The Hill reported that the vice chair of the Democratic National Committee launched a $20 million initiative to challenge incumbent Democratic legislators in safe districts and bring progressive leaders into Congress. David Hogg announced on Monday that his group, Leaders We Deserve, has launched a 20 million initiative to fund primary challenges in safe House Democratic … [Read more...] about David Hogg Unveils $20M Effort to Unseat Established Democrats
Are We Alone? Scientists Detect Most Convincing Evidence of Alien Life Yet
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have made a potential landmark discovery. They detected in the atmosphere of an alien planet the chemical fingerprints produced by gases on Earth only through biological processes. Webb's observations on the planet K2-18 b were based on two gases, dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS), which are produced by … [Read more...] about Are We Alone? Scientists Detect Most Convincing Evidence of Alien Life Yet
Third Pentagon Official Out as Leak Investigation Deepens
As part of an investigation by the Defense Department into unauthorized leaks of information, three top Pentagon officials have been suspended. Politico reported on Wednesday that the third suspension known to be related involves Colin Carroll, the former chief of staff for the Deputy Defense Secretary. Stephen Feinberg. Carroll's suspension comes after two other Pentagon … [Read more...] about Third Pentagon Official Out as Leak Investigation Deepens
Widespread Blackout Leaves Puerto Rico Without Power
Officials said that a blackout of all of Puerto Rico was reported on Wednesday, as residents of the U.S. Territory, who are primarily Catholics, prepared for the Easter holiday. Hugo Sorrentini said that all 1.4 million customers on the island are without power. Luma Energy oversees transmission and distribution. He said, "The entire island lacks generation." Officials … [Read more...] about Widespread Blackout Leaves Puerto Rico Without Power
IRS Moves to Strip Harvard of Tax-Exempt Status
CNN reported Wednesday that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service plans to revoke the tax-exempt designation of Harvard University. CNN cited two sources who are familiar with the issue. CNN said that a final decision regarding the revocation of the tax exemption for universities is expected to be made soon. The report was released a day after Donald Trump threatened that … [Read more...] about IRS Moves to Strip Harvard of Tax-Exempt Status