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The unintended consequences of labeling drug cartels terrorists

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Trump’s designation of drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations could be a first step toward disastrous military action or strikes within Mexico.

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Senate GOP full steam ahead on Hegseth despite abuse allegations

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Senate Republicans are steamrolling ahead on Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon, and a new report detailing allegations of abusive behavior by the nominee have seemingly not dissuaded t…

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Researchers make concerning discovery about health effects of takeout products: ‘Associated with a greater risk’

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“Microwaving plastic containers for three minutes can release as many as 4.22 million microplastics per square centimeter.” Researchers make concerning discovery about health effects of takeout products: ‘Associated with a greater risk’ first appeared on The Cool Down.

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The Drama Around Pete Hegseth’s Nomination Is Giving Me Déjà Vu

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I covered the 1989 fight over George H.W. Bush’s secretary of defense nominee. It feels awfully familiar.

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Now Trump Wants MSNBC to Lose Its ‘Right to Broadcast’

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Another day, another call from President Donald Trump to tear down the stalls he doesn’t like in the marketplace of ideas. Reacting to reports that CNN is planning to lay off hundreds of employees amidst a ratings crisis, Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social: “MSDNC is even worse than CNN. They shouldn’t have a right to broadcast — Only in America!” It was a clear shot at MSNBC, with “MSDNC” being a portmanteau of the Democratic…

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How will Trump try to fix inflation? Experts say he’ll focus on these areas.

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Trump will probably seek to ease inflation and lower prices by drilling for more oil, loosening regulations, reducing federal spending, experts say.

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Hughes Fire Burns 10,000 Acres Near L.A.

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The blaze temporarily closed parts of Interstate 5 and prompted evacuation orders and warnings for more than 50,000 people.

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Trump’s D.E.I. Order Causes ‘Chaos’ Among Corporate Leaders

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The executive order signals that private businesses and organizations could be investigated over their diversity policies.

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Trump calls DEI programs ‘illegal’ and ‘immoral’. Here’s how he’s ending them

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President Trump has issued sweeping executive actions swiftly ending diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs within the federal government. Already, the work is underway.

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Donald Trump silences Sean Hannity with these three harsh words in a laden Biden rant

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During a Fox News interview, Trump attacked Biden’s decisions, especially regarding pardons, claiming they set a bad precedent.

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