Illegal immigrant who was on TIME100 list in 2017 detained by ICE

TIME magazine reported one of its 2017 TIME100 listees, an illegal immigrant who crossed into the United States on Christmas Eve in 1997, has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  “In 1997, Jeanette Vizguerra left Mexico City for Colorado, where she became a janitor and immigration reform advocate,” the Wednesday article in TIME … Read more

James Carville shreds Democratic Party for overlooking rural voters

Democratic strategist James Carville declared that the Democratic Party was “stupid” for ignoring rural American voters in the last presidential election, saying it should “apologize.” Carville made the statement during the Thursday episode of his “Politics War Room” podcast, arguing that the party has become “self-righteous” and written off rural voters.  “You know, the stupidity … Read more

Abortion plays a key role in Wisconsin’s court race

MILWAUKEE — As the candidates for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat squared off in a recent debate before early voting, one issue came up first and dominated at the start. “Let’s talk about abortion rights,” the moderator said. The winner of the April 1 election could hold the power to determine the fate of any … Read more

Released JFK files reveal Social Security numbers of former staffers

The Social Security numbers and other personal details of at least two former congressional staffers who investigated the assassination of President John F. Kennedy were revealed by this week’s release of declassified records ordered by President Donald Trump. Joseph diGenova, 80, and Christopher Pyle, 86, both had their names, birth dates, birth places and Social … Read more

London’s Heathrow Airport ‘fully operational’ after fire causes travel chaos

LONDON — London’s Heathrow Airport announced Saturday morning that it is “open and fully operational” and flights have resumed after a fire at an electrical substation knocked out power to Europe’s busiest hub. “Flights have resumed at Heathrow, and we are open and fully operational,” Heathrow Airport said on X. “Teams across the airport continue … Read more

Flights resume at London Heathrow after daylong closure sparked travel chaos

LONDON — London Heathrow Airport said it was “fully operational” on Saturday, after an almost daylong closure sparked by an electrical substation fire. But airlines warned that severe disruption will last for days as they scramble to relocate planes and crews and get travelers to their destinations. Inconvenienced passengers, angry airlines and concerned politicians sought … Read more

Democrats’ new internet strategy tops trending charts but also draws mockery

WASHINGTON — For weeks, Democratic lawmakers have met with and mimicked figures they believe may offer them a path back to power in Washington: online influencers and content creators. Hours before President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress this month, Senate Democrats huddled with a dozen online progressive personalities who have millions of followers. House … Read more