Author: Julia Mehalko

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch has warned President Joe Biden over his proposal to bring sweeping reforms to the Supreme Court after a slew of controversies. This comment — in which Gorsuch seemingly told Biden to “be careful” — occurred during an interview with Fox News. Biden’s Supreme Court Reforms Source: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons Recently, Biden unveiled proposals to bring reform to the Supreme Court, which has seen many controversies over the last few years. These proposals included mandatory ethics rules to keep justices from receiving goods or travel accommodations. Other proposals include setting term limits on justices. Gorsuch Responds…

Firefighters continuing to battle ongoing wildfires throughout California have warned that the threat of thunderstorms this upcoming week could make conditions worse. However, fire officials still remain positive, especially as recent days have allowed firefighters better access to fight California’s largest wildfire of 2024. California’s Largest Wildfire of 2024 Source: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2024/Wikimedia Commons California’s Park Fire isn’t just the largest wildfire seen in 2024 — it’s also the fourth-largest wildfire on California’s record. This massive fire has been burning out of control for weeks now. So far, it has spread over at least 626 square miles.…

Signs of Democrat infighting have appeared after sources revealed that Senator John Fetterman has warned Vice President Kamala Harris about one of her potential running mate picks for the 2024 presidential race. According to these sources, Fetterman has warned Harris about Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. Harris Searches for a VP Source: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons Now that Harris is the Democratic Party’s presumed presidential nominee for the 2024 race to the White House, she has been searching for a Vice President to serve alongside her. Various reports have suggested who the front runners in this VP race are. One name that…

After former President Donald Trump repeatedly mispronounced and stumbled over words during a campaign rally this weekend, critics were quick to speculate about Trump’s mental acuity and health. Ever since President Joe Biden stepped down from the 2024 presidential race after calls that he was too old to run again, many people have focused on Trump’s age and his cognitive abilities. Trump’s Difficult Rally Source: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons On Saturday, Trump appeared at a campaign rally in Atlanta where he spoke to many of his supporters — and bashed Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the process. Footage of…

Weather forecasters have warned the public that Tropical Storm Debby will now likely become at least a Category 1 hurricane and hit Florida — all in less than 24 hours. This rapidly forming hurricane has already forced many Floridians to either evacuate their town or know where their local shelters are. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has also already come out to warn the public to stay safe during this difficult event. A Life-Threatening Storm Surge Source: Ray Bilcliff/Pexels Meteorologists have explained that Tropical Storm Debby is continuing to strengthen in the incredibly warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Thanks…

California fast food workers are seeking yet another minimum wage increase, only months after the Golden State implemented a law requiring fast food chains to pay their employees at least $20 an hour. This latest request comes after California held a Fast Food Council, which saw unions explain what they wanted to see happen in the near future. California’s Controversial Fast Food Law Source: Monica Escalera/Pexels In April, California’s $20 minimum wage fast food law officially went into effect. Supporters of this legislation explained that this wage boost would help industry workers who were struggling to live, thanks to the…

Officials have warned millions of people living in Texas to try to avoid drive-thru lanes this weekend, as areas of the state are experiencing high levels of ozone air pollution. Experts are also asking Texans to limit their use of their vehicles. Instead, they should walk or ride their bikes when traveling. Ozone Action Day Source: Volodymyr Hryshchenko/Unsplash Texas residents living in the Dallas Fort Worth, Galveston, Houston and Brazoria areas have all been warned not to go through drive-thrus this Saturday. This warning comes during Texas’ “Ozone Action Day,” which was organized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality…

California parents have expressed their outrage over a new “woke” course being taught in at least two Silicon Valley high schools. This course — which has to do with ethnic studies — has some parents worried about what their children will be taught. They want answers and transparency from the schools. Ethnic Studies in California Classrooms Source: Redd F/Unsplash According to new reporting, two Palo Alto high schools will now teach a new class to incoming freshmen that revolves around ethnic studies. This course will only be for a small group of freshmen. However, it will become a part of…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is attempting to reverse the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity, as he says it has “dangerous implications.” Schumer has introduced legislation that reaffirms that U.S. presidents do not have full immunity for criminal actions — and that presidents can, therefore, be tried in a court of law if necessary. The No Kings Act Source: Dmitry Sidorov/Pexels This legislation — coined the No Kings Act — states that presidents are not fully immune from criminal law. The act also explains that Congress gets to determine when and to whom federal criminal law is applied,…

Countless sea lions have stranded themselves up and down a California coast after possibly eating poisonous algae. Now, rescues are underway to try and save these animals. This latest event isn’t the first time California has seen a mass stranding situation thanks to poisonous algae. However, experts are worried that this situation could get worse. Sea Lions End Up Stranded in California Source: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons News of this ongoing situation was revealed after the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute explained that it had received daily reports of sick and stranded sea lions since July 26. The nonprofit has…