Author: Andrew Rogers

Indiana’s state House on Friday approved a new congressional map designed to make all nine of the state’s U.S. House districts favorable to Republicans. The vote was 57-41 and followed months of intense debate and pressure from President Donald Trump and his allies. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled state Senate, which will reconvene on December 8. Some Senate Republicans have expressed opposition to the redistricting plan, though it remains unclear if their resistance will prevent its passage. Trump praised the House vote on Friday and encouraged the Senate to act quickly. In a post on Truth Social, he…

The Pentagon press corps, once a top assignment for elite journalists, has dramatically shifted in makeup. Traditionally, this role was reserved for reporters from established newspapers and news channels. Today, the press room is dominated by rightwing activists and partisan commentators. Last week, during a key Pentagon press briefing amid ongoing controversies, more than a dozen attendees were rightwing media figures. These included allies of former President Donald Trump, members of Turning Point USA, and staff from a fledgling media company founded by a pillow entrepreneur. This shift followed a mass exit of credentialed journalists from traditional media. In October,…

The Supreme Court will soon decide whether President Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship is constitutional. The order, issued on January 20, declared that children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily are not automatically American citizens. Lower courts have ruled that the order violates the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. The Trump administration argues that the amendment was intended to protect the children of newly freed slaves, not children of undocumented immigrants. The case is expected to be taken up in the spring, with a ruling likely…

Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva said she was pepper-sprayed during an ICE raid at a restaurant in Tucson, Arizona. The Democratic lawmaker shared a video on social media detailing the incident and said it occurred while she was advocating for residents. Grijalva said approximately 40 ICE agents, most wearing masks, arrived in several vehicles and confronted community members who were concerned about people being taken without notice or due process. The congresswoman said she was at the restaurant, which she visits weekly, when an agent sprayed her in the face. She added that other agents pushed her and two members of her…

Qatar’s Prime Minister has warned that Gaza ceasefire talks are at a critical moment, with major challenges still ahead. He emphasized that a lasting ceasefire cannot be achieved until Israeli forces fully withdraw from the region. The talks, involving Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, and the United States, aim to stabilize Gaza and prevent further escalation. The prime minister described the current situation as a temporary pause, not a final agreement. “We cannot consider it yet a ceasefire,” he said. “A ceasefire cannot be completed unless there is a full withdrawal of Israeli forces.” Officials highlighted that movement in and out of…

An overnight Afghan-Pakistani border clash left five Afghan civilians dead and eight more wounded, while three Pakistani civilians were also hurt, officials said Saturday. Both sides have blamed each other for violating a fragile two-month ceasefire. The deadly exchange occurred near Spin Boldak, in southern Afghanistan’s Kandahar province. Local officials reported that among the Afghan victims were three children and one woman. Pakistani authorities confirmed three people, including a woman, were wounded by gunfire and shelling from the Afghan side. The fighting lasted until dawn. Tensions along the border have been high since October, when clashes killed dozens of soldiers…

Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou met with US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum in Washington on Wednesday to discuss strengthening energy cooperation between Greece and the United States. Burgum also serves as the head of the National Energy Dominance Council. The meeting comes after the PTEC conference in Athens, where several agreements and announcements generated momentum for energy collaboration. Papastavrou emphasised that the talks aim to accelerate projects already agreed upon during last month’s Zappeion Hall summit. “We have close cooperation with Mr. Burgum that allows us to move faster and implement the energy agreements we signed,” Papastavrou said.…

The name of President Donald Trump has been added to the United States Institute of Peace building, marking a new point of tension during an ongoing legal fight over the future of the institute. The addition was confirmed on Wednesday and quickly drew strong reactions from staff and leadership. The United States Institute of Peace, often called a national center for conflict study and peace support, has been the subject of a major dispute. The Trump administration has pushed to reduce or dismantle parts of the institute, arguing that it has not met its goals. This battle has now moved…

The latest Florida Lotto numbers update is here, and many players are watching the jackpot rise as the holiday season gets closer. A single two-dollar ticket could turn into a life-changing win, and interest remains high after a recent streak of rollovers. The current prize has climbed again after the long Thanksgiving week, and many players are eager to see if this weekend’s draw will produce another winner. The jackpot reached 3.20 million dollars for Wednesday, December 3. The winning numbers were 6, 9, 13, 32, 33, and 51. The Double Play numbers were 7, 33, 34, 35, 49, and…

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to meet Rustem Umerov, the head of Ukraine’s National Security Council, in Florida on Thursday, a White House official confirmed. The meeting follows Witkoff’s recent trip to Moscow, where he spent nearly five hours in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. While the Kremlin described the talks as unproductive, US President Donald Trump called the meeting “reasonably good,” noting that negotiations require cooperation from both sides. Trump expressed optimism, saying he believes Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine, which is why talks are ongoing. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha,…