Luka Dončić recorded his first triple-double as a Laker Tuesday night, leading Los Angeles to a 107-99 victory over his former team, the Dallas Mavericks. In an emotionally charged matchup, Dončić finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists despite shooting struggles, going just 6-for-17 from the field. “It was an emotional night for ...
President Donald Trump has appointed Dan Bongino as deputy director of the FBI, placing the former Secret Service agent and conservative podcast host in the bureau’s second-highest position. Bongino will serve under newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel. Trump announced the appointment on Truth Social, describing Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion ...
Federal employees across the U.S. government received an unexpected email Saturday demanding they justify their work or risk losing their jobs, as the Trump administration implements sweeping changes to the federal workforce. Elon Musk, leading the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), announced on social media platform X that federal workers must provide “approximately ...
The NFL is heading into a period where teams must make hard choices about keeping or cutting veteran players. It’s like a massive roster shuffle, driven by the league’s salary cap. Take the New York Jets’ situation with Davante Adams. He’s still a good player, catching passes and scoring touchdowns. But keeping him costs the ...
Scott Turner, who once played in the NFL, is now in charge of the government’s housing department. The Senate approved him with 55 votes in favor and 44 against. He now controls programs that help millions of Americans find and keep affordable homes. “We have a housing crisis in our country, where American people and ...
Chris Wright is now in charge of U.S. energy policy after a Senate vote of 59-38. He’s moving from running Liberty Energy, where he focused on fracking, to managing the Energy Department’s $50 billion budget. Eight Democrats backed his appointment alongside Republicans. This support came despite Wright’s clear stance against climate change action. “There is ...
The Senate’s 54-46 confirmation of Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General sets the stage for significant changes at the Justice Department. Only one Democrat, Senator John Fetterman, joined Republicans in supporting Trump’s choice to lead federal law enforcement. Bondi’s appointment comes amid major personnel changes. The department has already dismissed prosecutors and FBI agents involved ...
Former President Donald Trump wants to change how America helps Ukraine in its war against Russia. Instead of just sending aid, he wants access to Ukraine’s special minerals that power our phones, computers, and electric cars. Speaking at the White House, Trump made his position clear: “We’re looking to do a deal with Ukraine where ...
German protesters projected “Heil Tesla” alongside images of Elon Musk’s controversial arm gesture from Trump’s inauguration event onto the facade of his company’s German factory. The protest came after Musk raised his arm in a way that sparked heated debate across Europe. During his speech at Washington’s Capital One Arena, Musk placed his hand on ...
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Bill Pulte, a private equity executive and social media philanthropist, to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The nomination marks a potential shift in housing finance policy as the administration eyes releasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control. Pulte, grandson of PulteGroup founder William Pulte, would oversee ...
