Day: February 3, 2025

ANDREW BATES: How Democrats can crush Republicans on the economy and win the midterms

3:30 pm February 3, 2025

In 2020 and in the White House, I was the Biden spokesperson responsible for drawing strategic contrasts with Republicans and counterpunching when they attacked us – including as former President Biden won the most votes of any candidate in American history and then as the Biden-Harris administration achieved the most significant legislative record since Lyndon […]

Trump order restricting sex-change procedures for minors in line with ‘do no harm,’ doctor says

3:30 pm February 3, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) to restrict “chemical and surgical” sex-change procedures for minors, prompting both pushback and applause. Now, medical experts and destransitioners are weighing in on its implications. The EO, titled “Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation,” implemented changes to the federal government’s policies regarding funding and sponsorship of […]

New Orleans sued over Bourbon Street terror attack, accused of negligence that cost lives

2:30 pm February 3, 2025

Plaintiffs affected by the New Year’s terrorist attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans have filed a civil lawsuit against the city’s leadership and private companies hired to consult the city about safety planning in the French Quarter for negligence. Terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar of Texas killed 14 civilians and injured 57 others when he rammed […]

Travelers flock to top religious landmarks deemed ‘most Instagrammable’

2:30 pm February 3, 2025

Travelers may venture abroad to see a majestic cathedral in Europe, or stay right at home in America to see attractions that pay homage to faith. Judaica Webstore, an online Jewish culture shop located in Jerusalem and Delaware, revealed the top 10 “most Instagrammable” religious landmarks that can be found outside the United States. Some […]

Matthew McConaughey, Dennis Quaid, Woody Harrelson push to make Texas new Hollywood

2:30 pm February 3, 2025

Hollywood A-listers Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton and Renée Zellweger are hoping to make Texas “the new Hollywood.” The stars united for a new ad from the True to Texas initiative to encourage filmmakers to move productions to the state, and lobby state officials for financial incentives to make the move […]