Sean Lorne

Jeffries Cornered Over Pelosi’s Libya Defense

Fox reporter Bill Melugin pressed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries about Nancy Pelosi’s 2011 claim that President Obama did not need Congress to authorize strikes in Libya. Jeffries said the cases were different and that he was not in Congress then. The exchange highlighted a persistent question about political double standards on war powers.

Iranians Celebrate in LA With Trump’s YMCA

After reports of strikes on Iran’s leadership, a large crowd of Iranians in Los Angeles gathered on Wilshire Boulevard waving American and Israeli flags, chanting and dancing to President Trump’s signature YMCA song while holding up photos and a banner thanking Trump.

Were Drugs Behind Transgender Shooters’ Violence?

A small set of reports finds transgender people are overrepresented in some active-shooter data and that many transgender youth have higher rates of mental-health diagnoses and psychotropic prescriptions. There is little research on how psychiatric drugs and gender-affirming therapies interact, and advocates are calling for federal study.

Iranian Woman Celebrates Khamenei’s Death with Dance

A short video of Sana Ebrahimi dancing to YMCA after reports say Iran’s leader died has drawn millions of views. She fled Iran, left Islam, studies in the U.S., and has been vocal about rights for Iranian women. The clip raises questions about social media, political spin, and what comes next for Iranians.

Trump Buys Burgers for Everyone at Whataburger

After a speech about energy at the Port of Corpus Christi, President Trump made a surprise stop at a Whataburger, ordered burgers for the crowd, and tossed a line about drinks he does not drink. The visit mixed policy rhetoric with small-town theater.