Author: Brittany Mays

Seventy-one-year-old California Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman is facing a primary challenge from filmmaker and journalist Anna Wilding ahead of next year’s midterm race, and the race shifted after photographs surfaced showing the congressman looking at images of scantily clad women on a flight. The episode is now fueling questions about judgment and fitness for office as Republicans and critics press the issue. Voters in his district expect representatives to act with basic decorum, and images like these make it harder for anyone to defend his behavior. This story has become a fresh point of attack for those who already saw…

At COP30, visible street protests and theatrical displays met negotiators, with activists using symbolic clothing and mass demonstrations to press climate demands while officials tried to navigate complex talks on energy and policy. Some wore black dresses to signify a funeral for fossil fuels. Hundreds wore red shirts, symbolizing the blood of colleagues fighting to protect the environment. And others chanted and waved huge flags, turning parts of the conference into a moving theater of grievance. The crowd scenes at COP30 were loud and unmistakable, but noise does not equal policy. Activists staged eye-catching moments that grabbed headlines, yet the…

Janice Dean, the “Fox & Friends” meteorologist and host, announced she will step away from work and social media for a period to address some health concerns while leaning on family and rest. Janice Dean shared a short, direct update with her audience saying, “I wanted to let you all know that I’m taking a break from work (and social media) for a bit.” The message landed quickly and simply: she needs time away to focus on recovery and healing. In a follow-up she wrote, “I’m ok, but I’ve had some health issues that require rest and time to heal.…

An immigrant who was arrested after a Milwaukee judge allegedly helped him dodge federal agents has been deported. The case landed squarely at the intersection of immigration enforcement and judicial conduct, and it moved fast once federal authorities stepped in. Local reporting first noted that the arrest followed an allegation the judge assisted the individual in avoiding immigration agents. The result was removal from the United States after federal action. From a Republican perspective, the core issue is simple: law enforcement must be able to do its job without interference. When a member of the judiciary is accused of helping…

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont formally launched his bid for a third term Friday, touting his record while saying more work is needed to improve health care access, housing availability and energy affordability. Gov. Ned Lamont announced his campaign for a third term Friday and framed the effort around accomplishments and unfinished business. He emphasized a mix of past performance and future promises, saying continued work is necessary on health care access, housing availability and energy affordability. The announcement makes the 2026 contest in Connecticut one to watch, as voters weigh results against rising costs and quality-of-life concerns. Republicans will be…

A federal agent working with the Metropolitan Police Department fired gunshots in Northeast after a car chase Thursday. No one was hit. A federal agent who was operating alongside the Metropolitan Police Department discharged rounds following a vehicle pursuit in Northeast on Thursday, and authorities confirmed that no one was hit. The chase ended in a neighborhood street where officers converged quickly, creating a tense scene for nearby residents and drivers. Emergency personnel secured the area while investigators began documenting the scene and gathering witness accounts. Officials said the confrontation followed a short but fast-moving pursuit that drew multiple law…

The United States and Switzerland have struck a trade agreement that cuts President Trump’s tariffs on the European nation from 39% to 15%, according to a top administration official, marking a significant shift in U.S.-Swiss trade relations and a clear win for American negotiating strategy. This move reduces a steep tariff burden that had strained commerce between the two countries and sent a sharp message about America’s willingness to use trade leverage. The reduction from 39% to 15% is a concrete change that should ease costs and restore more predictable market access. Officials framed the deal as the product of…

A confidant of Bill Pulte shared confidential Fannie Mae mortgage pricing data with a direct competitor, triggering alarm among senior officials and raising questions about regulatory boundaries and conflicts of interest. The report that a confidant of Bill Pulte passed along confidential mortgage pricing data from Fannie Mae to a principal competitor hit like a legal and ethical wake-up call inside the housing sphere. Senior officials were reportedly alarmed, which makes sense given how sensitive pricing models and proprietary inputs are in the mortgage market. Any leak of that kind can reshape competition and distort how products are priced for…

Washington is considering trade action: a Commerce Department proposal would add a nearly 92% “antidumping duty” on some pasta imports from Italy after officials said those products were sold below-market prices. The Commerce Department’s move is the kind of enforcement the Republican base expects: treat foreign firms fairly, but don’t stand for pricing that undercuts American businesses. The proposal targets specific pasta imports from Italy, alleging sales at prices that undercut normal market levels. That allegation is what triggers the nearly 92% “antidumping duty” figure now under review. Antidumping duties are meant to level the playing field, not to serve…

Employees at 65 Starbucks locations across the country walked out on the company’s Red Cup Day after talks to reach a new collective bargaining agreement stalled, sparking pickets and service disruptions at stores nationwide. Workers at 65 Starbucks cafes went on strike Thursday, choosing Red Cup Day for maximum visibility after failing to secure a fresh collective bargaining agreement. The move paired a symbolic company event with organized labor action, drawing attention from customers and local communities. Organizers say the timing was deliberate to highlight unresolved issues tied to bargaining talks. The company faced immediate operational strain as staff shortages…