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“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
- Luke 2:14
Privately backed tollway plan in Louisiana prompts debate over use of residential lots
Shreveport City Council introduced ordinance granting right-of-way access to a city-owned tract of land with Red River Expressway.
Illinois DHS appointment sparks backlash over alleged voter registration mailer practices
Among the most outspoken critics is State Sen. Steve McClure, who publicly opposed Quintero’s appointment and pointed to concerns regarding IDHS mailings sent through public benefits programs.
EU leaders increasingly fear over dependence on China, after years of worrying about US dominance
European officials fear repeating with China the same strategic mistake they made with cheap and accessible Russian energy.
U.S. attorney in Miami sends ‘message’ to deep state with indictment against ex-prosecutor
Charges against former Assistant U.S. Attorney Carmen Mercedes Lineberger carry more than 20 years in prison.
WV governor laments transgender track athlete winning: ‘Fundamental unfairness’
Morrisey says he is "confident that our West Virginia case will ultimately prevail at the Supreme Court and expect we will hear more definitively soon."
Colbert's 'Late Show' jokes overwhelmingly targeted conservative Republicans, analysis finds
"Over the span of the final 458 Late Show episodes on CBS since January of 2023, NewsBusters logged 8,553 political jokes. Of these, Colbert told 7,480 (87 percent) about conservatives, 934 (11 percent) about liberals, and 139 (2 percent) about nonpartisan people or organizations," according to the analysis
NYC hotel maids to earn more than new police officers and firefighters: reports
Under the new labor contract, unionized housekeepers, described as "room attendants," will see their salaries rise significantly, with some workers projected to earn more than $100,000 annually under the contract
White House rips Pompeo for prematurely criticizing Iran deal: 'Should shut his stupid mouth'
“Mike Pompeo has no idea what the f--- he’s talking about,” White House Communications Director Steven Cheung. wrote on X.
Felix Rosenqvist wins closest Indianapolis 500 in history
Malukas was in position but Rosenqvist and Armstrong, teammates with Meyer Shank Racing, passed him on the final turn.
Cruz warns of Senate ‘revolt’ if White House, DOJ refuse to revise $1.8 billion weaponization fund
Cruz described a meeting between the Senate GOP and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as "one of the roughest meetings I’ve seen in my entire time in the Senate"
EPA says California chemical tank will most likely leak and not explode
More than 40,000 residents across parts of Orange County have been evacuated since authorities warned the tank could rupture or explode
U.S. considering Iran sanctions relief in exchange for major compromises on enriched uranium: report
“Our plan is to deal with all of their stockpile of the enriched material,” the official says
Trump promises better Iran deal than the one Obama signed, says not to listen to ‘losers’
“So don’t listen to the losers, who are critical about something they know nothing about,” Trump wrote
Graham praises Trump for making Abraham Accords part of Iran negotiations to end war
"To Saudi Arabia and others: Now is the time to be bold for the future of a new Middle East. I expect, as President Trump has suggested, you will in fact join the Abraham Accords effectively ending the Arab-Israeli conflict. If you refuse to go down this path as suggested by President Trump, it will have severe repercussions for our future relationships and make this peace proposal unacceptable," Graham writes
Donald Trump Jr., Bettina Anderson marry in private Bahamas celebration
The wedding reportedly included about 40 guests, among them Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump, and Donald Trump Jr.’s children from his previous marriage to Vanessa Trump.
Trump tells U.S. negotiators 'not to rush into a deal' with Iran: 'Time is on our side'
"The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed. Both sides must take their time and get it right," Trump writes
Alberta will vote in the fall on whether to start legal process for separating from Canada
The proposed question would ask: “Should Alberta remain a province of Canada or should the Government of Alberta commence the legal process required under the Canadian Constitution to hold a binding provincial referendum on whether or not Alberta should separate from Canada?”
Trump says gunman who opened fire had ‘violent history and possible obsession’ with White House
The gunman had previous run-ins with law enforcement as well as mental health issues.
Suicide bombing in Pakistan kills at least 23 people, injures more than 70
The banned separatist group known as the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which seeks independence from Pakistan’s central government, claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement.
May 24th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 490
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in […]
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