Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Friday announced the dismissal of two dozen FEMA employees over what she called “massive” cybersecurity failures that exposed government networks to risk. Those fired included Chief Information Officer Charles Armstrong, Chief Information Security Officer Gregory Edwards, and 22 IT staffers. “FEMA’s career IT leadership failed on every level. Their … Read more
A federal judge struck down two California laws aimed at stopping artificial intelligence from being used to influence elections, ruling the measures violated constitutional speech protections and federal law. Senior U.S. District Judge John Mendez, a George W. Bush nominee, on Friday barred enforcement of Assembly Bill 2839, which prohibited AI-generated “disinformation and deepfakes” in … Read more
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law a new congressional map aimed at expanding Republican power in the 2026 midterm elections, handing President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) another win in their push to secure a GOP majority. “Texas is now more red in the United States Congress,” Abbott declared … Read more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) warned of possible voter intimidation in next year’s midterms, alleging without evidence that President Donald Trump might deploy ICE agents to polling places “to chill participation.” He made the claim in a podcast interview with journalist Kara Swisher, where he accused Trump of trying to consolidate control over U.S. elections … Read more
General Michael “Erik” Kurilla has officially concluded his military career after three years leading U.S. forces in the Middle East, a tenure that included overseeing President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran. Kurilla, known by the nickname “The Gorilla,” capped a four-decade career with his role as chief of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), where he directed … Read more
Authorities in Minneapolis are continuing to investigate the tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, which left two children dead and at least 18 others wounded, most of them between the ages of six and fourteen. However, investigators say the mother of the accused shooter has so far declined to cooperate with their inquiries. Shooter’s … Read more
A behavioural specialist has assessed Kate Middleton’s new style, claiming that the Princess of Wales is ‘looking forward to the next chapter’ in both her personal and private life. Earlier this month (August 24), the 43-year-old princess was photographed in Scotland with her husband, Prince William of Wales, and their three young children: Prince George, … Read more
Celeste Wilson, a Mississippi TV news anchor who had just started a new job, died suddenly of a heart attack at 42, according to NBC’s “Today” show. “We have some very sad news tonight about one of our own,” WAPT anchor Troy Johnson said on the air this week, Fox News reported. “Our colleague Celeste Wilson, … Read more
The Trump administration cut more than 500 additional jobs at Voice of America, delivering what could be a fatal blow to the U.S. government-sponsored media outlet that has been repeatedly hit by funding cuts. Over vehement objections from Democrats, Kari Lake, acting CEO of VOA’s parent company, the U.S. Agency for Global Media, announced the … Read more
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is facing mounting allegations of mortgage fraud after federal housing regulators issued criminal referrals over discrepancies in her property filings. CNN acknowledged the seriousness of the case Friday, with legal analyst Elie Honig saying the suspicious activity was “really problematic” for Cook, The Daily Caller reported. Bill Pulte, the head of … Read more