Chicago was buzzing this week, with Lollapalooza bringing in crowds and big-name artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Tyler, the Creator. But the city wasn't just about music; politics was heating up too. Governor Pritzker signed some important bills, including one to boost pensions for certain Chicago police officers and firefighters. Meanwhile, Mayor Brandon Johnson was...

Hulk Hogan, the wrestling superstar, has passed away at the age of 71. The news was confirmed by authorities and WWE. Emergency services were called to his home in Clearwater Beach, Florida, around 9:50 a. m. on Thursday. The call was for a cardiac arrest, and he was taken to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police confirmed there were no signs of...

The IRS has taken a fresh stance on a long-standing rule. They now say that pastors who talk about political candidates from the pulpit shouldn't worry about losing their tax-exempt status. This is a big deal because the Johnson Amendment, a rule from 1954, usually stops tax-exempt groups, like churches, from backing or opposing political candidates. A group called ...

Bruce Springsteen and Donald Trump are in a public spat. It's not the first time a musician has clashed with a politician. But this time, it's personal. The former president took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to criticize the singer. He shared a video of himself hitting a golf ball. The ball appears to knock over Springsteen. It's a childish move, but ...

There's a lot of talk about Andrew Cuomo these days. He's running for mayor of New York City and has just secured a big endorsement. The 1199SEIU, the city's largest health care workers' union, has thrown its support behind him. This might seem surprising to some. After all, the union's leader, George Gresham, called for Cuomo's resignation as governor just a couple ...

Oakland, California, has a new leader at the helm. Barbara Lee, a well-known figure in progressive politics, has been elected as the city's new mayor. She won the race against Loren Taylor, who conceded the victory after the April 15 vote. Lee, at 78, is no stranger to public service, having represented Oakland in Congress for over two decades. She retired from Congr...

The recent promotion of Tesla stock by a high-ranking official has sparked conversations about government ethics. This incident is not the first time a government figure has endorsed a product, but it raises questions about the boundaries of ethical behavior in public office. The Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, recently urged viewers to buy Tesla stock, stating ...

Jennifer Lopez didn't hold back when asked about Ivanka Trump's modeling career. In a revealing conversation, she suggested that Ivanka's success wasn't solely based on talent, but on her powerful last name. This wasn't the first time J. Lo spoke her mind about politics. She endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, showing her strong political stance...

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, along with hedge fund manager John Paulson, has a big idea for the U. S. budget if former President Donald Trump is re-elected. They want to slash spending by a massive $2 trillion. Musk's plan involves creating a government efficiency commission that he would lead, while Paulson might become Treasury Secretary. But is this...

Former South Carolina governor and U. N. ambassador, Nikki Haley, is one of Donald Trump's staunchest supporters. She pulled in more votes in the Republican primaries than any other candidate that challenged him. Despite this, she's been quiet on the campaign trail. She's already released her delegates to back him at the Republican National Convention and said she'll...