Month: February 2026

Trump Blasts Democrats Over Voter ID Fight

President Trump blamed Senate Democrats for a partial government shutdown and for blocking a bill that would require voter ID and proof of citizenship. He said Democrats oppose the measure because it would cost them elections. The bill faces a steep climb in the Senate and the shutdown is already disrupting some federal services.

NYC Streets Now Air Daily Islamic Call

Residents say the Islamic call to prayer, or Adhan, is being played on loudspeakers in parts of New York City up to five times a day. The issue has split neighbors, raised noise complaints, and forced questions about permits and enforcement.

Lawmakers Fly to Munich After DHS Vote

Some lawmakers voted to withhold funding for the Department of Homeland Security and then boarded planes for the Munich Security Conference. The trip included meetings with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and plenty of security talk. The clash between votes at home and conversations abroad raises questions about priorities and political theater.

Doctor Reveals Final Minutes of Dale Earnhardt

Dr. Steve Bohannon, who rode in the ambulance after Dale Earnhardt's crash at the Daytona 500, describes the injuries and the emergency care given that day. He says the team worked hard but that the crash caused catastrophic head trauma.

Paxton: I’m Under Attack. Here’s Why.

Ken Paxton told Fox News Sunday he is running for US Senate against John Cornyn. He insists polls undercount him, says legal fights prove he is targeted for doing his job, and argues Cornyn is outspending him by a large margin.

Pop Star Rhetoric Gets Activist Deported

An Australian activist says he was detained at LAX for 30 hours and sent home after announcing plans to camp outside Billie Eilish's Malibu home in response to her Grammy speech. Border officials questioned him about his past activism and intentions.