Olympic hockey players appear to joke about recent Trump controversy | Fox News
Olympic gold medal-winning hockey players Hilary Knight, Megan Keller, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes appeared on Saturday Night Live, making light of recent controversy.
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Pentagon to cut ties with top universities and think tanks | The Seattle Times
Hegseth denounced the institutions in blistering language, calling them politically liberal institutions with “wicked ideologies” that were indoctrinating U.S. service members.
JD Vance's lies made me change my view of immigration | Opinion
JD Vance's lies made me change my view of immigration | Opinion. Pedro Gonzalez, Guest Columnist. Sat, February 28, 2026 at 1:35 AM PST. 0. Pedro ...
Scouting America says transgender kids are still welcome after Pete Hegseth claimed they weren't
"We have transgender people in our program, and we’ll have transgender people in our program going forward,” the group's CEO, Roger Krone, said.
Trump, Vance immigration tactics made me question everything | Opinion - The Columbus Dispatch
What I learned in Springfield showed me truth about conservative movement.
A conservative Jewish professor who rejected Hitler comparisons now invokes one - The Forward
Jeffrey Lax’s about-face adds him to the growing ranks of Jewish conservatives expressing alarm about Carlson and his ally JD Vance
MAGA troll 'doesn't remember' pal setting Black woman's boot on fire in Midtown clash
Michael Santiago, a social media provocateur charged with hate crimes, claimed he did not remember the incident in which his friend, Michael James, set a Black woman's boot on fire during a racially motivated confrontation in Manhattan. James admitted to setting the boot ablaze, which was damaged along with its owner’s safety, while Santiago recorded the event and livestreamed it online. Both suspects, living on the Upper East Side, were arrested and released without bail, with court orders protecting the victims as their cases proceed.
Former UK prime minister declares 'biggest problem is Islamism,' says other issues are reversible
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss identified Islamism as the greatest threat to the United Kingdom, stating that it is more difficult to reverse than other issues such as the economy or healthcare. She criticized current migration policies, particularly regarding family immigration and entry from certain countries, and expressed concerns about the impact of "Islamification" and grooming gangs linked to Pakistani Muslim communities. Truss emphasized the role of social media in changing public awareness of these issues.
DC lowers flags to half-staff to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson - NBC4 Washington
Flags in Washington, D.C., have been lowered to half-staff in honor of Rev. Jesse Jackson following his death at age 84, with many U.S. states also commemorating him in this way. Jackson, a civil rights activist, former shadow senator, and influential leader, had a significant impact on social justice and was remembered through memorial services across the country, including in Chicago and South Carolina. His legacy includes advocacy for voting rights, economic opportunities, and Black pride, with services honoring his life and contributions continuing over the coming weeks.
MAGA troll 'doesn't remember' setting Black woman's boot on fire in NY clash | National
Michael Santiago and Michael James, known online as "ScrubsNYC," are accused of attempting to set a Black woman's boot on fire during a hate-fueled confrontation in Manhattan. James is alleged to have set the boot ablaze with a blowtorch during the incident, which was livestreamed online. Both men were arrested after the video circulated, and they face charges including hate crimes, assault, and menacing; they have been released without bail pending further court proceedings.
A conservative Jewish professor who rejected Hitler comparisons now invokes one
Jeffrey Lax, a Jewish law professor and descendant of Holocaust survivors, has publicly compared Tucker Carlson’s rhetoric to early Adolf Hitler’s, raising alarms about antisemitism within the conservative movement. His critique was prompted by Vice President JD Vance’s support of Carlson’s controversial interview and views, which Lax considers genocidal and reminiscent of Hitler’s early rhetoric. Lax and other Jewish conservatives are increasingly concerned about antisemitic tendencies on the right, while mainstream Jewish organizations remain largely muted on recent incidents involving Vance and Carlson.
MAGA social media trolls arrested for setting Black woman's boots on fire in NYC hate crime
Two social media trolls, known as “ScrubsNYC,” were arrested for a hate crime in Manhattan, involving an incident in which one suspect set a Black woman’s boots on fire during a racially charged confrontation. The suspects, Michael Santiago and Michael James, faced multiple charges including attempted assault, criminal mischief, menacing, and arson. The incident was captured on video, showing racist insults and the boot-burning act, leading to their identification and arrest.