On a typical Wednesday in Washington DC, Farragut Square, usually bustling with office workers and coffee enthusiasts, turned into a chaotic scene. Two National Guard troops were shot, sending shockwaves through the city. The area, known for its calm atmosphere, was suddenly filled with flashing lights, police vehicles, and a hovering helicopter. Nearby offices were ...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Navy to look into Senator Mark Kelly's recent video message to troops. The request comes after Hegseth accused Kelly of wrongly wearing his military medals and claimed the video was part of a political scheme. The Navy has until December 10 to finish its review. The Defense Department had already said it would look into t...
Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain and astronaut, is under investigation by the Pentagon for alleged misconduct. This investigation stems from a video where Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers urged service members to refuse illegal orders. The Pentagon cited the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) as the basis for the investigation, which could pot...
In a rare show of unity, the U. S. Senate has given the green light to a plan that aims to correct a long-standing oversight. The Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act, passed unanimously, sets the stage for a 10-year mission. The goal? To find and update the grave markers of Jewish American soldiers buried abroad. Many of these soldiers, who fough...
A recent court hearing stirred up old tensions between Cemex and the State Water Resources Control Board. The debate centered around whether Cemex should be allowed to challenge a decision before a final ruling is made, expected in February. Cemex's legal team pointed fingers at the state board for the long delay in their plans to extract 56 million tons of sand and ...
In Sacramento, a law from 1949 is still on the books. It stops kids from buying certain comic books. The law is not used much anymore. But some people want to get rid of it for good. Lecho Lopez runs a comic shop in Sacramento. He remembers his nephew reading his first word from a comic book. It was the word "bad. " Lopez thinks comic books are good for kids. He wan...
A recent social media outburst by former President Donald Trump has stirred up quite a storm. His posts, suggesting severe consequences for six Democrats who reminded troops about their duty to refuse illegal orders, have sparked a heated debate. The Democrats, including Sen. Elissa Slotkin and Rep. Deluzio, had released a video encouraging military personnel to uph...
Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy Captain, is under Pentagon scrutiny. This comes after he appeared in a video urging military personnel to reject unlawful commands. The Pentagon stated they are looking into "serious allegations of misconduct" against Kelly. They mentioned possible actions, like recalling him for court-martial or other measures. Kelly found out abou...
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 was flying over Utah when it unexpectedly collided with a weather balloon. The incident, which happened at a cruising altitude of 36, 000 feet, caused significant damage to the cockpit windshield. The captain was injured, but the plane managed to land safely in Salt Lake City. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investi...
The Patriots' offensive line, which has been a bright spot all season, is now facing a big challenge. In their last game, three key players got hurt. Left guard Jared Wilson hurt his ankle early and left tackle Will Campbell had to be taken off the field with a knee injury. Special teams captain Brenden Schooler also hurt his ankle. Coach Vrabel didn't give any updat...