U.S. News Misc.

United States News Miscellaneous

Missouri judge upholds transgender healthcare restrictions

Judge Upholds Missouri’s Ban on Transgender Procedures for Children

Regarding ethics of adolescent gender-affirming treatment, it seems the medical profession stands in an ethical minefield, with scant evidence to lead it out.
Harrison Butker | Commencement Address 2024 | Benedictine College

Harrison Butker Breaks Silence on Speech Controversy: ‘Never Be Afraid to Speak the Truth’

Harrison Butker broke his silence saying despite facing a “shocking level of hate” for his remarks, he remains unapologetic in defense of traditional values.
Supreme Court in Washington

DOJ Asks Supreme Court to Allow Some Blocked Title IX Rule Changes

The DOJ is asking the Supreme Court to limit the current injunction from a lower court to 10 states and only to those changes related to gender identity.
National Public Data admits hackers stole Social Security numbers in massive breach

How to Tell If Your Social Security Number Was Compromised in Massive Data Breach

After a data protection company confirmed Social Security numbers were hacked, websites have appeared allowing people to check if they’ve been compromised.
Defense contractor Raytheon agrees to pay $252M penalty to resolve Qatar bribery charges

Raytheon to Pay Over $950 Million in Settlement Over Fraud, Bribery, and Export Violations

Raytheon to pay $950+ million to resolve federal investigations into government contract fraud, as well as violations of anti-corruption and export control laws.
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency

Russian Hacker Unit Targets Critical US, Global Infrastructure, Warns Security Agencies

The hackers reportedly work for a military intelligence unit responsible for coups, sabotages, and assassination attempts in Europe.
United States of America Department of State

US State Department Issues ‘Worldwide Caution’ Alert for Americans

U.S. Dept. of State issued “worldwide caution” alert for U.S. citizens to remain alert for possible terrorist attacks or other violent actions against Americans.
Why is Elon Musk suing Media Matters?

Appeals Court Stays Order Requiring Group to Hand Over Donor Info to Musk’s X

Federal appeals court stayed order compelling Media Matters, sued by Elon Musk’s X, to hand over donor names and addresses, finding info isn't relevant to case.
U.S. National Debt Surpasses $35 Trillion

US National Debt Hits $35 Trillion Milestone

Servicing the owed interest is now the second-largest budgetary item, topping national defense outlays. In a historic fiscal milestone for the federal government, the national...
Lysander Caligo, a former U.S. Marine who served in Afghanistan

Veterans Reflect on the Boy Inside Them That Died on the Battlefield

From Vietnam to the Gulf War, to the Global War on Terror, maturity comes fast under fire, combat soldiers say.
Justice Alito's upside-down flag sparks another SCOTUS ethics scandal

Democrats Call on Supreme Court Justice to Recuse Himself After Flag Confirmation

Rep. Jamie Raskin said there's “very clear conflict of interest” after Justice Alito told news outlet his wife flew upside-down flag in response to conflict with neighbor.
Judge Sends Bannon To Jail: Nothing Will Shut Us UP!!!

Steve Bannon Surrenders to Prison for Contempt Sentence

“I’m proud of going to prison today,” Bannon said outside Correctional Institution. “If this is what it takes to stand up to tyranny ... I’m proud to do it.”