What government layoffs at U.S. national parks mean for your next trip The National Parks Service reported 331.9 million visits in 2024, a record high. But the White House has slashed jobs, which could affect travelers. The new budget proposal from President Donald Trump would reduce the budget for the nation’s national parks, monuments, historic … Read more
What we know now about Trump’s order targeting DEI at monuments The President has ordered officials seek language that “inappropriately disparage Americans” at monuments and other sites. Here is what we know now. WASHINGTON – Hundreds of people joined a rally on May 3 to show support for the National Museum of African American History … Read more
Crown rallies to support the national African American museum
Trump signs order on school choice and funding President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders on school funding that fulfill promises he made on the campaign trail. Fox – 32 Chicago Families in Texas are now among a growing number of states who can use public funds to pay for a nonpublic education, including … Read more
Kirsty Needham, Alasdair Pal and Christine Chen | Reuters SYDNEY, May 3 (Reuters) – Australia’s Anthony Albanese claimed a historic second term as prime minister on Saturday in a dramatic comeback against once-resurgent conservatives that was powered by voters’ concerns about the influence of U.S. President Donald Trump. Peter Dutton, leader of the conservative Liberal party, conceded defeat … Read more
Why haven’t celebrity women crossed into politics? A new USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll asked voters which female celebrities they think could make the shift to political office. General Hospital isn’t typically a place Americans might get a glimpse of a future presidential candidate, but that happened this week when ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made … Read more
Canadians are foregoing their favorite American products in anger at President Donald Trump. The boycott could impact the U.S. economy. Canadian travel to US plummets following Trump’s tariff threats After U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged people to travel domestically. unbranded – Newsworthy Cross-border car trips between the U.S. … Read more
‘I’d like to be pope,’ Trump jokes ahead of conclave When asked about who he’d want to be elected as the next pope, President Donald Trump joked before saying he has no preference. WASHINGTON – The White House on Friday posted an image of President Donald Trump dressed as the pope on X, sparking both … Read more
Social media faces reality of long Real ID lines as deadline looms Department of Motor Vehicles offices are overwhelmed as people scramble to get their Real ID before the deadline on May 7. It’s bugout time for the cicadas The cicadas are coming. Tennessee and North Carolina have reported the first sightings of what will … Read more
Mike Scarcella and David Thomas | Reuters Trump says he will revoke tax-exempt status for Harvard University The Trump administration has threatened to freeze $2 billion in federal funding after not agreeing to a list of demands from the administration. A federal judge on Friday struck down Donald Trump’s punitive executive order targeting law firm Perkins … Read more