Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) went after her colleague, Rep. Nancy Mace (S.C.), on Wednesday, accusing the Republican lawmaker of bullying the chamber’s first openly trans lawmaker to “make a buck … and fundraise off an email.”

Former Representative Matt Gaetz (R., Fla.) is withdrawing his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general, he announced Thursday. Gaetz said that the Ethics Committee investigation into allegations he paid underage women for sex had become too much of a distraction as President-elect Trump works to staff his incoming administration. “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I’ll be withdrawing my name from...

 Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. President-elect Donald Trump tapped Gaetz to lead the Justice Department as the nation's top law enforcement officer last week. He swiftly resigned his seat in the House and was on Capitol Hill with Vice President-elect JD Vance, an Ohio senator, meeting with Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee who would oversee his confirmation hearings. Gaetz...

World Philosophy Day, officially recognised by UNESCO in 2002, celebrates philosophy's power to foster dialogue, critical inquiry, and intercultural understanding. Observed annually on the third Thursday of November, the 2024 theme, "Philosophy: Bridging Social Gaps," underscores philosophy's role in fostering empathy, challenging entrenched ideologies, and promoting dialogue across diverse perspectives. In a world marked by societal divides, philosophy stands as a crucial tool in confronting...

The Illinois State Supreme Court has dismissed Jussie Smollett's conviction for lying about a hate crime in a ruling issued Thursday. In a surprising 5-0 decision, the Illinois Supreme Court ordered the case be dismissed, ruling that an agreement reached between Smollett and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to drop criminal charges in exchange for a fine and community service should have stood. The court said in its ruling, "We are aware that this case has generated significant...

As casting for the upcoming "Harry Potter" TV series gets underway, more information has come out about controversial author J.K. Rowling's level of involvement in the show, which will stream on Max. According to a statement from HBO provided to Hollywood trade publications Variety and TheWrap, Rowling's "contribution has been invaluable" to the company and the "Potter" show "will only benefit from her involvement" as executive producer.

Former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has reportedly had it with the United States and has already moved into a home in rural England with her wife Portia De Rossi following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. Sources with knowledge told The Wrap that the 66-year-old comedian/actress and Rossi purchased the home in South West England — two hours outside of London — before voters in America went to the polls and voted to send Trump back to the White House.

Ukraine fired long-range missiles into Russia for the first time Tuesday, marking the 1,000th day of the Russia-Ukraine War. The attacks came a day after President Biden authorized Ukraine to use long-ranged missiles as a response to North Korea sending support troops into Russia.  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested permission for the use of long-range missiles early into the war, but the Biden Administration hesitated, due to concerns...

News coverage of Jose Ibarra’s conviction for the murder of Laken Riley demonstrated media bias and how outlets use sensational and tragic news to reinforce partisan agendas. Ibarra, a 26-year-old unauthorized immigrant, was convicted on Nov. 20 of murdering Riley in February 2024 and sentenced to life in prison. Right-rated sources such as Fox News (Right bias) and New York Post (Lean Right bias) emphasized the emotional reactions of Riley’s family to the verdict, and focused on the...

President-elect Trump has named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his next nominee to the lead the Department of Justice (DOJ).  Bondi was a swift pick just hours after former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) withdrew himself from consideration for the role.