Author: Kevin Parker

Peru’s prime minister resigned Tuesday before a required congressional confirmation vote that would have needed a majority of lawmakers to back her appointment, a move that throws the government’s immediate plans into doubt and sets off fresh questions about how power and accountability will play out between the executive and the legislature. The resignation came just ahead of a mandatory vote in Congress that would have required a majority to confirm her recent appointment, and that sequence matters more than the single action itself. When someone steps down before a confirmation vote, it signals a breakdown in either political support…

A lively stroll through 1990s trivia, driven by quick memories from a panel and a few cultural markers that still stick today. Trivia this week – the 1990s and whatever the panel may remember. That line sets the tone for a casual walk back through a decade that felt big, messy, and inventive all at once. The 1990s left a lot of small, specific moments that still trigger a clear memory when someone mentions a song, a gadget, or a TV show. Music dominated a lot of social life, from grunge breaking into the mainstream to pop acts that packed…

St. Patrick’s Day falls on Tuesday this year, and diners nationwide should expect a wave of discounts, freebies and limited-time menu items as restaurants and chains mark the holiday. Across cities and suburbs, many eateries are rolling out themed offers aimed at diners looking for a festive meal or a quick deal. These promotions often include special plates, green-hued beverages and one-day price breaks meant to draw crowds. Whether you plan to dine out or order in, the holiday creates a busy window for both casual spots and larger chains. Popular promotions tend to follow a few patterns: discounted entrees…

Vought received a 24/7 security detail after security officials deemed it necessary when he was named acting administrator of USAID, and that decision raises questions about protection needs, precedent, costs, and oversight. Vought’s 24/7 security detail was determined to be necessary by security officials, specifically after his designation as acting administrator of USAID. That move followed established procedures where professional security personnel assess threats and assign protection. On its face, assigning protection to a senior official is a routine security function intended to reduce risk. Security teams evaluate threats based on intelligence, visibility, and the responsibilities tied to an office.…

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is expected Tuesday to take steps to move forward for the long haul to attempt to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is expected Tuesday to take steps to move forward for the long haul to attempt to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. That move signals a serious push from Senate Republicans to force debate and try to get these election-integrity measures considered at the federal level. The SAVE America Act has become the focal point for GOP lawmakers who say they want…

Apple Inc. on Monday announced the AirPods Max 2, the first major hardware update to its flagship over-ear headphones since their December 2020 debut. Apple revealed a new generation of its premium over-ear headphones, introducing the AirPods Max 2 as the first significant hardware refresh since December 2020. The announcement signals Apple is revisiting its flagship audio line with updated hardware and a renewed focus on sound, comfort, and integration with the Apple ecosystem. Early impressions point to iterative improvements that build on what made the original popular while addressing long-standing user feedback. The second-generation model appears to keep the…

World leaders pushed back on President Trump’s call for allied warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with key partners offering noncommittal statements or outright refusals. President Trump’s demand that U.S. allies commit warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz met a cool reception from other capitals on Monday. Rather than lining up to share the security burden, many governments offered vague language or declined responsibility outright. The reaction highlights a widening gap between U.S. expectations and allied willingness to act in a volatile maritime chokepoint. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway through which a significant portion of…

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez staged a high-profile town hall in Glens Falls, deep in New York’s conservative 21st Congressional District, drawing crowds and clear-eyed skepticism about whether the visit is constituent outreach or a statewide branding exercise. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez traveled nearly 200 miles north of her Queens base Sunday night to headline a town hall in downtown Glens Falls, planting her flag in the heart of New York’s 21st Congressional District. The seat stretches from the Canadian border to the Mohawk River and is rated solidly GOP by the Cook Political Report, and it is the district Elise Stefanik is vacating at…

President Trump is weighing a delay of his planned end-of-month trip to China as a lever to press Beijing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and stabilizing global oil markets. The possibility of postponing the visit is being presented as a bargaining tool to increase diplomatic pressure on China. That tactic reflects a tough, transactional approach to foreign policy focused on results for American interests. White House signals suggest the trip could be pushed back to extract concrete cooperation from China on reopening maritime routes and easing disruptions that have pushed energy prices higher. Officials are framing a delay not…

Jimmy Kimmel used Sunday night’s Academy Awards stage to push liberal politics, aiming barbs at the First Lady and making an odd comparison involving Steven Colbert that stirred complaints about mixing politics with entertainment. Sunday night at the Academy Awards turned into a political moment when host Jimmy Kimmel leaned into partisan commentary during his opening. The ceremony, meant to honor filmmaking, featured jokes and jabs that many viewers saw as deliberate political signaling. That choice set the tone for a show that kept drifting away from film craft and toward culture war territory. One notable target was first lady…