2,000 'No Kings' Protests Scheduled Nationwide To Counter Trump’s Birthday, DC Military Parade 2,000 'No Kings' Protests Scheduled Nationwide To Counter Trump’s Birthday, DC Military Parade
2,000 'No Kings' Protests Scheduled Nationwide To Counter Trump’s Birthday, DC Military Parade As President Donald Trump prepares to celebrate the Army’s 250th anniversary with a military parade in Washington, DC, opponents are mobilizing nationwide with rallies dubbed the “No Kings” protests.  Scheduled to take place in about 2,000 locations on Saturday, June 14, the demonstrations aim to push back against what organizers describe as a display of “strongman politics” and “ego-driven theatrics.” The military parade coincides with Flag Day and Trump’s 79th birthday.  It has sparked controversy due to Trump’s decision to enhance the event with a show of military might.&…
Federal Judge Orders Trump To Return Control Of California National Guard To Governor Federal Judge Orders Trump To Return Control Of California National Guard To Governor
Federal Judge Orders Trump To Return Control Of California National Guard To Governor A federal judge has mandated that President Trump return control of the California National Guard in Los Angeles to Gov. Gavin Newsom amid a wave of protests after ICE raids. The restraining order, issued by District Judge Charles R. Breyer, was announced late Thursday, June 12, and stated that the president  unlawfully federalized the National Guard members. The ruling was to take effect at noon West Coast time on Friday, June 13. but shortly after, an appeals court delayed its implementation pending a hearing it has scheduled for Tuesday, June 17. Breyer's order is a significant reb…
WATCH: Senator 'Manhandled,' Handcuffed By Police At DHS Press Conference WATCH: Senator 'Manhandled,' Handcuffed By Police At DHS Press Conference
Watch: Senator 'Manhandled,' Handcuffed By Police At DHS Press Conference A Democratic senator from California was handcuffed and forcibly removed from a press conference by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday, June 12.  Sen. Alex Padilla said he only wanted to ask Noem a question and interrupted her as she spoke about the ongoing protests and riots in Los Angeles. In a video of the incident, Padilla is heard saying, "I'm Senator Alex Padilla, and I have questions for the secretary," as several officers push him out of the room and onto the ground. A man wearing an FBI vest handcuffed him. It's unclear how long he was detained. …
RFK Assassination Files Released By CIA, Including Killer's Chilling Handwritten Notes RFK Assassination Files Released By CIA, Including Killer's Chilling Handwritten Notes
RFK Assassination Files Released By CIA, Including Killer's Chilling Handwritten Notes The CIA has made public 54 declassified documents related to the assassination of New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy.  This release on Thursday, June 12, totaling 1,450 pages of previously unseen material, marks a significant step in fulfilling President Donald Trump’s Executive Order, which mandated the disclosure of all records tied to the tragic 1968 assassination. The 42-year-old Kennedy was shot June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles moments after giving a victory speech following the California Democratic presidential primary. Kennedy died the following day. The files…
ICE Reportedly Set To Send Tactical Units To More Blue Cities, Including NYC As Protests Spread ICE Reportedly Set To Send Tactical Units To More Blue Cities, Including NYC As Protests Spread
ICE Reportedly Set To Send Tactical Units To More Blue Cities, Including NYC As Protests Spread US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reportedly preparing to deploy tactical teams to five more cities led by Democratic officials as protests against the agency's actions spread nationwide, according to a new report. The ICE units, called Special Response Teams (SRTs) and known for their use of BearCat tracked vehicles and long guns, have been involved in high-risk operations, NBC News reported on Wednesday, June 11, citing sources. The SRTs were last deployed in Los Angeles, where their presence is believed to have stoked the flames of public unrest before 2,000 members of the…
Still A Virgin At 34, Reading Man Tries Tantra And Pickup Lines On New TLC Show Still A Virgin At 34, Reading Man Tries Tantra And Pickup Lines On New TLC Show
Still A Virgin At 34, Reading Man Tries Tantra And Pickup Lines On New TLC Show A 34-year-old man from Pennsylvania is putting his love life — or lack thereof — on national television. Alex, who lives in his parents’ attic and drives his mom’s minivan, is one of the stars of TLC’s newest original series, "Virgins," which premiered Monday, June 9 at 9 p.m.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by TLC (@tlc) The show follows four adults in their 30s and 40s who have never had sex, as they take big swings toward intimacy, love, and self-discovery. Alex’s sisters are determined to push him out of his comfort zone …
CNN Reporter Detained On Live TV Covering LA Protests Over Trump-Ordered Immigration Crackdown CNN Reporter Detained On Live TV Covering LA Protests Over Trump-Ordered Immigration Crackdown
CNN Reporter Detained On Live TV Covering LA Protests Over Trump-Ordered Immigration Crackdown A CNN reporter was briefly detained by police this week while covering immigration-related unrest in Los Angeles. Jason Carroll was reporting on the fallout from clashes between riot police and protestors on Monday, June 9, when officers told him he needed to leave the area. However, before he could respond, they detained him, pulling his hands behind his back. Carroll and his cameraman, who captured the encounter on video, were escorted out of the area and then released. “I asked, ‘Am I being arrested?’” Carroll said on CNN after the incident. “He said, ‘No … you’re being detained.’ You t…
‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Gurus Forced Women Into Sex Work, NY Jury finds ‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Gurus Forced Women Into Sex Work, NY Jury finds
‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Gurus Forced Women Into Sex Work, NY Jury finds A sexual wellness empire built on promises of “orgasmic meditation” has collapsed under the weight of a damning federal jury verdict. Nicole Daedone, founder and former CEO of the controversial company OneTaste, and her former head of sales Rachel Cherwitz were convicted in Brooklyn federal court Monday, June 9, of forced labor conspiracy after a five-week trial exposing a dark web of manipulation, exploitation, and abuse. The pair used promises of sexual empowerment to lure vulnerable women into what ultimately became a high-control environment rife with psychological, financial, and sexua…
Hundreds Of Marines Will Be Deployed In LA As Trump Says He'd Support Arrest Of California Gov. Hundreds Of Marines Will Be Deployed In LA As Trump Says He'd Support Arrest Of California Gov.
Hundreds Of Marines Will Be Deployed In LA As Trump Says He'd Support Arrest Of California Gov. About 700 Marines have been mobilized to assist with the ICE protests in Los Angeles. They are expected to join about 2,000 National Guard troops activated by President Donald Trump over the weekend, despite opposition from California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.  This deployment of the troops from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California, first reported by CNN, would mark a notable escalation in the federal government’s military response. Like the National Guard, they are restricted from law enforcement duties unless the Insurrection Act is invok…
Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List
Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List Rite Aid will shut down more than 100 additional stores nationwide as the struggling pharmacy chain moves deeper into bankruptcy. The closings were disclosed in a recent bankruptcy court filing, less than a month after Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 on Monday, May 5. The Philadelphia-based chain is working to sell off its pharmacies, inventory, and other assets to several potential buyers. Rite Aid said it has secured $1.94 billion in new financing to keep locations open during the bankruptcy process. Pharmacy services and immunizations will continue in-store and online. The lates…
Leighton Meester Joins Real-Life Husband Adam Brody In Netflix Show — As His TV Wife’s Enemy Leighton Meester Joins Real-Life Husband Adam Brody In Netflix Show — As His TV Wife’s Enemy
Leighton Meester Joins Real-Life Husband Adam Brody In Netflix Show — As His TV Wife’s Enemy Season 2 of Netflix’s hit dramedy "Nobody Wants This" has wrapped filming — and fans are in for a real treat. The streaming giant announced that the new season will premiere Thursday, Oct. 23, and features several new faces, including a real-life couple you might recognize. “Fans fell hard for Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah’s (Adam Brody) Los Angeles-set love story in the first season of Nobody Wants This,” Tudum said in its announcement. “Leighton Meester will join Bell, Brody, and the already stacked cast of 'Nobody Wants This Season 2.'” Meester — Brody’s real-life wife — will appear as…
Marines May Be Next As Trump Sends National Guard To LA Amid ICE Protests Marines May Be Next As Trump Sends National Guard To LA Amid ICE Protests
Marines May Be Next As Trump Sends National Guard To LA Amid ICE Protests In response to escalating protests against immigration enforcement, the Trump administration has announced the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles. It follows two days of confrontations between demonstrators and immigration agents during raids on local businesses, raising concerns among California officials regarding public safety. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated that active-duty US Marines could also be mobilized from Camp Pendleton in North San Diego County if violence persists. "The violent mob assaults on ICE and Federal Law Enforcement are designed to pre…