Hours before President Donald Trump announced a two-week delay in attacking Iran, Pope Leo issued a rare and pointed condemnation, denouncing Trump’s Tuesday morning threat against the country as “truly unacceptable.” Speaking to journalists outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics spoke out against the escalating war Read More >
Abortion pill mifepristone stays available by mail for now as FDA faces 6-month review deadline
A federal judge allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to continue being distributed by mail nationwide for now, but warned the Biden-era policy could soon face major legal changes as a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety review of the drug unfolds. The legal challenge to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s January 2023 Risk Evaluation Read More >
A-10 Warthog given new maritime role targeting boats in Iran after efforts to retire aircraft
The A-10 Warthog has a new maritime role in targeting boats in the war in Iran that could extend the life of the aircraft, which the U.S. Air Force had been attempting to retire for years. Despite the Air Force trying to phase out the A-10, Congress has resisted its efforts and blocked attempts to Read More >
BWC: Woman threatens to kill Ky. officers, advances with porcelain shard before fatal OIS
The woman, who had cut herself and drank cleaning supplies after locking herself in a bathroom, said that she would “kill anyone who tried to help” her
Mass. PD to add body cameras after Kelsey Fitzsimmons’s acquittal
Ex-North Andover officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons was acquitted of pointing a gun at Officer Patrick Noonan after a judge ruled that the prosecution had not met the burden of proof
BWC: Suspect in stolen beer truck plows into Ind. cruiser during pursuit
The Vanderburgh County deputy was standing outside his cruiser and working to deploy spike strips when the truck hit the vehicle at high speed
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin signals closer scrutiny of customs at major sanctuary city airports
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin raised the possibility of restricting customs privileges at airports in sanctuary cities during an appearance on “Special Report” Monday. In his first interview as secretary, Mullin told Fox News that DHS will be taking a closer look at customs enforcement operations at major international airports located in Read More >
ABC News had a 75-person division dedicated to ‘get’ Trump, Billy Bush claims
Former TV host Billy Bush alleged ABC News had an entire “division” dedicated to “get” Donald Trump during the 2016 election. “ABC News had a division. They had a division dedicated with 75 people in it — because I knew the guy who ran the division, which was dedicated to basically getting him,” Bush said Read More >
Bikini skiing takes off on slopes as record warmth forces resorts into survival mode
Bikinis are replacing ski jackets as unusually warm temperatures hit western ski resorts. Skiers have been spotted hitting the slopes in swimsuits and shirtless outfits as record heat melts snow across the region. The unseasonably warm weather, combined with a lack of snowfall, has forced many resorts to close early, delay openings or shut down Read More >
Obama Center takes heat as critics cry foul over ID rules for free entry — while Dems blast voter ID laws
The Obama Presidential Center is facing a wave of backlash ahead of its opening, with critics blasting its admission policies and raising broader concerns about the project’s cost and management. Conservative commentators on social media are taking aim at the center’s requirement that Illinois residents show valid identification to receive free admission on certain days, Read More >