A recent Gallup poll reveals that a record-high 43% of Americans perceive the U.S. Supreme Court as “too conservative.” This shift in public opinion coincides with the court’s conservative majority, which has ruled in favor of the Trump administration on numerous key issues and the Court’s approval rating has slipped in recent years. The poll also highlights that 42% of the cases last term were decided unanimously, a figure that has decreased over the last few years. The Supreme Court is set to begin its new session with the first argument scheduled for October 6th.
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Mississippi has reported its first whooping cough death in 13 years, an infant less than two months old who was ineligible for the pertussis vaccine. The state has seen a significant rise in cases this year, with 115 reported between January and late September, compared to 49 in the previous year, raising concerns about declining vaccination rates, especially among adults. Whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory infection, can be particularly dangerous for infants. Health officials recommend vaccination, booster shots every ten years for those aged seven and older, and the Tdap vaccine during the 27th to 36th week of pregnancy.
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The “Trump-Epstein friendship statue” was back on display on the National Mall Thursday, after being removed a week prior by the U.S. Park Police and the National Park Service. The group “Secret Handshake,” responsible for the installation, said the statue was broken when removed and had to be repaired. Though the group had secured a new permit, they were allegedly blocked by the Deputy Director of the National Park Service, but it was ultimately put back up. The National Park Service has been contacted for comment.
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On the first day of the US government shutdown, employees at the Department of Education (DOE) discovered their automatic out-of-office email responses had been altered to include partisan language, blaming Senate Democrats for the shutdown. This change was made without employee consent, with some employees attempting to revert to neutral language only to have it changed back. The DOE’s human resources had originally provided employees with neutral out-of-office language, as did the Small Business Administration and, according to sources and screenshots reviewed by WIRED, the Department of Labor. The altered message explicitly placed blame on Senate Democrats.
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Trump embraces Project 2025 after denying it during 2024 campaign. Okay, so here we are. The inevitable has happened. Trump, the man famous for his “truthful” pronouncements, has done exactly what many predicted – embraced Project 2025 after spending the 2024 campaign season denying any knowledge or affiliation with it. It’s a classic case of “told you so,” a phrase that resonates with a sense of weary familiarity in this political climate. Frankly, it’s a bit disappointing that it even needs to be said, but here we are.
Trump embraces Project 2025 after denying it during 2024 campaign, and the sheer audacity of it all is, well, rather typical of his playbook.… Continue reading
The court witnessed Robert Morris, the founder of the megachurch Gateway, accept responsibility for the molestation of Cindy Clemishire, a moment she had sought for decades. The admission marked a significant fall for Morris, whose career included international broadcasts, best-selling books, and a role as a faith advisor. Clemishire, who came forward in June 2024 with allegations of sexual abuse beginning in 1982 when she was 12 years old, prompted Morris’s immediate resignation from Gateway. Though Clemishire initially told her parents and church leaders, she was unable to get restitution from Morris, after he suggested she was responsible for the interactions.
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Dutch court orders Meta to change Facebook and Instagram to default to non-profiled timelines, and this could be a real game-changer. It’s about time we got a bit of control back over our feeds, isn’t it? Imagine opening Facebook or Instagram and seeing posts from your friends and family, in the order they were posted. No more random articles from who-knows-where, no more curated content designed to keep you scrolling. Just the people you actually care about, sharing their lives.
This change, ordered by a Dutch court, mandates that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, must offer users a “direct and simple” way to opt out of the algorithm-driven timelines.… Continue reading
Watchdog group files Hatch Act complaint over federal agencies blaming Democrats for shutdown.
Here’s the situation: a watchdog group has filed a Hatch Act complaint because they believe federal agencies are unfairly blaming Democrats for the government shutdown. It seems like a familiar tune, doesn’t it? The Hatch Act is meant to keep federal employees from playing partisan politics. The general consensus is that the Hatch Act is a law that’s difficult to enforce, especially when those in power are the ones who would need to enforce it. There’s a real frustration here, a sense of the rules not mattering.
The process for dealing with Hatch Act violations involves a few different organizations, all under the president’s control.… Continue reading
Senator Ted Cruz celebrated the Trump administration’s plan to use a potential government shutdown to initiate mass layoffs of federal workers, a strategy he believes will negatively impact Democrats. Cruz praised the administration’s budget chief, Russ Vought, for shifting the approach from furloughs to outright firings, targeting agencies like the EPA and IRS. The administration has targeted blue states, canceling infrastructure projects and green energy initiatives, with Trump embracing Vought’s “Project 2025” and seeing the shutdown as an “unprecedented opportunity.” Despite some GOP concerns, the administration has leaned into these threats, while Democrats have criticized the moves as harmful and potentially illegal.
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has recently called for the 25th Amendment to be invoked to remove President Trump from office following the President’s statements about using the military in American cities. Pritzker criticized Trump’s remarks, suggesting they indicate cognitive decline and are reminiscent of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s tactics. This sentiment was echoed by other Trump critics like Representative Eric Swalwell and a defense official. This call for the 25th Amendment follows concerns about Trump’s mental state, fueled by his behavior and actions, including promoting misinformation and appearing to misunderstand events. The 25th Amendment allows for the removal of a president deemed unable to fulfill their duties.
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