Politics

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.

Yale Suspends Professor Over Epstein Emails

Yale removed a computer science professor from teaching after Department of Justice documents showed he corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein and recommended a student in a way the university called inappropriate.

Tariffs Cost $1,000? Wait, Look at Savings

A Tax Foundation study says tariffs raised household costs by about $1,000. The headlines stopped there. A fuller picture shows tax changes, factory investment, and cheaper energy that supporters say offset that figure.

Redfin Super Bowl Ad Sparks Outrage

Redfin aired a Super Bowl commercial that many viewers said leaned into racial themes. The spot shows two girls, a lost dog, and a neighbor who ignores a new family. Viewers on X called the ad anti-white and said the company injected politics into a simple story.

Spain Plans to Limit X. Freedom at Risk?

Spain's youth minister wants limits or a ban on X. The plan joins age rules for minors and a push for tougher platform control. Here is what was said, what the government proposes, and why critics fear more state control of speech.

Olympian Gus Kenworthy Urinates ‘F-ck ICE’ in Snow

At the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, British-American skier Gus Kenworthy urinated words into fresh snow, posted the photo on social media, and urged followers to pressure senators over ICE funding. The action drew attention but no IOC sanction because it happened off official sites.