Author: Karen Givens

The Supreme Court’s recent order vacated a May 2024 D.C. Circuit decision that had upheld a 2022 criminal conviction of former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, a move that many see as a signal the Court may reject what Republicans call Democrats’ lawfare tactics. The high court’s action on Monday centered on a May 2024 decision by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, which had sustained a 2022 criminal conviction of Steve Bannon. By vacating that appeals ruling, the Supreme Court has pulled the rug out from a key legal foundation used to keep the conviction in place. Republicans argue the…

UCLA dominated the final, turning an early edge into a runaway victory that settles as a landmark moment for the program and a statement about balanced, disciplined team play. The scoreboard told a clear story, but the way UCLA got there mattered as much as the final number. Their offense found rhythm, the defense stayed aggressive, and the roster showed depth that left South Carolina scrambling for answers. Fans watching saw a team that executed a complete game on both ends of the floor. “Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, Lauren Betts added 16 and UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51 Sunday…

This piece looks at the empty tomb stories, the words the angels spoke, and how those lines have shaped faith, ritual, and community across centuries. The image of an empty tomb is one of the most powerful in religious storytelling, a short scene that has echoed through art, liturgy, and private devotion. People come to the story with different expectations, but the core details remain strikingly consistent across the earliest accounts. That consistency is part of what keeps the moment relevant in churches, classrooms, and family conversations today. Stories about the resurrection moved quickly from local memory into wider practice…

Thousands of Catholic devotees commemorated Good Friday across Latin America with processions and ceremonies re-enacting the crucifixion of Jesus.

This Good Friday, may we all hear the psalm Jesus quoted on the cross with new ears. Let’s look at what that psalm does and why it still matters. Good Friday is a day people return to the same words and images because they hold a weight that won’t lift. The story of the cross is familiar, but the psalm Jesus referenced pulls the scene into sharper focus. Listening to that psalm with fresh attention can change how the story lands in our daily lives. The psalm in question—commonly identified as Psalm 22—moves between raw complaint and stubborn trust. It…

U.S. payrolls showed unexpected strength in March, with hiring broad enough to keep the labor market resilient while still leaving questions about wages, participation and what the Federal Reserve will do next. “U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs in March, far surpassing expectations.” That outcome alone grabbed headlines, but the full picture is a mix of steady hiring, sector shifts, and ongoing debate about whether labor market tightness is fueling inflation. Markets and policymakers will read the details to decide if this is momentum or normal month-to-month noise. Most of the gains came in services industries that rely on in-person demand,…

This article covers a major federal enforcement action in Los Angeles involving alleged health care fraud, the scale of the alleged losses, the investigative reach, and the potential legal consequences for the people arrested. Federal officials on Thursday arrested eight people they say were involved in various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million in and around Los Angeles. The arrests came after a sustained probe into billing anomalies and provider relationships that federal agents flagged as suspicious. Authorities described the case as involving coordinated activity across multiple locations, with financial trails that prompted criminal referrals. The size of the…

President Donald Trump has reportedly moved to remove Attorney General Pam Bondi, with multiple outlets citing unnamed sources, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is expected to step in. President Donald Trump has been publicly talking about firing Attorney General Pam Bondi, and multiple media reports now say that change has happened. Several unnamed “sources familiar with the matter” told CNN, The New York Times, and FOX that Bondi was fired. The developments have flashed across news cycles and left officials and observers scrambling to confirm details. Pam Bondi is a former Florida attorney general who rose to national attention…

The New York Times corrected multiple factual and quoting errors after a public complaint from Under Secretary of State Jacob Helberg, exposing a pattern of misreporting that raised questions about how the paper handles corrections and coverage of conservative officials. The paper published a piece on an investor initiative tied to the Trump administration and ended up issuing corrections after Helberg publicly shared his full remarks and called out fabricated lines. The back-and-forth made the corrections themselves into the story, shifting attention from policy details to journalistic practice. Helberg went public with a terse, exact quote that he said showed…

The Iran war is squeezing small businesses from all sides: shipping snarls, rising input costs and customers pulling back, and owners are scrambling to keep doors open and paychecks flowing. Small shops from Main Street to light manufacturers face tougher freight, pricier insurance and tighter credit, and those pressures are showing up in higher prices and tougher choices. Local owners are adapting fast, but the strain is real and growing. Shipping has become unpredictable, with freight moving slower and routes changing as carriers avoid risky waters. That raises transit times and forces businesses to hold more inventory, which ties up…