Defense officials rarely bring sermons into press conferences, but Secretary Pete Hegseth made an exception last week. Speaking at the Pentagon, he compared journalists to Pharisees—religious leaders who, according to the Bible, opposed Jesus despite seeing his miracles. Hegseth argued that modern r
Joe Rogan isn’t holding back when it comes to billionaires in politics. On his podcast, he made a bold statement: "There’s no way it’d be good for anybody if the people with all the money are controlling most of the things that happen. " His words seem to take aim at figures like Elon Musk, who has
Stock markets hit new highs despite multiple crises. Energy shortages, two ongoing wars, and rising deficits suggest trouble ahead, yet investors keep buying. Historically, markets climb when they shouldn't—a trend called "climbing the wall of worry. " This time feels different. The current optimism
The image of a coach and a journalist sharing a moment at a luxury resort shouldn’t raise eyebrows—but when power dynamics enter the frame, things get complicated. A recent photo showing an NFL head coach and a well-known reporter holding hands might seem harmless to some, yet it reveals deeper issu
A top health official recently faced tough questions from lawmakers over planned budget reductions that could impact millions. The official, speaking at a Capitol hearing, pushed back on claims about specific policies targeting certain communities. Critics argued that proposed changes might affect v
Texas is seeing a big Democratic money wave in 2026. James Talarico, running for Senate, pulled in $27 million in early 2026—that’s more than any other Senate hopeful has ever raised in a single quarter. His primary fight with Jasmine Crockett helped fuel the surge, but it also highlights a tension:
Pope Leo XIV talks a lot about religion and lately, he's been focusing on peace. But some U. S. leaders think he’s overstepping. JD Vance, the U. S. Vice President, has been Catholic since 2019 and thinks the pope should avoid theological debates. He argues that religion isn’t the pope’s only job, b
Too often, people who’ve survived sexual violence are left dealing with more than just the memory of what happened. They also carry emotional scars that can make them feel dirty, guilty, or broken about their own bodies and desires. Religious beliefs about purity—especially those that mix sex with m
Researchers revisited a 2012 study that suggested Black women managers could show dominance without facing penalties that White women did. The original work found White women leaders got judged more harshly when they acted assertive, while Black women didn’t seem to suffer the same consequences. But
About ten years back, US energy policies included both fossil fuels and renewables under “all of the above. ” Leaders like former President Barack Obama even supported fracking, arguing that protecting the economy didn’t mean ignoring the environment. Surprisingly, at the time, oil drilling was seen
