FEMA Director Deanne Criswell pledged to request an inspector general investigation into allegations that a FEMA employee ordered workers to avoid homes of Trump supporters during Hurricane Milton relief efforts. Criswell testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, stating the directive came from a single employee, Marn’i Washington, and was not part of a broader policy. Washington, however, claims she is being scapegoated for … Continue reading FEMA director vows to request IG investigation into order to avoid Trump supporters’ houses

Texas officials have approved a controversial public school curriculum, Bluebonnet Learning, that incorporates Christian teachings from the Bible starting in kindergarten. The curriculum, set for possible use in the 2025-26 school year, has faced criticism for focusing disproportionately on Christianity over other religions. Lessons include biblical content such as Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, Genesis-inspired art, and New Testament parables, with limited mention of other … Continue reading Texas officials signal support for adding Bible lessons for K-5 classes

California Governor Gavin Newsom will delay his decision on clemency for Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, until newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman completes his review of the case. Newsom’s office cited respect for Hochman’s role in ensuring justice. Current DA George Gascón, who supported the brothers’ clemency petition, had requested resentencing for them. Hochman, set … Continue reading California governor delays clemency decision for Menendez brothers pending new DA review

Susan Smith, who killed her two young sons in 1994 by rolling her car into a lake, is seeking parole after serving almost 30 years in prison. Smith, now 53, will testify virtually to a parole board, arguing that she is ready to re-enter society. Her crime, which involved a fabricated story about a carjacking, shocked the nation. Smith was convicted of murder and sentenced … Continue reading Susan Smith, who drowned her two children 30 years ago, is up for parole

Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student, was killed after going for a run on February 22. Her mother, Allyson Phillips, grew increasingly concerned when Riley stopped responding to calls and texts. Surveillance footage and phone data showed Riley encountered Jose Ibarra on a wooded trail at the University of Georgia, where prosecutors say Ibarra killed her after a struggle. Riley’s heart stopped at 9:28 a.m., … Continue reading Prosecution rests in trial over death of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

Former bodyguard Gene Deal claims that hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs participated in an animal sacrifice ritual in Central Park in 1999 to avoid conviction for a nightclub shooting in which rapper Shyne was sentenced to prison. Deal alleges that Combs took part in a ritual involving a white bird, which he threw into the air, causing it to fall dead. This occurred on the … Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-bodyguard details animal sacrifice during Shyne shooting trial

Los Angeles is preparing for a confrontation with President-elect Donald Trump over immigration, as its city council plans to pass a “sanctuary city” ordinance that would block local resources from assisting federal immigration authorities. The city’s public school system is also set to declare itself a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants and LGBTQ students. Trump’s administration, under his appointed “border czar” Tim Homan, has vowed to … Continue reading Los Angeles to become immigration ‘sanctuary’

Nearly 80 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, setting a new record, according to AAA. From Nov. 26 to Dec. 2, 1.7 million more people will travel compared to 2023. Airlines are anticipating high passenger volumes, with American Airlines expecting 8.3 million passengers, Delta 6.5 million, and United 6.2 million, all setting records. While domestic airfare has risen 9% to an … Continue reading Record 80 million Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving