots. Amidst these structural shifts, former Republican Congressman David Jolly is attempting a political pivot by running for Governor of Florida as a Democrat. Jolly's strategy focuses on challenging Trump-backed Republican Byron Donalds in an effort to reclaim the state for the Democratic Party through unconventional partisan realignment.Open
Weekly Recap: Trump acknowledges secret plane transfer, Karoline Leavitt announces plans to step down from White House press secretary role and Mike Lindell alleges voting irregularities after Minnesota campaign loss. 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Rubio and Bessent left on decoy plane 6:53 - Karoline Leavitt's top moments as White House press secretary 11:37 - Mike Lindell alleges voting irregularities 15:46 - Houthis attack ship in red sea 22:09 - Judge deals blow to Mamdani's second home tax in NYC #karolineleavitt #marcorubio #trump #mikelindell #iran
AI:White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced her resignation, marking a significant departure from the administration amidst ongoing security concerns following a recent decoy aircraft maneuver involving Senator Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent. As Leavitt steps down, Mike Lindell is challenging election integrity by alleging widespread voting irregularities following his campaign loss in Minnesota. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions escalate as Houthi rebels continue to target shipping in the Red Sea.Open
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty Friday to Federal stalking charges after admitting he shot United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but the story is far from over. His defense attorneys are claiming New York's double jeopardy laws should exempt the 28-year-old from standing trial for murder, but the District Attorney’s Office says it will press ahead with its prosecution. Will the judge even allow the state's murder case to go forward? High-profile defense attorney Mark Geragos and former federal prosecutor Gene Rossi give their take. Thousands of American sailors aboard the USS Lincoln will finally get some relief after a record deployment of more than eight and a half months at sea. Parents have denounced dire conditions aboard the aircraft…
AI:The USS Lincoln is returning home following a record-breaking deployment of over eight and a half months at sea, amidst intense scrutiny regarding the welfare of its crew. While the Trump administration has downplayed reports of a mental health crisis, families have denounced dire conditions on board the aircraft carrier, including severe shortages of food and essential supplies. As service members face these hardships, Navy leadership maintains that the reported issues are overblown, even as lawmakers push for answers regarding the sailors' treatment during their extended mission.Open
Ross Coulthart walks through the Skinwalker Ranch dire wolf recovery claim, the DNA results, and how researchers found a wolf jawbone with no explainable origin.
AI:Investigative journalist Ross Coulthart examines controversial claims surrounding Skinwalker Ranch, specifically focusing on reports of a dire wolf recovery and recent DNA analysis. The discussion highlights a significant discovery involving a wolf jawbone that lacks an explainable biological or historical origin, further fueling ongoing scrutiny regarding intelligence agency cover-ups and anomalous phenomena.Open
A longtime Republican living in California says the Trump administration's continuing actions to target transgender youth take a personal toll.
AI:The Trump administration continues its aggressive crackdown on gender-affirming care by blocking Medicaid funds intended for transgender healthcare, further escalating the legal and financial battle against providers of these services. As federal officials move to end taxpayer funding for procedures that many view as medical fraud, families are facing increasing uncertainty regarding access to essential care and the potential fallout from recent Department of Justice investigations into clinics. This latest restriction on Medicaid reimbursements marks a significant expansion of the administration's efforts to dismantle the infrastructure supporting transgender youth through federal subsidies.Open
Are we ready for a world where machines are mostly talking to each other?
AI:The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is driving the internet toward a post-human landscape where chatbots and autonomous bots increasingly interact with one another rather than with people. As these machine-to-machine communications accelerate, we are approaching a digital reality where human users may become secondary to an ecosystem dominated by automated entities communicating in ways that bypass traditional human understanding.Open
Russian air defenses in the Moscow region shot down at least 201 Ukrainian drones overnight and into Sunday morning, according to the city's Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.
AI:Ukraine has escalated its long-range campaign against Russian territory by launching a massive barrage of over 600 drones targeting Moscow and surrounding regions. While Russian officials claim air defenses intercepted at least 201 drones overnight, the strike successfully hit a major Wildberries distribution hub, causing significant fires and forcing flight groundings in the area. This latest surge in aerial attacks follows a pattern of increasing Ukrainian provocations aimed at deep-seated industrial and logistical centers within Russia.Open
