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The Minneapolis City Council is weighing a significant policy shift that would allow and regulate adult venues where consenting adults can engage in sexual activity, potentially reversing a ban that has been in place for nearly four decades. At the center of the discussion is a set of proposed ordinances aimed at updating city code. Supporters say the current law,...
A resurfaced clip of Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, is drawing renewed attention after she spoke about concerns that some boys are being influenced by online content in ways that shift their views. Speaking at the Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families last year, Siebel Newsom described what she sees as a broader trend. She...
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger entered office on a strong electoral win last November, riding a wave that helped Democrats secure all three statewide offices. But less than three months into her term, early polling suggests a more complicated political reality is setting in. A recent survey shows 47 percent of Virginians approve of the job she’s doing, while 46 percent...
Protests branded under slogans like “No Kings” have been appearing across the country this year, with some activist groups also promoting a broader “general strike” planned for May 1. Organizers say the demonstrations are meant to push back against government policies and economic conditions, while critics argue they reflect something more coordinated. Sen. Josh Hawley raised those concerns earlier this...
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson dismissed Abrams’ comments and took aim at her past election losses. She questioned whether Abrams had ever conceded those races, referencing Abrams’ long-standing refusal to formally concede her 2018 gubernatorial loss in Georgia. Jackson added that election integrity remains a central focus for Trump and said his return to office reflected voter support for...
The New York Times drew attention on Friday for a mistake in one of its print headlines about NATO, an error that quickly spread across social media and prompted reactions from journalists and commentators. The article itself focused on growing tension between President Donald Trump and NATO allies. In recent weeks, Trump has criticized several member countries, especially as the...
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said Saturday that his political decisions are guided more by what he sees as “moral clarity” than by party loyalty, even as his positions continue to put distance between him and other Democrats. Speaking on “Life, Liberty & Levin,” Fetterman pointed to his strong support for Israel as the main source of tension. He acknowledged that...
King Charles III’s decision not to issue a formal Easter message this year has caught some people in the U.K. off guard, with a number of royal watchers saying the move feels out of step, even if it isn’t technically a break from tradition. Buckingham Palace confirmed ahead of the holiday that the king would not be delivering an Easter...
Actor Robert De Niro was among those present in Washington on Wednesday as the Supreme Court heard arguments over birthright citizenship, a case that has drawn national attention and sharp political reactions. He sat in the courtroom alongside President Donald Trump and several members of the administration, listening as justices questioned both sides during a lengthy session. As he left...
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is once again drawing attention for her views on free speech, this time in a dissent that stood alone among her colleagues. In Chiles v. Salazar, decided Tuesday, Jackson warned of uncertainty ahead, writing that “to be completely frank, no one knows what will happen now.” Her concern came after the court struck...