I was the only girl without a prom date because of my birthmark until one boy asked me — then police officers walked into the gym

During hight-school, I tried to stay in the background. Because there’s not really much you can do when almost whole your face is covered by a birthmark as big as mine. People either stared openly at me, muttered about me under their breath, or even had no scruples in calling me exactly what they were … Read more

Austin Metcalf’s Family Shares Emotional Reflections Following the Conclusion of the Court Case

As the court proceedings came to an end, emotional moments continued to unfold inside the courtroom as family members, attorneys, and supporters reflected on a case that had received significant public attention across Texas. Although the jury had already reached its decision, the impact of the events remained deeply personal for those who knew Austin … Read more

Anna Paulina Luna TAKES DOWN John Thune — He Got Caught Giving

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has urged fellow Republicans to avoid discussing potential changes to the filibuster, according to sources familiar with the matter. During a Republican steering lunch Wednesday, several moderate senators said the conference should move away from talk of eliminating the filibuster. Thune indicated he agreed, noting that such a move does … Read more

Senate Votes on Save America Act

The SAVE America Act secured majority support in the U.S. Senate during a dramatic late-night vote Thursday. The vote is an important turning point for election integrity advocates despite falling short of the 60 votes required to overcome Senate procedural hurdles. During the Senate’s marathon “vote-a-rama” session on June 4, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) forced … Read more

Peace Deal With Iran Closer Than Ever, White House Says

A senior administration official detailed elements of a potential short-term agreement between the U.S. and Iran on Friday, which could lead to formal negotiations to end the conflict between the two countries. The senior administration official, in a call with reporters Friday afternoon, said the deal: reopens the Strait of Hormuz and ends the U.S. … Read more