Politics TRUMP’S TENSIONS WITH SENATE LEADER THUNE ESCALATE OVER VOTE COUNTS FOR KEY LEGISLATION Stella Green, June 18, 2026 President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., as the Republican leader repeatedly informed the president that several of his top priorities lack the votes necessary for passage. The dispute centers on the SAVE America Act, a Trump-backed election integrity measure requiring proof of… Continue Reading
Politics Netanyahu Declares Israel Will Not Withdraw from Lebanon Despite U.S. Deal Stella Green, June 18, 2026 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Thursday that Israel will not withdraw from its security zone in southern Lebanon despite provisions in the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding calling for an end to military operations on all fronts. A senior U.S. official confirmed the agreement mandates “the immediate and permanent termination… Continue Reading
Politics Georgian Senate Race: “The Fight of Our Lifetime” as Republicans Target Ossoff in 50-50 State Stella Green, June 17, 2026 On Wednesday, Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., described ousting Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff as “the fight of our lifetime to maintain the Senate,” warning that even with President Donald Trump’s planned Georgia rallies, Republicans face a difficult contest against a well-funded incumbent in what he called “a 50-50 state.” McCormick, who… Continue Reading
Politics Denver Board Ends Teacher for Kissing Skits and Sharing Trauma-Triggering Topics in Class Stella Green, June 17, 2026 The Denver Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously on Wednesday to terminate Jennifer Honka, a French language and culture teacher at Northeast Early College, following an investigation and independent review that found she exercised poor judgment by assigning classroom skits involving kissing scenes and sharing sensitive personal information with… Continue Reading
Opinion Trump’s G7 Summit Targets Iran Deal Amid Pressure for Ukraine Peace Stella Green, June 17, 2026 President Trump attended a morning meeting at the G7 summit on Wednesday. The three-day gathering of leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain and the United States has focused on the U.S. efforts to conclude its deal with Iran and pressure Russia into brokering peace in Ukraine. In an… Continue Reading
Opinion SpaceX IPO Shatters Records as Musk Surpasses $1.1 Trillion, Becoming World’s First Trillionaire Sentinel Update, June 17, 2026 On June 12, 2026, Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, became the world’s first trillionaire following SpaceX’s record-breaking initial public offering (IPO) that raised a historic $75 billion. The IPO propelled Musk’s net worth past the $1.1 trillion mark as the company sold more than half a billion shares,… Continue Reading
Politics Democrats Demand White House Reveal Insurrection Act Plans After Minneapolis Protests Stella Green, June 17, 2026 By Sam Barron | Wednesday, 17 June 2026 05:00 PM EDT Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have sent a letter to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles seeking more answers following reports that senior administration staff considered invoking the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis amid widespread protests. Stephen Miller,… Continue Reading
Entertainment Tom Holland and Zendaya’s Secret Wedding: The AI Photo Scandal That Almost Excluded a Family Member Ella Thomas, June 17, 2026 Tom Holland and Zendaya have legally married, a secret they kept from the public for months. The revelation came during a recent interview where the British actor confirmed the news. Earlier this year, fake AI wedding photos depicting Holland and Zendaya at Lake Como, Italy, had circulated online. These images… Continue Reading
Politics Democrats Intensify Battle to Reshape Supreme Court, Labeling It a ‘Rogue’ Institution Stella Green, June 17, 2026 As Democrats look to regain power in Washington, a growing faction within the party is intensifying calls to reshape the Supreme Court through measures ranging from imposing term limits on justices to expanding the number of justices on the high court. The push comes as Democratic voters and activists express… Continue Reading
Politics Hillary Clinton Calls Biden’s 2024 Bid a “Terrible Mistake” Stella Green, June 17, 2026 Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has labeled former President Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election bid a “terrible mistake,” arguing that stepping aside earlier would have allowed the Democratic Party to field a candidate capable of defeating Donald Trump. During an interview with David Remick, Clinton stated that Biden should have… Continue Reading