"One. It's a constitutional right. Two. It's legal under the laws of the state of Minnesota," Thune said. "Perhaps he didn't have ID, but with that exception, he was in compliance with the laws. He has a constitutional right."
New Paramount+ show Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is being review-bombed, with critics describing its inclusion of diverse characters, including individuals with disabilities and people of varied races and body types, "woke". The most recent Star Trek series follows a crew of Starfleet cadets as they come of age and train to be officers. Created by Gaia Violo, the show is set in the 32nd century, and is a spin off of Star Trek: Discovery.
Dugan wrote that over the past decade she handled thousands of cases with a commitment to treat all persons with dignity and respect, to act justly, deliberately and consistently, and to maintain a courtroom with the decorum and safety the public deserves. But she said the case against her is too big of a distraction. As you know, I am the subject of unprecedented federal legal proceedings, which are far from concluded
Asked whether he developed evidence that Donald Trump was responsible for the violence at the Capitol on January 6, Smith did not say yes or no. He said Trump caused the circumstances, exploited the violence once it began, and understood what it was doing for him. That answer is now at the center of a political firestorm because the Justice Department released the full 255-page transcript of Smith's closed-door testimony late on New Year's Eve, a timing that guaranteed selective reading and rapid political framing.
The president of the NSW Board of Jewish Deputies, David Ossip, said it cannot be disputed that a federal royal commission was needed, to loud cheers and applause from the crowd of up to 15,000 people gathered at Bondi, where a minute's silence was held at 6.47pm, the time the attack began. Ossip's plea was echoed by the president of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, Daniel Aghion, who thanked Ossip for the courage to say it.
Breaking news alerts were pinged to phones around the world; Swifties screamed in the street; the Prince and Princess of Wales delivered their royal approval; Donald Trump wished them luck. By now it will not have escaped your attention that Taylor Swift, the reigning queen of pop, is engaged to Travis Kelce, a podcaster who also plays football. What does this engagement mean?
Prayer is not freaking enough. Prayers does not end school shootings. prayers do not make parents feel safe sending their kids to school. Prayer does not bring these kids back. Enough with the thoughts and prayers, she tweeted initially. Prayer is not freaking enough. Prayers does not end school shootings. prayers do not make parents feel safe sending their kids to school. Prayer does not bring these kids back. Enough with the thoughts and prayers. Jen Psaki (@jrpsaki) August 27, 2025
President Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein a birthday message containing a drawing of a naked woman, with his signature as pubic hair and the note, 'We have certain things in common.'
In one America, a young man with progressive politics triumphed over the establishment; in another, racism and Islamophobia surged in response to his win.
