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Gavin Newsom says the U. S. Justice Department is looking into him, claiming former President Donald Trump is picking his political enemies for a probe. In a video shared online, the California governor accused the Trump administration of also focusing on his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. “If he can

education

How Oregon Helped Launch Big Names Nearly Anywhere

Oregon certainly isn’t just pine trees and rain—it’s a quiet springboard for outsized success across fields most people never connect to the state. Long before Phil Knight laced up his college sneakers or Steve Prefontaine set Oregon’s hills on fire in running shoes, the university was quietly stack

Who Really Controls Indiana’s Republican Convention?

Indiana’s Republican Party is heading into a messy convention next week, and one freshman senator is trying to steer the ship in a new direction. Jim Banks, a U. S. Senator from Indiana, is pushing hard for his preferred candidate for secretary of state, Max Engling, a relatively unknown political s

entertainment

A Fresh Look at Spielberg's New Movie: Truth, Trust, and the Unknown

Steven Spielberg takes another swing at alien mysteries in his newest film, but this time the twist isn’t about little green visitors landing on Earth. Instead, it’s about a massive online leak revealing decades of hidden UFO files, government cover-ups, and possible real encounters. The story follo

The Pastor Running for Governor: Faith, Controversy, and a Rocky Path

Scott Bottoms calls himself a man on a mission, but not the kind most voters expect. The Colorado Springs pastor turned lawmaker insists he never wanted the political spotlight, yet he now leads the Republican race for governor. His reasoning? "God called me to this, " he says, blending faith and po

sports

Big Moves, Big Misses: How Two Stars Left Dallas in the Dust

The Dallas Mavericks once had a dream duo: Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson. Four years ago, the team could have kept both players for many seasons. Instead, the league’s biggest trades happened. Doncic was sent to the Los Angeles Lakers midway through the 2024‑25 season, and Brunson signed a four‑year

sports

Storm‑delayed UFC Fight Night at the White House

The United States’ biggest political building was set to host a UFC fight card, but bad weather pushed the start back by about 45 minutes. The event, called UFC Freedom 250, was scheduled for 8 p. m. ET on a Sunday evening. A chain of thunderstorms rolling in from West Virginia forced organize

Mitch McConnell Hospitalized as Kentucky G. O. P. Prepares for New Leadership

Senator Mitch McConnell, who has led the Senate Republican caucus for nearly two decades, was admitted to a hospital early Sunday morning. A spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican Party confirmed his stay but offered no specifics about the reason or location. The 84‑year‑old senator was still act

entertainment

Spielberg’s Sci‑Fi Flick Wins Over Older Fans

Steven Spielberg, a name that many think of as classic Hollywood, has stepped back into the summer movie scene with his new film “Disclosure Day. ” The science‑fiction adventure opened in 3, 824 theaters across the U. S. and Canada from Thursday to Sunday and earned about $44 million, according t

Rural Voters Reconsider Trump as Bills Rise and Trust Fades