Author: Karen Givens

The Trump administration’s review of voter rolls found “several thousand noncitizens” registered to vote, a discovery that raises questions about roll accuracy and election integrity, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon revealed. The disclosure that “several thousand noncitizens” were on voter rolls came out of a post-2020 review led under the Trump administration, and it landed like a political grenade. For Republican voters and officials, the finding underlines long-standing concerns about how clean and reliable registration lists really are. That worry has fueled calls for tougher verification and routine audits of the rolls to prevent mistakes or misuse. Behind the headline…

Bank of America Chief Executive Brian Moynihan says he is upbeat about the U.S. economy’s direction, even as many Americans report less confidence. The comments reflect a view from the financial sector that tracks hiring, lending and corporate activity differently than household sentiment. This piece explores that disconnect and what it means for spending, inflation and financial stability. Brian Moynihan’s optimism comes from data and signals Bank of America watches closely: employment trends, lending demand and corporate balance sheets. From a bank’s lens, those indicators show resilience and gradual normalization after the shock of the pandemic. That doesn’t erase the…

Charlie Kirk’s widow says she has a simple explanation for people who still can’t understand how she’s able to forgive the man accused of killing her husband. Her response has drawn attention and sparked a mix of respect, puzzlement, and debate across conservative and wider circles. The reaction to her statement has been immediate and intense, with many people trying to fit her choices into familiar political boxes. On the right, there is recognition that public grief plays out differently when a family belongs to a high-profile conservative voice. That recognition doesn’t erase the questions people have about forgiveness, justice,…

President Trump’s return to the White House has stirred debate and delivered measurable changes, with policy choices like tariffs and a focus on public safety shaping how his first year back is being judged by supporters and critics alike. There’s a clear narrative coming from the Republican side that credits aggressive trade policy and law-and-order emphasis for an improved sense of economic resilience and safer streets in many communities. Supporters point to tariff moves as a way to defend American manufacturing and bargaining power with foreign competitors. That argument is straightforward: if you protect your industries and enforce the rules,…

Indonesian rescuers continued searching after a tour boat carrying 11 people sank overnight near Padar Island in Komodo National Park, and four members of a Spanish family remained missing. Rescue teams from Indonesia mounted a search operation following the overnight sinking of a tour boat close to Padar Island, a well known spot inside Komodo National Park. Authorities reported the tour boat had 11 people on board, and rescuers focused on locating four members of a Spanish family who did not immediately surface. Boats, crews and local responders worked through the day and into the night to cover likely drift…

Here’s a clear, conversational update about White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s pregnancy, how colleagues are responding, and what the news means for the press operation and political messaging. The announcement is straightforward and humanizing at the same time. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is having a baby. That single fact changes the day-to-day rhythm of one of the most visible communications jobs in Washington and invites a practical, patriotic response from colleagues and the public. Pregnancy in the White House press office is a reminder that personal milestones happen even in high-pressure roles. Staff rotations, travel plans, and…

U.S. forces carried out a targeted strike against Islamic State elements in Nigeria on Christmas Day, the president announced on social media, and the move fits into a broader, steady push to deny violent extremists safe havens and protect American and partner interests abroad. The U.S. struck at Islamic State targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day, President Trump posted on social media Thursday evening. That terse public note was all the administration offered immediately, but the message was unmistakable: American forces are willing to act beyond our borders to disrupt terrorist networks. The timing on a major holiday underscored the…

Judge James Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to return more than 100 Venezuelan men deported earlier this year so they can challenge allegations of gang ties, setting up a clash between due process and immigration enforcement with a January 5, 2026 deadline. Federal District Court Judge James Boasberg directed the administration to bring back over 100 Venezuelan men by January 5, 2026, so they can contest claims of gang involvement. Those men were deported earlier this year, and the court says they deserve an opportunity to defend themselves rather than remain barred from the U.S. without a hearing. In March,…

A short reflection on how patterns of longing, work, community and change link a midcentury America to the present day. The America of 1942 was vastly different from the America we know today, but its longings remain the same. People then worried about family, survival, and the future in ways that still resonate. The surface has shifted, yet familiar human desires persist. Daily life in 1942 moved at a different pace, shaped by rationing, factory shifts and neighborhood ties. Today we measure life in notifications, online schedules and gig work, but both eras center on making a living and providing…

Bolivia’s new government issued a decree allowing global satellite internet providers like Starlink and Kuiper to offer connectivity across the Andean nation, a move meant to expand service beyond traditional networks while prompting debate over regulation, costs, and infrastructure. The decree clears a path for companies operating via low Earth orbit satellites to serve Bolivian users, including in very remote and mountainous regions where terrestrial networks struggle. Government officials framed the decision as a way to accelerate digital access and close persistent coverage gaps. Private operators and local communities are watching closely to see how quickly services will roll out.…